Updated on 03/27/2024
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My name is Frank, and I manage a golf travel operator in Colombia based in Bogota. We specialize in golf trips throughout Colombia.
Following the example golf trip below, you will find additional variations with different destinations and durations.
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Summary of the Colombia Golf Trip
Day 1 – Bogota – Arrival
Day 2 – Bogota
Day 3 – Bogota – La Cima Golf Course – Bogota
Day 4 – Bogota – El Rincon Cajica Golf Course – Bogota
Day 5 – Bogota – Guatavita – Zipaquira – Bogota
Day 6 – Bogota – San Andres Funza Golf Course – Bogota
Day 7 – Bogota – Bogota Golf Course – Cali
Day 8 – Bogota
Day 9 – Bogota – Cali
Day 10 – Cali – Golf Course Lake House – Cali
Day 11 – Cali
Day 12 – Cali – Golf Course Farallones – Cali
Day 13 – Cali
Day 14 – Cali
Day 15 – Cali – Departure
Planned destinations for the Colombia Golf Trip
Bogota
Bogota is the capital of Colombia with over 10 million inhabitants. It is Colombia’s political, economic, cultural and tourist center and generates most of the national GDP.
At over 2,600 meters (8,600 feet) above sea level, it is the third-highest capital city in South America. With average temperatures of 7° C – 20° C (45° F – 68° F), the climate varies between cold and temperate. Bogota has an area of 1,775 km2 (685 sq mi), which is more than twice the size of Singapore.
Bogota was founded by the Spanish in 1538 but was already inhabited by the Pre-Muiscas. Most of the tourist attractions are located in the historic center of La Candelaria. The city’s wide range of cultural offerings, represented in museums, theaters and libraries, has earned it the name “South American Athens”.
Some essential sights in Bogota are the local mountain Monserrate, the Gold and Botero Museum as well as the food markets Paloquemao and La Perseverancia.
Guatavita
The municipality of Guatavita – Cundinamarca 53 km northeast of Bogota is recognized for giving rise to the most representative legend of Colombia, one of the most important in the world and Cultural Heritage of the Nation “The story of the Legend of El Dorado”. It is the religious, cultural and ancestral capital of the Muisca people. In Guatavita there is “Guatavita the Origin of the Legend” an area of 13.8 ha, consisting of a historic center with high heritage value and a cultural and tourist development polygon on the banks of the Tominé reservoir.
Zipaquira
Zipaquirá is a historic and enchanting town located in the Cundinamarca Department of Colombia, approximately 49 kilometers (30 miles) north of Bogotá, the capital city. This charming town is famous for its awe-inspiring underground salt cathedral and well-preserved colonial architecture.
The Salt Cathedral is the primary attraction of Zipaquirá and a marvel of engineering and faith. Carved inside the tunnels of a salt mine, the cathedral is an underground sanctuary with impressive salt sculptures, religious artwork, and an ethereal atmosphere. It is a significant pilgrimage site and a masterpiece of Colombian architecture.
Zipaquirá’s historical center features well-preserved colonial buildings, cobblestone streets, and charming squares. Visitors can stroll through the town’s quaint streets and admire its colonial architecture, including the main square, Plaza de los Comuneros.
In addition to its colonial heritage, Zipaquirá has pre-Columbian archaeological sites, such as the ancient Muisca settlement of El Abra, which offers insights into the region’s indigenous history.
Cali
Cali is the third largest city in Colombia and the capital of the Valle del Cauca department. The city is 1,080 meters (3,339 feet) above sea level and the average temperature is 26° C (78° F). The population is over 2.2 million.
Cali is a vibrant metropolis with a rich history and diverse culture. Located in the southwest of the country, the city is known for its lively atmosphere, vibrant street scenes and passionate music and dance traditions.
The city was founded in the 16th century and has since developed into an important economic and cultural center. Cali is famous for its salsa music and dance scene, which has gained international fame. Salsa festivals and competitions are regularly held here, attracting dancers from all over the world.
Cali offers a diverse culinary scene ranging from traditional Colombian dishes to international cuisines. The city is surrounded by stunning scenery, including the majestic Andes and the nearby Cauca Valley.
Local culture is reflected in the many art galleries, museums and cultural events that take place throughout the year. The historic old town of Cali offers a mix of colonial architecture and modern life, while modern neighborhoods are home to vibrant businesses and shopping centers.
Golf courses of the Colombia Golf Trip
Golf courses in Bogota
La Cima Golf Club, La Calera
Website: https://www.clubdegolflacima.com/
Location: Km 13 via Bogotá – La Calera
Altitude: 3,000 meters above sea level (9,842 feet asl)
Average temperature: 5 – 17º Celsius (41 – 63º Fahrenheit)
Time to city center: 50 minutes by car
Onsite hotel: No
Onsite restaurant: Yes
Located in the municipality of La Calera on the eastern hills of Bogotá, La Cima Golf Club is one of the best and few public golf courses in Colombia.
- Holes: 18
- Par: 70
- Types of grass:
- Fairways: Kikuyo
- Greens: Bentgrass – Poa
- Length: 6,089 yards
- Designer: Boris Sokoloff
- Caddy: Mandatory
- Golf Cart: No
- Rental Equipment: Yes
Club El Rincón, Cajicá
Website: http://www.clubelrincon.com/
Location: Km. 26 Carretera Central Norte Via Sopó , Cajicá , Cundinamarca
Altitude: 2,558 meters above sea level (8,392 feet asl)
Average temperature: 6 – 20º Celsius (43 – 68º Fahrenheit)
Time to city center: 1 hour 30 minutes by car
Onsite hotel: No
Onsite restaurant: Yes
North of Bogota, near the municipality of Cajicá, the El Rincón Club was founded by 8 friends and golf lovers and is now one of the best in the country.
It is one of the most prestigious golf courses in the country and is considered one of the top 50 in the world. In 1980, golfers from different countries gathered there to take part in the World Cup, one of the most important events in the club’s history.
- Holes: 18
- Par: 72
- Types of grass:
- Fairways: Kikuyo
- Green: Bent Grass
- Length: 7,150 yards
- Designer: Robert Trent Jones
- Caddy: Mandatory
- Golf carts: Only in exceptional cases
- Rental equipment: Limited
San Andrés Golf Club, Funza
Website: http://sanandresgolfclub.com/
Location: Cl. 15 #24 – 80, Funza , Cundinamarca
Altitude: 2,548 meters above sea level (8,359 feet asl)
Average temperature: 6 – 20º Celsius (43 – 68º Fahrenheit)
Time to city center: 1 hour 20 minutes by car
Onsite hotel: No
Onsite restaurant: Yes
The San Andrés Golf Club is located in western Bogotá. It preserves Scottish architecture and is one of the oldest golf courses in Colombia. The club also has one of the few 18-hole children’s golf courses.
- Holes: 18
- Par: 72
- Types of grass:
- Fairways: Kikuyo
- Green: Poa
- Length: 7,145 yards
- Designer: Thompson & Jones
- Caddy: Mandatory
- Golf carts: Only in exceptional cases
- Rental equipment: Limited
Golf Courses in Cali
Los Farallones Country Club, Cali
Website: http://clubfarallones.org/
Location: Avenida El Banco, carrera 127 parcelación Alférez Real, Cali, Valle del Cauca
Altitude: 1,000 meters above sea level (3,280 feet asl)
Average temperature: 19 – 30° Celsius (66 – 86° Fahrenheit)
Time to city center: 45 minutes by car
Onsite hotel: No
Onsite restaurant: Yes
The golf school at Los Farallones Country Club is the oldest in the country. Well-known national golfers such as Luis Nelson, Jorge Luis, Eduardo and Robert Herrera, Bernardo González and Martha Cecilia Vargas were trained there. In addition to the 18-hole course, the club has a driving range and 2 putting greens.
- Holes: 18
- Par: 73
- Types of grass:
- Fairways: Bermuda Tifway 419
- Green: Bermuda Tifgreen 328
- Length: 7,413 yards
- Designer: Fernando Gamboa
- Caddy: Mandatory
- Golf Cart: Yes
- Rental equipment: No
Lake House Resort, Country Club & Spa
Website: https://www.lakehouse.com.co/
Location: Carretera Panamericana KM 35 Via Popayán, Santander de Quilichao, Valle del Cauca
Altitude: 1,000 meters above sea level (3,280 feet asl)
Average temperature: 19 – 30° Celsius (66 – 86° Fahrenheit)
Time to city center: 90 minutes by car
Onsite hotel: Yes
Onsite restaurant: Yes
- Holes: 18
- Par:
- Types of grass:
- Fairway:
- Green:
- Length: yards
- Designers:
- Caddy: Mandatory
- Golf Cart: Yes
- Rental equipment:
Detailed Colombia Golf Trip Itinerary
Day 1: Bogota
Arrival in Bogota
You will be picked up at the airport in Bogota and driven to your hotel. The bilingual guide will be waiting for you at the airport exit.
Accommodation
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Day 2: Bogota
Full-day city tour of Paloquemao, Monserrate, Museums and La Candelaria
Your first stop is Paloquemao, an iconic place for catering to families and businesses in Bogota. The market offers a wide range of flowers, fruits, vegetables, meat, groceries, dairy products, herbs and much more and the opportunity to taste and learn about fresh fruit juices.
Then visit the “La Candelaria” district and the historic center of Bogota with its colorful colonial buildings and stone streets. During the tour, you will visit the Gold Museum and the Botero Museum, both in La Candelaria.
The Gold Museum is where you can discover the world’s largest collection of pre-Hispanic goldsmith’s art, with around 34,000 pieces of gold and around 25,000 objects in ceramic, stone, bone and textile made by several Colombian indigenous cultures. This museum is closed on Tuesdays.
In the Botero Museum, you will find a large art collection donated by the famous local artist Fernando Botero, including 87 universal works of art and 123 works created by Botero himself. Works by international artists such as Renoir, Monet, Degas, Dalí, Pissarro, Bonnard and others are represented in the museum.
Finally, visit the Sanctuary of Monserrate, the city’s symbol and main tourist attraction. The summit is 3,150 meters (10,334 feet) above sea level and therefore offers spectacular views of the city. To climb the mountain, you can take the cable car or walk up the hiking trail.
Day 3: Bogota – La Cima Golf Course – Bogota
Service
Hotel pick-up: 08:30
La Cima golf course
Tee time: 09:30
Then return to the hotel.
Day 4: Bogota – El Rincon Cajica Golf Course – Bogota
Service
Hotel pick-up: 08:30
El Rincon Golf Course
Tee time: 10:00
Then return to the hotel.
Day 5: Bogota – Guatavita – Zipaquira – Bogota
Full day tour Guatavita Lagoon and Salt Cathedral
The Guatavita Lagoon is located approximately 90 minutes from Bogotá. This lagoon is the setting for the authentic “El Dorado Legend”. It was a sacred place for the Muiscas indigenous people and it is still used as such today. Guatavita has an altitude of 3.100 meters above sea level (10.170 feet) and an average temperature of 5 °C to 11 °C (41° F to 52 °F). To get to the lagoon you must walk a path and due to the rainfall, we recommend wearing comfortable clothes and keeping a raincoat on hand.
After the visit to Guatavita, you will go to the Salt Cathedral in Zipaquirá – the first wonder of Colombia, which is located in a salt mine 180 meters underground. It is a place regularly visited by Catholics, but its architecture and history leave all visitors astonished.
Day 6: Bogota – San Andres Funza Golf Course – Bogota
Service
Pick-up: 08:30
San Andres Golf Course
Tee time: 10:00
Then return to the hotel.
Day 7: Bogota – Bogota Golf Course
Service
Hotel pick-up: 08:30
Golf course in Bogota
Tee time: 09:30
Then return to the hotel.
Day 8: Bogota
Half Day Architecture tour in Bogotá
Your bilingual guide will pick you up at your hotel to start your tour of approximately 5 hours. An alternative to discover Bogota and its architecture is to go through the most diverse neighborhoods of the city so in this tour we will talk about the details and characteristics of each style and era that define our city as a cosmopolitan and charming capital:
We begin with Teusaquillo with its urbanism inspired by the ”Garden Cities” of the late nineteenth century in Europe, then passing through La Merced as a corner that evokes the elegance of the Tudor style of the 1930s and 1940s, followed by the modernist buildings of the International Center and ending the tour with a mixture of past and present in the Bavaria Park Complex, a place where you can enjoy a unique experience of the city.
Day 9: Bogota – Cali
Travel day
Service
Hotel pick-up: 08:30
Flight to Cali
Arrive in Cali
You will be picked up at Cali Airport and driven to your hotel. The bilingual guide will be waiting for you at the airport exit.
Day 10: Cali – Lake House Golf Course – Cali
Service
Pick-up: 08:30
Lake House Golf Course
Tee time: 10:30
Then return to the hotel.
Day 11: Cali
Full-day city tour of Cali
Discover the impressive Cristo Rey, located at 1,440 meters (4,724 feet) above sea level, from which you have an excellent view of the city. As you descend the mountain, learn about the famous story of the city’s founder and visit the cat park on the banks of the Cali River: “El Gato del Rio” and his cats.
Next, discover why Cali is the salsa capital of the world, with a style all of its own: the salsa caleña. Dance your feet through the Old Town to the salsa beat to enjoy the afternoon breeze as you reconnect with the city’s roots.
Day 12: Cali – Golf Course Farallones -Cali
Service
Pick-up: 08:30
Farallones golf course
Tee time: 09:30
Then return to the hotel.
Day 13: Cali
Salsa Dancing Workshop
You will have a two-part dance class (2 x 55 minutes) with a professional dancer, learn how to dance Salsa Caleña and learn more about what this incredible genre has to offer. In the evening, if you wish, you can immerse yourself in the nightlife of Cali, and apply everything you learned during your class.
Delirio Night Show
This amazing event will start at 21:30. Delirio is an immersive cabaret experience that combines Cali salsa, circus and music to experience a unique night of history, culture and exuberant moments. On the last Friday of every month, it takes place at Carpa Delirio, where you will enjoy an unforgettable night of dance and celebration.
Fundación Delirio emerged in Cali in 2006 with the purpose of becoming the focus of the best salsa in the world, celebrating life and building a festive identity. For this reason, an upholstered dance floor was built in which more than 350 people give life to their art.
The event will end at 02:00. However, the driver will be ready to pick you up whenever you wish.
Day 14: Cali
Free day
Day 15: Cali – Departure
Departure
Today is the last day of your trip. Depending on the departure time, a vehicle will pick you up at your hotel and take you to the airport.
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