Finding a lost relative in the Boyacá mountains was a Christmas wish come true for Anja. But Great Uncle Günter, exiled from his native Germany, had his share of secrets.
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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?.
Cartagena “Sex Island” tour raises ire of local tourism authorities
A video promoting an “all inclusive” sex vacation for 30 men with 60 prostitutes has Cartagena’s tourism authorities on alert. Tourists identified with the tour face deportation.
Colombia’s air traffic controllers union begin ‘work to rule’ in support of Avianca pilots.
Colombia’s air traffic controllers union has begun a ‘work to rule’ action in support of the strike by 730 Avianca pilots. Further disruptions at airports looming.
Colombia’s Avianca braces for pilot strike, suspends ticket sales
Colombia’s Avianca is preparing for major disruptions to service on domestic and international routes, as more than half its pilots go on strike.
How Chapinero Became Bogotá’s Most Unpretentious Hot Spot
Innovative foodies, eco-chefs and a gallery invasion is changing the face of Chapinero.
Minca: Ultimate getaway in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
Minca, in the hills above Santa Marta, has positioned itself as an obligatory destination on the travel circuit of the coast. Here, an insider’s guide to this tropical hideaway.
Lufthansa celebrates 50 years of uniting Colombia with the world
The German carrier is celebrating a half-century of flights between Frankfurt and El Dorado, first with its iconic Boeing 707, and today with an extended Airbus A340.
Sutatausa: Town of heart and coal
Two hours northeast of Bogota?, visitors can step back in time to an age of coal and makeshift mines. The small town of Tausa now wants to reel-in tourists.
Paipa: Hot springs for cold summer nights
Often overshadowed by the serene and colonial Villa de Leyva, Paipa is a nearby destination known for its hot healing springs and cold highland lake.
Camarones: La Guajira’s pristine flamingo paradise
On Colombia’s northern coast, a unique reserve brims with pink flamingos, though climate change has threatened their numbers.
A chance travel connection leads to a love of Colombia
A New England family’s chance encounter with Colombians in Puerto Rico led them to explore the South American nation — and they loved what they saw.
The slow death of the Ciénaga Grande de Santa Marta
The Cienaga Grande has been under threat since industrial agriculture arrived on the coastal lowlands. Today, the situation is even more critical given mega infrastructure.
Your “must do” Colombia moments
Our photo gallery of the top 10 views one should try to see when visiting Colombia.
Tibasosa in Boyacá set to host another edition of its Feijoa Festival
If traveling the backwaters of Boyacá don’t miss Tibasosa’s feijoa festival, which celebrates this small green fruit.
Leaving home for Colombia’s feathered friends
Trade in the daily grind for the daily grit of birdwatching in a country – Colombia – that prides itself on having more species than any other in the world.