Amazon: Into the jungle. Into the night Colombia's Amazon captivates with its unchartered waterways, nationals and opportunity to observe species in the wild. RICHARD EMBLIN 4:38 PM ET
Never lost in paradise Here The City Paper's guide to sand, bays and those secluded coves in the not so remote ecosystem of Parque Tayrona. JACQUELINE DE KLERK 4:19 PM ET
Three seasons for travel Why not plan ahead for three global destinations in 2014? The City Paper presents Malta, Bahia and Nova Scotia. RICHARD EMBLIN 9:41 AM ET
Raquira: Red hues of heaven Why not take advantage of a day trip from Bogotá to explore Cundinamarca's spiritual heartland? PHIL BRADLEE 9:23 AM ET
Gorgona: “Terrible” times A former prison colony in Colombia's Pacific waters is now a nature reserve for deep water scuba diving. PAUL HARRIS 8:00 AM ET
Toronto: Truly global The city of the 2015 Pan American Games is a vibrant metropolis that opens its doors and heart to the world. RICHARD EMBLIN 5:16 PM ET
Ciénaga: A sleeping beauty A city that inspired a novel is kept alive through the voices of its peoples and imposing literary landmarks. JACQUELINE DE KLERK 5:56 PM ET
Minca: A remote paradise Overlooking the tropical bays and waters of the Caribbean, Minca is a coveted outpost for foreigners. JACQUELINE DE KLERK 7:22 AM ET
Sailing Sopó wind Get swept off your feet paragliding in the high Andean wind and an easy escape from the Bogotá rush. ROBIN BRAVENDER 8:00 AM ET
Insider’s guide to Villa de Leyva Hemmed-in by orchards and olive groves, the colonial enclave of Villa de Leyva remains one of Colombia's must see destinations. THE CITY PAPER STAFF 7:43 AM ET
Nuquí: Paradise for whales and tourists It isn’t the easiest place to get to, but the spectacle of whale watching is a once in a lifetime experience. ROBIN BRAVENDER 7:41 AM ET
Taming the Suárez For some the ultimate challenge, for others, a night-mare with paddles. The Río Suárez in Santander is all about extreme adrenaline. BRENDAN CORRIGAN 6:21 PM ET
Hello. Goeiedag. Welcome to SA As a South African writer, Jacqueline De Klerk, looks at stereotypes of her native country and finds similarities with Colombia. JACQUELINE DE KLERK 7:41 PM ET
Melgar and its bargain tourism offering Melgar and Girardot thrive on low cost tourism. With high temperatures, the fun is staying cool by a pool. BRIAN WARD 10:00 AM ET
Running with kites August is the month of kites and a spectacle in one of this country’s most attractive destinations, Villa de Leyva. THE CITY PAPER STAFF 1:31 PM ET
Destination ‘Paraíso’ The hacienda Jorge Isaacs built in the Valle de Cauca has become a literary shrine to his great heroine and novel, La María. OCTAVIO PINEDA 6:30 AM ET