11 Best Colonial Towns in Colombia You Can't Miss
We traveled around Colombia for more than two months, and this is our list of the best colonial-era cities, towns, and pueblos in Colombia you must visit. Read our travel guide on the best colonial towns in Colombia and explore beautiful Cartagena, Villa de Leyva, Barichara, Jardin, Bogota, Popayan, Salento, and much more.
Colombia: The Perfect 4-Week Itinerary
Get inspired by our perfect Colombia 4-weeks itinerary and enjoy your travels. Creating an ultimate itinerary for a country you've never visited can be challenging. This Colombia itinerary includes all the best places to visit and tips on where to stay and how to get. Enjoy the luxury of having one month in this wonderful country!
Tayrona National Park Itinerary
Are you planning the visit to Tayrona National Park, Colombia, but do not know how many days you need? Read our Tayrona National Park itinerary, where we outline options for one, two, three, or four days in the park. This travel guide includes suggested itineraries, so feel free to get inspired.
Medellin: Things to Know Before Your Visit
Here's our travel guide on the things you should know before visiting Medellin, Colombia. This city has been super-popular lately, but its contradictory reputation often confuses travelers, especially the first-time ones. Here's everything you should know about Medellin before you go.
Cartagena de Indias Travel Guide: Best Things to Do
Cartagena de Indias is a captivating city on Colombia's Caribbean coast with a rich history, beautiful architecture, and photogenic streets. Our Cartagena travel guide includes the best things to do, all the top attractions, and must-visit places. We also share tips on where to stay, how to get, and what to pack.
Tatacoa Red Desert Hike, Colombia
One of the best things to do in Tatacoa Desert, Colombia is to hike in the red desert. Our hiking guide to the Tatacoa Red Desert (Desierto de la Tatacoa) includes helpful tips on what to pack, and where to stay.
21 Things You Need to Know Before Visiting Colombia
Colombia is a South American country with such rich diversity that instead of our planned one month visit, we stayed here much longer. An interest in traveling to Colombia grows every year, so we want to share with you 21 essential things you should know before planning a trip and visiting this beautiful country.
What to See and Do in Zona Cafetera, Colombia
Zona Cafetera, or Eje Cafetero, is one of the most diverse regions in Colombia, featuring mountains, wax palms, colonial towns, vibrant culture, and of course, coffee. What are the best things to see and do in Zona Cafetera? Let's find out.
Barichara: Best Things to Do in Colombia's Prettiest Town
Barichara, Colombia, is one of the prettiest colonial towns in the country, featuring cobbled streets, picturesque scenery, whitewashed buildings with red-tiled roofs, colorful shutters, and a laidback vibe. Our travel guide includes the best things to do in Barichara, how to get there from San Gil, tips on the best hotels, and a hike to Guane.
A Complete Guide to Tatacoa Desert, Colombia
Here's our travel guide to the Tatacoa Desert, Colombia. Read more about how to get to the Tatacoa Desert (Desierto de la Tatacoa), where to stay, the best things to do, how to get around, how many days you need, or where to eat.
Guatape, Colombia: Best Things to Do
Guatape in Colombia is a colorful colonial town that offers many things to do for both daytrippers from Medellin or travelers enjoying an authentic getaway. Our travel guide to Guatape includes the best things to do in Guatape, practical information on how to get there, where to stay, or how much time you need.
Ultimate Guide to Tayrona National Park, Colombia
Tayrona National Park on the Caribbean Coast of Colombia lies only one hour's drive from Santa Marta. This ultimate travel guide includes tips on the best things to see and do in Tayrona National Park, and we also share tips on where to stay, where to eat, cost of travel, how to get there, or what to pack. If you plan your visit to Tayrona NP, we've got you covered.
Jardin: A Guide to the Best Colonial Town in Colombia
Jardin is a quiet colonial town in Colombia, not that far from Medellin, which hasn't been discovered by many travelers yet. Read our travel guide to Jardin, one of the best pueblos in South America, including the best things to do, top activities, must-visit places, tips on where to stay, how to get, or safety advice.
A Complete Guide to Bogota, Colombia
Bogota, the capital city of Colombia, is a place that every traveler will eventually visit when traveling around this South American country. Our Bogota travel guide includes practical tips on how to get there, safety, when to go, the best things to do in Bogota, top attractions, and must-visit places.
Medellin, Colombia: Best Things to Do
Nowadays, Medellin, Colombia's second-largest city, offers plenty of things to do and see. Once the world's most murderous city is now transforming rapidly, and it’s a trendy place to live and travel. Our travel guide includes things to do in Medellin, safety tips, top attractions, best places to visit, where to stay, and how to get there.
Hiking in Los Nevados National Park: Best Trek in Colombia
Everything you need to know about hiking in Los Nevados National Park in Colombia. Explore the unique Paramo ecosystem, walk on the glacier, climb volcanoes, experience the real Colombia's countryside, stay at the farms with local families. Read our Los Nevados National Park hiking guide, including trail description, 4-day itinerary, what to expect, tips on what to pack, and where to stay.
San Agustin Travel Guide: Best Things to Do
San Agustin is an off the beaten path destination in Colombia that features high waterfalls, a colonial town, an archaeological UNESCO site, indigenous history, and ancient statues hidden and scattered in the hills near river Magdalena. Read our San Agustin travel guide, including tips on the best things to do, how to get around, tips on jeep and horseback riding tours, or where to stay.
10 Best Places to Visit in Colombia
Are you planning your trip to Colombia? Here's a list of the 10 best places you simply can't miss when traveling in this popular South American country. When visiting Colombia, make sure these ten must-visit destinations are on your itinerary.
Hiking Guide to Cocora Valley: Everything You Need to Know
The Cocora Valley (Valle de Cocora) is one of the best things to see and do near Salento, Colombia. Read our hiking guide on Cocora Valley, including tips on how to get there, what to expect, how much things cost, what to pack, and how to best enjoy the absolute highlight, tall wax palms.
Castillo San Felipe de Barajas: Visit the Famous Fort of Cartagena
Castillo San Felipe de Barajas is a must-visit attraction in Cartagena, Colombia. This famous fortress dominates the city, and here's our travel guide to visiting the San Felipe de Barajas fort. How to get there, how much things cost, or what to expect.