Colombia Vacation Review: Medellin, Santa Marta, Tayrona Park, Rum & Chocolate Tasting, Cooking Class, Local Cuisine, Nature

Brian did a wonderful job in showing us the best parts of Santa Marta and Medellin. The itinerary gave us the opportunity to see the gems that we wouldn't have found on our own.  We enjoyed the excursions and all the extras!  Not only seeing the sites, but experiencing the people and seeing where they have come from and their optimism for the future of Colombia.  We had great experiences tasting great restaurant food and having the opportunity to learn to cook local Colombian cuisine was very enjoyable.  We learned a lot from the Shaman, learning about the biodiversity and plants at the lodge in Marinilla and at Tayrona Park, the chocolate and rum tasting - wonderful experiences!  Having our guide with us most of the trip was really super - he is a great guide and ambassador and we considered him more of a travel companion.