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.
It’s an Iza escape
In the sun-baked uplands of Boyacá lies the small town of Iza, the gateway to Lago de Tota, Colombia’s largest natural lake.
Made in Nobsa
Nobsa, Boyacá hosts an annual International Ruana Day to celebrate the traditional Muisca garment.
Buga: Town caught in a spiral of time
This town known for its miracles and imposing Basilica also offers tourists a chance to step back in time to ages of architectural splendour.
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.
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.
Insider’s guide to Villa de Leyva
Hemmed-in by orchards and olive groves, the colonial enclave of Villa de Leyva remains one of Colombia's must see destinations.
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.
Sailing Sopó wind
Get swept off your feet paragliding in the high Andean wind and an easy escape from the Bogotá rush.