Orinoco

Mururito Reserva Natural: Conservation and ecotourism flourish in Colombia’s Orinoquia

Mururito Nature Reserve in Colombia's Eastern Plains, and gateway to the vast Orinoco, was declared a Natural Reserve of Civil Society in 2013. Mururito fosters ecotourism and conservation efforts within a stunning setting on the…

RICHARD EMBLIN March 13, 2024

Guaviare’s post-conflict frontier open to tourism

The reputation of the Guaviare department has been slighted by the coca harvest, but with the post-conflict, eco tourism has taking root.

RICHARD EMBLIN August 12, 2022

Caño Cristales reopens to tourists after 18 month closure

The majestic multi-colored waterway that flows through the La Macarena range and known as the River of Seven Colors have reopened after 18 months of…

THE CITY PAPER STAFF June 23, 2021

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…

THE CITY PAPER STAFF February 19, 2018

Paradise found in Colombia’s Caquetá department

Cut off from development and tourism for decades, Caquetá is only now being discovered for its natural beauty.

GENA STEFFENS May 13, 2016

Taking the plunge in Guaviare

Travel writer Steve Hide ventures overland on a new road which unites Villavicencio with the capital of Guaviare.

STEPHEN HIDE November 20, 2015

Caño Cristales expedition by Vicky Kellaway

Caño Cristales: Long road to the river

Known around the world for surreal rainbow-colored algae the Caño Cristales can be a tough trek, but worth the effort.

VICKI KELLAWAY January 29, 2013

A weekend away in Los Llanos

Colombia's capital tends to evacuate every long weekend, so try these short trips from Bogotá and don't be left behind.

PHIL BRADLEE January 4, 2013