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.
Step Outside the Terminal: How to Spend a Layover in Bogotá
A layover at El Dorado International Airport (BOG) can be more than just a stop—think…
Why We Don’t Take Taxis in Bogotá—And What We Do Instead
We love a sense of adventure, but in Bogotá, we always follow one rule: we…
Where to See the Fiercest Drag in Bogotá—We Tried Them All
Ready for an unforgettable night out? Bogotá’s drag shows pulse with artistry, community, and bold…
Where Bogotá’s LGBTQ+ Crowd Hits the Beach (And Why You Should, Too)
One of our favorite Colombian rituals? Heading to the beach. We know a quick coastal…
Visit Bogotá’s Top 7 Markets Like a Local
If you really want to understand Bogotá, you have to visit its markets. They pulse…
A Local’s Guide to 7 Street Eats in Bogotá
Bogotá may be Colombia’s capital of art, history, and business—but let’s be honest, street food…
The Most Instagrammable Places in Bogotá? Here Are the Top 7
Bogotá — a city bursting with color, texture, and stories that beg to be shared. …
Don’t Miss These 8 Bogotá Parks Locals Actually Love
Bogotá is known for its vibrant culture and bustling city life. But tucked between its…
The 12 Best Coffee Shops in Bogotá
Looking to get your caffeine buzz on at one of Bogotá’s best cafés? Our team…
Reset: Yoga, Health, and Wellness Retreats in Colombia
Studies show that well over half of the world’s population considers itself stressed. If you’re…
The 7 Wonders of Colombia
In a country with such rich cultural and natural attractions, determining the must-see spots is…
An Insider’s Guide to the 8 Best Beaches in Colombia
Colombia is one of the world’s most biodiverse countries and is flanked by both the…
