Famille & Voyages, le podcast voyage en famille, inspiration pour vos prochaines vacances · Stéphanie Cordier

52 heures de bus avec trois enfants en Colombie — et ça valait vraiment le coup

April 12, 2026·5 min

The episode features a firsthand account from a parent detailing a family trip through Colombia primarily via bus, totaling 52 hours of travel. The decision to use buses was driven by cost savings and the minimal time advantage of flights when accounting for airport logistics. Travel challenges included navigating roads affected by landslides, with one instance where a route closed shortly after they passed. Bus conditions were often crowded, exemplified by a segment from Jardines to Salento where young French backpackers stood for four hours in a shaking bus, demonstrating travel resilience. The family made strategic stops to balance activities for children, such as visiting the Parquet del Café amusement park in Armenia. They avoided Bogotá to focus on smaller villages, traveling overnight to arrive in Villa de Leyva, a town noted for its authentic stone-paved main square and white buildings. In Villa de Leyva, they engaged in a workshop painting with powdered local earth, creating mittens as souvenirs. The speaker highlights the importance of varying activities during travel and shares personal moments like finding a quality bakery after ten months on the road. The narrative underscores practical tips for family travel, including budget management and prioritizing unique cultural experiences over urban tourism. The tone is conversational, with the host and guest discussing logistics and memories without hype. The episode serves as both a travelogue and a guide for families considering similar adventures, emphasizing adaptability and the rewards of off-the-beaten-path destinations.

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