Colombia’s PNN Tayrona reopens after “ecological cleansing”
At the request of the Sierra Nevada's spiritual leaders, Tayrona National Park closes for 15 days every year to give nature an ecological cleansing.
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An appeal to help the community of Minca and its tourism-dependent residents
Hundreds of families in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta are facing abject poverty as hostels and tourism-related businesses remain closed with the nationwide quarantine.
Barranquilla’s legendary Carnival ready to welcome the world
The country's most famous fiesta is set to take to the streets and a four-day revelry that consumes Barranquilla.
Playa Blanca on Barú reopens to tourism after rash of boating accidents
The popular beach of Playa Blanca on the peninsula of Barú has reopened to tourists with strict measures announced to ensure public safety with watersports.
British goverment releases Colombia guide with safety tips for travelers
The UK Government has launched a local manual so that Britons can travel safely in Colombia.
Capurganá: Tourism at the edge of the Darien Gap
A trip to Capurganá offers visitors a chance to enjoy the intense nature of the Darien Gap, while enjoying a Caribbean hideaway.
Barranquilla Carnival and the court of King Momo
Barranquilla gears up for its carnival and cast of colorful characters. Here, a guide to who’s who in this Kingdom of the street.
Cartagena: From the most classic to cool and contemporary
Heading to Cartagena for the end of the year? Here, some tips on what's new in the Old.
Forbes sets its sight on Cartagena’s “cool” Getsemaní
The financial news publication Forbes has featured Getsemaní in a travel story as the "coolest" neighborhood in Cartagena.
Colombia’s tourism continues to increase setting new record in 2018
Colombia's travel industry continues to grow, reveals a report by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism (MinCIT). Cruise ship tourism in the sector that…
Mompox: Colonial masterpiece at the heart of imagination
The colonial town of Mompox on the Magdalena River was at the epicenter of Simón Bolívar's Independence campaign and a place where imagination runs wild.
Colombia’s beaches work for ‘Blue Flags’ eco-label certification
Colombia has 195 beaches that could potentially qualify for the ‘Blue Flag’ eco-designation. A pre-pilot program is underway.
Four days at the heart of Colombia’s Lost City
A trek to the Lost City is an obligatory part of the Colombian "adventure," but the human footprint must respect ancestral ways and the pristine…
Taking the slow boat up the Magdalena River
Even though Mompox will be connected to the rest of Colombia by bridge, the preferred means of getting to this colonial town is riding a…
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…
Following Green Tourism in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
After an extra-terrestrial walk into the foothills of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, hikers can enjoy a day of picking tropical fruit on a…