A 19th Century German explorer and endangered songbird have one place in common: the central mountains of Santander.
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Gallery: “Semana Santica” in Mompox
Before the start of Holy Week across Colombia, the colonial town on Mompox celebrates Semana Santico, a week-long religious festival in which children lead the processions.
ANATO to promote post-conflict destinations as Colombia receives record numbers of tourists
The country’s largest travel fair Vitrina Turística ANATO opens Thursday with over 2,000 exhibitors and at a time as the country receives record numbers of visitors.
Cool and “steamy” escapes for St.Valentine’s in Colombia
A romantic escape to the beach can leave you exhausted. Here, some destinations that will sweep you off your feet for St.Valentine’s in Colombia.
Avianca expands towards Asia and adds route from Lima to Mendoza
Colombia’s flagship Avianca continues to expand its international presence by adding a new route between Mendoza and Lima, as well as two codeshares with leading Asian carriers.
Girardot: A river town of rail and steam
Girardot’s strategic location on the Magdalena River has historically attracted commerce. The city is home to the annual Tourism Pageant that celebrates regional diversity.
A Christmas in Boyacá without Great Uncle Günter
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.
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.
Exploring Colombia’s páramo wonder world of Sumapaz
Once a corridor used for moving hostages from the interior to the eastern plains, peace and tranquility have returned to the Páramo de Sumapaz, an outing close to the capital.
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.