How Much Time Do You Need?
From Bogotá or Medellín, a long weekend (3 days) is enough for river, vallenato culture, gastronomy, and jacuzzi rest. From Cali or Bucaramanga, plan 4–5 days to make the trip worthwhile. And if you're coming to the 2027 Vallenato Festival (last week of April), book lodging between December and January: the whole city fills up.
