Voyage dates: From 3 to 15 February 2025
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Come discover this South American country where you can, during your visits, combine the discovery of breathtaking nature, cities with their rich heritage, and the fascinating history of the Missionaries of Bethlehem in this country. With Fr. Ludovic Nobel, Superior General of our missionary order, you will have the privilege of meeting witnesses of local faith.
Monday, February 3, 2025
- Flight: Switzerland – Colombia
Tuesday, February 4, 2025 – Bogotá
- Half-day visit to the highest point of Bogotá: Cerro de Monserrate
- Visit the historic and cultural center of Bogotá
Wednesday, February 5, 2025 – Bogotá – Zipaquirá – Villa de Leyva
- Visit the Gold Museum in Bogotá
- Departure for the Boyacá department.
- On the way: stop in Zipaquirá to visit its famous cathedral, carved into the walls of an old salt mine
Thursday, February 6, 2025 – Villa de Leyva
- Walking tour of the historic and cultural center of Villa de Leyva
- Depart for the Santo Ecce Homo Convent, founded in 1620 by Dominican monks
- Afternoon free to explore the cobblestone streets of Villa de Leyva
Friday, February 7, 2025 – Leyva – Bogotá – Popayán
- Depart from Villa de Leyva for Bogotá airport
- Domestic flight to Popayán
- Transfer from Popayán airport to the Missionaries of Bethlehem
Saturday, February 8, 2025 – Popayán
- Half-day city tour of Popayán
- Free afternoon in Popayán
Sunday, February 9, 2025 – Popayán
- Mass and meeting with the missionaries of Bethlehem
Monday, February 10, 2025 – Popayán – Silvia
- Departure for the small village of Silvia: discovery of the Guambianos community, an indigenous people of the Northwest of the Cauca department
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 – Popayán – Cali
- Travel between Popayán and Cali
Visit Cali, the capital of salsa: immerse yourself in the world of music
Wednesday, February 12, 2025 Cali – Cartagena
- Transfer to Cali airport
- Domestic flight to Cartagena
- Arrival in Cartagena, on the Caribbean coast
- Half-day visit of the historical center and main sites of Cartagena
Thursday, February 13, 2025 Cartagena – Boquilla – Cartagena
- The village of Boquilla is home to many families of African descent, descendants of emancipated slaves, whose main source of income is fishing
Friday, February 14, 2025 Cartagena
- Half-day visit to the historical center and main cultural sites of Cartagena
- Transfer to Cartagena airport for flight
Saturday, February 15, 2025 Amsterdam – Geneva
For more information and registration, visit the Ad Gentes agency website
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