Once shunned on the tourism map for its proximity to conflict zones, the department of Huila has plenty to offer visitors, including the world famous park of San Agustín, and plenty of achiras
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A week into Avianca strike, Bogotá faces competitive loss claims CCB
As the Avianca pilots strike reaches its first week, the airline insists on the illegality of the action. The city’s business entity claims travel disruptions are making Bogotá less competitive.
La Guajira or bust: Adventures in Colombia’s northern outback
The ultimate escape is a trip to the northern most tip of Colombia, where it never rains, and getting lost in the desert is a common occurence.
Avianca strike causes disruptions, yet airline prepares for long-haul
The first day of the anticipated Avianca pilots strike disrupted the travel plans of some 18,000 passengers and grounded 150 flights. Talks between the company and ACDAC union continue.
San Antonio de Pereira: The “sweetest” town in Antioquia’s Oriente
Some towns in the Oriente Antioqueño are sweeter than others, such as San Antonio de Pereira with its culture of everything “dulce”
Tricolor Trivia: Twenty facts for Colombia’s 20 de Julio
As Colombia celebrates its 207th Independence Day, we present 20 interesting facts of this fascinating country. Feliz 20 de Julio.
Meaningful travel in Colombia and plenty of mysterious tombs
Colombia has no shortage of the strange, or bizarre, when it comes to travel. Plan your itinerary for dizzying festivals and astounding archaeology.
Honda: A “City of Bridges” in 48 hours
Set in the breathtaking river valley of the Magdalena, Honda preserves its colonial charm and its historic buildings recall an age of maritime grandeur.
Honda: Colonial gateway to the Magdalena
Along the Magdalena River, the stone streets of Honda take visitors back to the Colonial era and beyond.
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.
Chill out in the hills at Colombia’s Zika-free travel destinations
Colombia is having a Zika outbreak, but the country offers plenty of stunning destinations well above the Zika line, where mosquitos dare not fly.
Four fantastic destinations for traveling abroad
Wondering where to travel in 2016? The City Paper has some suggestions for intriguing international journeys.
Roadmap to experiencing Colombia’s patrimonial heritage
The national tourism fund, FONTUR, chose 17 beautiful Colombian towns to form part of their Patrimony Network.
Crossing an A-Z of Colombian villages
Traversing much of central Colombia, Route 45, remains one the most scenic ways to reach the sea.
Four fantastic escapes
We presents four fun and fantastic travel destinations
for the New Year and for every season.