Travel

To enjoy the earthly paradise of Capurganá and Sapzurro you must be prepared to take the paths less traveled.

An outcropping of rock facing Santa Marta has protected this town for centuries. Now the protagonist of the new movie, El Faro.

The remote hypogeum of Tierradentro, Cauca, was once home to an ancestral peoples who built elaborate burial chambers.

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

Looming over the eastern frontier of Colombia, the Mavecure hills are one of nature’s most unique masterpieces.

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.

Colombia is pushing its ethno-tourism. But not everything we are shown makes for a picture perfect moment.

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

Don't let beaches, palm trees and turquoise water mislead. The island of Providencia basks in a pirate past.

Colombia's Amazon captivates with its unchartered waterways, nationals and opportunity to observe species in the wild.

Here The City Paper's guide to sand, bays and those secluded coves in the not so remote ecosystem of Parque Tayrona.

Why not plan ahead for three global destinations in 2014? The City Paper presents Malta, Bahia and Nova Scotia.