Santa Marta, Colombia: The Old City, the Beaches, Tayrona and How to Plan Three Days
The base for Tayrona, Minca and the Lost City: what Santa Marta is, the old city and the Quinta, the beaches, the airport, safety, weather, where to stay and a plan.
Tayrona National Park: The Gates, the Fees, the Closures and the Hike to Cabo San Juan
The park with an opening calendar: the four gates, the hike to Cabo San Juan, 2026 fees and insurance, hours, closures, weather and the Santa Marta days around it.
Pereira, Colombia: What It Is, What to Do and How to Use It as Your Coffee-Region Base
The coffee region’s airport city: what Pereira is like, the hot springs and Cocora day trips, the weather, safety, where to stay and the plan that works.
Colombia’s Coffee Region: Where to Go, What to Do and How to Plan It
The wax palms, the coffee farms, the hot springs and Manizales: where to go in Colombia’s coffee region, how to get there and how many days it needs.
Lake Guatavita: The Lake Behind El Dorado, and How to Visit It from Bogotá
The green lake where the Muisca crowned the gilded chief, 90 minutes from Bogotá: 2026 tickets and hours, the guided walk, the town that moved and the day that works.
The Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá: What It Is, What It Costs and How to Visit from Bogotá
The church carved 180 meters underground an hour north of Bogotá: 2026 tickets and hours, what is inside, how to get there, and the day that works with Guatavita.
Villa de Leyva: The Colonial Town Three Hours from Bogotá, and How to See It in One Day or Two
The colonial town three hours from Bogotá: the Plaza Mayor, the fossils, Pozos Azules, Ráquira and Iguaque, how to get there, when to go and what a day costs.
Salento and the Cocora Valley: The Wax Palms, the Coffee Farms and How to See Them in a Day
Salento and the Cocora Valley: the wax palm walk, the coffee farm, Filandia, how to get there from Bogotá or Medellín, when to go and what a day costs.
Best Time to Visit Colombia: Month by Month, Region by Region, and the Weeks We Would Avoid
The best time to visit Colombia, month by month and region by region: IDEAM rain averages, the 2027 holidays and festivals, and what El Niño changes in 2026.
LGBTQ+ History and Culture in Bogotá You’ll Want to Experience for Yourself
Welcome to Bogotá: a vibrant, layered, and evolving capital that holds some of Latin America’s…
What LGBTQ Travelers Need to Know About Safety in Bogotá
Bogotá is one of Latin America’s most progressive capitals when it comes to LGBTQ+ rights,…
At Leo, Colombian Ethnobotany Meets Top Tier Dining
Address: Calle 65 Bis #4-23 Hours: Mon–Sat: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM & 6:45 PM…
Discover World-Class Theater and Live Performances in Bogotá
When you think of Bogotá, your mind might first go to its rich coffee culture,…
What You Need to Know About Using U.S. Credit Cards in Colombia
Traveling to Colombia is an exciting experience, whether you’re exploring the vibrant capital of Bogotá,…
Balanced Everyday Eating at BACU
There are places in Bogotá that go beyond being a restaurant or café. They carry…
How Reliable Is Colombia’s Internet and Can You Work Remotely or Get a Local SIM Card Easily?
Whether you’re visiting Bogotá for business, leisure, or a mix of both, staying connected is…
El Rocío, Quiet Refuge for Specialty Coffee
There are places in Bogotá that you visit once and quickly forget, and then there…
The Ultimate Guide to Luxury Shopping, Local Finds, and Chic Malls in Bogotá
Bogotá isn’t just Colombia’s capital—it’s a creative, cosmopolitan hub where shopping tells the story of…
Tremé, A Night of New Orleans Spirit in Bogotá
Address: Carrera 10A #70-50 Hours: Mon–Wed: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Thu: 12:00 PM…
The 7 Most Unique Themed Gastrobars in Bogotá for a Night You Won’t Forget
We’ve seen Bogotá transform into one of Latin America’s most dynamic culinary cities, so you’re…
Universal de Hamburguesas, a Burger Spot with Purpose
Address: Carrera 11 #94-46 | Carrera 9 #79a-26 | Carrera 19 #118-48 Hours: Mon–Wed: 11:30…
