El Valle, Bahia Solano: where the Colombian jungle meets the Pacific Ocean
Though not yet on the international radar as such, Bahia Solano and El Valle whale tours have made the area famous around Colombia. For 5 months of the year, humpback whales come to the area to breed and rear their…
Filandia, a less touristic alternative to Salento
The coffee region in Colombia remains Andy’s favourite part of the country. Imagine rolling green valleys, colourfully-painted balconies and little old men wearing traditional hats riding their horses down country paths. Oh, and the occasional howler monkey, too. As Salento…
Mompóx, Colombia, a pueblo frozen in time
Though it’s been on people’s travel radars for a while, there aren’t many tourists in the town still. When you read on to the "How to get to Mompox" section, you’ll understand why. There isn't that much to do in…
Isla de Providencia, Colombia’s Unspoilt Paradise Island
The lesser-visited sister of San Andrés, Isla de Providencia sits around 80 miles North-West of SA. It’s strongly Caribbean culture has the slightest of Colombian twists, and local life there appears laid-back and full of happy moments.
Quebrada Las Gachas, Guadalupe: Colombia’s natural plunge pools
Honestly, when we first got to Guadalupe & Quebrada las Gachas, Santander, Colombia, we were in two minds as whether to even mention it anywhere online. So why did we feel such an urge to protect the small pueblo of…
Ipiales, home to Colombia’s most striking church
A great place to get your first dose of real local life in Colombia. What put the town on the map is the most famous Colombian church, El Santuario de las Lajas, so let's get down to that!
