The Parque de la Independencia and environs express the quirky, offbeat street culture of the capital. Take a walk!
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Café San Alberto: A taste of luxury harvested at the heart of Quindío
Cafe? San Alberto is Colombia’s most awarded coffee and grown on an estate that can trace its lineage back three generations.
Colombia to get Pre-clearance within a year, confirms U.S Ambassador Whitaker
Before handing over his post as U.S Ambassador to Colombia, Kevin Whitaker confirmed that all travelers heading stateside will have U.S immigration pre-clearance at Bogotá’s El Dorado airport.
Editorial: Colombia is a nation on the move
The improved security situation across Colombia is presenting many with the option of living in smaller cities, and that offer good quality of life and new-found business opportunities.
Nobsa, Tibasosa and the Valley of the Sun God
Hiking in high altitude near Laguna de Tota, lots of colonials haciendas, and ruana shopping in Nobsa are some of the attractions of visiting the Valley of Sogamoso.
Bogotá’s Los Mártires finds cultural revival with creative industries
Our expert street guide Jimmy Weiskopf continues his exploits in one of Bogotá’s less frequented districts for tourists, but with a fascinating past: Los Mártires.
Colombia’s Bicentenary: The landmarks of the Liberator
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?.
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.