In the run-up to Christmas I’m learning a great deal about Colombian culture. Of course, at a time like this you see a great deal of things that seperate your own culture from another. Christmas traditions in Colombia range from the inspiring to the bizarre, and it’ll be interesting for me as I return back […]
Category: Colombia National Parks
So what will 2012 bring? European economic collapse? A new US President? The end of the world? Who knows, but one thing is for sure: 2012 SHOULD bring to you a trip to Colombia (before the world ends, of course). –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– There’s never been a better time to come to this […]
We at the Colombia Travel Blog are often asked what to do when you only have 24 hours in Bogota, and also about day trips from the big city. One fantastic option is Parque Natural Chicaque which, depending on the day, is just 30-60 minutes away. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– Parque Natural Chicaque is […]
Much like your back, Colombia is full of hard-to-reach places that, if you manage to get to, are some of the most amazing, most indescribable places to itch – Uh… go. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– We’ve looked at Tatacoa Desert and how to travel to the Amazon in Colombia by boat, and those are undoubtedly two highlights. […]
There are myriad reasons to visit San Gil, from the spectacular countryside to the delicious food to the opportunity to meet fellow travellers (it’s a popular destination for a vacation to Colombia). The number one reason, however, is definitely adventure sports. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– San Gil has an abundance of things to do […]
–> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– Valentina Bogotá, Colombia Valentina runs her own florist in Bogotá, KharismaFloral To drink a great coffee. To visit a beach, visit a great museum, eat delicious food and learn salsa, all in one day. To see the errors made by Hollywood. To be able to dismiss what they say […]
Unless you’ve been to Mars, Tatacoa Desert is like nothing you’ve seen before. Marcela had the chance to do it last year during a vacation to Colombia, and wrote about it on her original Blogger Colombia Travel Blog . Because it does rain from time to time, Tatacoa isn’t technically a desert. It’s considered a semi […]
San Agustin Archaeological Park is an amazing collection of Pre-Columbian head stones in a huge natural area of southern Colombia (a region that itself is well worth you visiting). It’s actually bigger than, for instance, the Machu Picchu National Park in Peru. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– So, with this in mind, we thought we’d […]
Colombia very often defies expectations. In fact, it’s been said that it’s a land of constant surprise. One expectation of Colombia, however, that is thankfully met, is the image of the country as a tropical paradise. Sure, you won’t be soaked in sun if you travel to Bogota, but nonetheless you can head to the […]
A country of baffling diversity, Colombia offers endless options to the intrepid traveller. Deserts, mountains, Caribbean and Pacific coastlines, verdant flatlands… If you’re searching for it, chances are you can find it in Colombia. For this reason Colombia is becoming more and more popular with all kinds of tourists – including couples getting married in […]