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.
Café 18, Where Colombia’s Best Coffees Shine – If You’re Willing to Wait for Them
Café 18 sells itself on a simple, seductive promise: the best Colombian coffees no longer…
We Tried to Order Light at Les Amis. Absolutely Failed. Zero Regrets.
Address: Carrera 16 #86a-05 Hours: Mon–Sat: 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM | Sun & Holidays:…
Spicy, Savory, and Downright Delicious: The Best Indian & Middle Eastern Food in Bogotá
Bogotá’s international food landscape is evolving fast, and two of the most exciting categories…
Tacos, Tlayudas, and Tostadas: Where to Taste Exceptional Mexican Flavor in Bogotá
Mexican food in Bogotá used to mean tacos al pastor, guacamole, and margaritas —…
Fresh, Fun Flavors, The 10 Best Japanese Spots in Bogotá
Over the past decade, Bogotá has gone from having only a handful of Japanese…
Outstanding Arepas in Bogotá — From Street Classics to Creative Originals
Bogotá is one of the best cities in the world to explore arepas because…
Classic Trattorias and Modern Creative Icons: The Best Italian Restaurants in Bogotá
Bogotá loves Italian food with a kind of devotion that borders on ritual. Across…
Bogotá’s Go-To Countryside Grill: Galápago Campestre, Reviewed
Address: Calle 19 #14-08 Hours: Mon–Wed: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Thu: 12:00 PM…
Fortezza Surprised Me and I Wasn’t Even Trying to Be Impressed
Address: Carrera 12A #77-37 Hours: Tue–Wed: 12:00 PM – 9:30 PM | Thu: 12:00 PM…
Plaza La Perseverancia – Traditional Food Powerhouse
Address: Carrera 5 #30a-30 Hours: Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Sat–Sun: 6:00 AM…
The Best Bandeja Paisa in Bogotá, Hands Down, Curated by Locals
Bogotá may be hundreds of kilometers from Antioquia, but the capital has embraced the…
An Insider’s Guide to Bogotá’s Cozy Culinary Delight: Ajiaco
If Bogotá had a single dish that carried its memory, weather, and warmth in…
