Category: Colombia Travel Blog

If you’re a frequent reader of the Colombia Travel Blog, you’ll know that Colombia is a country full of surprises; full of the weird, the wonderful, a whole lot of beauty and, at times, the downright bizarre. One of the biggest surprises for most people, of course, is how safe they feel when they arrive. […]

During my Colombia travels I met a lot of people who all raved about San Gil.  Known as the ‘Adventure Sports Capital’ of Colombia, the town offers travellers a variety of options from rafting to bungee-jumping, as well as boasting a cute little plaza and cathedral, and a beautiful park alongside the Rio Fonte.  From […]

San Andres, Providencia are two beautiful islands in the Caribbean coast that have captivated travelers for years. Boasting stunning beaches, incredible diving opportunities and a unique culture, it’s as close to a paradise destination as you can get. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– The islands are, however, a source of controversy. Geography buffs will know […]

One of the things I like the most about living and traveling in Colombia is the authenticity of many of its destinations. In any other neighboring country, I have no doubt that the charming Jardin  (literally: Garden) would be a tourist trap, but being in Colombia – and only 134 km from Medellin – people […]

I love Bogotá, I love the energy, the buzz in the air, I love the hipsters in Chapinero and the small tiendas, I love sitting in a café and people watching, I love the public displays of affection, the longboarders riding down the street, the runners on the ciclovia, the business men in suits licking […]

Mi Casa Hotel es Tu Casa Hotel. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– You’ve bought your tickets, packed your bags, boarded the plane for your long haul flight, arrived in your holiday destination and now you feel absolutely exhausted. The traffic from the airport is manic, you just want to get to your hotel and relax. […]

Click here for the English version of this post Dice que no es bloguera pero su blog de viajes de Colombia  (Colombia de una ) es el más leído sobre el tema en español. Dice que no es bloguera pero sus posts son compartidos, felicitados, “likeados” (aprovechen y denle  “me gusta” a su fanpage)  y […]

Para la version en castellano de este post, haz click aqui.  She says that she’s not a blogger but her Colombia travel blog (Colombia de una) is the most read about the subject in Spanish. She says she’s not a blogger but her posts are shared, congratulated, liked (join in the fun and give her a “Like” […]

They say a picture is worth a thousand words and  since the infamous Timeline change  last year, that seems to be a huge understatement in Facebookland. It’s well known that a good image in your Facebook Timeline has at least 4 times the chance to viralize.  Over the last few months we at the See Colombia Travel […]

If you want to go on a nice relaxing horse ride through the mountains surrounding Bogotá, it’s probably best if you don’t invite me to come along. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– I am not terribly comfortable on a horse, and I am the first to admit it. I tried my best to remain calm, […]