Colombia / Mexico trip – Day 19

Statue of Mary inside the cathedral I woke up early around 6 am before the sunrise in order to make the most out of the few hours that I had in Mexico City. I took a shower and went downstairs to get breakfast at the hotel. I used the food voucher given by Aeromexico so …

Colombia trip – Day 18

Today is my last day in Colombia. My flight was at 3pm in the afternoon. I had my breakfast at the hostel then packed all my bags and checked out of the hostel. I didn't have any detailed plan for today I just wanted to enjoy the few hours that I had in Colombia and …

Colombia trip – Day 17

This would be my last full day in Colombia. I woke up a little late since I was tired from the travel previous day. My main plan was to buy some souvenirs to remind the great memories that I made in Colombia. I had breakfast at a cafe nearby, just coffee and a pastry. One …

Colombia trip – Day 16

Today is the day I was planning to return to Bogota from Santa Marta. I had breakfast at the hostel and talked to few other travelers who were staying at the hostel. I printed my boarding pass for my flight. Then I checked out of the hostel. Today (January 8th) was the 10th year anniversary …

Colombia trip – Day 15

I was really tired after the Tayrona trip. I didn't plan to do much for this day. I picked up my laundry from the front desk at the dreamer hostel. For most of the day I spent reading 100 years of solitude by Gabrielle Garcia Marquez in one of the hammocks at the hostel. It …

Colombia trip – Day 14

This was my second day in Tayrona National Park. Before I arrived at the park I was thinking about staying two nights, however I changed my mind and planned to leave to Santa Marta later that day. I was planning to wake up early to see the sunrise; however, I was 20 minutes late. I …

Colombia trip – Day 13

I woke up early and got prepared to go to Tayrona National Park. I signed up to take a collectivo at the front desk but I was the only one who signed up. They needed at least 4 people in order to call a collectivo. The other option that I had was to take the …

Colombia trip – Day 12

On our way we saw a colorful Keel-billed toucan. Seeing that bird made my day!

Colombia trip – Day 11

I woke up early and had a breakfast at the Dreamer hostel. It was a filling breakfast with eggs, pancakes and fruits (12,000 COP). On that day I was planning to explore Santa Marta locally and then plan the rest of the trip to Minca and Tayrona National Park. After some research, I realized Santa …

Colombia trip – Day 10

Today is the day I would leave Cartagena and head to Santa Marta. When I arrived few days ago to Cartagena, I was nervous and a little afraid of the Torices neighborhood. However, when I left Torices felt like home. I packed all my belongings and checked out of the hostel. Great thing about staying …