5-Day Vegan Foodie Itinerary in Colombia

  • Day 1: Bogotá
    Estimated time and distance from previous location: 30 minutes (8 miles)

    Breakfast: Start your day with a vegan brunch at El Cielo, where you can savor delicious Colombian flavors with a contemporary spin.

    Lunch: Head to Mercado de Paloquemao, a popular farmers market, and try some of the exotic fruits and vegetables.

    Dinner: For dinner, enjoy a vegan version of the typical "Bandeja Paisa" at El Vegano, a cozy restaurant with a casual atmosphere.

  • Day 2: Medellín
    Estimated time and distance from previous location: 1 hour 45 minutes (150 miles)

    Breakfast: Start your day with a hearty vegan breakfast at Veganlinea, where you can taste typical Colombian dishes with a vegan twist.

    Lunch: Visit El Salado Nature Reserve for a picnic with vegan snacks and breathtaking views of the mountains.

    Dinner: For dinner, try the vegan sushi at Sushiitto, where innovative sushi rolls are prepared in a fusion of Asian and Latin flavors.

  • Day 3: Cartagena
    Estimated time and distance from previous location: 1 hour 45 minutes (250 miles)

    Breakfast: Start your day with a vegan coffee and pastry at Café Stepping Stone, a charming café with an artsy vibe.

    Lunch: For lunch, indulge in some vegan "carimañolas" at Cheap Caribbean Eats, a local food stall near the market.

    Dinner: Enjoy an elegant and romantic dinner at Vera Restaurant & Lounge, and try their amazing vegan options, inspired by Mediterranean cuisine.

  • Day 4: Santa Marta
    Estimated time and distance from previous location: 5 hours (240 miles)

    Breakfast: Start your day with a vegan smoothie bowl at The Meeting Point Café, a cozy café with a friendly atmosphere.

    Lunch: Visit the Tayrona Natural Park for a vegan picnic with refreshing juices and local fruits.

    Dinner: For dinner, try the vegan arepas at Lulo's Vegan Kitchen, a trendy restaurant with a colorful atmosphere.

  • Day 5: Cali
    Estimated time and distance from previous location: 10 hours (450 miles)

    Breakfast: Start your day at La Nariz Verde, where you can enjoy a delicious vegan breakfast and take a cooking class to learn some traditional Colombian recipes.

    Lunch: For lunch, taste some vegan ceviche at Mercado del Río, a bustling market with local food stalls.

    Dinner: Enjoy a vegan pizza with local ingredients at Pizza y Amor, a cozy restaurant with a friendly vibe.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • El Cielo (40 mins, USD 30)
  • Mercado de Paloquemao (1 hour, USD 20)
  • El Vegano (1 hour, USD 25)
  • Veganlinea (40 mins, USD 20)
  • El Salado Nature Reserve (3 hours, USD 10)
  • Sushiitto (1.5 hours, USD 35)
  • Café Steppingstone (40 mins, USD 15)
  • Cheap Caribbean Eats (1 hour, USD 10)
  • Vera Restaurant & Lounge (2 hours, USD 50)
  • The Meeting Point Café (40 mins, USD 10)
  • Tayrona Natural Park (3 hours, USD 5)
  • Lulo's Vegan Kitchen (1 hour, USD 25)
  • La Nariz Verde (2 hours, USD 30)
  • Mercado del Río (1 hour, USD 15)
  • Pizza y Amor (1.5 hour, USD 20)
  • Total Estimated Costs: USD 325

Transportation

Travelers can use local buses or taxis to move around the destinations, with an average cost of USD 2-5 per trip. For longer distances, fly to save time.

Useful Tips

If you have more time, visit Salento for some vegan beauty and nature tours. If you have less time, skip Santa Marta and fly from Cartagena to Cali directly.

Airports

The major airports in Colombia are El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogotá, Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG) in Cartagena and Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport (CLO) in Cali. El Dorado is the busiest airport and serves direct flights to most international destinations, while Rafael Núñez is the closest one to Cartagena's historic center (4 miles distance).

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