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Interesting History of Cartagena, Colombia

Cartagena de Indias for short, is the fifth-largest city in, a hot spot for tourism, and a historical city by nature—you can find historical significance everywhere you look in this city. So, where does all this history begin?

Why Visit Cartagena, Colombia (Even If You Live by the Water)

Why go to Cartagena when you live in Florida? This is the question a couple of people tossed my way when I shared my itinerary for my first trip to Colombia. They couldn’t understand why I would include a coastal city in my Colombian travel plans when I lived 15 minutes from some award-winning beaches in Florida.

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.

4 Yummy Breakfasts in Colombia

For many of us, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. We may be used to having scrambled eggs, with toast, baked beans, and sausage or maybe we normally have a bowl of muesli with yoghurt and fresh fruit. Whatever your current idea of breakfast is, we're sure it's different from the typical breakfast(s) of most Colombians.

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.

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.

Shopping in Colombia: An Introduction to Colombian Brands

So, you're in Colombia, you want to go shopping, and you want to buy Colombian brands. Maybe you are shopping for yourself, or maybe you are looking for some sweet gifts to take back to family and friends, but you don't really know where to start.

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!

What Should You Pack When Traveling to Colombia?

As most of you probably already know, Colombia is a pretty diverse country in food, dress, climate, flora and fauna, and everything in between. So, if you are planning a trip to Colombia, you will need to be just as diverse in what you pack for your trip!