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Río La Miel, not far from urban centers but a world away, offers an unspoiled natural paradise striving to leave behind a troubled past.

Colombia is having a Zika outbreak, but the country offers plenty of stunning destinations well above the Zika line, where mosquitos dare not fly.

For a lush, mountainous hiking escape just a few miles and a world away from Bogotá, take a trek from Tena to Bojacá.

Colombia's Las Lajas sanctuary, emerging from a rocky gorge, has been named among the most beautiful in the world.

Old mule tracks and a giant basalt rock are some of the attractions of Guatapé, Antioquia.

Looking for a scenic ‘G route’ across Cundinamarca? Pass through Guasca, Gama, Gachalá and Gachetá to reach Guavio.

Every generation rediscovers its dinosaur past. In Colombia there are paleontological sites scattered across Tolima, Santander and Boyacá.

The most direct route to reach the western cordillera is to traverse 'La Linea’ and an experience in white-knuckle driving.

Santa Fe de Antioquia is more than a balmy outpost of Antioqueño hospitality. It's a tribute to Old World engineering.

The tundra-like wetland of Chingaza can be a soggy, yet very satisfying outdoor experience.

Puerto López might not be your typical romantic getaway, but then there’s a place for everyone in Colombia.

Firewater in a '"faux" finca setting? Sabaneta, Antioquia, is home to the 'tipicó' Fonda where ‘fake’ is both charming and fascinating.

Once a sacred lake of the Muisca, Neusa, with its tranquil waters and pine forests is a great escape for word conscious day-trippers.

If enamoured by the landscapes of Cundinamarca and Boyacá, there are several camping options not far from the capital.

Honda on the Magdalena River is an ideal destination for those who enjoy ranch life, negotiating bulls and afternoon cocktails.

Heading to Villa de Leyva? Catch an ancient music festival and an endurance BMX race by Andes Epic.