Providencia: Inspiration of visibility
Don't let beaches, palm trees and turquoise water mislead. The island of Providencia basks in a pirate past.
Never lost in paradise
Here The City Paper's guide to sand, bays and those secluded coves in the not so remote ecosystem of Parque Tayrona.
Ciénaga: A sleeping beauty
A city that inspired a novel is kept alive through the voices of its peoples and imposing literary landmarks.
Minca: A remote paradise
Overlooking the tropical bays and waters of the Caribbean, Minca is a coveted outpost for foreigners.
Cartagena: Break with ‘Convention’
While many flock to Cartagena on vacation, the old city also caters to business travelers in search of a break from the 'Convention.'
Taganga: Friendly ‘pirates’
Don’t be a trapped in Taganga. One of Colombia’s most picturesque towns is an exercise in finding trips to empty beaches.
Barranquilla: Place of peoples
With its long history of receiving immigrants, Barranquilla today is a business hub that celebrates diversity.
Paradise at Palomino
Palomino is becoming the hot new Caribbean destination, offering breathtaking views of the Sierra Nevada.
My best, exotic Mompós
The rhythms of colonial Mompós seem from a different era, particularly for a foreigner running a guest house.
Island of many souls
One of the world's most densely populated areas, Islote, in the San Bernardo islands is home to more than a thousand.
Mompox: saints, sinners and masons
An austere Semana Santa contrasts with pagan traditions and colorful history in the legendary Magdalena town of Mompox.
Lost City found and lost again
The Lost City of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta is an awe-inspiring attraction, but what about the area's native residents?
Land of ‘La Unite’
In the early 20th century, the United Fruit Company ran Colombia’s northern coast, and bananas were mean business.
Maicao: far from Mecca
Home to South America's second largest mosque, Maicao is a dusty border town well off the beaten tourist track.
Into the Wild East
Cut off from the rest of the country by culture and geography, La Guajira is a wild region of stark beauty.
Alone in the forest
Fear of being alone in the Sierra Nevada didn't stop Nick Bayly's mission to research Veery finch migration.