Colombia

Tough times largely behind it, this South American country is a stunner, from cosmopolitan Bogotá to the Andean cities of Cali and Medellín to the friendly Caribbean coast (especially the lovely preserved colonial quarter of Cartagena).

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Tejo, Colombia´s native sport

Alejandra Perez AlonsoIn the vibrant cultural tapestry of Colombia, tejo stands out as one of the country’s most fascinating and traditional native sports. With deep roots in indigenous history, it´s is not just a game but a celebration of Colombian culture and community. This sport combines skill, strategy, and a festive spirit, making it a unique experience for both players and spectators. In this blog, we’ll explore the history, rules, and culture surrounding tejo, as well as its growing…

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Get a piece of the rock at Antioquía´s jawdropping Guatapé

hillsn_1992 Colombia is just packed with remarkable landmarks, sights, and experiences, and this one is singular, indeed: a vertiginous 220-metre (722-foot) hill - rising abruptly near a small town two hours from the city of Medellín in the department of Antioquía - is in a class by itself. The Peñón de Guatapé (Rock of Guatapé, also known as the Piedra del Peñol, Stone of El Peñol), was venerated by the prehispanic Tahamí, and many visitors come to pay homage to it today - including some…

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Caño Cristales River in '15 of the World's Lesser Known Travel Wonders'

There are many incredible destinations in the world yet to be overrun by tourists. If you're an explorer who likes to find under-the-radar spots, read on for a rundown of my favourite off-the-beaten-path destinations and experiences... read post

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Zipaquirá's astonishing Cathedral of Salt

Religious art and architecture at their best aim at the transcendental. But there are a few structures out there in the world that can quite compare to Colombia's Catedral de Sal, in the city of Zipaquirá, situated on a plain less than an hour from capital Bogotá. Part of the Greater Bogotá Metropolitan Area, this charming city of nearly 125,000 dates back to 1600 and still preserves a picturesque colonial core that alone would be worth the drive from Bogotá. But its main attraction - and one…

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José Balido November 14, 2024 at 7:02pm

Affordability is a key consideration when it comes to retiring abroad, so this is interesting to note. On the other hand, to get by in Colombia you´ll need to have more of a knowledge of Spanish than you would in say, Mexico or Costa Rica. https://www.travelandleisure.com/colombia-most-affordable-place-to-...
María José December 13, 2023 at 10:00am

A nice look at Colombia's Caribbean coast from Travel]Leisure> https://www.travelandleisure.com/coastal-colombia-where-to-stay-wha...
Helen Brown November 12, 2023 at 8:13pm

A black-travel blog I follow called Travel Noire recently flagged Colombia as one of a half dozen of South America´s safest countries to visit - quite a turnaround from not all that many years ago! https://travelnoire.com/safest-countries-in-south-america

The 6 Safest Countries in South America To Visit - Travel Noire

Traveling to South America has plenty of appeal to attract many types of tourists. The continent has at times had a questionable reputation, but...
Jorge Carlos Tejada Sobrino November 3, 2023 at 10:05am

Time Out International recently published its list of the world´s "coolest" neighborhoods for 2023 - and find out why Laureles in Medellín was pegged at number one: https://www.timeout.com/news/its-official-this-is-the-worlds-cooles...

It’s official: this is the world’s coolest neighbourhood right now

Did your area make the cut?
Jorge Carlos Tejada Sobrino September 27, 2023 at 3:40pm

Pretty cool! Colombia - and especially its national nature reserves - made Lonely Planet´s list of 30 top destinations for 2023! https://www.lonelyplanet.com/colombia

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Explore Colombia holidays and discover the best time and places to visit.
Jordan Simon June 5, 2023 at 2:15pm

Find out why CNN Travel recently included Bogotá on its list of top spots to visit in 2023: https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/where-to-travel-best-destina...

https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/where-to-travel-best-destinations-2023/index.html
Max Pesling February 28, 2023 at 10:14pm

This sounds like a really neat place: https://www.ibtimes.com/hidden-colombia-canyon-transformed-rebel-ro...

Hidden Colombia Canyon Transformed From Rebel Route To Tourist Draw

Hidden Colombia canyon transformed from rebel route to tourist draw
Riccardo R May 27, 2022 at 12:33pm

Earlier this year, London-based travel-site BigSevenTravel.com recently came out with "The best cities in the world for art and culture in 2022", and here's why Bogotá made that list https://bigseventravel.com/best-cities-for-arts-culture/
Andrea Spirov June 26, 2011 at 8:53pm

We've been loving Colombia. Here are our first two posts:

http://inspiringtravellers.com/2011/06/22/holiday-colombia-cities/

http://inspiringtravellers.com/2011/06/26/colombian-beer/
QueLlevar June 22, 2011 at 5:23pm

Who not dream with a delicious days in a quiet island?
Isla Mucura in Colombia the perfect place.