Tayrona National Park in Colombia, or Parque Nacional Tayrona as its called in Spanish, should be on any Colombian itinerary. The protected area on Colombia’s northern coast spans 150 km2 of land, and 30km2 of ocean, providing lush forest, glorious coastline and indigenous culture to explore. There are lots of things to do in Tayrona National Park, […]
Salento is a beautiful village, and the perfect base for exploring the Cocora valley. We heard about a hike from Cocora, just 30 minutes from Salento, where you can hike through the valley, visiting a hummingbird sanctuary and admiring stunning scenery including the magnificent wax palm trees that grow here. The Hike Around Cocora […]
Have you ever been to a place so beautiful, so pure and untainted by tourism that you wanted to keep it for yourself? I have. It’s called Guadalupe, Santander in Colombia. It really is Colombia off the beaten path; a little piece of paradise away from the tourist hoards. Come and discover the natural plunge […]
Salento is a pretty Colombian town, colourful and friendly, and slap-bang in Colombia’s coffee region. Horse riding in Salento is the perfect way to explore the area, and there are various options on offer. My friend Jen and I chose to visit a nearby coffee plantation and waterfall – around five hours in total. […]
A short drive across the border between Ecuador and Colombia lies the town of Ipiales. The town itself is no different from a hundred other little towns, except for the nearby church that was built across a river valley. El Santuario de las Lajas is one of the world’s most beautiful churches, and definitely worth […]
After having my passport and laptop stolen in Ecuador, I was definitely ready to leave that country, and was eager to continue my journey. I had been looking forward to backpacking in Colombia, after hearing so much from friends and fellow travellers, but was nervous to see if I would have any problems entering Colombia […]
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