Join us in Colombia!
Aug 19-24, 2026
Curious about Colombia? Ambassador (ret.) Charles Shapiro is leading a trip to Bogotá and Medellín to meet with a wide range of Colombian artists, academics, journalists, entrepreneurs, and diplomats to learn what makes Colombia a special and strategic country in South America. This well-rounded trip will cover policy and politics in the capital city of Bogotá and business, art, and culture in the innovative city of Medellín. We will meet American diplomats at the US Embassy and Colombian officials at the Colombian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (requested). Together, we will learn why Colombia is important to the United States and US foreign policy in Latin America.
Our group will be small by design, and the carefully curated agenda allows time to see many of the popular sites in both cities, experience Colombian food and music, exchange views with the Colombian people, and have fun! This trip is for folks who want to travel to Colombia with regional experts and gain exposure to Colombian politics, business, and culture.
If you would like to extend your trip, you can fly on to Cartagena, Colombia for great food and beaches or to Panama City, Panama to see the Panama Canal. Our partners at CET can help with reservations, but you will be on your own in these tourist friendly locales.
Sample Itinerary
While the final itinerary will be confirmed in the weeks before the trip, please view the draft itinerary below to get a sense of the wide array of meetings and sights that you can expect to experience.
What's Included?
● 5 nights in boutique hotel accommodations with breakfast
● All group meals as indicated in the itinerary
● Professional, bilingual guides
● Economy class ticket from Bogotá to Medellín
● Local ground transportation
● Admission to all museums and public buildings
Travelers are responsible for making their own arrangements to and from Colombia.We will meet in the Bogotá airport on Wed, August 19 and depart from the Medellín airport on Monday, August 24. In Bogotá and Medellín, we will partner with CET for all other arrangements. We recommend all travelers secure their own travel insurance, such as Allianz Global Travel Insurance.
Reserve your spot today
In order to keep the trips intimate and educational, we only offer a limited number of seats for each trip. Travelers can secure their spots with a deposit via check to Art of Diplomacy Tours, LLC and by signing the sales agreement. If you have questions, please reach out to us anytime.