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3. Breakfast in hotel

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7. Return to the hotel, time included to rest, refresh, and change clothes.

8. Leave at 8 p.m. for Restaurante Andres Carne de Res CHIA D.C . for dinner, dance and fun! Return to the hotel and retire.

9. 152403175Day 3: BOGOTA (Saturday, May 21st)

10. Breakfast in hotel.

12. Check Out and leave hotel at 7:00 a.m., leave for Villa de Leyva, passing through the cities of Chiquinquirá, where much veneration is paid to the Virgin of Chiquinquirá, an advocate in the Catholic faith. She is the patroness of the state of Zulia in Venezuela, of Colombia and the city of Caraz, and of the department of Ancash in Peru.

13. 24765561340This historic place holds the original image from the sixteenth century of what the Catholics believe was the first miraculous manifestation of the Virgin Mary. She is known by the name of the city of Chiquinquirá for this reason.

15. An image of the Virgin of Chiquinquirá of Venezuela rests in the Basílica de Maracaibo. In this city, each year on the 18th of November, a traditional fair takes place where processions and masses of people honor the Virgin.

16. In Ráquira, there will be time to buy souvenirs and visit Iglesia de Ráquira. Time to have lunch (included) in local restaurant.

17. 9144066675Continuation of journey to Villa de Leyva, a colonial city that showcases conservation of colonial style architecture and various rural landscapes, arrive at hotel for Check in.

18. Leave hotel at 2:00 p.m. for sight-seeing tour of la Plaza Mayor and La Catedral, and continue to the outskirts of the colonial city to see the fossil museum where the fossils of a kronosaurus can be found.

19. Return to the hotel, dinner and retire.

20. Day 5: VILLA DE LEYVA - PAIPA (Monday, May 23rd)

21. Breakfast in hotel

22. Spanish classes begin at 9:00 a.m. in hotel.

23. At 12:30 p.m., lunch (included) in Villa de Leyva.

24. 15240-1270Leave hotel at 2:00 p.m., later transfer to Paipa, arrive at the hotel at 3:30 p.m. approximately, Check in.

26. Day 6: PAIPA – BOGOTA (Tuesday, May 24th).

27. Breakfast in hotel

28. Leave Paipa to travel to Bogota at 8:00 a.m. We will observe the beautiful landscapes of this city while in a valley of the river chicamocha.

29. 1460531750Arrival in the city of Tunja at 9:00 a.m., visit the city of Tunja capital department of Boyacá and Puente de Boyacá; this small bridge is located en route to Bogotá from Tunja. Many monuments have been erected in the surrounding areas to commemorate the historic battle of August 7, 1819, commonly known as the Battle of Boyacá, which granted independence to Colombia.

30. At the end of this short stop in Tunja, we will continue our trip passing through the cities of Briceño, Tocancipá, Cachancipá and Sesquilé. Lunch.

31. Around midday (12.00) we will arrive at Guatavita

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33. Tour the magic of Lake Guatavita… Legend of Gold…Lake Guatavita, a circular lake located in the mountains of Colombia 35 miles northeast of Bogotá, is said to be one of the sacred lakes of Muisca and the home of a ritual which is widely thought to

35. Depart Guatavita at 3:00 p.m.

36. Arrive in Bogota at approximately 6:00 p.m., Check in.

37. Dinner in hotel and retire.

38. Free night.

39. Day 7: BOGOTA – DEPARTURE (Wednesday, May 25th)

40. Breakfast in hotel

41. At appointed time, transport from the hotel to airport for flight home. Flight:

42. May 25 Bog 9:30am – Atl 3:30 pm DL 444.

43. INCLUDES:

44. Transportation to airport/hotel/Bogota airport

45. 4 Nights Accommodations in Bogota

46. City Tour, visit to Monserrate, Museo del Oro, Casa Donación Botero, lunch in the city center.

47. Dinner at Andrés Carne de Res D.C

48. Transportation to hotel/restaurant/hotel

49. Tour to Zipaquira, lunch in typical steak resaturant en route to Zipaquira.

50. Transportation from Bogota to Villa de Leyva, travel to Ráquira, typical lunch.

51. 1 Night Accommodation in Villa de Leyva

52. Dinner in Villa de Leyva

53. City tour in Villa de Leyva and visit to Fossil Museum (museo El Fósil).

54. Typical lunch in Leyva

55. Transportation from Villa de Leyva to Paipa

56. Dinner in Paipa

57. 1 Night Accommodation in Paipa

58. Visit to the thermal waters of Paipa

59. Transport from Paipa – Bogota – visit Tunja and Puente de Boyacá, visit to Guatavita (“Legend of Gold”-Leyenda del Dorado), typical lunch.

60. 6 breakfasts – 5 lunches – 6 dinners

61. Medical Assistance Card

62. Permanent Assistance (permanent companionship of the Agency in all activities)

63. DOES NOT INCLUDE:

64. Expenses not specified in the program

65. Additional costs of food and tipsRegistration Information<br />Immersion Excursion Colombia takes place over a course of 7 days, 6 nights, from May 19-25, 2011. This incredible trip offers unlimited enrichment in language, culture, and travel and is priced at $2500 per person and $3500 per couple/double occupancy with a first payment deposit due Friday, March 4, 2011.<br /> Full payment and final registration are due Friday, March 25, 2011. <br />For deposit or full payment: http://www.thelaa.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=215&Itemid=492&lang=en<br />Cancellation/Refund Policy: In the case of a cancellation after March 4, 2011, the initial deposit will not be available for a refund. There will be no refund available after March 25th.<br />A Taste of Colombia Before You Get There<br />Join us on March 11th as you “Celebrate the Riches of Colombia” with authentic cuisine, arts, crafts and entertainment. The perfect way to get a glimpse of what’s to come!<br />Information Session: <br />Once you’ve decided to join us, and register for the excursion you’ll need to mark your calendar for a mandatory information session on Monday May 9th from 6:30Pm-7:30Pm at the Latin American Association. Here you will receive a package with all pertinent details to our journey through Colombia. <br /> <br />