As the country celebrates 200 years of Independence, The City Paper follows the trail of the Liberator from Tame in Arauca, through Casanare, and into the mountains of Boyaca?.
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Colombia’s Caño Cristales reopens to tourism after six month closure
With the return of rainfall to Los Llanos Orientales, the natural wonder of Caño Cristales reopens to tourism, but with strict environmental regulations.
Feature: The giant catfish fishermen of the Araracuara Canyon
The Río Caquetá is home to some of the largest catfish of the Orionco and Amazon basins, and important food source for the communities of Huitoto who inhabit the region.
A walking tour of Bogotá: At so many Tchotchkes* so reels the mind
Antique dealers, boutique retailers and plenty of gaudy home furnishings are fixtures of walking in La Cabrera and El Retiro.
Top Five camping spots in Colombia
Camping is a cost-efficient way of exploring a country and Colombia has plenty of spectacular sites for an activity that is growing in popularity.
The UK Foreign Office updates its Colombia Travel Advisory
Despite the improved security situation of the country for visitors, the UK’s FCO still advises against travel to Colombia.
Rural Colombia looks to develop an “economy of landscapes.”
The challenge for many remote communities in Colombia is to better understand the true nature of tourism in order to protect their livelihoods.
Lifting of Canadian entry fee to attract more tourism revenue for Colombia
As of May 1, Canadians no longer have to pay upon arrival in Colombia. The decision to lift the tourism fee will attract more visitors and boost commercial ties between both countries.
Cartagena wins 2019 Expert’s Choice Award for Best of South America
Historical sites, great gastronomy and gateway to exploring Colombia were reasons for Cartagena winning the 2019 Expert’s Choice Awards by TripExpert.
Your Holy Week in Colombia unveiled
For some travelers, Semana Santa is all about the sacred. For others, a week’s break for waves, sunshine and adventure tourism.
Capurganá: Tourism at the edge of the Darien Gap
A trip to Capurganá offers visitors a chance to enjoy the intense nature of the Darien Gap, while enjoying a Caribbean hideaway.
Colombia spared fallout over grounding of Boeing 737 Max 8 fleet
No Colombian airline purchased the Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft, which after two crashes has been grounded globally.
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.
Crocodile catches vacationers in Tayrona National Park by surprise
Vacationers on Cañaveral beach in PNN Tayrona came into contact with a large crocodile as it headed from mangrove to seashore.
Your all-terrain, last-minute Colombian vacation
if you are at a loss for a last minute vacation, hit the road to some of these breathtaking destinations.
Cartagena: From the most classic to cool and contemporary
Heading to Cartagena for the end of the year? Here, some tips on what’s new in the Old.