Colombia World Heritage Discovery
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- See the International Centre, the world famous Gold Museum (closed on Mondays), the Botero Museum and Bolivar Square.
- Explore Isnos with its “Alto de las Piedras”, the second most important archaeological park in this area.
- Visit the Botanical Garden of Quindio with its huge butterfly house.
- Enjoy a short walking tour of Popayan to soak in the local atmosphere before head out to Silvia
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- Accommodation as mentioned or similar, including hotel taxes
- 27 Meals as mentioned (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
- All sightseeing and transfers by private transportation
- Services of local English speaking guides cum drivers
- Entrance fees to museums and sites included in the itinerary
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