Santa Fe de Antioquia and highlands of Colombia’s Occidente
Immerse yourself in Antioqueño hospitality and breathtaking scenery with a trip to the western highlands of the department.
Medellín’s revival: Ciudad del Río
An aggressive urban renewal project in Medellín is transforming a derelict district into a lively and creative hub for art and gastronomy.
Where to pitch your tent in the Colombian Andes
If enamoured by the landscapes of Cundinamarca and Boyacá, there are several camping options not far from the capital.
Neusa: Lake of ‘mystics’
Once a sacred lake of the Muisca, Neusa, with its tranquil waters and pine forests is a great escape for word conscious day-trippers.
Guatapé: Rock of ages
Old mule tracks and a giant basalt rock are some of the attractions of Guatapé, Antioquia.
Between Earth and Sky: A guide to adventure travel in San Gil
San Gil is the adventure capital of Colombia and gateway to a region of stunning landscapes and agro-tourism.
A hike to the peak of the Santa Isabel glacier is a race against...
A hike to the summit of Santa Isabel in Los Nevados National Park is a chance to reflect on the impact of global warming on our glaciers.
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.
Chingaza: Wild,wet and woolly
The tundra-like wetland of Chingaza can be a soggy, yet very satisfying outdoor experience.
Huila: Return to deepest Colombia
Our Bogotá street reporter par excelence travels the open road to Huila and discovers a genuine Colombian experience, tinted with Kerouacian nostalgia.
Guavio: A ‘dam’ good outing
Looking for a scenic ‘G route’ across Cundinamarca? Pass through Guasca, Gama, Gachalá and Gachetá to reach Guavio.
San Agustín and so much more
The Huila department offers archaeological wonders, thrilling river rapids and stunning natural scenery.
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.
On Lengerke’s trail
A walker's paradise, Guane offers visitors the chance to retrace the steps German explorer Geo von Lengerke.
Adventure shopping in Barichara
From bottles of frothy sabajón to hand-rolled cigars, Barichara on a weekend offers tourists plenty of adventure shopping. Don't miss out on our tips.
Beyond coffee in Caldas
Oliver Harvey tours wind-swept Manizales and what just might be Colombia’s coffee central, Chinchiná.