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ACOTUR: Tourism as an Instrument of Regional Recovery

As Popayán prepares to host the VIII ACOTUR Sustainable Tourism Summit, Cauca is seeking to turn its extraordinary agricultural biodiversity, cultural heritage and nature-based tourism potential into an engine for rural development, international investment and…

RICHARD EMBLIN November 6, 2026

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Where Silence Still Speaks: Discovering the Monastery of Ecce Homo in Boyacá

Eight kilometres beyond the whitewashed streets and polished boutiques of Villa de Leyva, the traffic fades into birdsong and the landscape begins to exhale. The…

RICHARD EMBLIN July 31, 2026

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Colombia Marks First Holiday Dedicated to Nation’s Patroness, the Virgin of Chiquinquirá

On Monday, Colombians will celebrate a new national holiday for the first time in the country’s history, honoring Our Lady of the Rosary of Chiquinquirá,…

RICHARD EMBLIN July 11, 2026

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Apulo After Steam: Life Along Colombia’s Abandoned Railway

For decades, Apulo has offered a sun-soaked, hot-country getaway for residents of Colombia's capital tired of the cold and rain.

THE CITY PAPER STAFF May 22, 2026

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Boyacá: Hiking Through History, High Summits and Andean Flavors

Boyacá is a department best understood at walking pace. Here, the Colombian Andes rise into cold, luminous páramos, colonial towns cling to mountainsides, and trails…

THE CITY PAPER STAFF January 1, 2026

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Colombia’s Nevado del Ruiz and Global Rise of Volcano Tourism

Volcanoes are very visible when traveling through most of central Colombia and even though some remain dormant, hikers can climb up to the crater of…

THE CITY PAPER STAFF November 7, 2025

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Eight Colombian towns nominated for UN’s Best Tourism Villages 2025

From the snow-capped Andes to the warm turquoise waters of the Caribbean, Colombia has nominated eight remarkably diverse rural towns for UN Tourism’s Best Tourism…

THE CITY PAPER STAFF May 15, 2025

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Honda: At the timeless heart of Colombia’s Magdalena River

Honda's striking beauty and cultural richness offer a profound and immersive travel experience. So, when planning your next trip to Colombia, be sure to include…

RICHARD EMBLIN August 2, 2024

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Sardinata in the majestic Catatumbo embarks on post-conflict tourism

Sardinata, a picturesque town in northeast Colombia, opens its doors to sustainable tourism, offering breathtaking natural beauty and rich cultural heritage at the gateway to…

RICHARD EMBLIN July 21, 2024

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Hiking Boyacá’s majestic El Consuelo páramo

The páramo of El Consuelo in the departments of Boyacá and Santander is a majestic high-altitude wetland that draws attention for its unique biodiversity and…

RICHARD EMBLIN June 24, 2024

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Tópaga: A coal mining town with a revolutionary history

Discover Tópaga, a hidden gem in Colombia's Boyacá department where rich history, stunning natural beauty, and unique cultural heritage await adventurous travelers.

RICHARD EMBLIN June 19, 2024

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Estoraques de Floresta: A natural wonder in the Boyacá highlands

A stunning natural rift valley with towering limestone columns is one of many unique attractions for those visiting the department of Boyacá.

RICHARD EMBLIN June 18, 2024