The colonial town of Mompox on the Magdalena River was at the epicenter of Simón Bolívar’s Independence campaign and a place where imagination runs wild.
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ANATO to promote post-conflict destinations as Colombia receives record numbers of tourists
The country’s largest travel fair Vitrina Turística ANATO opens Thursday with over 2,000 exhibitors and at a time as the country receives record numbers of visitors.
Cool and “steamy” escapes for St.Valentine’s in Colombia
A romantic escape to the beach can leave you exhausted. Here, some destinations that will sweep you off your feet for St.Valentine’s in Colombia.
Barranquilla ready for “Carnaval” with full month of events
When King Momo and the Queen of Carnaval raise the flag over Barranquilla, carnival is officially underway. Here, some tips to better enjoy this world heritage event.
Great destinations for a year of adventure in Colombia
From a canopy adventure high above the Amazon to discovering hidden Andean waterfalls, Colombia has no shortage of adrenaline adventures.
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.”
Girardot: A river town of rail and steam
Girardot’s strategic location on the Magdalena River has historically attracted commerce. The city is home to the annual Tourism Pageant that celebrates regional diversity.
Big Picture: Flying the colors of Colombia
Our final Big Picture of 2017 was captured on the majestic Río Guaviare waterway that flows from the high altitude wetlands of the Sumapaz to the Orinoco.
Rupicola: The rock stars of Colombia’s Vaupés department
The Rupicola inhabits the rainforests and caves of Vaupés. An elusive species to even the most tested birders, the cock-of-the-rock was first spotted in British Guiana.
Step into Cali with our insider’s guide
Cali is synonymous with salsa, champu?s and an afternoon Pacific breeze that bathes the capital of Valle del Cauca like clockwork. Although time is always measured in steps.
Colombia’s Amazon and exploring Leticia’s backyard
At the crossroads of the Amazon, Colombia’s port town of Leticia offers visitors riverine adven- tures and a local fish delicacy called pirarucu?.
Maison Kayser reaches a milestone in Bogotá
Maison Kayser offers great value lunches and a menu adapted to the Colombian palate. The King of Bread also has a very sweet tooth.
New Colombian visa regulations take effect as of December 15
If planning on visiting or residing in Colombia take note of the simplified Visa categories introduced by the Cancillería.
Exploring the Darien Coast: Shades of Colombia past and present
Colombia and Panama share two tropical coastlines of the Darien Gap, the narrow Isthmus home to one of the world’s most dense rainforests and a rather “peculiar paradise”.
Colombia’s Buenaventura joins Creative Cities Network for its traditional kitchens and gastronomy
Buenaventura’s cooks and local kitchens are being recognized by the United Nations for their ancestral traditions and unique recipes.
Taking the plunge to live in Santa Marta. How much for priceless sunsets?
Feel like trading in stressful Bogota? for a place in the sun? Santa Marta may be within your budget with sunsets included.