Category: Colombian Culture

So with President Santos’ visit to the UK the British media has been featuring a lot about Colombia, and more specifically about the so-called ‘Civets’, a group of countries including Colombia that are being talked about as the next emerging markets. But if you’re looking for a more casual read about Colombia, that kind of […]

As you’ll see in this post, sometimes people have trouble distinguishing what makes someone, or something (for example, a cat) Colombian. Well, we put the question to you guys to find out if there are any ways (besides a passport check) to tell if you are Colombian. Take heed. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– This […]

Occasionally one is reminded of just how peculiar you, the general public, can be. One of the most frequent and easily accessible examples of this, as any blog owner knows, is to check the different ways in which people find your blog on Google. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– As an homage to you, our […]

If this isn’t your first time here you’ll know the leader of this here Colombia Travel Blog is Marcela, and Marcela is Colombian. The fact that Marcela is Colombian means she is genetically disposed to like salsa, and like salsa she does indeed. Lucky for Marcela, then, that last year she got to visit the city […]

  –> 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 […]

Crêpes and Waffles (Crêpes & Waffles or Crêpes y Waffles) is, as alluded to by the title, an absolute institution in Bogotá. From delicious crêpes and waffles to curry flavoured wraps, the place thoroughly deserves it’s title as the ‘Place of A Thousand Flavours’. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– My first experience with Crêpes and Waffles […]

We’ve written about travel to Taganga before, but that was a while ago and the place is so beautiful and fun that we felt the need to do it again. Plus our friends at Off2Colombia, in their series of videos of Colombia, recently released their video of Taganga. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– Taganga is a […]

In honour of this week’s good news (see previous post), today’s post is the most Colombian of weekend posts and dedicated entirely to salsa, in the hopes that a little rumba will bring Marcela back on her feet very quickly. So tonight raise a glass of aguardiente in their honour: May Maria del Mar salsa before […]

As one of the most beautiful colonial towns in Colombia and a UNESCO heritage site, Villa de Leyva is a must see destination for many. Quality restaurants, intriguing museums, scenic views and a relaxed atmosphere make a leisurely stay here of a few days or more ideal. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– Marcela’s article, A […]

Travel to Medellín is becoming increasingly popular as the city’s reputation transforms from danger capital to party and culture capital. Travellers discover a city full of international quality restaurants, bars and clubs, as well as a city of contemporary beauty. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– In the run up to Christmas, Medellín transforms once again into […]