“Calima is just a lake,” one very ill-informed friend once told me. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– “Just a lake? Just a lake!?” I said, in horror. Oh no, Calima Lake is more than just a lake – it’s one of the largest man-made lakes in Colombia, it is a lux vacation spot, a great […]
Tag: Colombia Travel Guides
1. Salsa You cannot travel to Cali without getting your salsa on. Cali is the Salsa capital of the WORLD, there are dance schools throughout town one of which is owned by World Champions Swing Latino (Carrera 24 N° 28-47, Cali) –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– Salsa dancing is a must in Cali, whether or […]
Guatavita is a small pueblo about 75km from Bogotá characterized by colonial whitewash buildings and a wealth of arts and crafts stalls. It’s a peaceful excursion from the bustling city and a great place to pick up lunch and wander around, picking up souvenirs and snacks along the way. It’s a romantic pueblo and is a popular […]
No, that’s not a typo and yes, I know, Cali is the Salsa capital of the WORLD. But it isn’t all salsa bars and fancy footwork in this city caliente. No matter what music you like or what you like to do, there is a lot going on in Cali and you’re bound to find […]
Today we featuring an interview with Inge Swinnen, a Belgian living in Colombia that has been completing an exciting project over the past few months… –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– Can you introduce yourself? My name is Inge aka Inez (in Colombia) and I am Belgian. I live at the Caribbean Coast in Colombia. I […]
Oct 02
The Incredible City of Medellín, more than just friendly people (plus, vote Medellín for City of the Year!)
Medellín has a lot going for it, doesn’t it? We know the people are said to be the friendliest in the country, but there’s so much more to the City of Eternal Spring than that. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– The changes Medellín has gone through in such a short time are unbelievable, and its […]
Amazon.com Widgets –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– For 15 more books to read before visiting Colombia click here. Like so many people, I first fell in love with Colombian through the pages of a book. No prizes for guessing which book it was either. Yes, it was through the magical realism of Gabriel Garcia […]
Sara is Sales Supervisor for See Colombia Travel and recently visited the captivating region of Nariño, Colombia. We asked her to bring us back photos and information, and that’s exactly what she did! Over to you, Sara: –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– When I found out that I would be traveling to this department located on […]
I realize I’m terribly unprepared for my four-day trek to the La Ciudad Perdida, The Lost City, in the Sierra Nevada as soon as I get into the van that’s taking us to the starting point. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– How do I know? Well for starters, when I get into the van and […]
Bogotá has been called ‘The Athens of South America’ thanks to the wealth of museums and galleries in the city. But art doesn’t stop at the doors of the gallery; Bogotá is a city that lives and breathes art, as is evidenced by the sheer quantity of street art that decorates the city’s streets. –> […]