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My Three Favorite Colombian Soups

Countries are always characterized by their most traditional foods, and, while there are many outstanding dishes in Colombia, some of the most traditional and coincidentally most delicious are soups!

Main Cities on the Colombian Caribbean Coast Part I

Taking advantage of the fact that I live on the Colombian Caribbean Coast, I want to tell you about some of the major cities in this region of Colombia. Today, I want to focus on the cities of Cartagena and Barranquilla, my current city.

Street Food in Colombia

Before I lived in Colombia, I didn't even know what real street food was.

UNESCO Heritage Sites in Colombia

Did you know that Colombia has nine official UNESCO World Heritage Sites?

The Ibero-American Theatre Festival in Bogota

The Ibero-American Theatre Festival (Festival Iberoamericano de Teatro) is one of the most popular and famous theatre events not only in Colombia but also in South America, as well as one of the largest performing arts festivals in the world!

Museo El Castillo in Medellin

Silence is a rarity in a continent as chaotic and wild as South America. The European-gothic Museo El Castillo is one of the few places in a Colombian city where tranquillity prospers.

The Colourful Flower Festival in Medellin, Colombia

Sweat trickles down the brow of a stooped 90-year-old lady walking in the heat. On her back she is carrying a 50-kilo flower display for miles across the city. And by her side dance half-naked performers in tribute to indigenous rituals.

Rural Tourism in Colombia

Rural tourism is an ideal way to spend some time getting closer to nature and life in the countryside. It is a way to escape from the big cities or beach resorts and have a different experience during your holidays. It is also a way to get closer to the culture and traditions of a region or country.

Natural Parks to visit in Colombia

From the high-altitude plains of the Andes, through lush tropical rainforests and down to the secluded beaches of the Caribbean and Pacific coasts, Colombia is naturally blessed with a wealth of habitats and unrivalled biodiversity.

Why You Need to Visit Cartagena and Islas del Rosario

If you are looking for a tropical destination that can give you not only sand, sun, and crystal waters but can also lend you incredible historical sites and romantic cityscapes, then Cartagena, Colombia is the perfect destination for you!

Salento and Valle de Cocora

I have visited many parts, regions, cities and pueblos in Colombia, and I have been blown away by the bright colours of Salento.

Villa de Leyva: An Enclave of Colonial Charm

If you are looking for a weekend escape from Bogota or want to visit an amazingly charming and down-to-earth colonial town in Colombia, Villa de Leyva is the destination for you. I