Buenaventura, Colombia, received its first cruise ship with 400 tourists when the MS Hamburg docked Wednesday in the Sociedad Portuaria.
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Colombia to charge entry fee to Canadian visitors again
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has reimposed an unpopular tax for Canadians entering the country, and one that was scrapped during the government of President Duque.
U.S. issues “worldwide” security alert, reissues Level-3 advisory for Colombia.
The U.S Department of State has issued a “worldwide” travel caution given rising tensions in the Middle East and has reissued its Level-3 advisory for Colombia given ongoing threats by illegal armed groups.
Zapatoca and Filandia named Colombia’s Best Rural Tourism Destinations at WTO
The World Travel Organization (WTO) has named the Colombian towns of Zapatoca and Filandia as Best Rural Tourism Destinations of 2023.
Why Israeli tourists should reconsider travel to Colombia
Gustavo Petro’s polarizing rhetoric and failure to condemn the October 7 terror attack by Hamas against Israel, should make Israeli tourists reconsider Colombia as a preferred travel destination.
Huisyzuca Eco-Park: Sustainable ecotourism for Bogotá
The Huisyzuca Eco-Park in Bogotá’s north encompasses 400 hectares of private and public lands offering visitors a unique experience to sustain a community-led initiative and reforestation program
Colombian Navy responds to threats against “Maui Ocean” near Barú
The 14-member crew of MAUI OCEAN were threatened at knife-point by locals from the island of Barú after they refused to purchase a tourism package. The Colombian Navy responded to the emergency.
Touring the Colombian road with food on the go
If you’re leaving town and know your curves, then there are plenty of surprises to be had on the open road. Check cholesterol levels before planning a Colombian road trip.
Pensilvania, Caldas: Encounter with history and hospitality
In a remote corner of the department of Caldas lies Pensilvania, a small town with a big heart. Once the obligatory stop for muleteers, the town is now embracing bird watching and agricultural tourism.
Colombia names Eight towns to WTO’s “Best Rural Tourism 2023”
Colombia has entered eight municipalities in “Best Villages for Rural Tourism 2023″ of the UN’s World Travel Organization (WTO). The villages were selected for their sustainable, community-based tourism offerings.
Exploring Cucunubá and the Ubaté watershed
Becoming increasingly popular as a nearby destination for nature lovers, the towns of Ubaté and Cucunubá are an idyllic escape from Bogotá, and can be easily explored as a day trip.
NYC rebrand looks to strengthen Colombia travel segment
New York City Tourism + Conventions hosted a breakfast at the Bogotá restaurant Harry Sasson to present the new official brand of the five boroughs.
Swiss’ Edelweiss Air adds two Colombia destinations
The Zurich-based leisure airline Edelweiss Air will start flying to Bogotá and Cartagena as from November 22, 2023.
The Nevado del Ruiz volcano taken from the heavens
This stunning image captured from the International Space station by NASA captures the grandeur of the Nevado del Ruíz volcano.
Your next Colombia trip? Whale season in Bahía Malaga
From July until October, thousands of grey humpback whales congregate in the warm waters near Bahía Malaga.
Are Colombia’s skies becoming politicized?
A decision by the Colombian government for all airlines to hand-over financial statements, as well as delays by the Civil Aeronautics Administration to approve the Avianca-Viva merger signals intervention in the aviation sector.