Cocoa and Coffee!

Join the Hershey History Center in Colombia

February 1-9, 2025

Cost: $4,195 (market value $6,495). A $500 deposit secures your space.

Get the Early Bird savings of $200 off when you register 6+ months prior to departure! Single rooms are available for $500.

Jump to the Viva Cartagena! Standard Tour

- Expert bilingual Colombian Guide
- 8 nights in comfortable, hand-picked hotels that reflect local culture
- 13 meals (8 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 2 Dinners)
- 2 in-country flights during the program
- Private, air-conditioned ground transportation in each city
All activities mentioned in this itinerary, including:
- Guided Gold Museum Tour by local expert in Bogotá
- Guided Palaquemao Market Visit (includes variety of fruit, baked goods, and traditional dishes)
- Guided visit to Cacao Farm by local guide and opportunity to make your own chocolate
- Coffee finca tour and tasting
- Salsa lesson
- Night of playing Tejo, Colombia’s national sport
- Locally guided hike at Cocora Valley
- One morning of birdwatching with local expert
- Cartagena City + Fortress tour
- Extra Cultural Activity in Cartagena (varies by tour)
- Visit to Barranquilla’s Carnival Museum
- Airfare to/from the US
- Trip Insurance
- 9 meals, alcohol, tips
- “Choose-your-own-excursion” in Cartagena

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At a Glance:

Experience charming Colombia and its cocao heritage!

This is an incredible nine-day trip connecting you with local culture, colonial architecture, gourmet cuisine, and stunning nature. The UNESCO World Heritage sites will inspire you, and you’ll have personal experiences with Colombians that the big companies can’t offer. Come travel with us!

Activity Level - Walking up to three miles in a day, often on dirt paths, cobblestones, or other uneven terrain. Elevations up to 9,000 feet.
Yellow Fever vaccine NOT required with these destinations! Check with your doctor for your personal needs, but there are no vaccine requirements for this itinerary.