Built on an outcrop of sand, the ecological hostel Casa en el Agua may be removed from mainland Colombia, but you won’t feel like Caribbean castaway.
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A chance travel connection leads to a love of Colombia
A New England family’s chance encounter with Colombians in Puerto Rico led them to explore the South American nation — and they loved what they saw.
An insider’s guide to Santa Marta’s hidden ‘pearls’
Santa Marta is one of Colombia’s many tropical paradises, and knowing where to go will earn you an even more relaxing trip far from the tourist throngs.
Five destinations on Colombia’s coast
From literary towns to a mud-filled volcano, don’t miss these five ‘must-visit’ destinations on Colombia’s Caribbean coast.
Some Tayrona peace of mind
Spanning three departments, Tayrona is an incredible destination, natural sanctuary and home to several indigenous cultures.
Shanghai ‘vueltiao’
Knock offs threaten sales of the sombrero vueltiao, an icon of Colombian culture and livelihood of the Zenú community.
The forgotten conquistador
Alonso de Ojeda named Venezuela and founded one of the first settlements in the Americas, but remains largely forgotten.
Isla Barú: paving paradise
Construction projects on Caribbean destination Barú island, have residents of surrounding communities concerned.