Here you can learn about other destinations besides Cartagena in Colombia and beyond.
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 […]
Taganga is a small town located in a picturesque bay just over the hills from Santa Marta. While probably not on a must see list for Colombia, the view of the bay’s flanking hills running […]
From June to October every year, humpback whales travel north from the Antarctic to the warmer waters off of Colombia’s Pacific coast to mate and give birth. By traveling to the area, visitors can get […]
