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The sprawling, high-octane Colombian capital of Bogota can be a daunting place to navigate, and with plenty to see and do outside of the city…
By travelmag · Oct 1, 2024
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Destinations: Colombia
Having entered a period of prolonged peace and stability, increasing numbers of travellers are starting to realise just how special and diverse Colombia is: Cartagena, the beautiful walled colonial city on the Caribbean coast; Tayrona, the National Park with huge boulders and rainforest tumbling right onto the beach; Tatacoa Desert and its clear night skies; Medellín and its post-Escobar cultural renaissance; the Amazon rainforest, Andean mountains, cosmopolitan cities…The list could go on, but at some point, you must go and experience it for yourself. The delicate prose of Gabriel Garcia Marquez reveals the country’s soul, while music and dance like Vallenato, salsa and cumbia reveal the Colombian heart’s rhythm. Cast away all dated assessments and allow your senses to reinterpret the true Colombia.
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Destinations: Colombia
Editor Picks: 5 of the Best Day Trips from Bogota
Whether you are spending a few weeks in the area or looking for your next stop after Bogota,…
By Paul Joseph · Jul 18
Destinations: Colombia
The Best Boutique Hotels in Bogota
Nicknamed “the Athens of South America” owing to its history and grandeur, Bogota attracts a steady stream of…
By Paul Joseph · May 17
Destinations: Colombia
5 of the Best Colombia Multi-Day Tours
Colombia is vast, with everything from laid-back Caribbean culture to cities scattered across steep mountain slopes and multitudes…
By Paul · Apr 26
Destinations: Colombia
5 of the best hostels in Bogota
Colombia’s capital city is as breathless in its frenetic pace of life as its lack of oxygen up…
By Paul · Jul 5
Destinations: Colombia
Exploring off-road Colombia
Cycling in Colombia has for a long time thrilled locals and adventure-seeking travellers. Now, its rugged cousin is…
By Paul · Jan 4
Destinations: Colombia
3 Days in Medellín
Like the deep sided valley across which it is haphazardly strewn, Medellín has had its ups and downs.…
By Paul · Jul 24
Destinations: Colombia
Editor Picks: 7 Luxury & Boutique Hotels in Cartagena
Colombia’s most famous coastal city attracts visitors from all over the world for its walkable fortresss walls, charming…
By Paul Joseph · Jul 23
Destinations: Colombia
Editor Picks: 7 Boutique & Luxury Hotels in Cali
Cali is a sultry metropolis that’s still off the beaten track. While travelers to Colombia often hit Bogota…
By Scott Dylan · Apr 30
Destinations: Colombia
24 Hours in Santa Marta
Caribbean flair, tropical rhythms and a burgeoning culinary scene to tantalize the senses, Santa Marta has become Colombia’s…
By Paul · Sep 23
Destinations: Colombia
City of Song – Vallenato Music in Cartagena
In Colombia’s sweltering city of Cartagena, vallenato music tells the story of a people and a culture like…
By Paul · Mar 19
Destinations: Colombia
Cali: A Self-Made Salsa Star
Swaying hips, swigging drinks, sequin jumpsuits and a sheet of crisp, white A4 paper – Peter Noyce takes…
By Paul · Nov 15
Destinations: Colombia
Magic and melancholy in Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s Macondo
Aracataca, the birthplace of late Colombian novelist Gabriel Garcia Marquez, still retains the character that inspired his greatest…
By Paul · Sep 1
Destinations: Colombia
Bogotá: Exploring Colombia’s capital through its street art
Bogotá bursts with diverse cuisine, edgy street entertainment and cool-but-friendly people. To understand what makes Colombia’s high-altitude…
By Chris Allsop · Jun 2
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Searching for turtles on Colombia’s undiscovered coastline
Few events in nature match witnessing a sea turtle emerge onto the beach at night, lay up to…
By travelmag · May 15
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In Pereira, Getting High on Colombian Coffee
Colombia’s famed coffee region seduces visitors every year with its dramatic mountainous beauty, friendly residents and the finest…
By travelmag · Dec 14