Travel Guides

Our travel guides to Colombia, written by the team that runs the tours: where to go, how to get there, what it costs and when to come.

Santa Marta's bay and marina from the air, with the Sierra Nevada rising behind the city

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.

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The thatched lookout of Cabo San Juan on its rock between the two beaches, Tayrona National Park

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.

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The waterfall and the pools at the Santa Rosa de Cabal hot springs above Pereira

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.

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A traveler waving from a Willys jeep at a viewpoint over the coffee hills of Quindío

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.

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Two visitors at the rim of Lake Guatavita looking down on its green water

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.

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The blue-lit tunnel of the Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral

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.

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Whitewashed colonial arcade and cobbled street in the centre of Villa de Leyva

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.

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Traveler admiring a giant sculpture near Cocora Valley, Salento, Colombia

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.

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Traveler walking through misty wax palms in Cocora Valley, Quindío, Colombia

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.

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An overhead view of shared Chinese dishes on a table

Chinese Restaurants That Shape Bogotá’s Everyday Dining

Chinese food in Bogotá isn’t loud, trendy, or trying to grab headlines — and that’s…

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Friends sharing Peruvian dishes at a table in Bogotá

Fresh, Zesty, and Bold — Peruvian Dining Spots to Try in Bogotá

Peruvian food has become one of Bogotá’s most impressive international dining scenes, thanks to its…

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Diners sharing plates in a warm Bogotá restaurant

​​Grills, Good Company, and Plenty to Share — Brazilian Food in Bogotá

 Brazilian food in Bogotá is less widespread than some other international cuisines, but the…

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A plate of Caribbean seafood with fried sides

Coastal Comfort in the Capital — Bogotá’s Caribbean Dining Guide

 Caribbean food in Bogotá brings warmth, color, and bold seasoning to a city better…

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A domed observatory in a green Bogotá park

7 Must Do Experiences While Visiting Bogotá

Let’s be honest: if your idea of a Bogotá “experience” still involves shuffling up a…

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A view over Bogotá rooftops toward the mountains at dusk

Skip the Same Old Places, This is The Bogotá Only a Few Know About

A Distinct Insider Guide If Bogotá were a book, most visitors only read the intro…

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A modern restaurant building with a terrace in Bogotá

Best Plant Based Restaurants in Bogotá

Bogotá as any other mega city, does not resist veganism — it has already established…

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Guests seated in a dimly lit bar in Bogotá

Jardín Tragos y Pasteles Is Bogotá’s Most Convincing Case for Cocktails With Dessert

There are plenty of places in Bogotá where you can drink well. There are also…

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A cafe counter with staff and shelves of goods in Bogotá

Café Banna Is Easy to Like but Harder to Recommend

There’s a very specific type of café that Bogotá has been producing at scale over…

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Two people talking over coffee in a bright Bogotá cafe

Diosa Café Stands Out Without Making Any Noise

Bogotá has no shortage of cafés claiming calm, ritual and community. Most of them borrow…

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A shared table of pasta dishes seen from above

Pizzardi Artigianale, The Pizzeria That Dares to Call Itself Neapolitan and Actually Delivers

Address: Calle 81 #11-17 Hours: Sun–Wed: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Thu–Sat: 12:00 PM…

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People outside the La Puerta Falsa restaurant in Bogotá

La Puerta Falsa: Loved, Criticised and Always Packed

Address: Calle 11 #6-50 Hours: Daily: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM (hours may vary; no…

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