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EL DORADO
Legendary Colombia
March 2 – 11, 2012

For centuries, explorers searched for El Dorado, the lost city of gold, but it was right under their noses all along in the riches of the land of Colombia. After decades of civil conflict, Colombia is now safe to visit and has come back as a world-class destination, with its colonial cities, stunning mountain vistas, and gorgeous Caribbean beaches. Colombia is a gem of a destination still waiting to be discovered

Highlights:
• Capital city of Bogota, with old town and gold museum
• Laguna de Guatavita, the cradle of the El Dorado legend
• Cathedral Zipaquira, a Roman Catholic church carved out of salt
• Beach resort of Santa Marta
• Hiking in the coastal Tayrona National Park
• UNESCO World Heritage Site of Cartagena
• Tropical Rosario Islands for coral reefs, snorkeling, scuba