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Tayrona National Natural Park

If I could spend more time in any one location in Colombia I would most definitely choose the secluded Tayrona National Park on the stunning northern coast of Colombia.

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Day of the Dead: Ghostly Apparitions in Bogota

Colombia does not officially celebrate the Day of the Dead. Nevertheless, Colombians continue to make the pilgrimage to the tombstones of their loved ones on November 1st, to leave items that the now departed once enjoyed in life, such as their favourite belongings or their favourite foods or flowers.

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The Journey to The Lost City in Colombia

It has always been a dream of mine to hike the jungle trails in the foothills of Sierra Nevada in pursuit of the Lost City of Teyuna.
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Most Visited Archaeological Sites in Colombia

As many of you are probably interested in the pre-Hispanic history of Colombia, we thought it would be great to tell a little bit about some of the most popular and well-known archaeological sites you could visit during your tour of Colombia. Each archaeological site offers you a unique experience to learn about a different chapter of Colombian history and heritage.
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Beyond the citadel of Cartagena: Exploring urban art in Getsemani

While the walled-city of scenic Cartagena continues to be tastefully developed with elegant restaurants and luxury boutiques - driven by the constant influx of cruise-liner tourists, the neighbourhood of Getsemani, only a stone's throw away, has largely managed to retain its character as a traditional and local barrio.
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Historic Places to Visit in Cartagena

Cartagena is not only one of the most popular cities to visit in Colombia but also one of the most historic cities to visit.
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Caño Cristales, a truly magical place

Have you ever been somewhere truly magical? Somewhere that almost didn't seem real for one reason or another?
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Santander: a 4-5 day trip suggested itinerary

Santander is a department that lies in northeastern Colombia. It is a department well known for its historical importance, beautiful landscapes, and outdoor activities, especially extreme sports.
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Top 5 Towns to Visit in Colombia

As some of you may already know, Colombia is full of beautiful and charming towns.
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Popayan, "The White city" in Colombia

Popayan lies a few hours south of Cali by bus and is seldom considered an essential destination for travellers. It is known as the Ciudad Blanca (White City) because of the beautiful white colonial buildings in the historic centre.
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Tejo, an interesting experience when visiting Colombia

Bang! A target explodes as a team of beer-swigging Colombians high-five one another amid boastful cheering and dancing. Their team takes the points and wins the round. The other side regroups and prepares for their next attempt at blowing up the mark. This is tejo, Colombia's gunpowder-fuelled national sport.
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Barranquilla Carnival: What to See and Do!

After living in Barranquilla for 2.5 years and having celebrated three Carnival seasons here, I can honestly tell you it is the biggest, most popular event that happens here. It is not only the second largest Carnival celebration in the world after that in Rio de Janeiro...
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