San Gil, Colombia’s hilly adrenaline capital
San Gil, Colombia’s adrenaline capital and a great place to see Colombian life outside the big cities. We’ve now been twice to San Gil, one on a weekend break from Bogotá and the other incorporating San Gil into Santander exploration…
Salento, a vibrant town in the heart of Colombia’s coffee region
For those visiting both Medellín and Bogotá, a stop-over in Salento, Colombia’s coffee region gem, between them is a must. Deep in Quindío, Salento is a small town that has managed to maintain its misty mountain charm. Two of the…
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…
Villa de Leyva: Colombia’s stunning white pueblo
The jewel of Boyacá! Just 3-4 hours from Bogotá, Villa de Leyva is a well-preserved step back in time. It's a popular city break from Bogotá, and whilst being a chilled place with fresh air it's also packed with things…
Choachí & La Chorrera, Colombia’s tallest waterfall just outside Bogotá
Despite only being an hour and a half from Bogotá, Choachí and the hike to the nearby La Chorrera waterfall are rarely mentioned by tourists. La Chorrera is actually Colombia's tallest waterfall, so it's not to be missed.
Barichara | What to do and see in Colombia’s prettiest town
Barichara is said to be Colombia’s prettiest pueblo, and we can see why. Unlike other pretty towns that have stunning centres but plain-looking outskirts, Barichara has the same colonial style all the way to the very edges.
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…
Guatavita, the lake that inspired the legend of El Dorado
The Sacred Lake is 7km from Guatavita town, so if you don't have your own car you'll need to get one of the buses that you can buy tickets for just opposite the old bullring (Plaza de Toros) in town.…
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!
Santa Fe de Antioquia, Colombia | Easy Medellín day trip to a characterful & typical town
Not often visited by tourists, but still with enough of an eye for tourism to cater to non-residents, Santa Fe de Antioquia is an excellent day trip from Medellín if you’d like to see more of real life in Colombia.…
Guatapé, Colombia: Medellín’s must-do day trip
Guatapé town itself is colourful, quaint and quiet. All around, you’ll see houses with murals on the outside like skirting boards, each with their own vibrant depictions of llamas, horses and old men at the bar.
