Here you can learn about other destinations besides Cartagena in Colombia and beyond.
Known as the Liberator, Simón Bolívar was the greatest military leader of the independence armies in Colombia and much of northern South America. He was then president for over a decade. For his service, he […]
El Testigo (The Witness) is an exhibit of the photographs of Jesús Abad Colorado on display at Bogotá’s Universidad Nacional. The exhibit displays more than 500 photos of Colombia’s internal conflict. It is a harrowing […]
Colombia’s most famous artist, Fernando Botero is well known for his distinctive style. This style saw him create exaggerated figures for his subjects, often labeled as “fat.” He has generously donated much of his work […]
Gold, God, and Glory. That’s what brought Europeans to the Americas. In the territory that became Colombia, the first especially rang true. The indigenous peoples of Colombia were expert gold craftsmen, and Spanish conquistadores stole and […]
Undoubtedly a must see in Bogotá, the Hill of Monserrate houses a lovely chapel and sports breathtaking views of Colombia’s capital from on high. Read on for a complete visitor’s guide to Monserrate Hill in […]
Minca is a small town in the mountains above Santa Marta and has become a popular destination. Sporting picturesque scenery with a lush forest, stunning views of the surrounding mountains, and several waterfalls, Minca is […]
Palomino, Colombia, a small beach town on the country’s northern Caribbean coast, is a popular destination, especially among backpackers. Sporting a laid back and hipster vibe, it is a great stop on a tour of […]
The Amazon isn’t just in Brazil. The lesser known town of Leticia, Colombia lies along the Amazon river where the borders of Colombia, Brazil, and Peru meet. Easily accessible by flight from inside Colombia, Leticia […]
Susana and I visited Isla Roots Hostel, located in Colombia’s San Bernardo Islands in July 2019. We had a terrific time during our visit, and you can read more about the overall experience at this […]
Isla Roots Hostel is located on Tintipán Island in Colombia’s San Bernardo Island Chain. Surrounded by crystal clear water, mangrove swamps, and great vibes, it is a true backpacker’s paradise in the middle of the […]
With beautiful, windswept and unspoiled beaches, Tayrona is a must visit for nature lovers along Colombia’s Caribbean coast. The national park gets its name from the Tairona indigenous culture, and the area is sacred to […]
Nuquí, Colombia, a small town in Chocó province, is one of the top destinations to see whales in Colombia. Humpback whales come to breed and give birth every year along Colombia’s Pacific coast. The nearly […]
Located on the road between Tayrona National Park and Palomino, Playa Costeño, aka Costeño Beach, Colombia is a great place to spend some time chilling out by the beach on a tour of Colombia’s Caribbean […]
Cabo de la Vela is a small indigenous village in the desert of La Gaujira Peninsula in the far northern part of Colombia. It is also the main jumping off point for a visit to […]
Punta Gallinas lies at the end of desert at the northern most point of Colombia and all of South America. The area offers stunning views of a largely untouched landscape with the desert and hills […]
