A-List Boris Seckovic T+L TOP TRAVEL ADVISOR | COLOMBIA SPECIALIST By Travel + Leisure Editors Travel + Leisure Editors Since 1971, Travel + Leisure editors have followed one mission: to inform, inspire, and guide travelers to have deeper, more meaningful experiences. T+L's editors have traveled to countries all over the world, having flown, sailed, road tripped, and taken the train countless miles. They've visited small towns and big cities, hidden gems and popular destinations, beaches and mountains, and everything in between. With a breadth of knowledge about destinations around the globe, air travel, cruises, hotels, food and drinks, outdoor adventure, and more, they are able to take their real-world experience and provide readers with tried-and-tested trip ideas, in-depth intel, and inspiration at every point of a journey. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines Updated on January 31, 2023 Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Courtesy of Respective Travel Advisor Seckovic takes travelers well beyond Cartagena and Bogotá, impressing them with countrywide pilgrimages centered around novelist Gabriel García Márquez, farm visits to pick produce like lulo, the Andean fruit, and tours of jewelry workshops in the town of Santa Cruz de Mompox. Some of his favorite recommendations include the "White City" of Popayan, the remote La Guajira peninsula, and the Tatacoa Desert. But there are exciting — and meaningful — opportunities in urban settings, too. "We had a young family from New York that wanted to donate two suitcases full of baby toys and clothes," he shares. "We identified a foundation in Cartagena where the clients not only donated their belongings but also spent the day interacting with the foundation's children and teaching them basic English." A lesser-known area that's currently booming, says Seckovic, is the colonial village of Barichara in the Santander department. "As well as being arguably the prettiest village in Colombia, the small town is surrounded by stunning scenery and a wealth of accessible activities such as hiking, biking, rafting, and paragliding. The opening of the local airport later this year will make Barichara a lot more accessible from other parts of Colombia." Languages Spoken: English and Spanish Average Daily Spend: $500 per person Trip Planning Fees: $250 Contact Info boris@amakuna.com | 646-736-7582 | Medellín, Colombia www.amakuna.com facebook.com/amakunatravel instagram.com/amakunatravel twitter.com/amakunatravel linkedin.com/company/amakuna Testimonial "My family and I worked with Boris and his partner Marc on a two-week vacation to Colombia. He was incredibly responsive both before and during our vacation. They created an itinerary perfectly suited to our family's needs. Whether it was top-notch luxury accommodations, arranging the perfect tour or adventure, using the very best guides, or recommending fabulous restaurants, they continuously exceeded our high expectations." — Ed B. Colombia Itinerary Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit