The Complete Guide to Tayrona – Part 1: How to get there & what to pack The Complete Guide to Tayrona – Part 2: Where to stay & Safety and security tips The Complete Guide to Tayrona – Part 3: Beaches The Complete Guide to Tayrona – Part 4: What to do in Tayrona […]
Tag: Colombian National Parks
I spent 5 days in Colombia’s Chocó department in late August: it was my second visit to this Pacific coast department, and I can say with some certainty that it won’t be the last. The principal reason for my visit to the Chocó was to watch the humpback whales that come to the area for a […]
Colombia’s Choco department, in the far west of the country, bordering the Pacific ocean, is a complex place: the poorest, most deprived region of the country, with some of the highest rainfall on earth, but blessed with a rich natural wealth, from humpback whales breeding in it’s warm waters, to incredible birdl and plant-life. […]
The Complete Guide to Tayrona – Part 1: How to get there & what to pack The Complete Guide to Tayrona – Part 2: Where to stay & Safety and security tips The Complete Guide to Tayrona – Part 3: Beaches The Complete Guide to Tayrona – Part 4: What to do in Tayrona […]
Norte de Santander department, located, you guessed it, north of Santander on the Venezuelan border, isn’t really an overly visited Colombian department…it seems to fall between the gaps of the people who visit Santander for San Gil and Barichara, and those heading to the coast in Santa Marta and La Guajira. However, it would […]
Colombia is one of the most naturally diverse and beautiful countries in the world: beaches, mountains, jungles, deserts…Colombia has it all. But you don’t need to take my word for it: here are 10 stunning photos which perfectly illustrate the magnificent diversity of this country (all photos by Chris Bell, unless stated otherwise): […]
*NOTA: Desde la publicación original de este post en 2012, la travesía por El Cocuy ha sido prohibida por Parques Naturales y al visitarlo no se debe apartar de los caminos autorizados por esa entidad. El parque nacional El Cocuy podría ser uno de los secretos mejor guardados de Colombia, de Latinoamérica, de hecho. Remota […]
Colombia boasts beautiful and interesting cities aplenty. They’re places that bustle with cosmopolitan culture, but that never lose that distinct Latin American flavor. Museums and galleries are found in abundance and the nightlife is almost always rocking. City life in Colombia can be a non-stop whirlwind of new and fascinating things, and that’s why I […]
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. Parque Natural Chicaque is a cloud forest reserve that’s […]
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 […]