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.
La Mar Bogotá: A Sophisticated Sea-to-Table Celebration
Located in the charming Usaquén neighborhood, La Mar Bogotá delivers a vibrant and refined culinary…
A Cozy Coastal Retreat in Usaquén: El Mediterraneo
Nestled in Usaquén’s charming northern corridor, El Mediterráneo By Andrei offers travelers a chance to…
Best Things to Do in Bogotá: An Insider’s Curated Guide
From centuries-old history, surrounding forests, top night entertainment, ambiences, thriving business centers, and a knack…
Travel Smart in Bogotá with Tips on Where Locals Actually Exchange Cash
We’ve walked Bogotá’s malls, banks, and plazas too many times to count—and if there’s one…
Local Advice On How to Get the Most Out of 24 Hours in Bogotá
Bogotá is layered, full of surprises—and enormous. With just 24 hours, it’s impossible to see…
Where to Watch a Movie in Bogotá & How to Buy the Right Ticket
We love exploring Bogotá’s restaurants, art galleries, and museums—but catching a film here offers a…
Do People Speak English in Bogotá? Everything You Need To Know
We’ve spent a lot of time navigating Bogotá’s restaurants, hotels, art spaces, and private guides—and…
What Locals Do to Stay Safe at the ATM in Bogotá
We’ve spent our whole lives living Bogotá, and ATM safety is key to our existence. …
Bogotá Itinerary: How Many Days You Need, and What to Do With 3, 5 or 7
Three days in Bogotá covers what everyone comes for: La Candelaria, the Gold Museum, Botero,…
Can I Use My Credit Card In Bogotá? Advice from Locals
We’ve paid for enough meals, art, taxi rides, and hotel stays in Bogotá to say…
Bogotá at your pace and for free! Explore the City on Foot
Discover Bogotá on foot through guided, traveler-friendly planned walks that weave history, art, architecture, and…
Bogotá After Dark: Rooftops, Live Music Hidden Bars & Many Clubs
When the sun sets, Bogotá stays lively. Its nightlife is more than clubs and bars….
