–> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– It has been 16 years since Colombia last participated in a World Cup. Well, that wait is over because this year Colombia are finally back in sport’s greatest contest. And we think the Colombia team deserves your support! Now I would never suggest abandoning your loyalty to your own […]
Author: Chris
I'm Chris and I'm the Colombia Travel Blog's resident Colombia travel expert and our editor. In nearly 4 years in the country, I have visited 31 of Colombia's 32 departments, and that last 1 is on the way! Colombia has been my home for years and I'm still not bored of exploring its diversity and magic, and getting to know its wonderful people. You can follow more of my adventures on Facebook @ChrisBellTravel and Instagram @ChrisBellColombia
–> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– Colombia counts many surprising destinations among it’s more famous traveller hotspots: how many people came here expecting to find deserts, whale-watching, and a river that runs red, blue and green? I’ll wager not too many. Yet perhaps the most surprising place you can visit in Colombia is a tiny […]
–> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– Megan Kennedy has been living and travelling in Colombia with children for a couple of years now; like See Colombia she loves this country and is keen to help show the world how much it has changed. Here she writes about why people with children should visit Colombia. Megan… […]
–> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– With the World Cup just days away, here’s handy guide from See Colombia to help you get to know the (likely) Colombian starting XI. With helpful advice, facts and conversation tips, this guide will help you show off your knowledge of Los Cafeteros to all your jealous friends: David […]
–> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– See Colombia (and our little Chiva Viajera) spent last week enjoying the sunny Antioquia countryside in Guatape. We were there to enjoy the 13th Annual Hikers Convention, but there was plenty of time to appreciate the tourist attractions of the area: El Penol Rock, Guatape town, and the Embalse […]
–> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– Ana Maria Sarmiento was born in Colombia, and splits her time between Europe, Asia and Latin America. She is also the founder and head designer of Flor Amazona, a new jewellery brand that takes its inspiration from traditional Colombian styles and patterns, and gives them a contemporary twist. She […]
–> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– From last Friday until Monday, the little town of Guatape, two hours outside Medellin, in Antioquia Department, hosted the 13th Annual Encuentro Nacional de Caminantes, or National Hikers Meeting. Every year, hiking enthusiasts from all over Colombia (plus a couple of token Brits…hello!) get together to explore hiking trails in […]
You’ve probably heard of the Tomatina Festival in Buñol, Spain, before. It’s kind of a big deal. It’s that festival where a crowd of people systematically turn themselves into a giant tomatoey pizza (although not a Colombian pizza, which remain suspiciously tomato-free). It’s basically an excuse to chuck food around and not get in trouble for it. […]
–> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– Isla Mucura lies nearly 2 hours into the Caribbean by boat from Cartagena. It makes up part of the 10 island San Bernando Archipelago, which have been part of the National Natural Park Corales del Rosario and San Bernardo since 1996. The islands, whilst beautiful and secluded, are not […]
–> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– I was fortunate enough to spend the last few days enjoying the (many) delights of Colombia’s Caribbean coast on Isla Mucura, an island which makes up part of the San Bernando Archipelago. Along with nearby islands Tintipan and Santa Cruz del Islote, Mucura is one of 10 islands that […]