Honda: A “City of Bridges” in 48 hours
Set in the breathtaking river valley of the Magdalena, Honda preserves its colonial charm and its historic buildings recall an age of maritime grandeur.
On the trail of volcano tourism in Colombia
Volcanoes are very visible when traveling through most of central Colombia and even though some remain dormant, hikers can climb up to the crater of the active Nevado del Ruíz
Sutatausa: Town of heart and coal
Two hours northeast of Bogotá, visitors can step back in time to an age of coal and makeshift mines. The small town of Tausa now wants to reel-in tourists.
Honda: Colonial gateway to the Magdalena
Along the Magdalena River, the stone streets of Honda take visitors back to the Colonial era and beyond.
Paipa: Hot springs for summer
Often overshadowed by the serene and colonial Villa de Leyva, Paipa is a nearby destination known for its hot healing springs and cold highland lake.
Villa de Leyva: Close to the capital, far from modern day
As one of the most emblematic colonial towns in all of Latin America, Villa de Leyva is a must-take trip into Colombia’s past.
Paisaje Cultural Cafetero: Wax palms with Colombia coffee
Colombia’s coffee region was inscribed on the UN World Heritage List for its natural beauty, Antioquian architecture, traditional craftmanship - and of course - famous beans.
Sandoná: A jewel in Nariño
Sandoná is a hidden gem in the Nariño highlands and a must-see town close to the Galeras volcano.
La Chorrera: A waterfall to remember
An easy day trip from Bogotá, La Chorrera offers hiking and the chance to marvel at the country's highest known waterfall.
Tibasosa in Boyacá set to host its yearly Feijoa Festival
If traveling the backwaters of Boyacá don’t miss Tibasosa's feijoa festival, which celebrates this small green fruit.
Apulo: The other sun-soaked getaway for Bogotá residents
For decades, Apulo has offered a sun-soaked, hot-country getaway for residents of Colombia's capital tired of the cold and rain.
Be single and mingle at Chaguaní’s Festival del Soltero
For three days each year everyone in the Colombian town of Chaguaní gets to be single again as part of the Festival del Soltero cultural celebration.
Escape for a weekend on Río La Miel, the ‘Honey River’
Río La Miel, not far from urban centers but a world away, offers an unspoiled natural paradise striving to leave behind a troubled past.
Take a hike on the wild side of Cundinamarca
For a lush, mountainous hiking escape just a few miles and a world away from Bogotá, take a trek from Tena to Bojacá.
Guatapé: Rock of ages
Old mule tracks and a giant basalt rock are some of the attractions of Guatapé, Antioquia.
Guavio: A ‘dam’ good outing
Looking for a scenic ‘G route’ across Cundinamarca? Pass through Guasca, Gama, Gachalá and Gachetá to reach Guavio.