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.
Land of ‘La Unite’
In the early 20th century, the United Fruit Company ran Colombia’s northern coast, and bananas were mean business.
Alone in the forest
Fear of being alone in the Sierra Nevada didn't stop Nick Bayly's mission to research Veery finch migration.
On Colombia’s north coast, La Guajira’s pristine flamingo paradise
On Colombia's northern coast, a unique reserve brims with pink flamingos, though climate change has threatened their numbers.
Barranquilla Carnival and the court of King Momo
Barranquilla gears up for its carnival and cast of colorful characters. Here, a guide to who’s who in this Kingdom of the street.
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.
Never miss out on a beach: Four of Colombia’s most beautiful
With a Caribbean and Pacific coastline, there are countless stretches of beach in Colombia to explore, each with their own beauty and natural charm. Here four options for your next excursion.
Isla Fuerte: Small island, big wonders
Isla Fuerte is the least known and lesser visited of Colombia’s Caribbean islands, perhaps because of its location off the coast of Cordoba, 200...
Four days at the heart of Colombia’s Lost City
A trek to the Lost City is an obligatory part of the Colombian "adventure," but the human footprint must respect ancestral ways and the pristine nature.
Capurganá: Paradise earned
To enjoy the earthly paradise of Capurganá and Sapzurro you must be prepared to take the paths less traveled.
The Zenú: Gold, ghosts and plenty of pirates
With Semana Santa around the corner, Colombians head to the coast. When in Cartagena, visit a gold museum dedicated to the lost Zenú culture
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.
Minca: The Ultimate Getaway in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
Minca, in the hills above Santa Marta, has positioned itself as an obligatory destination on the travel circuit of the coast. Here, an insider's guide to this tropical getaway.
Paradise at Palomino
Palomino is becoming the hot new Caribbean destination, offering breathtaking views of the Sierra Nevada.
Costeño Beach: Best surf secret in Tayrona
Inspired by the bestselling novel The Beach, two brothers created a surfer’s paradise in a remote stretch of Tayrona.
Barranquilla: Place of peoples
With its long history of receiving immigrants, Barranquilla today is a business hub that celebrates diversity.