Colombia is a land of incredible diversity, where mountains jut up in the centre of cities and jungles line the bottoms of snow-capped mountains. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– There are few places in the world with such a dizzying mishmash of landscapes and wildlife, making travel to Colombia an unforgettable experience (even if it’s […]
Tag: Colombian Nature
The Amazon holds a special place in the adventurer’s mind: incredible wildlife, endless river, spectacular jungles, creatures you never knew existed… Colombia Travel Blog is excited to bring you today some photos from this unforgettable area in Colombia. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– Amazon travel in Colombia is particuarly special since it’s in Colombia that […]
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. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– Parque Natural Chicaque is […]
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 […]
The banning of tourists in the Colombian village of Nazareth was touched on by mass media, but I feel the topic begs a few questions that, while difficult to answer, are important to address as tourism (and specifically ecotourism) develops throughout the world. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– Colombia is one of the most popular […]
Tayrona is a stunning meld of beaches, jungles and mountains that never fails to enchant everyone that visits. It’s a wilderness, seemingly untouched by man (excepting the accommodation and restaurants), that sprawls on for miles and miles. Despite its paradisaical nature, there’s one complaint I often hear from backpackers and high-end travelers alike: it’s too expensive. –> […]
When I first arrived to Tayrona, I was arriving on a wave of enthused recommendations which more often than not only leads to disappointment. I needn’t have worried. Tayrona National Park is a sprawling haven of tropical beaches, with mountains protruding through the horizon behind dense jungles. There’s a wealth of things to do, such as […]
When I first came to Bogotá, I had the pleasure of being introduced to German García Durán, who was to take me and some friends on a tour of the outskirts of Bogotá, skirting villages such as Chia and navigating the winding roads in the surrounding mountains. The views were spectacular. The forests that climbed […]
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 […]