Discover the best countries to visit in South America, the nicest archeological sites, the best cities, and how you can plan a wonderful trip.
Santa Marta is not the most popular city in Colombia amongst tourists, but it certainly has much to offer. It is essentially a large port city with not-so-impressive beaches. That being said, Santa Marta is perfectly located to give you easy access to incredible experiences. You can hop over to Taganga, Minca, Tayrona National Park, … Read more
Located in northern Colombia in the state of Magdalena, Tayrona National Park (Parque Tayrona in Spanish) is a protected area of land and is a haven for beach lovers, hikers, and history buffs alike. The Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, where Parque Tayrona is located, is home to the largest coastal peak in the world, … Read more
You can go on a few great day trips from Cartagena. This may come as a surprise to you, but although Cartagena sits right on the Caribbean Sea, it actually lacks a good beach. Bocagrande, probably the most popular beach in town, will probably be a disappointment as it is somewhat dirty (picture cigarette butts … Read more
Guatapé is a picture-perfect little pueblo (town) located only a few hours east of Medellín, in the Antioquia district. The proximity to the bustling city of Medellín makes it a manageable day trip or a welcome weekend escape for any traveler or local in the area. While a multi-day trip to Guatapé gives you more … Read more
Finding where to stay in Cartagena can prove a bit of a challenge. Founded in the 16th century, the jewel of the Caribbean is easily the most beautiful city in Colombia, and – with more than a million people living there – its 5th largest. Although there are plenty of good places to stay, with … Read more
Deciding where to stay in Bogota can be challenging. But with my tips, you won’t have any issue finding a great place to stay. Once thought to be too dangerous to deserve a visit, Bogota, the capital of Colombia, has been working hard to shake off its bad reputation and in recent years it has … Read more
Medellín is a thriving city of over 2.5 million people located in the North-Central region of Colombia. It is full of rich culture and history, surrounded by beautiful landscapes, and with all it has to offer it is slowly becoming a hotspot for digital nomads and travelers alike – who each appreciate the many things … Read more
Colombia is quickly becoming one of the most popular Latin American countries among travelers from around the globe. With safety on the rise, a beautiful culture to get to know, and some pretty magnificent attractions to visit, it’s really no wonder people love Colombia so much. I have been to Colombia on several occasions now … Read more