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Margoth Rico

I have seen how Colombia has evolved from a dangerous destination to a safe, welcoming, and upcoming destination, and I am therefore extremely passionate to be part of my country's tourism resurgence.

I was born in Colombia and grew up in a family of entrepreneurs that have started successful travel businesses. I moved to Canada where I earned a degree in International Economic Development from McGill University, and I then worked in the hospitality and event management industries in London. I also worked in the tourism industry in Colombia for many years, and I have had the opportunity to travel extensively around the world. One of my last ventures was pursuing an MBA at the University of Cape Town in South Africa where I focused on innovation and entrepreneurship. I then decided to follow my passion and dedicate my life to ensuring that travelers that visit Colombia, have a fantastic time in my home country and are able to experience all the wonderful things that Colombia and its people have to offer.

I provide superb customer service and have traveled extensively around Colombia and continue to do so. I have the know-how to design unforgettable Colombian experiences. I treat each of my travelers as a VIP Client, and I will go above and beyond to make sure your trip is perfect.

My philosophy of Luxury Travel is to offer a personalized service that seeks to provide clients outstanding and authentic experiences in Colombia. I focus on tailored trips and work with professional and outstanding local partners in all regions across Colombia to design and plan trips that combine exceptional experiences. From diving to trekking, to relaxing on a beautiful beach, to tasting Colombian coffee and flavors, birdwatching, interacting with excellent local guides and storytellers, or hiring your private boat, I design once in a lifetime trips.

I look forward to taking care of you and making sure your trip to Colombia fulfills all your expectations and is filled with the most memorable experiences.

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"I specialize in creating truly personalized trips that are designed for each traveler or group. The main destinations I cover are Cartagena, the islands of Cartagena, Bogota and surroundings, Medellin, Guatape and surroundings, the coffee region, Santa Marta, Tayrona and surroundings, the Amazon rainforest, and San Andres and Providencia. However, I cover all of the country and can plan a trip to any destination you want or that I believe you will like.

I enjoy planning trips for couples, families, independent travelers, for those wanting to relax, for those seeking to learn and immerse in the Colombian culture, for city lovers, nature explorers, beach fans, foodies, coffee lovers, for the ones that love music and dance — for everyone that wants to visit Colombia! I specialize in boutique and 5-star hotels, but I love being creative, and every trip I plan is tailored to your wants and interests!"

How did you get involved in travel?

"My grandmother and parents have run successful travel businesses, and from a very young age, I have been exposed to the wonderful world of travel and to the tourism and hospitality industry. This allowed me to travel around the world, making travel one of my passions in life! I've also lived, worked and studied in different countries including South Africa, Canada, Brazil, France, Colombia, and the UK. I am passionate about seeing Colombia fulfill its potential as a world-class holiday destination, and I look forward to helping you plan your trip!"

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"Traveling to the coffee region of Colombia for the first time, was an unbelievable experience! I never thought we'd have such a beautiful, peaceful and unique destination in Colombia, different from any other place I've visited in the world. This area is a hidden gem for many travelers, and I encourage you to visit it and see for yourself the marvelous coffee fields of Colombia, where you will meet some of the most charming, welcoming and hard-working people on earth.

The coffee farm tours I did and recommend are not touristy, but more off the beaten path, and the farms' main interest is still producing excellent high-quality coffee, as opposed to doing tours. I was very lucky to be able to do a private specialized tour of different farms' facilities, their fields, and coffee crops and understand the entire process that a coffee bean goes through. Being a coffee drinker, it was extremely interesting to interact with the farmers and the people behind recognized coffee brands and learn about good coffee directly at its origin. I also did two excellent coffee tastings and got to try some of the most delicious coffee in the world.

In addition to coffee, I was able to stay in a beautiful boutique hotel in the middle of a cocoa and coffee farm where I was able to try delicious creative restaurants with fascinating food recipes and drinks. This region combines, coffee, nature, good food, nice people, an opportunity to relax, to learn, to swim in thermal waters, to go for a canoe trip on the river and see the tallest palm trees in the world. I had a fantastic time full of surprises, and I encourage you to visit as well. "

Margoth is part of the following groups: Colombia Travel Agents
Start your journey in Cartagena, "Pearl of the Caribbean"
Explore Colombia: the Caribbean Coast & Zona Cafetera - 12 Days

This laid-back 12-day itinerary takes you through the highlights of Colombia's Caribbean coast, then detours south to explore the heart of the country's lush coffee-growing region. Stroll Cartagena's historic Old Town, swim in the turquoise waters of the Rosario Islands, and discover the pristine beaches of Tayrona National Park. Fly south into the Zona Cafetera for two days visiting coffee farms and hiking amongst giant palms in the Valle de Cocora, then return to Cartagena to end your journey with more culture and cuisine in the "Pearl of the Caribbean."

Panoramic View of Meissen District, Bogotá
Explore Bogotá and Cartagena - 9 Days

This tour of Colombia starts in the bustling capital of Bogotá, where you'll explore its trendy neighborhoods and culinary scene before hiking through the nearby nature reserves of Chicaque and Chingaza. Make your way to the coastal city of Cartagena for walking tours of its walled Old Town, then head to the Rosario Islands in the Caribbean Sea. Relax along the white-sand beaches, try your luck with sports such as snorkeling and kayaking, tour mangrove farms, and view the bioluminescent plankton at night.

Beautiful Cartagena
Best of Colombia: Bogotá, Medellín & Cartagena - 9 Days

Explore three of Colombia's most exciting cities on this 9-day adventure. Start in Bogotá, the sprawling cosmopolitan capital. Tour the colonial streets of the historic center, taste local cuisine, and visit museums. Then, transfer to Medellín to see street art and communal projects, and learn about Colombian coffee culture. The adventure ends in tropical Cartagena, where you'll appreciate Spanish forts and architecture, enjoy fresh seafood, and swim in the Caribbean.

The turquoise waters and lush mountains of Colombia's Caribbean coast.
Colombia's Caribbean Coast: Tayrona & Cartagena - 9 Days

This diverse 9-day itinerary showcases the highlights of Colombia's Caribbean coast. Start by soaking up the colonial charm, vibrant nightlife, and myriad attractions of Cartagena, then head north to the bustling Pacific port of Santa Marta. Spend your final three days immersed in the natural beauty of Tayrona Natural Park, where you'll hike through biodiverse rainforests, explore sandy beaches and volcanic coves, and tour the lush coffee farms of nearby Minca.

A place for adventure and reflection!
Experience Colombia's Amazon - 4 Days

This 4-day excursion into the Amazon will give you a taste  of one of the most beautiful and diverse ecosystems in the world. This itinerary is the perfect introduction to the Amazon as it will bring you down the river, through the rainforest, and into various indigenous communities along the way. Take a boat cruise along the Amazon River, stroll through the eco-friendly village of Puerto Nariño, take a dip in the beautiful waters of Lake Tarapoto, and more.

The colorful architecture of Cartagena
Explore Bogotá, Medellín, and Cartagena - 8 Days

On this eight-day excursion, you'll visit Bogotá, the largest city in Colombia and a melting pot of people from around the country. Travel to Medellín and see with your own eyes how it's transformed from one of the most dangerous cities to a fascinating destination. Then explore Cartagena, the jewel of the Caribbean ocean, and go on a trip to the beautiful beaches and islands nearby.  

Recent trip reviews for Margoth

Our family trip to Colombia was amazing thank...
Colombia | Dec 28 - Jan 7, 2023

Ivana
Ivana B.
Bulgaria | Reviewed on Jan 09, 2023

Our family trip to Colombia was amazing thanks to Margoth, Felipe and all team of Aracanto. Our guides - Nicole, Omar, Alba and Aura were great - knowledgeable and supportive all the time. All places that we visited - Bogota, Pereira, Salento, Cocora valley, Medellin and Cartagena were each very interesting and unforgettable. If someone is planning a trip to Colombia I can assure you that Aracanto will make your journey safe, promising and amazing ! read more

Our family trip to Colombia was amazing thanks to Margoth, Felipe and all team of Aracanto. Our guides - Nicole, Omar, Alba and Aura were great - knowledgeable and supportive all the time. All places that we visited - Bogota, Pereira, Salento, Cocora valley, Medellin and Cartagena were each very interesting and unforgettable. If someone is planning a trip to Colombia I can assure you that Aracanto will make your journey safe, promising and amazing !

Hotel Reviews
Nacar Hotel Cartagena, Curio Collection by Hilton
Cartagena
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Residence Inn Bogota
Bogota
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Medellin
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Movich Hotel de Pereira
Pereira
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Activity Reviews
City Tour of Bogotá with Gold Museum, Local Market and Monserrate Hill
Bogotá
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Cocora Valley,  Salento, and Coffee Farm Visit
Colombia
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New Year's Eve at The Movich Hotel
Pereira
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City Tour of Medellin and Pablo Escobar
Medellín
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Alba was amazing
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Guatape and El Peñol Tour & Airport Transfer: {{start_location}} to {{end_location}}
Colombia
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City Tour of Cartagena (Half Day)
Cartagena
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Drums and Music Workshop
Cartagena
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Chocolate Tasting and Colombian Cacao
Cartagena
Depart Colombia
Colombia
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Local specialist: Margoth Rico

A Great Trip to a Beautiful Country!
Colombia | Dec 18 - Dec 28, 2022

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Brian D.
Hilton Head Island, SC | Reviewed on Dec 30, 2022

Kim Kim, Aracanto, and Margoth planned a great trip for our family to Colombia. We enjoyed Cartagena, Tayrona, coffee country, and Bogota. We had excellent guides in each region, and enjoyed staying in some very unique hotels. The trip was a nice mix of culture, nature, and adventure. Highlights - old city of Cartagena, monkeys in Tayrona, wax palms in Cocora Valley, and the funicular in Bogota. Thank you for a great trip! read more

Kim Kim, Aracanto, and Margoth planned a great trip for our family to Colombia. We enjoyed Cartagena, Tayrona, coffee country, and Bogota. We had excellent guides in each region, and enjoyed staying in some very unique hotels. The trip was a nice mix of culture, nature, and adventure. Highlights - old city of Cartagena, monkeys in Tayrona, wax palms in Cocora Valley, and the funicular in Bogota. Thank you for a great trip!

Hotel Review
Hotel Boutique Sazagua
Pereira

A beautiful boutique property with a stunning garden. Impeccable service.

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Activity Reviews
City Tour of Cartagena (Half Day)
Cartagena
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Jaime was great
Tayrona National Park Tour Full Day
Colombia

Christian was a great guide - it was a serious hike but we enjoyed that.

Minca Tour and Local Cacao Farm
Colombia

Waterfall was cool - Cacao farm was interesting but the guide for that tour (whom I don’t think is the normal guide) was a bit weird. Christian, our full day guide, was great.

Cocora Valley,  Salento, and Coffee Farm Visit
Colombia

Cocora Valley is breathtaking, Salento is beautiful, and the coffee farm was education - this was a great day.

Guides, Drivers and Staff
Claudia was OK - but not as strong as our other guides on this trip.
Sanctuary of Flora and Fauna Otun Quimbaya
Colombia

The rainforest was beautiful but it was a lot of driving time for the experience.

Half Day City Tour of Bogotá with Local Fruit Market and Monserrate Hill
Bogotá

What a great day - the fruit market was amazing, Monserrat Hill was beautiful, the Museo de Oreo was interesting, and the old city was enlightening. Nancy was a terrific guide.

Local specialist: Margoth Rico
Margoth
Margoth Rico
Local specialist in Bogota | Reviewed on Dec 30, 2022

Hi Brian,
Thank you very much for making me a part of your family trip to Colombia! And we really appreciate that you took the time to write this review and feedback. Thank you very much for your detailed comments. Our Best Wishes to you and Haidi and your beautiful family!
Happy New Year, Margoth

We had a great time in Columbia Margoth plann...
Colombia | Sep 28 - Oct 4, 2022

Stacey
Stacey S.
Grants Pass, OR | Reviewed on Dec 28, 2022

We had a great time in Columbia Margoth planned a great trip would like to stay longer next time to see more of the beautiful Columbian nature and culture . Our guide was very kind and helpful thank you for a wonderful trip read more

We had a great time in Columbia Margoth planned a great trip would like to stay longer next time to see more of the beautiful Columbian nature and culture . Our guide was very kind and helpful thank you for a wonderful trip

Hotel Reviews
Sofitel Baru Calablanca
Cartagena

This is a wonderful place the staff and service are awesome had the best time will be visiting there again 😀

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So beautiful there
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The friendliness and helpfulness
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Very Clean and comfortable rooms and facilities
Nacar Hotel Cartagena, Curio Collection by Hilton
Cartagena

The staff was awesome and made our stay special

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Very wonderful hotel
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The best part of stay is wonderful staff
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Very clean and comfortable
Local specialist: Margoth Rico
Margoth
Margoth Rico
Local specialist in Bogota | Reviewed on Dec 28, 2022

Hi Stacey,
It was a pleasure having you all in Colombia and thank you for visiting our home country. I will pass on your feedback to your guide and it has been a pleasure meeting you. We hope you come back and stay in touch.
A Happy new Year and all my very Best Wishes!

Best,
Margoth

10- Star for Margoth Rico!
Colombia | Dec 17 - Dec 27, 2022

Fang
Fang W.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Dec 28, 2022

I searched for a local travel agency in Colombia on kimkim and Margoth was the first one who responded to me. From the beginning to the end of our trip, she was always very quick to respond and very clear with her communications. She was informative and always notified us if there was any changes. Throughout our trip, she made every effort to accommodate our needs and even offered a half-day makeup city tour due to a misunderstanding! Whenever we need her, she was just a text message away.... read more

I searched for a local travel agency in Colombia on kimkim and Margoth was the first one who responded to me. From the beginning to the end of our trip, she was always very quick to respond and very clear with her communications. She was informative and always notified us if there was any changes. Throughout our trip, she made every effort to accommodate our needs and even offered a half-day makeup city tour due to a misunderstanding! Whenever we need her, she was just a text message away. Lol! That certainly brought peace to our minds so we were able to enjoy our trip.

We would strongly recommend her to anyone who wants to visit Colombia as she represented the highest standard of professionalism!

Thank you, Margoth!

Activity Reviews
Guatape and El Peñol
Colombia

Amazing

Coffee Farm Day Tour
Medellín

Fun, educational, and interactive!

Half Day City Tour of Bogotá
Bogotá

Very Knowledgeable and friendly guide

Christmas Dinner at Andrés Carne de Res (Andres D.C.)
Bogotá

Very unique restaurant.

Half Day City Tour of Medellin
Medellín

I learned a lot within this half day tour.

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Sunset Drinks Suggestion at Café del Mar
Cartagena

It’s the best spot to see the sunset.

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We were very impressed by how Margoth went out of her way to fix things quickly when they didn’t go as planned!
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Everyone is friendly and professional. The guides are knowledgeable and accommodating!
Transport
The driver and guide were always on time!
Private Boat to the Islands
Cartagena

Our guide and crew members were very friendly. But they spoke limited or no English which made it difficult to communicate. The other problem was that the engine quit working. We had to turn around to go back to the port. About 45 minutes later, we switched to another boat…… We understood that was out of their control but couldn’t help feeling a little disappointed….especially we paid $800 for this boat tour.

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Fluent English speaking guide and reliable boat.
Airport Transfer: {{start_location}} to {{end_location}} & Guatape and El Peñol Tour
Colombia

The Guadape and El Penol tour was one of our favorites !

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Dinner Reservation at El Cielo - Please confirm on your side
Colombia

We all agreed this dinner was an unforgettable experience. It was like a therapy!

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Dinner Reservation at Tierra Cocina de Entorno
Bogotá

The tacos are amazing!

Dinner Reservation at Candé
Cartagena

The food is good.

Mangrove Tour with local Fisherman
Cartagena

The fishermen were very friendly.

Walking Tour of Cartagena Old City
Cartagena

Our guide was very knowledgeable,

Dinner Reservation at Marea
Cartagena

Great location and seafood.

Dinner Reservation at Alma
Cartagena

The food was good.

Paragliding over Medellín
Medellín

It was a great experience and fun!

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Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral and Guatavita Lake Tour
Bogotá

Amazing underground cathedral

Chorrera Park
Bogotá

My favorite outdoor activity!

Depart Colombia
Colombia
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Local specialist: Margoth Rico
Margoth
Margoth Rico
Local specialist in Bogota | Reviewed on Dec 28, 2022

Hi Fang, THANK YOU for this review and for being so positive and full of energy throughout your trip! All your local guides spoke highly of you and your family, and it was a pleasure to be part of your trip to Colombia. Thank you as well for your detailed comments and feedback which we will review with our team and local partners, and they are all very useful. Sending you and your family my very Best Wishes for this new year! Hope you continue to enjoy this holiday season! Stay in touch, y hasta pronto!

Margoth

Absolutely Amazing
Colombia | Feb 12 - Feb 19, 2022

McKenzie
McKenzie L.
Macon, GA | Reviewed on Dec 27, 2022

After randomly coming across Kim Kim, we decided to take a family trip to Cartagena Colombia with our children ages to six and 12. Margoth and her team did an incredible job of planning so many amazing wonderful immersive experiences with wonderful guides and just really knocked it out of the park. When we arrived at our hotel, we were greeted with delicious specialty nonalcoholic drinks, and when we got to our room, there were special toucan gifts for our kids (who are obsessed with... read more

After randomly coming across Kim Kim, we decided to take a family trip to Cartagena Colombia with our children ages to six and 12. Margoth and her team did an incredible job of planning so many amazing wonderful immersive experiences with wonderful guides and just really knocked it out of the park. When we arrived at our hotel, we were greeted with delicious specialty nonalcoholic drinks, and when we got to our room, there were special toucan gifts for our kids (who are obsessed with Encanto), local chocolates that were gilded for my daughters, golden birthday, and a beautiful coffee table book of Columbia. Some of our favorite memories were a mangrove tour with a local fisherman, a cooking class with a local chef at an adorable French Colombian bistro, a bird, sanctuary tour, and spending time at our beautiful hotel. Each of my kids had an amazing time, and my husband and I even had a chance to do a literary tour with a guide who knew Gabriel Garcia Marquez, a author we studied in college. We loved seeing local artisans and bought some local oil paintings and watercolor paintings that now hang on our walls overall, it was a trip of a lifetime!

Hotel Review
Hotel Capellan de Getsemani
Cartagena de Indias

Or hotel was amazing! From the accommodations themselves to the staff and restaurant, it was a wonderful place relax after an adventurous day in the exploring the city. When we started to plan our trip, we were thinking about staying in the newer part of town, but I would absolutely recommend 100% staying in the old quarter of town. When we are able to return to Cartagena, we will absolutely stay at the same hotel!

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It was right in the middle of the old quarter, close to just about everything
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In the most beautiful part of town
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Activity Reviews
Welcome to Colombia!
Colombia

Martín our guide met us just outside the airport with a sign and was friendly and warm and welcoming and my kids were so excited to have our own guide!

Suggested Lunch at Crepes & Waffles
Cartagena

We ended up eating here about four times! It had something for everyone, and my kids loved it.

Local specialist: Margoth Rico
Margoth
Margoth Rico
Local specialist in Bogota | Reviewed on Dec 28, 2022

Dear McKenzie, Thank you so much for visiting Colombia with your family and thank you for taking the time to write this review. Muchas Gracias :) It was great meeting you and being a part of your trip, and we all hope you come back! Sending you and your family my very Best Wishes for this new year!

Outstanding experience and service from Kimkim
Colombia | Dec 11 - Dec 21, 2022

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Hanna N.
Nicetown-Tioga, PA | Reviewed on Dec 23, 2022

From the start to the finish, Margoth, Felipe, and Juanita were nothing short of outstanding. As Margoth planned our trip, she took in our interests, timelines, budgets, and various requests, planning a perfect trip for what we wanted. Wherever we went, we had drivers to chauffer us safely from one activity to the next, along with talented and knowledgeable guides. The true benefit of having Margoth on our side was her team's flexibility and attentiveness while we were in Colombia. I was sick... read more

From the start to the finish, Margoth, Felipe, and Juanita were nothing short of outstanding. As Margoth planned our trip, she took in our interests, timelines, budgets, and various requests, planning a perfect trip for what we wanted. Wherever we went, we had drivers to chauffer us safely from one activity to the next, along with talented and knowledgeable guides. The true benefit of having Margoth on our side was her team's flexibility and attentiveness while we were in Colombia. I was sick for most of the trip and needed to change our plans to allow me to rest and recover, and she swiftly rearranged our plans to allow me to do so, sending a care package with pedialytes, and checking in to make sure that things were going according to plan. We felt extremely well taken care of and had a terrific time, even with my illness. I would recommend Kimkim to absolutely anyone and will definitely be using them again in the future.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Casa San Agustin
Cartagena de Indias

So stunning, welcoming, and luxurious. Would absolutely stay here again. Delicious breakfast, great location, incredible bed. Such a unique hotel.

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Patio del Mundo
Medellín

A very unique and beautiful hotel! Great location, very thoughtfully designed.

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Activity Reviews
Sunset Drinks Suggestion at Café del Mar
Cartagena

Very crowded and loud music, but gorgeous views.

Welcome to Colombia!
Colombia

Nice to meet our guide that we will see in the morning.

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Dinner Reservation at Candé
Cartagena

So delicious!

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Walking Tour of Cartagena Old City
Cartagena

Enrique was spectacular. I liked that this was early in the morning and we had the rest of the day to ourselves.

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Dinner Reservation at Mistura
Cartagena

Incredible food!

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City Tour of Medellín (with Local Market and Comuna 13)
Medellín

A very fun and enlightening experience! Probably could have been only 5 hours or so with a faster tour and plans not to drive during the rush hour.

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Airport Transfer: {{start_location}} to {{end_location}} & Guatape and El Peñol Tour
Colombia

A very fun and interesting experience! Probably could have skipped the climb up La Piedra - very touristy and crowded, and if we hadn't done this, we would've had less time in rush hour (a 3 hour drive)

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Depart Colombia
Colombia
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Lost City Trek - Day 1 (Arrival)
Colombia

Loved this trip! Teyuna was amazing.

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Local specialist: Margoth Rico
Margoth
Margoth Rico
Local specialist in Bogota | Reviewed on Dec 23, 2022

Dear Hanna,
Thank you very much for your message, and it has been a pleasure meeting you and John! Our entire team admired you and your amazing and positive attitude, despite feeling sick, and the fact that you were still able to climb the Lost City! Felicitaciones! We are so grateful that you visited Colombia and we really hope you come back in the future. Thank you for taking the time to write this review, and thank you for your feedback.

Sending you, John, your families, and friends our Very Best Wishes for this new year! Best Wishes from Colombia, Margoth

Colombia Round 2
Colombia | Nov 3 - Nov 17, 2022

Carly
Carly M.
Columbia, MD | Reviewed on Nov 20, 2022

This is my 4th time using KimKim and second time with the wonderful team in Colombia! Margoth, Felipe and their team, once again, made sure I had a remarkable time as a solo traveler in this beautiful country. I always say I shouldn’t have gone with Colombia for my first trip out of the country, because it’s going to be tough to live up to it!
This second time around was no different! I visited Cartagena, Medellin and Santa Marta this time. It was the best birthday of my life! I plan to... read more

This is my 4th time using KimKim and second time with the wonderful team in Colombia! Margoth, Felipe and their team, once again, made sure I had a remarkable time as a solo traveler in this beautiful country. I always say I shouldn’t have gone with Colombia for my first trip out of the country, because it’s going to be tough to live up to it!
This second time around was no different! I visited Cartagena, Medellin and Santa Marta this time. It was the best birthday of my life! I plan to keep visiting each year for my birthday, and I feel it’s only going to keep getting better!
If you haven’t made Colombia a stop on your list, you absolutely must!
Thanks again to Aracanto and the wonderful people of Colombia for welcoming me to your home with such warmth and gratitude.
Until we meet again, mi amor!

Hotel Reviews
The Click Clack Hotel Medellin
Medellin

Beautiful place, perfect loctation and a wonderful staff!

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Nacar Hotel Cartagena, Curio Collection by Hilton
Cartagena

Such a cool place! Gorgeous rooftop and the rooms are beautiful.

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Right in the heart of the walled city and close to everything
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AC Hotel by Marriott Santa Marta
Santa Marta, Magdalena
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Activity Reviews
Dancing Class
Cartagena

Ruben was awesome!

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Dinner Reservation at Alma
Cartagena
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Dinner Reservation at Alambique
Medellín

Wish they had an updated location on google maps, but otherwise, great food and beautiful ambiance

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City Tour of Medellín (with Local Market and Comuna 13)
Medellín

Incredible!!!! Juan Carlos was amazing

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Juan Carlos and Jorge! Great guys!
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Flower Experience in Santa Elena
Medellín

Beautiful people, so kind and welcoming

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Guatape and El Peñol Tour & Airport Transfer: {{start_location}} to {{end_location}}
Colombia

Unforgettable experience. A mudslide blocking the route to get there had almost ruined my chances of seeing this landmark! But the team was able to make quick adjustments to assure i get to experience it!

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Tayrona National Park Tour Full Day
Colombia

What can I even say… the most beautiful place ever

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My guide was amazing!
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Minca Tour and Coffee Farm
Colombia
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Dinner Reservation at Mar de Las Antillas
Cartagena

Freddy, the manager is unforgettable. Truly made me feel like Cartagena is home.

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They sang me happy birthday with the live band!!
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Day Pass at Tierra Bomba Island at Makani Beach Club
Colombia

Sooooooooo serene and beautiful.

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Staff was incredible
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Dinner Reservation at Marea
Cartagena
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Gorgeous location!
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Dinner Reservation at Andres Carne de Res
Cartagena

The pirate!! They sang me happy birthday once again!

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Suggested Dinner at Crepes & Waffles
Cartagena
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Local specialist: Margoth Rico
Margoth
Margoth Rico
Local specialist in Bogota | Reviewed on Nov 20, 2022

Hola Querida Carly, it has been a pleasure having you again in Colombia and thank you so much for visiting us again and promoting our country! On behalf of our team and everyone you met, Muchas Gracias for making us a part of your Colombian experience, and we look forward to having you in Colombia again, and helping you plan a trip with Bogota, The Amazon rainforest and colonial towns and anything else you want to see! It is always very nice for us to see how much you enjoy Colombia, and to... read more

Hola Querida Carly, it has been a pleasure having you again in Colombia and thank you so much for visiting us again and promoting our country! On behalf of our team and everyone you met, Muchas Gracias for making us a part of your Colombian experience, and we look forward to having you in Colombia again, and helping you plan a trip with Bogota, The Amazon rainforest and colonial towns and anything else you want to see! It is always very nice for us to see how much you enjoy Colombia, and to see how positive you are and what an amazing attitude you always have :) Hasta pronto amiga! Un abrazo, Margoth

Cartagena Tour
Colombia | Sep 28 - Oct 4, 2022

Bert
Bert S.
Scottsdale, AZ | Reviewed on Oct 11, 2022

A Great Trip, Wonderful Hotels and tours. Everyone had a wonderful time. The tour guide Javier did a great job showing us around. Would recommend Kimkim service to all travelers. read more

A Great Trip, Wonderful Hotels and tours. Everyone had a wonderful time. The tour guide Javier did a great job showing us around. Would recommend Kimkim service to all travelers.

Hotel Reviews
Nacar Hotel Cartagena, Curio Collection by Hilton
Cartagena

Very nice hotel with a Great staff and service. Nice bar and good food

Authenticity & Character
Great decor
Location
Inside walled city
Staff
Fantastic service
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very nice rooms and kept clean
Sofitel Baru Calablanca
Cartagena

Fantastic Hotel, Beautiful location on the beach ⛱️🏖️. Wonderful food 🥑 and Drinks 😊 Wonderful rooms. Service and Staff were just wonderful and treated all very special.

Authenticity & Character
Just Wonderful
Location
Beautiful Beach Location
Staff
Great Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Rooms were clean, comfortable and clean, Great cleaning staff
Activity Reviews
Dinner Reservation at Candé
Cartagena

Great Food,Staff and Music

Quality of Experience
Wonderful food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Great Staff and service
City Tour of Cartagena (Half Day)
Cartagena

Nice tour of city

Quality of Experience
Informative
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Learned a lot from guide and had a great driver
Transport
Nice Van
Dinner Reservation at Alma
Cartagena

Great Meal it was daughters birthday and she was treated like a Queen 😅

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Rum Tasting with Chocolate Pairing
Cartagena

Had a great time very good rum and chocolate

Quality of Experience
Great time
Drums and Music Workshop
Cartagena

Very interesting and informative tour. Very entertaining

Quality of Experience
Entertaining
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Great service
Transport
Nice Van
Local specialist: Margoth Rico
Margoth
Margoth Rico
Local specialist in Bogota | Reviewed on Oct 11, 2022

Dear Bert,
I hope you are well! Thank you for taking the time to post this review, and thank you so much to you and all your wonderful family for coming to celebrate a spacial occasion in Colombia and for enjoying our country so much! Muchas Gracias for making us a part of your trip and we do really hope you come back in the near future. My very Best Wishes to all of you!
Hasta pronto, Margoth

Colombia in a week
Colombia | Sep 9 - Sep 18, 2022

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Diana L.
Ocoee, FL | Reviewed on Sep 24, 2022

Things turned out better than expected. Our guides were all fabulous, very knowledgeable and friendly. Laura is very sweet, we met in Bogota and took us to the Salt Mines which is impressing, among other things. Roberto in Cartagena was great, beautiful city. We had another guide that talked about Gabriel Garcia Marques who was great and very knowledgeable. We enjoyed very much our visit to Medellin with our guide Froi who was fabulous. We went to Peñol and Guatape which I personally... read more

Things turned out better than expected. Our guides were all fabulous, very knowledgeable and friendly. Laura is very sweet, we met in Bogota and took us to the Salt Mines which is impressing, among other things. Roberto in Cartagena was great, beautiful city. We had another guide that talked about Gabriel Garcia Marques who was great and very knowledgeable. We enjoyed very much our visit to Medellin with our guide Froi who was fabulous. We went to Peñol and Guatape which I personally loved the most. We also had a great experience in Comuna 13 seeing all the art, grafitis and music. The hotels selected were spectacular. The Drivers were all very nice and patient.
I used this company for the first time and will definetely use it again. They took excellent care of all the details.
My next trip will be Italy and hope it is as amasing as this one.

Hotel Reviews
Patio del Mundo
Medellín

Charming Boutique Hotel in a great location. Loved Luna, a golden retreiver.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Casa Medina Four Seasons
Bogotá, Cundinamarca

Beautiful old charm.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Sofitel Baru Calablanca
Cartagena

Very nice place to get away

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Casa San Agustin
Cartagena de Indias

Our room was HUGE, beautiful and super comfortable

Authenticity & Character
Location
Right in the center
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Dinner Reservation at Harry Sasson
Bogotá

Food was superb

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Dinner Reservation at Alma
Cartagena

We did not go due to problems in the kitchen.

Welcome to Colombia!
Colombia

We had private tours every time which is great. We felt comfortable and secure always. We felt we were among friends all the time.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
All of them were wonderful!!!!!!
Transport
There was always someone waiting for us. We did not waiste any time.
Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral Tour
Bogotá

It is very impresive!!!!!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
City Tour of Bogotá with Gold Museum, Local Market and Monserrate Hill
Bogotá

A lot of walking but worth it

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Dinner Reservation at Humo Restaurant (Sofitel Barú Calablanca)
Isla Barú

It was good.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
We walked because it is in the same hotel
Gabriel García Márquez Walking Tour
Cartagena

I forgot the name of this guide but he was so good that we felt we could almost see Gabo as he would describe his life. Wonderful and recommended.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
we walked
Dinner Reservation at Mistura
Cartagena

too tired and could not make it

Airport Transfer: {{start_location}} to {{end_location}} & Guatape and El Peñol Tour
Colombia

I thought I would not climb the rock but I got to the top!!!! Beautiful, Beautiful view. I loved the town of Guatape.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Dinner Reservation at Leo Cocina y Cava - Please confirm on your side
Bogotá

Here was the only dinner I did not enjoy. Super, and I mean SUPER expensive. It is an experience but I did not like hardly any of the entries. They even gave us ants as part of a dish. I asked for the pairing which I thought was wine pairing but they gave us all sorts of hard licor. I finished drunk and forgot to check if they had subtracted the amout we had to pay when we made the reservation. I would not recommend this restaurant.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Arrival to the Islands (Hotel Sofitel Calablanca)
Isla Barú

Everything went smoothly. Very pleasant stay

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Day at the Islands (Hotel Sofitel Calablanca)
Isla Barú

We rented a power boat that took us to most of the Rosario Islands. We had a great time

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Departure from the Islands (Hotel Sofitel Calablanca)
Isla Barú

We had a big private boat just for us.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Sunset Drinks Suggestion at Café del Mar
Cartagena

We went too early and the sun was killing us, so we left. But it is a nice place

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guides were not needed
Transport
no transport needed
Dinner Reservation at Candé
Cartagena

Place was crowded. It had live music and dancers. Ambiance was nice.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
walked
Transport
walked
City Tour of Cartagena (Half Day)
Cartagena

Roberto was great. He talks alot and time flies

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Mangrove Tour with local Fisherman
Cartagena

Great, we went in a wooden conoe through the mangroves and saw how they fish.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Suggested Salsa Dancing at Cafe Havana
Cartagena

too tired to go dancing

Dinner Reservation at OCI.Mde
Medellín

Very nice.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
City Tour of Medellín (with Local Market and Comuna 13)
Medellín

We had a great day and managed to see evan more things. It was very interesting and we enjoyed the art, the grafiti, the music and our guide.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Dinner Reservation at El Cielo - Please confirm on your side
Colombia

This was really a great expirience I highly recommend!!!! Good from start to finish. We had a wine pairing and we enjoyed it very much. Place is very preaty also.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Depart Colombia
Colombia

It is sad when it comes to an end. We made new friends and had a wonderful time

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Margoth Rico
Margoth
Margoth Rico
Local specialist in Bogota | Reviewed on Oct 01, 2022

Hola Diana,
Muchas Gracias por esta recomendación y un placer conocerte! Thank you so much for visiting Colombia, and for trusting us with your trip. I will pass on your feedback to your guides, and thank for taking the time to write about each of them. And I also love el Peñol and Guatape and very glad you had a great time there, and in Colombia! We look forward to helping you with your next trips and sending you my very best wishes to you and your family!

Margoth

Perfect holidays
Colombia | Sep 2 - Sep 17, 2022

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Renaud C.
Canada | Reviewed on Sep 22, 2022

Margoth was incredible during the planning process, selecting destinations, hotels and even restaurants according to our preferences. On site, her team was amazing in making the logistics completely seamless and were always available within a few minutes for any question we had, regardless of place and time. The guides were fantastic, the transfers on-time, comfortable and safe Unforgettable holidays were we had to think of nothing else than enjoying ourselves, from beginning to end.... read more

Margoth was incredible during the planning process, selecting destinations, hotels and even restaurants according to our preferences. On site, her team was amazing in making the logistics completely seamless and were always available within a few minutes for any question we had, regardless of place and time. The guides were fantastic, the transfers on-time, comfortable and safe Unforgettable holidays were we had to think of nothing else than enjoying ourselves, from beginning to end.
Muchas gracias por todo !

Hotel Reviews
Calanoa Lodge
Leticia
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
El Cielo Hotel
Medellin
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Senda Watapuy
Santa Marta
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Sophia
Cartagena
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The Artisan D.C. Hotel, Autograph Collection
Bogotá
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Margoth Rico
Margoth
Margoth Rico
Local specialist in Bogota | Reviewed on Sep 22, 2022

Thank you for making us a part of your trip Renaud, and a pleasure meeting you and Sandra! Our guides, team and everyone involved spoke so highly of you both and we will always remember you and your beautiful and skillful way of writing! MUCHAS GRACIAS for sharing this experience with us, and we hope you come and visit Colombia again! Hasta muy pronto, Margoth

Trip of a lifetime! My husband and I decided ...
Colombia | Jul 24 - Aug 1, 2022

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Amy F.
Torrance, CA | Reviewed on Aug 09, 2022

Trip of a lifetime! My husband and I decided to go to Colombia for our 15 yr anniversary. We didn’t know much about the country and decided to try KimKim. This was a huge game changer!! Margoth was absolutely amazing in the planning. She knew we wanted to see the coffee region and suggested we try Hacienda Bambusa. With only 8 rooms it can fill quickly. From there the rest of the trip was planned.
We started in Bogotá and had the most knowledgeable tour guide Byron. Being a history major... read more

Trip of a lifetime! My husband and I decided to go to Colombia for our 15 yr anniversary. We didn’t know much about the country and decided to try KimKim. This was a huge game changer!! Margoth was absolutely amazing in the planning. She knew we wanted to see the coffee region and suggested we try Hacienda Bambusa. With only 8 rooms it can fill quickly. From there the rest of the trip was planned.
We started in Bogotá and had the most knowledgeable tour guide Byron. Being a history major he knew the city well. Even showed me the best spots for picture taking. If you are into hiking I highly recommend taking one of the hikes in Chingaza. The local guide was able to give us such a deep understanding of the indigenous Colombian people.
In Armenia we had the best hospitality. Cocoa tour, horseback riding. So many surprises along the way. Our guide and driver here were top notch talking us to some amazing coffee shops and restaurants off the main tourist streets.
One of the best parts about Kim Kim was having amazing guides and drivers in each city. We were able to cover so much ground and have a deeper cultural experience. It completely changed my outlook of foreign travel. Thank you Margoth!!!

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Casa Medina Four Seasons
Bogotá, Cundinamarca

So comfortable and charming. This hotel was absolutely stunning. We loved the breakfast each morning in the lovely atrium style restaurant. At night we chatted it up with the bartender who taught us more about the local area and drinks. His English was great and we were able to practice our Spanish. Spa services were great too!! Liked that it was in a safe neighborhood.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hacienda Bambusa
El Caimo

This place makes you feel like royalty. They greet you by name from the moment you arrive. Even staff members I had not met were able to greet me by my first name, so impressive. The rooms were beautiful with hammocks and hummingbirds. The flora and bird watching made me want to stay forever.

Authenticity & Character
Loved everything!
Location
Close to airport but they need to work on the roads.
Staff
Greeting us by name. Waiting with fresh cool towels when we arrived back from excursions. Surprise picnic table and drinks in the bamboo forest.
Cleanliness & Comfort
El Cielo Hotel
Medellin
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Loved the turn down service with the yummy treats.
Activity Reviews
Coffee Shops Usaquen recommendations (no transportation and activity not included)
Bogotá

This was one of my husbands favorite meals in Colombia and he is a foodie. Cute patio. Seafood soup and Sangria are recommended.

Chingaza Natural National Park Tour
Bogotá

Hands down the most informative hike I have ever done. Our local guide Gabrielle was from Muisca descent. His love for the culture and environment was inspiring. We hiked to the infamous lagoons, touched the sacred rocks. Loved it despite the rain and mud. We stopped for lunch in Guasca. Felt good to discover the smaller cities with so much culture.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Cocora Valley,  Salento, and Coffee Farm Visit
Colombia

This was a bit of a drive from our hotel but well worth it. We were lucky to see the Colombian condor close up. The walk was easy and breathtaking. Fun picture spots. Salento was colorful and had great shopping.

Cacao Tour
Colombia

Loved this tour and learned a lot about cacao farming. My only wish is that the tour was a bit longer so it could include the end stages of cacao production and to actually taste some of it. Cacao tour without actually tasting any chocolate was a little disappointing. Best part was hands down the guide. Sebastian was informative and easy to talk too.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Margoth Rico
Margoth
Margoth Rico
Local specialist in Bogota | Reviewed on Aug 10, 2022

Hi Amy,
Thank you SO much for your review and it was amazing to meet you and Zach, and to have you in Colombia! And thank you for celebrating your anniversary in Colombia! Your feedback is extremely valuable and thank you for taking the time to write your comments and review. We hope you stay in touch and it will be a pleasure to have you again in Colombia in the future. All our Best Wishes to you and your beautiful family and stay in touch,
Margoth

We love Colombia! Thank you Margoth.
Colombia | Jul 1 - Jul 10, 2022

Carolyn
Carolyn K.
Canada | Reviewed on Jul 12, 2022

We love Colombia! It was a romantic, elegant cultural experience that gave us 10 days of non stop fun. Margoth was incredible. She planned a trip that was customized to us. I was not an easy client. Due to illness I had to cancel a big hike and Margoth saved our trip. She gave us smaller hikes including one up a rain forest river, a beautiful raft down a remote river and 2 nights in an elegant resort on exotic Baru. She chose incredible restaurants, found us the best guides and made... read more

We love Colombia! It was a romantic, elegant cultural experience that gave us 10 days of non stop fun. Margoth was incredible. She planned a trip that was customized to us. I was not an easy client. Due to illness I had to cancel a big hike and Margoth saved our trip. She gave us smaller hikes including one up a rain forest river, a beautiful raft down a remote river and 2 nights in an elegant resort on exotic Baru. She chose incredible restaurants, found us the best guides and made every airport pick up a pleasure. I felt we got incredible value. The hotels were just lovely. Margoth went above and beyond on so many occasions I can’t imagine ever going to Colombia without her. I can’t imagine ever travelling again without her - I am spoiled. She was always available to answer questions and ensure we were on time.

This trip opened our minds and our hearts to this stunning country. It was a trip of a lifetime. Thank you so so much Margoth. When you come back to Canada and I would love to meet you.

Hotel Reviews
Patio del Mundo
Medellín
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Terasu Salento
Salento, Quindío
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Kawa Mountain Retreat
Salento
Authenticity & Character
Location
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
It’s incredible. Bugs are there. We got used to it.
Sofitel Baru Calablanca
Cartagena
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Nacar Hotel Cartagena, Curio Collection by Hilton
Cartagena
Activity Reviews
Welcome to Colombia!
Colombia
Dinner Reservation at OCI.Mde
Medellín

Best food in a restaurant in Colombia hands down.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Raft Down the River ‘La Vieja’ (and local Picnic Lunch)
Colombia

Rosco was fun. Laura our guide was fantastic

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Margoth Rico
Margoth
Margoth Rico
Local specialist in Bogota | Reviewed on Jul 13, 2022

Carolyn it was a pleasure meeting you, and we loved having you and Colin in Colombia! THANK YOU for taking the time to write this review and we hope you come back to Colombia. Stay in touch and Best Wishes, Margoth

Colombia: Under-appreciated Gem.
Colombia | Jun 18 - Jul 1, 2022

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Scott R.
West Hartford, CT | Reviewed on Jul 11, 2022

The trip planning and customization was easy and well managed. The overall trip plan was organized well. The itinerary was well thought out, covering some of the most essential areas of the country given our interests. The plan and communication around hotels, drivers, daily activities and travel were all communicated well. Most of the local guides were excellent. One, in Medellin, seemed a bit less well-versed and enthusiastic than the others, but was sufficient for the tours.

The... read more

The trip planning and customization was easy and well managed. The overall trip plan was organized well. The itinerary was well thought out, covering some of the most essential areas of the country given our interests. The plan and communication around hotels, drivers, daily activities and travel were all communicated well. Most of the local guides were excellent. One, in Medellin, seemed a bit less well-versed and enthusiastic than the others, but was sufficient for the tours.

The country and its people are amazing. The natural beauty, culture and the Colombian spirit are inspiring.

Our one criticism was about the communication of what Tayrona Park promised to be versus what we experienced. For us, as experienced outdoors people who relish the solitude and wild aspects of natural places, the park was not what we had anticipated. It is a walk to several beaches, not a wilderness experience. To be fair, we arrived on a 3 day national holiday, so the park was full. But, we were quite unhappy with the day. Our local guide, with support and approval from our Kim Kim liaison made things right by swapping out an alternative for us. We had one other wrinkle, when bad weather prevented us from visiting one of the islands off Cartagena. Our liaison changed the itinerary easily for us to make sure we were happy.

This is our second trip with Kim Kim. In the end, they work hard to give you the experience you want and to take over the heavy lifting. They are solid communicators who work at those goals.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Boutique Sazagua
Pereira

Incredibly tranquil oasis with peaceful, lush grounds. The staff are amazing! So warm and ready to give you what you need. SO friendly. Take a cooking class with the chef. It's a blast. Get a massage. Your body and spirit will thank you. Our room was beautiful, clean and peaceful. This is a place we will come back to for sure.

Authenticity & Character
Location
The quiet setting.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Villa Playa
Magdalena

The tranquility of Villa Playa make it a small slice of heaven. We could have sat all day looking from beside the pool at the river, ocean and nearby rain forest. It is spectacular! And, the staff are truly wonderful. Whatever you need, they are right there to provide. The food, drinks and hospitality were all fantastic.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Margoth Rico
Margoth
Margoth Rico
Local specialist in Bogota | Reviewed on Jul 12, 2022

Hi Scott,
Thank you very much for your review and your feedback is extremely valuable for us. It is great to hear you had a good time in Colombia and that you enjoyed your time with your local guides. Regarding your feedback about Tayrona Park, we really appreciate your comments to continue improving and ensuring all the experiences covered in kimkim meet and exceed our travelers' expectations. Thank you once again for traveling with kimkim and for visiting another one of our destinations.

Sending you my Best Wishes to you and your family,
Margoth

Margoth was wonderful to work with! She was q...
Colombia | May 28 - Jun 4, 2022

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Megan B.
Brandon, MN | Reviewed on Jun 05, 2022

Margoth was wonderful to work with! She was quick to respond to every inquiry and so helpful. She took care of every detail so that we could just focus on enjoying our vacation. She even surprised us with a few extra thoughtful gestures. read more

Margoth was wonderful to work with! She was quick to respond to every inquiry and so helpful. She took care of every detail so that we could just focus on enjoying our vacation. She even surprised us with a few extra thoughtful gestures.

Hotel Reviews
Nacar Hotel Cartagena, Curio Collection by Hilton
Cartagena
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Marriott Resort Playa Dormida
Santa Marta
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Margoth Rico
Margoth
Margoth Rico
Local specialist in Bogota | Reviewed on Jun 05, 2022

Hi Megan,
Thank you so much for your review and comments, and thank you for making us a part of your trip!! We hope you come back and sending you all my best wishes!! Margoth

Our trip to Colombia exceeded all of our expe...
Colombia | Apr 21 - Apr 27, 2022

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Rebecca C.
Milton, MA | Reviewed on May 21, 2022

Our trip to Colombia exceeded all of our expectations. My mom and I took a week long girl's trip to Cartagena to learn the history, see the beautiful city, and experience some of the local culture. Our specialist, Margoth, was so helpful and responsive when setting up the plans for trip. We somewhat expected that we would be on our own once we had paid for and landed in Cartagena, but Margoth and her team were beyond helpful and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. Any questions or... read more

Our trip to Colombia exceeded all of our expectations. My mom and I took a week long girl's trip to Cartagena to learn the history, see the beautiful city, and experience some of the local culture. Our specialist, Margoth, was so helpful and responsive when setting up the plans for trip. We somewhat expected that we would be on our own once we had paid for and landed in Cartagena, but Margoth and her team were beyond helpful and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. Any questions or concerns were immediately addressed and we ended up loving all of the activities that Margoth had planned for us. Each restaurant reservation she made was perfect, we especially loved Mistura for the delicious food and great live band. We also absolutely loved our local tour guide, Manu. We spent a few days with him as he brought us to various sites (San Felipe de Barajas, the local mangroves, and the bird sanctuary) - he was extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and we were sad to say goodbye at the end of the trip. He truly made us feel welcome by introducing us to the locals and sharing his personal experiences growing up in Cartagena. I can't thank Margoth and her team more - I was beyond impressed with the service we received both before and during our trip, thank you so much for making this such a wonderful experience!

Hotel Review
Hotel Capellan de Getsemani
Cartagena de Indias

The hotel was clean, comfortable, and an excellent location. Ray, one of the hotel staff, was beyond accommodating and kind. Our only concerns were the bathroom and the pool area. Our bathroom had a leak in the ceiling and the pool didn't look especially clean, we decided not to use it during our stay. We loved the breakfast included with our stay.

Tips for future travelers

I'd check out the photos on Trip Advisor before staying here. I had looked at a lot of them so I knew what to expect, but my mom wasn't thrilled with the lack of privacy with our only windows looking out to a public courtyard. If you want bright sunlight and a view, this isn't the best option.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Being across from the park, walkable to walled city, close to main square in Getsemani
Staff
The staff were so friendly and accomodating - Ray made our stay extra special
Cleanliness & Comfort
The AC, size of room, and breakfast included with our stay
Activity Review
Sunset Drinks Suggestion at Café del Mar
Cartagena
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Margoth Rico
Margoth
Margoth Rico
Local specialist in Bogota | Reviewed on May 21, 2022

Hi Rebecca,
It was great to have you and your mom in Colombia and thank you so much for taking the time to write this review! I just passed on your comments to Manu and he sends you both his best regards and that he hopes to see you both again in Cartagena! We also hope you return to Colombia and it has been a pleasure meeting you! All my very best wishes to you and your mom and please stay in touch. Thank you for visiting Colombia!! :) Muchas Gracias, Margoth

Solo Trip to Colombia
Colombia | Apr 24 - Apr 30, 2022

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Nefeli C.
Greece | Reviewed on May 12, 2022

Thanks to Margoth my trip to Colombia was more than amazing! It was my first time traveling solo and after my experience I would’ve done it again & again. Thanks to all the team and especially to Margoth who made this an experience of a lifetime.

Local specialist: Margoth Rico
Margoth
Margoth Rico
Local specialist in Bogota | Reviewed on May 12, 2022

Hi Nefeli, thank you so much for your review and it was a pleasure helping you with your trip. It was also great to meet you and thank you for visiting Colombia! Stay in touch and sending you my best wishes! Margoth

Amazing trip and customer service. Highly Recommend!
Colombia | Mar 14 - Mar 23, 2022

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Elizabeth D.
Rutland, VT | Reviewed on May 06, 2022

Amazing trip and customer service. Our family of 3 had the most incredible 9 days in Colombia - split between Cartagena, Tayrona and 4 days hiking the Ciudad Perdida trail. Margoth fielded my numerous questions in advance patiently and graciously! And then once there we were still able to reach out and make tweaks to our itinerary. We ended up catching a bug on our penultimate day, and Margoth and team had the driver show up with gatorade and extra hydrating drinks. So thoughtful! We... read more

Amazing trip and customer service. Our family of 3 had the most incredible 9 days in Colombia - split between Cartagena, Tayrona and 4 days hiking the Ciudad Perdida trail. Margoth fielded my numerous questions in advance patiently and graciously! And then once there we were still able to reach out and make tweaks to our itinerary. We ended up catching a bug on our penultimate day, and Margoth and team had the driver show up with gatorade and extra hydrating drinks. So thoughtful! We would love to return to Colombia and will definitely use Margoth and team again. Absolutely loved Colombia and its people. We felt totally safe and it was so relaxing to have everything set up front (drivers, guides, restaurant reservations) so we could just sit back and enjoy!

Local specialist: Margoth Rico
Margoth
Margoth Rico
Local specialist in Bogota | Reviewed on May 06, 2022

Hi Elizabeth, thank you SO much for your review and for your kind words and incredible attitude when visiting Colombia! It was a real pleasure meeting you and being part of your family trip to Colombia! Thank you for visiting our home country and we hope you all come back! Sending you our Best Wishes to you and your family and stay in touch. Hasta pronto y muchas gracias, Margoth

The best trip…
Colombia | Feb 17 - Feb 21, 2022

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Adam W.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Mar 05, 2022

Dear Margoth.
We are back home 😔 after a fabulous visit to your glorious country.
I wanted to express our gratitude for your exceptionally attentive, helpful and timely help in organising the trip.
We simply loved our stay at Calanoa in the rainforest & have taken away such wonderful memories that will last a lifetime
The logistics all ran so smoothly thanks to you 🙏
Your are an absolute star ⭐️ thank you so so much.
You have two happy fans !
All the best
Adam & Lola read more

Dear Margoth.
We are back home 😔 after a fabulous visit to your glorious country.
I wanted to express our gratitude for your exceptionally attentive, helpful and timely help in organising the trip.
We simply loved our stay at Calanoa in the rainforest & have taken away such wonderful memories that will last a lifetime
The logistics all ran so smoothly thanks to you 🙏
Your are an absolute star ⭐️ thank you so so much.
You have two happy fans !
All the best
Adam & Lola

Hotel Review
Calanoa Lodge
Leticia

Amazing Lodge, in a spectacular location run by the loveliest of people

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
Boat Ride to Peruvian Margin to see Pink Dolphins and the Sunset from the River
Calanoa Lodge, Leticia
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Herman was excellent
Transport
Local specialist: Margoth Rico
Margoth
Margoth Rico
Local specialist in Bogota | Reviewed on Mar 05, 2022

Adam and Lola Thank you!!! It was amazing to have you both in Colombia and I am very glad you enjoyed your Amazon experience! Thank you for trusting us and I hope you come back to Colombia! All my very best wishes!!! Hasta pronto, Margoth

Family Adventure in Colombia
Colombia | Dec 26 - Jan 5, 2022

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Nicole G.
Wilmington, NC | Reviewed on Jan 16, 2022

Thank you Margoth, Felipe, Martin, Juan Carlos, Jaruen, Jose, Maria, and drivers for a fantastic trip to Colombia. Thank you for sharing your beautiful country with us. Margoth put together a wonderful trip fitting in everything I asked for at a busy time of year. Our trip included Cartagena, Santa Marta, Rosario Islands, Tayrona, Minca, Medellin, Guatape, Rio Claro, Tabio, and Bogota. The guides were very passionate about their cities and taught so much about the places and culture. They... read more

Thank you Margoth, Felipe, Martin, Juan Carlos, Jaruen, Jose, Maria, and drivers for a fantastic trip to Colombia. Thank you for sharing your beautiful country with us. Margoth put together a wonderful trip fitting in everything I asked for at a busy time of year. Our trip included Cartagena, Santa Marta, Rosario Islands, Tayrona, Minca, Medellin, Guatape, Rio Claro, Tabio, and Bogota. The guides were very passionate about their cities and taught so much about the places and culture. They were also very patient with our kids (8 and 12). Thank you for the gifts, help with a sick child, dinner reservations (yum), and transfers. Our trip exceeded our expectations and we definitely plan to return. Margoth and Felipe kept in touch and made sure everything went smoothly.

Hotel Review
Movich Hotel Cartagena de Indias
Cartagena de Indias

Location was great. Breakfast delicious. Great vibe with rooftop pool and bar. The people managing the front desk of the hotel were outstanding.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Front desk especially, but everyone was great
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
Sunset Drinks Suggestion at Café del Mar
Cartagena

Great location with spectacular sunset views and good drinks.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Margoth Rico
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Margoth Rico
Local specialist in Bogota | Reviewed on Jan 17, 2022

Hi Nicole, thank you so much for your review and Wow… fantastic pictures! Thank you for sharing your experience and pictures with us! I will pass on your comments with Felipe, Martin, Juan Carlos, Jaruen, Jose, Maria, and drivers, and thank you for the opportunity to be a part of your family trip to Colombia :)

Family trip to Colombia 12/25-1/1
Colombia | Dec 25 - Jan 1, 2022

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Dave F.
Waterbury, CT | Reviewed on Jan 04, 2022

Family of 4 (kids ages 9 and 11), 1 week in Colombia (Bogota and Cartagena), Margoth arranged an amazing trip. Everything was seamless from pickup/dropoff at the airports, to all tours with local English guides, and reservations at top restaurants. It was my eldest daughters birthday and she arranged a very special day for her with treats and birthday celebrations throughout the day. There was constant communication throughout the trip and nothing was left to chance. They even arranged a... read more

Family of 4 (kids ages 9 and 11), 1 week in Colombia (Bogota and Cartagena), Margoth arranged an amazing trip. Everything was seamless from pickup/dropoff at the airports, to all tours with local English guides, and reservations at top restaurants. It was my eldest daughters birthday and she arranged a very special day for her with treats and birthday celebrations throughout the day. There was constant communication throughout the trip and nothing was left to chance. They even arranged a nurse to come to our hotel for the obligatory Covid test to come back to the US. 10/10, I've already recommended them to other friends.

Hotel Review
Hotel Casa Medina Four Seasons
Bogotá, Cundinamarca
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Margoth Rico
Margoth
Margoth Rico
Local specialist in Bogota | Reviewed on Jan 04, 2022

Hi Dave, thank you for visiting Colombia with your family! I am glad you had an amazing trip and it was great to be a part of your experience in Colombia! I hope you come back soon, and thank you for recommending us to other friends! Best wishes to you and tour family! Margoth

Amazing experience with Kim Kim - especially our advisor (Margoth!) and guide (Juan Manuel)
Colombia | Dec 23 - Dec 31, 2021

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Sumi M.
Broad Ripple, IN | Reviewed on Jan 03, 2022

I want to preface this review by saying that I've traveled to almost 50 countries, so I've had my fair share of trip planners that I've worked with. Margoth has by far been the most efficient, professional, responsive, and thoughtful one I've ever encountered!

We just got back from a trip to Medellin last week. There were 8 travelers, all with different arrival and departure dates. Margoth seamlessly planned around each individual and crafted an itinerary that best fit our needs and numbers... read more

I want to preface this review by saying that I've traveled to almost 50 countries, so I've had my fair share of trip planners that I've worked with. Margoth has by far been the most efficient, professional, responsive, and thoughtful one I've ever encountered!

We just got back from a trip to Medellin last week. There were 8 travelers, all with different arrival and departure dates. Margoth seamlessly planned around each individual and crafted an itinerary that best fit our needs and numbers on any given day. We had a mix of requests for her - from adventure to food to relaxing days - she was able to meet them all, offering several suggestions that helped make the most members of our group happy. She always responded within a few hours of our requests (often much sooner), even over the holidays! There was never a time when I felt something would not be taken care of because we had that much trust in Margoth. She is amazing!

Beyond Margoth, the trip we took was so great , in large part because of our tour guide, Juan Manuel. His English is perfect - he was able to describe to us in detail about the history of all we were seeing, often bringing in vivid imagery to bring home his commentary. He was patient and helpful - from e-biking to waterfall hiking (where his patience was needed in spades!) to our various questions about everything - he could always be relied upon to help! There was one day our car had issues (small!), but he made up for them by getting another car ASAP. I could not have imagined a better guide for us on this trip.

Overall, we loved Medellin, and we are so happy that we used Kim Kim to book it. I researched thoroughly before choosing a trip provider, and we chose Kim Kim due to a combination of reasonable pricing, great offerings, and the responsiveness of Margoth. Thank you for a great trip!

Hotel Review
Sites
Medellin

Sites was good for our needs - we had three different families, so it was nice to have a common area to hang out in while in our rooms. The amenities were nice and clean and modern. The cleaning staff was amazing. We appreciated the on-site laundry and breakfast each morning. The pool and workout facilities were also good for our needs. The dinner at the hotel restaurant was fantastic! What we think could have been better: --Lighting - it was so dark everywhere. Some brighter lights would have added to the cheeriness of this place --Breakfast - we had to make a reservation to go down in the morning, but if we didnt let them know in advance, we would not get the timeslot we needed. We are used to being able to go down at anytime for an included breakfast, especially considering that the meal was the exact same, EVERY SINGLE DAY (no variation at all). --The elevator was very very slow, and there was only one on site. We often walked down or up the stairs to get anywhere. --All of the above wasn't a huge deal to us. We are not too picky when it comes to hotels, and we would not even complain about the above. But the biggest problem for this hotel was bad wifi. Only if you were in the lobby or floor 12 was it good. In our room (floor 6), our wifi came and went constantly. If it was connected, it was very fast. But for the most part, it rarely connected, and we could not even get 3G or LTE service, so we were often without internet for our entire stay. In nice hotels these days, to not have reliable wifi, especially for international travelers who don't have local phone plans, is tough.

Tips for future travelers

Do not stay here if you need reliable wifi

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
'La Miel' Waterfall and Hike Tour
Medellín

So much fun to hike along the river, but not for the faint of heart!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Margoth Rico
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Margoth Rico
Local specialist in Bogota | Reviewed on Jan 03, 2022

Dear Sumi,
Thank you for your kind words and comments, and it was a pleasure for all of us to meet you all and have you in Colombia. Thank you as well for taking the time to write this review, I really appreciate it. Your guide Juan Manuel had a great time with all of you and spoke highly about you. He called me today to make sure you had all arrived safely back home, and sends you his best wishes as well!
We really hope you come back to Colombia, and sending you my very Best Wishes for this year, Margoth

Where to even begin! First, I believe Margoth...
Colombia | Nov 9 - Nov 17, 2021

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Carly M.
Columbia, MD | Reviewed on Nov 19, 2021

Where to even begin! First, I believe Margoth deserves a lot of credit for her resilience in assuring me a safe and very special experience for my first ever international trip outside of the US! Having never even left the country before, I always had major doubts in myself, but something in my gut told me to go with this..
I didn’t want to do anything really typical. I didn’t want the all-inclusive resorts with lots of other US tourists. I wanted to be plummeted into another culture and... read more

Where to even begin! First, I believe Margoth deserves a lot of credit for her resilience in assuring me a safe and very special experience for my first ever international trip outside of the US! Having never even left the country before, I always had major doubts in myself, but something in my gut told me to go with this..
I didn’t want to do anything really typical. I didn’t want the all-inclusive resorts with lots of other US tourists. I wanted to be plummeted into another culture and embraced by love and beauty and freedom. And what better way to spend than on my birthday, 11/11, which also happened to be Independence Day for the beautiful Cartagena. We danced and celebrated in the streets, I felt at home and very embraced.
I took a chance on a country everyone often questions.. as a solo FEMALE traveler, for the first time in my life. And i loved EVERY SINGLE MINUTE OF IT.
From Margoth, Felipe and the rest of the Aracanto team, to Manuel, my tour guide.. Martin, my driver. The infectious Carolina at Oh La La Bistrot! The hotel staff and my lovely Island Boys at Rosario, to the locals ON Rosario Island i met during my Mangrove tour, to the local Cartagena vendors who I’ve been texting on Whatsapp every day because I’ve genuinely made deep connections with several of them. And on my own, even! The Hotel Sophia team who basically treated me like a princess all week. Christina and Juan, and the bartenders at the Arsenal Rum Box who introduced me to all the Colombian rum. To Dyllan, my super handsome salsa guru.. to all the staff and servers at all the restaurants (and my goodness, i never changed a single recommendation for dinner because y’all made some very impressive reservations!!)
I could not have done this without the help and extra push from Margoth and Aracanto Travel! They have really set the tone for me and i have already intrigued so many of my friends here in the states.
Many conversations i had ended up being about me traveling there alone and for my first international adventure, leaving many locals shocked, yet impressed with my choice… and continuously thanking me for trusting their home enough to come see it for myself.
I spent all my money on locally-made items, I had no reservations against supporting the bracelet/gift vendors because they took such good care of me all week! Like i said, I’ve left with many local friends!

The first night, I spent with a group from Medellin who were heading home after a fun weekend together in Cartagena. However, after an hour at Cafe Del Mar sunset with them, we decided it was imperative that i come back and make Medellin a necessary stop!
On my last morning, a street bracelet vendor who actually ended up taking me on a casual walking tour of the entire walled city the day before, stopped by my hotel just to give me a gift he made… simply because i let him take me on a tour and trusted him every step of the way.
I fell in love with myself AND Cartagena. I plan to be back before you know it…
I would recommend KimKim for anyone who needs help with traveling; especially solo travelers! And definitely plan to be an advocate, specifically for Colombia, as I hope the positive image of this beautiful country can replace anyone’s initial doubts about experiencing it. Aracanto team is FIVE STAR!!!

Until we meet again…¡ muy bacano!

Carly M

Local specialist: Margoth Rico
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Margoth Rico
Local specialist in Bogota | Reviewed on Nov 19, 2021

Muchas Gracias Carly!!! It was amazing having you in Colombia and being a part of your trip! It has also been a pleasure meeting you and we have truly enjoyed seeing all your videos and pictures. We hope you come back to Colombia and we send you our best wishes! Stay in touch, Margoth

In one word "EXCELANT". I would like to say...
Colombia | Oct 22 - Oct 30, 2021

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Simon K.
Maple Shade, NJ | Reviewed on Nov 02, 2021

In one word "EXCELANT".
I would like to say as a traveling person, the trip that we had to Colombia was more than what we expected. Other than the beautiful sites that we visited, it was organized so well that all 4 of us were very happy from all the organization that Margoth and Felipe arranged.
They took care of all the reservations for the hotels, restaurants and even they made all the flight check ins for us. We did not waste even one minute for any arrangements.
The local guides Oscar... read more

In one word "EXCELANT".
I would like to say as a traveling person, the trip that we had to Colombia was more than what we expected. Other than the beautiful sites that we visited, it was organized so well that all 4 of us were very happy from all the organization that Margoth and Felipe arranged.
They took care of all the reservations for the hotels, restaurants and even they made all the flight check ins for us. We did not waste even one minute for any arrangements.
The local guides Oscar in Bogota and Daniel in Medellin were great. Other than their knowledge of the places, they were very attentive of where we were and showing us all the realities of Colombia.
It was a great decision to have the trip with them and we were very satisfied and I believe we did the maximum that we can in the 8 days that we were in Colombia.
Thank to all the team, thank you Margoth and ViVa Colombia.
I hope we will be back soon.
Simon

Local specialist: Margoth Rico
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Margoth Rico
Local specialist in Bogota | Reviewed on Nov 03, 2021

Hi Simon,
Thank you so much for your "Viva Colombia" message! And it was a pleasure having you all in Colombia! And we do hope you come back soon! We have passed on your feedback to Daniel and Oscar and all the people involved, and we all love to hear that you had a great time in our home country! thank you as well for sharing your amazing pictures with us. Bienvenidos a Colombia whenever you want to visit us, and stay in touch. Best Wishes, Margoth

An Absolutely Amazing Experience - First But Not Last Visit to Colombia
Colombia | Oct 17 - Oct 23, 2021

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Todd W.
Belmont, CA | Reviewed on Oct 26, 2021

In Bogota, I was very pleased with my guide Mafe, as well as the driver(s), and my guide Lina for a game of Tejo.
In Medellin, I was also extremely happy with my driver Claudia and my guide Daniel, as well as my guide Flako in Communa 13.
What made the tours of both cities go so well, is that having one guide the whole visit means they know what you have done so far and have not done yet, so if/when schedules or interests change, they can be flexible without being redundant or missing... read more

In Bogota, I was very pleased with my guide Mafe, as well as the driver(s), and my guide Lina for a game of Tejo.
In Medellin, I was also extremely happy with my driver Claudia and my guide Daniel, as well as my guide Flako in Communa 13.
What made the tours of both cities go so well, is that having one guide the whole visit means they know what you have done so far and have not done yet, so if/when schedules or interests change, they can be flexible without being redundant or missing something.
Every pick up and drop off was on time and I was able to absorb a tremendous amount of information about the country, people, and culture.
The entire trip, Margoth and Felipe were checking in and making further recommendations and adjustments that I asked for. I never felt alone, and knew I had them looking out for me. They went above and beyond expectations.

Hotel Review
Hotel Casa Medina Four Seasons
Bogotá, Cundinamarca

Gorgeous hotel with clean and spacious room. The breakfasts were amazing! Would definitely stay here again on my next visit!

Tips for future travelers

Order the breakfast areppas!

Authenticity & Character
Beautifully-restored building.
Location
Good central location, but not a whole lot to do in immediate area.
Staff
Friendly and helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Margoth Rico
Margoth
Margoth Rico
Local specialist in Bogota | Reviewed on Oct 26, 2021

Hi Todd,
It was a pleasure meeting you! And all of your guides and drivers have spoken highly about you and felt fortunate to have the chance to meet you and spend time with you in their cities. Thank you for visiting Colombia and we are very much looking forward to having you back! All our Best Wishes for now, Margoth and the Aracanto Team

Cartagena & KimKim
Colombia | Sep 11 - Sep 17, 2021

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Claudia L.
El Paso, TX | Reviewed on Sep 20, 2021

We had a great time in Cartagena, all the activities planned by Margoth were thoroughly enjoyed. She hit on the nail with all her suggestions. Caro our chef was informative and fun, can’t wait to use the recipes we practiced. Manu was the perfect guide for our Mangrove experience, and Martin was so knowledgeable and courteous. Our Rum tasting with Jesus was super fun, not to mention our coffee tasting class “bautizo”, I guess I didn’t know much about coffee ☕️, great experience.
The... read more

We had a great time in Cartagena, all the activities planned by Margoth were thoroughly enjoyed. She hit on the nail with all her suggestions. Caro our chef was informative and fun, can’t wait to use the recipes we practiced. Manu was the perfect guide for our Mangrove experience, and Martin was so knowledgeable and courteous. Our Rum tasting with Jesus was super fun, not to mention our coffee tasting class “bautizo”, I guess I didn’t know much about coffee ☕️, great experience.
The restaurant reservations were the top, we loved the cuisine, especially at Cuzco’s.
kimKim was definitely the way to go.

Local specialist: Margoth Rico
Margoth
Margoth Rico
Local specialist in Bogota | Reviewed on Sep 20, 2021

Hola Claudia,
Wow! Lovely pictures!
Thank you so much for your detailed review and it was a pleasure meeting you and your family!! Stay in touch y hasta pronto! Un abrazo a todos,
Margoth

Best vacation ever!
Colombia | Aug 28 - Sep 3, 2021

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Neil M.
Philadelphia, PA | Reviewed on Sep 09, 2021

I visited Colombia from 8/28-9/4 and used the trip planning service kimkim and Margoth was my agent.
I planned to go with my son but he was unable to go due to work so I went solo. I did no research before I left and just knew I wanted a very active trip and made sure Margoth knew that.
Margoth suggested I visit Bogota and Medellin and did a great job of offering me different options for daily activities. I knew I wanted to hike, bike and go white water rafting and Margoth found me great... read more

I visited Colombia from 8/28-9/4 and used the trip planning service kimkim and Margoth was my agent.
I planned to go with my son but he was unable to go due to work so I went solo. I did no research before I left and just knew I wanted a very active trip and made sure Margoth knew that.
Margoth suggested I visit Bogota and Medellin and did a great job of offering me different options for daily activities. I knew I wanted to hike, bike and go white water rafting and Margoth found me great options for all three. I told her I wanted to drink a lot of good Colombian coffee and with the help of my guide Pablo she me found me a great coffee farm to visit.
The guides Oscar in Bogota and Pablo in Medellin are great guides and terrific people. They made sure I got to all my planned adventures and made my trip special. I did all my activities with them except whitewater rafting and they were ton of fun to hang out with.
Oscar took me on a bike tour of Bogota and explained the historical significance of many of the buildings and the general history of Bogota. We hiked in the National park with a park ranger and it was awesome. The city tour included the graffiti district, the marketplace, the Fernando Botero museum and the monserrati church on a hill overlooking Bogota . All great activities.
Oscar is a professional coffee taster and took me to a cafe to sample different coffees and tutored me in the proper way to analyze different coffee blends. This was so cool and I learned a lot. He also took me to traditional Colombian restaurants that were delicious.
Margoth arranged my flights from Bogota to Medellin and got me free upgrades to business class.
In Medellin my guide Pablo took me on a city tour which included riding in a gondola to get a great view of the city. We visited Communa13 which is a shanty town built on a hill and Pablo explained the significance of the areas troubled history that was fascinating. We toured much of downtown Medellin and Pablo explained the significance of different buildings and some of the politics and history of the city..
The following day I went whitewater rafting with grade 3-4 rapids and it was a blast! The guides were very professional and I felt safe.
Pablo took me to cafe de la cima and I had an amazing coffee experience. The owners are a wonderful family and I got the chance to pick the organic coffee beans and watch the coffee beans be shelled and roasted and then was offered a coffee tasting.
Everything they served me for lunch is grown on their farm and is delicious.
My last day with Pablo and Luis our hiking guide we hiked up cerro bravo 8600ft. I asked Margoth for super active adventures and she delivered. This was a very challenging hike through jungle and forests that was so amazing and beautiful. Luis is a great hiker and guide and pointed out different birds,trees and insects along the way. I swung from vines to cross muddy parts of the trail which was cool. The vistas from the top were amazing. Pablo as always made sure I had a delicious lunch and plenty of water.
Margoth arranged for me to stay in great hotels in Bogota and Medellin and got me daily dinner reservations in the best restaurants. Never ate so well in my life!
I had an amazing Colombian vacation due to the help of Margoth guides Oscar and Pablo and the drivers of the cars that took me to these activities and safety brought me back each day. I recommend using their services if you visit Colombia because they made my vacation amazing!

Local specialist: Margoth Rico
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Margoth Rico
Local specialist in Bogota | Reviewed on Sep 09, 2021

Hi Neil, thank you so much for your comments and we are very happy you had a great time in Colombia! On behalf of Oscar, Pablo, and all the people involved in your trip, it was a pleasure meeting you, having you in Colombia, and assisting you during your trip. And thank you so much for your detailed comments. And we really hope you come back to Colombia soon!
Sending you all our Best Wishes,
Margoth

Fantastic family trip to Colombia
Colombia | Jul 29 - Aug 8, 2021

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Derek W.
New York, NY | Reviewed on Aug 10, 2021

Margoth and team planned and delivered a fantastic family trip to Colombia. They know all the great spots, all the places to skip, and had everything planned perfectly. Knowledgeable, responsive, and dependable and delivered a great trip.

Local specialist: Margoth Rico
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Margoth Rico
Local specialist in Bogota | Reviewed on Aug 10, 2021

Hi Derek, thank you for your review and it has been a pleasure meeting you and your family! We are very glad you enjoyed your family trip to Colombia and we look forward to having you back.
Best wishes, Margoth

Cartagena and Santa Marta, Columbia: December 2020
Colombia | Dec 12 - Dec 19, 2020

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Sabena K.
Flagami, FL | Reviewed on Dec 21, 2020

My friend and I had such a wonderful and memorable time in Cartagena and Santa Marta. Margoth did an amazing job organizing and suggesting activities, transportation, hotels, and restaurants. Everything went so smoothly. She was even available during our stay and would check up on us. She is very knowledgeable on creating out perfect vacation. I wanted to visit Cerro Kennedy which not many tourist hike and she was able to make arrangements last minute as I was not sure what traveling would... read more

My friend and I had such a wonderful and memorable time in Cartagena and Santa Marta. Margoth did an amazing job organizing and suggesting activities, transportation, hotels, and restaurants. Everything went so smoothly. She was even available during our stay and would check up on us. She is very knowledgeable on creating out perfect vacation. I wanted to visit Cerro Kennedy which not many tourist hike and she was able to make arrangements last minute as I was not sure what traveling would be like at a peak of COVID.

Juan Carlos was our tour guide and driver while we Santa Marta. I highly recommend him as well if you plan on visiting Santa Marta. He is very professional, kind and knowledgeable. The personal touches and details made a big difference.

Thank you both for an amazing vacation!

Local specialist: Margoth Rico
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Margoth Rico
Local specialist in Bogota | Reviewed on Dec 21, 2020

It was a pleasure helping you with your trip Sabena! And thank you once again for visiting Colombia! I am very glad you had a great time here, and enjoyed your time with Juan! All my Best Wishes to you and Layla!

Excellent Service
Colombia | Mar 11 - Mar 19, 2020

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Natasha C.
Australia | Reviewed on Mar 29, 2020

We cannot be more impressed with the exceptional service provided by Margoth @ Aracanto on our Colombia trip. We found her on kimkim.com to help us put together a 10-day itinerary. She promptly responded to our emails, eloquently answered every little query and request and gave excellent recommendations and options for every aspect of the trip. Our itinerary was unfortunately truncated by the COVID pandemic travel restrictions but we have nothing but praise for Margoth’s concern and support... read more

We cannot be more impressed with the exceptional service provided by Margoth @ Aracanto on our Colombia trip. We found her on kimkim.com to help us put together a 10-day itinerary. She promptly responded to our emails, eloquently answered every little query and request and gave excellent recommendations and options for every aspect of the trip. Our itinerary was unfortunately truncated by the COVID pandemic travel restrictions but we have nothing but praise for Margoth’s concern and support for us as we embarked on our tenuous four-flight journey home to Australia. We felt very well looked after from the first moment until arriving back on home soil. We highly recommend Margoth @ Aracanto if you are planning a trip to this beautiful, proud and wonderful country. We will be back! Thanks for everything Margoth!

Local specialist: Margoth Rico
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Margoth Rico
Local specialist in Bogota | Reviewed on Mar 30, 2020

Hi Natasha, thank you for your review and it has been a pleasure meeting you and Ake!
And Thank You for visiting Colombia! We are very glad you enjoyed your stay in our country!
We look forward to having you back, and in the meantime please take care.
Best wishes, Margoth

Awesome family trip to Colombia
Colombia | Feb 23 - Mar 2, 2020

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Marianne V.
Panama | Reviewed on Mar 20, 2020

We had an amazing family trip to Colombia thanks to Margoth and her team. We were a party of 7, including children and grandparents, and we wanted to get a taste of everything that Colombia has to offer in an 8 day trip. Already at the planning stage Margoth completely understood what we were looking for in terms of activities, culture, nature, hotels and comfort. She put together a great trip for us and we just had to click “yes” and everything was booked and organised for us. Our trip... read more

We had an amazing family trip to Colombia thanks to Margoth and her team. We were a party of 7, including children and grandparents, and we wanted to get a taste of everything that Colombia has to offer in an 8 day trip. Already at the planning stage Margoth completely understood what we were looking for in terms of activities, culture, nature, hotels and comfort. She put together a great trip for us and we just had to click “yes” and everything was booked and organised for us. Our trip took us to the coffee region, Cartagena and the Rosario islands.

Here are some of the highlights of our trip:

Coffee region:
- Cócora valley; a fantastic nature experience and hike with a private local guide and a visit to the beautiful village of Salento.
- Interesting visit to a coffee farm with a private guide including a coffee tasting.

Cartagena:
- Amazing city and great food. All the restaurant bookings that Margoth and her team had prepared for us, were great!
- Bovedas de Santa Clara: Super charming hotel with apartment like rooms fitting up to 6 people with a great location in the old town.
- Entertaining chocolate making workshop (particularly fun for the kids).
- Highly recomendable private cooking class for the whole family in an authentic French-Caribbean food restaurant in Getsemani.

Rosario islands:
- The trip out to islands was fun for everyone
- The natural aquarium is a “must see” for adults and children
- A nice bike ride and kayak trip with the children on isla grande

The colours, the food, the people and the service in Colombia are all fabulous.

We were so well taken care of by Margoth and her team and felt very safe throughout our whole trip. She contacted us every day to make sure we were happy. At every turn we had someone waiting for us to take us to our next activity and adventure. All bookings were made for us, and when we decided to change one night on the islands for one night in Cartagena, Margoth and her team did everything in their power making it happening for us on a few hours notice.

We will definitely use KimKim again and we warmly recommend Margoth and her team for anyone looking for a special and tailor made trip to Colombia.

Local specialist: Margoth Rico
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Margoth Rico
Local specialist in Bogota | Reviewed on Mar 21, 2020

Marianne, muchas gracias! It is a pleasure meeting you and your family, and helping you with your trip! I really hope you come back to Colombia, and we wish you all the very best in the meantime! Margoth

Excellent. We really enjoyed all parts of our...
Colombia | Dec 29 - Jan 6, 2020

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Omar N.
the United Arab Emirates | Reviewed on Jan 07, 2020

Excellent. We really enjoyed all parts of our trip. The tour guides were excellent and the trip was well planned and very enjoyable.

Local specialist: Margoth Rico
Margoth
Margoth Rico
Local specialist in Bogota | Reviewed on Jan 09, 2020

It was a pleasure meeting Omar you and thank you for trusting us with the planning of your trip to Colombia! I am very glad you had a good time with the tour guides as well! All the very best and stay in touch, Margoth