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Three times the fun in Colombia’s Golden Triangle
Metropolitan Touring is one of South America’s most diverse place to go,” says Pelizzaro, who is Metropolitan Touring’s
and respected travel companies. Founded in Ecuador in 1953,
the NTA member has its own ground operations in Colombia, North American representative. “The country was off limits
for many years, but now everyone is discovering that this
Ecuador and Peru, and has a fleet of ships that is used for its
Galapagos Islands itineraries. amazing, diverse destination has so much to offer: art, cul-
ture, nature and its very friendly people.”
According to Tom Pelizzaro, the company has seen an increase
in interest in its Columbia itineraries over the past decade. He says the company’s Golden Triangle itinerary is a good
one for first-time visitors. This seven-day tour covers the
“Colombia is emerging because many are looking for a new
highlights of Bogota, Pereira and Cartagena.
In the Colombian capital, travelers see Plaza de
Bolivar, the Gold Museum and the Fernando Botero
Museum. They also visit nearby Zipaquirá, which is
home to an underground salt cathedral that features
the Stations of the Cross and a group of illuminated
Salt Cathedral in Zipaquirá
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naves and sculptures.
During their two days in Pereira, which is situated
in the shadow of the Andes Mountains, travelers
visit the area’s famous coffee plantations and see
the world’s tallest palm trees in the Valley of Cocora.
The trip closes in coastal Cartagena. One of the best-
preserved colonial cities in South America, Cartagena
is known for its multiethnic heritage that represents
African, Spanish and Caribbean influences.
To learn more, contact Pelizzaro at tomp@
internationaldestinationmarketing.com or go to
metropolitan-touring.com.
“Argentina is one of the largest countries in the world—it is
get to see and experience what you want so that you will look
as long as the U.S. is wide—and it features some of the most
forward to returning,” he says. “We have been offering our
famous regions in the world, like Patagonia, The Pampas and
services to the American traveler for over 25 years, not only
Tierra del Fuego,” says Jorge Cazenave, president of Cazenave
for large groups, but also for families, fishermen, mountain
Argentina. “Plus, we have the high Andes, Iguazu Falls and
climbers, nature photographers and foodies.”
vast majestic landscapes, all with very few inhabitants.”
For more details, reach out to Cazen ave at jorge@cazenave
For first-time visitors, he recommends pairing a few days
argentina.com or visit cazenaveargentina.com.
in cosmopolitan Buenos Aires—birth-
Orcas along Patagonia’s Valdes Peninsula
place of the tango and home to A-list
arts and cultural attractions, as well as
a culinary scene that showcases the
country’s noteworthy beef and wine—
with visits to other regions of the
country. A popular choice is diverse
Patagonia, where travelers can see
marine wildlife and enjoy the beaches
along Argentina’s southern Atlantic
Coast then head to the mountains of
the interior for trekking, horseback
tours and hiking to glacial lakes.
Cazenave says one of the advan-
tages of working with his company is
the high level of customization that’s
available.
“We know every corner of the
country, and we will make sure you
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