Find time to escape the capital, even if these four towns may not be familiar, they are worth visiting for their architecture, strange delicacies and historical charm.
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Colombia presents new travel campaign #YOVOY at Anato trade fair
The most important travel fair in Colombia opened Wednesday with the presentation of the government’s new campaign to incentivize travel by Colombians in their country.
Carlos Sánchez, Colombia’s iconic Juan Valdez dies age 83.
Actor Carlos Sánchez, best known during four decades as Juan Valdez of the National Federation of Coffee Growers died in Medellín age 83.
Colombia’s legendary forests and a few mythical creatures
Colombia has plenty of pristine forest to conjure one’s imagination. Several of them, even have mythical beasts.
State Department’s travel advisory categorizes Colombia as Level Two nation
The U.S State Department has categorized Colombia as a “Level Two” nation in its most recent travel advisory. An improved security panorama has opened up many areas of the country as now “safe to visit.”
The Colombian chiva and Pineda’s mandalas in motion
Colombian photographer Carlos Pineda spent years documenting the art of chiva bus design in the coffee region to discover unique mandala designs.
Big Picture: First light in the ‘mother of nations’
Stunning photograph as morning mist rises near Aguadas, Caldas. Photo: Carlos Pineda
Lonely Planet ranks Colombia as a must visit destination for 2017
Colombia ranks second as best destination to visit in 2017 by Lonely Planet. The top ranked nation is Canada.
The Oxford – Manizales connection of “town versus gown”
The “town versus gown” culture of university cities has paired Oxford with Manizales. Here, a tale of two cities united by higher education.
Colombia’s panela artisans make life that much sweeter
In many regions of Colombia, the process of panela-making has remained unchanged since the days of the Spanish conquest.
Manizales and the Magic Upholstery Tour
Colombia is a country where you can go looking for furniture and find God. One British expat recounts an enlightened experience among the Manizalen?os.
Salento: The gorgeous heart of coffee country
Visiting Salento and the Cocora Valley is a must when in Colombia. Here some tips on how to enjoy your travels through the heart of Colombia’s coffee region.
Escape for a weekend on Río La Miel, the ‘Honey River’
Río La Miel, not far from urban centers but a world away, offers an unspoiled natural paradise striving to leave behind a troubled past.
‘Golden curse’ on the silver screen
A powerful new film ‘Marmato’ sheds light on a mining town beset by problems of social exclusion and indifference.
Filandia of the Andes
In the heart of Colombia’s coffee region, Filandia offers picture-perfect scenery, affordability and a laid-back lifestyle.
The weaver of Salamina
When the mills moved away from Salamina, Ester Chiliguano stayed to teach new students and keep the weaving tradition alive.