Pacific

Quibdó: At the Heart of Chocó’s Cultural and Natural Heritage

Nestled along the majestic Atrato River, Quibdó is a vibrant city where Afro-Colombian culture, lush rainforests, and colonial history converge. The city’s malecón offers breathtaking views of the river, bustling with traditional canoes and local…

RICHARD EMBLIN November 16, 2024

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Buenaventura welcomes first Cruise Ship with 400 passengers

Buenaventura, Colombia, received its first cruise ship with 400 tourists when the MS Hamburg docked Wednesday in the Sociedad Portuaria.

THE CITY PAPER STAFF November 22, 2023

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Your next Colombia trip? Whale season in Bahía Malaga

From July until October, thousands of grey humpback whales congregate in the warm waters near Bahía Malaga.

THE CITY PAPER STAFF March 17, 2023

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Great destinations for a year of adventure in Colombia

From a canopy adventure high above the Amazon to discovering hidden Andean waterfalls, Colombia has no shortage of adrenaline adventures.

STEPHEN HIDE January 16, 2018

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Step into Cali with our insider’s guide

Cali is synonymous with salsa, champu?s and an afternoon Pacific breeze that bathes the capital of Valle del Cauca like clockwork. Although time is always…

JACQUELINE DE KLERK December 18, 2017

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Exploring the Darien Coast: Shades of Colombia past and present

Colombia and Panama share two tropical coastlines of the Darien Gap, the narrow Isthmus home to one of the world’s most dense rainforests and a…

STEPHEN HIDE November 19, 2017

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More of paradise in a post-conflict Colombia

Think you’ve seen it all? Colombia's post-conflict is opening up travel destinations unseen until now by the outside world.

RICHARD EMBLIN January 18, 2017

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An unexpected trip to Cerro Tokio

Once the scene of a fierce battle, Cerro Tokio (Tokio Hill) is now part of the tourist circuit in Valle del Cauca.

ANN BUSH July 21, 2016

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Your “must do” Colombia moments

Our photo gallery of the top 10 views one should try to see when visiting Colombia.

THE CITY PAPER STAFF July 11, 2016

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Turning the tide in Tumaco

Cut off from most of Colombia by miles of impenetrable forest, tides and tusnamis Tumaco is an isolated Pacific "pearl."

STEPHEN HIDE April 29, 2016

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Hymns to Condoto ‘Town’

The recently-released album by Colombia’s favorite hip-hop trio ChocQuibTown sings the praises of Condoto.

GUEST CONTRIBUTOR June 12, 2015

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Cali: City of atonements

?For many, Cali is synonymous with salsa. Garreth Parks explores a city with a more genteel feel.

THE CITY PAPER STAFF April 21, 2015