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5 Things You Have To Do in San Agustin, Colombia

San Agustín is definitely one of the nicest small towns in Colombia: it boasts a wealth of excellent hostels and fancy hotels, gorgeous surrounding Andean countryside, some of the best coffee in Colombia and, above all, arguably the most important archaeological sites in the country...

4 Colombian Destinations to Visit for Easter

If you’re looking to take part in some good old’ fashioned egg hunting for Easter, Colombia probably isn’t your spot. But if you want to experience culture and traditional activities during an important religious holiday, then you should spend Easter in Colombia...

Great Tips for a 2-Week Holiday in Colombia

So you’ve decided to spend two weeks in the amazing and diverse South American country of Colombia. With two weeks, you can manage to squeeze in quite a lot. However, what you see and do and where you decide to go will depend on how much time you want to spend in each area and...

Monserrate, 3.152 meters closer to the stars

As a result of an institutional campaign run many years ago, people in Bogotá learned to say that their city is located 2,600 meters closer to the stars. In fact, by going up to Monserrate (a distinctive landmark located to the east of the city) you will be at 3,152 meters of altitude!

5 Places in the Historic Center of Bogota You Shouldn't Miss

It is impossible to escape “history” when you are in the city center—practically every street corner marks some momentous moment in Colombian or South American history. Many streets still retain their colonial charm and quite often you’ll find plaques...

The festival of the donkey in San Antero

It is a little known fact that, in Colombia, there are more festivals and carnivals than days in the calendar. As a traditionally catholic country, each town has its own festivities in which certain days are consecrated to the Virgin or a particular patron saint.

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

Why Mompox, Colombia is So Special

Mompox, an enchanting colonial town, forgotten by time, located along the Magdalena river in the north of Colombia. Mompox is a stunning Colombian town renowned for its architecture, culture and its great natural surrounding landscape.

Zipquira Sal Cathedral day tour from Bogota

The Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira, a must-see destination in Bogota

The Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá is one of the must-see destinations while visiting Bogotá, Colombia. It’s not actually located in Colombia’s capital city, but the hour ride to the small city of Zipaquirá means you can see this fabulous attraction and still explore Bogotá afterwards.

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.

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!

A Traveller’s Guide to the Towns of Boyaca, Colombia

The department of Boyaca is famous in Colombia for many reasons: breathtaking mountain landscapes, great hearty food (fitting for a mountainous region), sturdy and resilient inhabitants and, perhaps most importantly from a traveller’s perspective, having the most beautiful and picturesque towns and villages in Colombia...