One of Colombia‘s most important exports is its coffee. Over 10 million bags of coffee are exported every year from Colombia, to areas such as Japan, Australia, Europe and the US. Colombia is up with Vietnam and Brazil as one of the world’s most popular coffee producers, and the country has a reputation as one […]
Category: Colombian Gastronomy
If you travel to Cartagena, Medellín, Bogotá, Cali, or many more of the big cities in Colombia, you’ll find yourself inundated with international cuisine. In Bogotá you can even find a Serbian restaurant. But there’s nothing quite like getting to know a country’s culture by eating its street food – and street food is everywhere […]
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 […]
–> 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 […]
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 […]
Cartagena is one of the best places in Colombia to eat. Not only is there an abundance of great restaurants in Cartagena, the street food is good and you can pick up some mean bites to eat from local markets. We’re focusing today on the selection of restaurants, however, and we’ve picked out for you […]
Here at Colombia Travel Blog we’re pleased to be announcing the collaboration between See Colombia Travel and Footprint Travel guides. Both are uniting to offer subscribers to See Colombia’s Newsletter (click here for more information) a massive 55% off Footprint Travel Guides. It’s great for me since I’m British, Footprint are British, and we all […]
While it’s true Papa Johns, McDonalds, Burger King, KFC and Pizza Hut can all be found here in Colombia, something unique about the country is the quality and ubiquity of Colombia’s own chains. Rather than compromising quality for speed or price, the bulk of Colombian chains manage to be fast, affordable and, most importantly, delicious. […]
Many visitors to Medellín are struck by its modernity and progressiveness. Traditional, colonial buildings are in short supply since everything is so new, which is part of the charm of visiting but still, sometimes you want a healthy dose of whitewash buildings and cobblestone streets. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– Enter Santa Fe de Antioquia, […]