Destinations Colombia - Articles & Photos

Panama: Beaches and Highlands

Panama isn't a big country. A 7 hour, $15 bus ride takes you from Panama City in the south to the border of Costa Rica in the north.

2018-08-22

August 22, 2018

Best of Colombia

15 Best Destinations in Colombia

Seasoned South American travelers say Colombia is the continent's best kept secret - beautiful, affordable and relatively undiscovered by tourism.

2018-11-03

November 3, 2018

Towns and Villages

Travel Around Medellin: Guatape, Santa Fe, El Carmen de Viboral

If you're spending any kind of time traveling in Medellin, which is easy to do, after a couple days a get away is in order. There are a number of possible day trips from the city.

2018-10-30

October 30, 2018

Towns and Villages

Travel: The North Valley of Cali: Miracles and Massacres

South of the traditional coffee triangle (an area surrounding the cities of Manizales, Pereira and Armenia) the Pan American highway travels along the hot valley floor between the cities of Armenia and Cali - right through the heart of Valle del Cauca.

2018-10-15

October 15, 2018

Food Wine and Agriculture

Healthy, Fresh Colombian Fruit Juices

The highlight of Colombian cuisine is the 'jugo' or fruit juice. Jugos are served with every meal. They are served in jugo bars, in ice cream parlors and in the back of fruit stores.

2018-10-23

October 23, 2018

Travel Safety

Pros & Cons: Renting an Apartment vs a Hotel stay

When staying for an extended period of time in Colombia there are many lodging options: hostels, pensions, hotels, residencias and apartments.

2018-11-01

November 1, 2018

Towns and Villages

Villa de Leyva and Mongui – the beautiful villages of Boyaca’

Boyacá is a cultural and historical heart of Colombia. It was once the center of the Muisca empire who the Spanish fiercely fought to appropriate their gold.

2018-10-18

October 18, 2018

Food Wine and Agriculture

Colombia's Coffee Triangle - Best Places to Visit

Manizales-Pereira-Armenia: a big tourist attraction in Colombia is an exploration of the Zona Cafetera, the 'Triangulo del Café' or the Coffee Triangle.

2018-10-13

October 13, 2018

Cities