Remote, revived Urabá reflects Colombia’s diversity
A trip to Urabá is a trip to a deeper Colombia, full of ethnic diversity, vibrant culture and sometimes painful memories.
Tai chi-lling in Colombia’s Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
Looking to de-stress from city life? Get in touch with mind and body in Colombia's spectacular Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta.
Aracataca: The legacy of ‘Gabo’
Aracataca, Gabriel García Márquez's birthplace, bursts with references to his celebrated works.
Plan-cation: Don’t miss the boat
When traveling in Colombia, it's best to heed the advice of locals so as to not get stranded.
Barranquilla: Place of peoples
With its long history of receiving immigrants, Barranquilla today is a business hub that celebrates diversity.
Volcán el Totumo: A volcano for a spa
Between Cartagena and Barranquilla, tourists flock to a 12-meter-high volcano to wallow in a mud bath of minerals.
The guardian of Santa Marta
An outcropping of rock facing Santa Marta has protected this town for centuries. Now the protagonist of the new movie, El Faro.
Crusading for a more eco-friendly “Palomino way”
An important environmental effort is underway to keep the beach town of Palomino as pristine as humanly-possible.
Gone with the ‘Crazy Wind’
As the founder of ‘Brisa Loca’ in Santa Marta, Ryan Dore chose the old city to offer travelers a more vibrant experience.
Maicao: far from Mecca
Home to South America's second largest mosque, Maicao is a dusty border town well off the beaten tourist track.
Providencia: Inspiration of visibility
Don't let beaches, palm trees and turquoise water mislead. The island of Providencia basks in a pirate past.
Mompox: saints, sinners and masons
An austere Semana Santa contrasts with pagan traditions and colorful history in the legendary Magdalena town of Mompox.
Setting sail for Cartagena
When traveling from Panama to Cartagena, try the old-fashioned way: sailing on a multi-day island-hopping cruise.
Ciénaga: A sleeping beauty
A city that inspired a novel is kept alive through the voices of its peoples and imposing literary landmarks.
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.
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?