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What to do around Guaduas, Colombia?
Guaduas, in Cundinamarca, is another heritage town of Colombia. According to historians, the Villa de Guaduas was founded on April 20, 1572 on the old Camino Real that led from…
What to do around Honda, Colombia?
Placed in the department of Tolima, Honda is known as the “City of Peace” or “City of Bridges”. The colonial architecture is an indelible imprint of its past. It is…
What to do in and around Jericó, Antioquia?
Known as the “Aldea de Piedras”, name given by the locals of the town. Jericó is on the list of “Network of Colombian Heritage Villages“, when you visit Jericó you will…
Visit Mongui and Know its Heritage, Football Balloons and the Ocetá Páramo
Mongui is on the list of “Network of Colombian Heritage Villages“, being one of the most beautiful towns in the department of Boyacá, besides having a great history to tell…
Brief Guide to Discover the 5 Deserts of Colombia
Colombia has 5 deserts throughout its territory, which have very different characteristics due to their location. Besides, the deserts present in Colombia are arid and dry during most of the year,…
The Gateway to the Colombian Amazon: Putumayo
Putumayo is one of the most beautiful and promising post-conflict scenarios to enjoy nature tourism. has a perfect harmony between the rainforest and the Andes mountain range. In the south of…
Slow cities in Colombia: Pijao, at the Coffee Triangle
Pijao is a quiet and unexplored natural destination, and the first Cittaslow town in Colombia. A Cittaslow town is a community-managed system of continuous improvement with a sustainable outcome that…
The Magical Realism of the Macondo Route in the Colombian Caribbean
Macondo does not appear on maps, and could be any town in the northern Caribbean of Colombia. Everything seems to indicate that Macondo is inspired by Arataca, a municipality in…
Salamina the ‘City of Light’, is the perfect alternative to Salento
In the midst of the mountains of northern Caldas, the ‘City of Light’ of Colombia, Salamina, declared a National Monument and a National Asset of Cultural Interest, highlights its cultural…
What to do in Salento in the Colombian Coffee Triangle?
In the department of Quindio you will fall in love with one of the most beautiful towns in Colombia: Salento, which historic center was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage…
Naturally Mummified Bodies of the Museum of Mummies in Colombia
When you think of mummies, you surely think about Egypt, and its famous mummified pharaohs buried in their imposing pyramids. Yes, Egypt is known for its magical history and its…
Stop Romanticizing Poverty, the case of Santa Cruz del Islote, Colombia
In the heart of the Gulf of Morrosquillo, in the middle of the Caribbean Sea, is Santa Cruz del Islote, an artificial island under the jurisdiction of the Corales del…
Where to Spot the Spectacled Bear in Colombia?
One of the smallest bear species, the Spectacled Bear or Andean Bear is recognized as the guardian of the Andes and gardener par excellence. We invite you to discover this…
14 Unique Monkeys you Cannot Miss in Colombia
Colombia is one of the countries with the largest diversity of monkeys. It is ranked as the sixth country in the world, and the third in the region after Brazil…
Jaguar Sighting Routes in Colombia and Latin America
The jaguar, yaguar o yaguareté (Panthera onca) is recognized as the largest feline in America and the third-largest feline after the tiger and the lion. Besides, Colombia is the third country in…
Travel Guide to the “Ciudad Vanidosa”: Ciénaga, Magdalena, Colombia
Ciénaga is considered one of the most beautiful towns in Colombia, it was the setting for the inspiration of the book One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez….
Travel Guide to Santa Cruz de Mompox, Mompós or the Land of God
Mompox is one of the most beautiful heritage towns in Colombia and has one of the best-preserved historic centers in Latin America. Santa Cruz de Mompox or Mompós has the typical…
Colombia’s Kibbe-flavored Caribbean town: Santa Cruz de Lorica
Lorica or Santa Cruz de Lorica, is a heritage town of Colombia located on the banks of the Sinú River, bathed by the Ciénaga Grande del bajo Sinú, in the…
The Adventure’s and Extreme Sports’ Capital of Colombia: San Gil
San Gil is known as the “Tourist Capital of Santander”, as you will find adventure experiences and the possibility of extreme sports. During your stay in San Gil you will…
What to do in Santa Fe de Antioquia? Cultural and Natural Heritage
Known as the “Mother City”, Santa Fe de Antioquia is adorned with beautiful colonial architecture, cobblestone streets, colorful wooden windows everywhere you look and the majestic Puente de Occidente. Santa…
9 Plans You Cannot Miss in Barichara
Barichara is on the list of Network of Colombian Heritage Villages, besides being one of the most beautiful villages nationwide thanks to its bohemian and colorful Andalusian style architecture. Barichara…
Salt Deserts, Salt Mines and the Salt Cathedral of Colombia
From Bolivia to Namibia, there are few but enormous salt deserts in the world that can be visited, just as there are few salt mines in the world that open…
Best Nature Spots Around the 18 Heritage Towns of Colombia
The Heritage Towns of Colombia are part of the Cultural Heritage of our country. Although this is their main and greatest attraction, you should know that each of them has…
Farallones de Cali Natural National Park, the Land of the Tororoi Bailador
In west of the city of Cali you will find páramos, waterfalls, trails, mountains and rivers hidden in the youngest rock formations of the Western Cordillera of the Andes: Farallones…
