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A beautiful town in Santander offers visitors interesting shopping options.

Adventure shopping in Barichara

From bottles of frothy sabajón to hand-rolled cigars, Barichara on a weekend offers tourists plenty of adventure shopping. Don't miss out on our tips.

The largest metropolis in the hemisphere is also one of the most vibrant.

Mexico City with purpose

The largest metropolis in the hemisphere is one of the most vibrant. From its grand plazas to Aztec pyramids, Mexico City is an assault on…

The capital of Boyacá is steeped in colonialism.

Gunpowder and colonial churches

Tunja may not get the attention it deserves, but with colonialism on every curb, the capital of Boyacá has its share of history and gastronomic…

On the fringes of the Colombian capital, the Chicaque nature reserve allows guests to walk in the permanent cloud forest.

Chicaque: Retreat to the clouds

A 300 hectare park on the outskirts of Bogotá offers guests the opportunity to walk in a cloud forest and admire the unique biodiversity.

With the planned renovation of the haunted hotel Refugio, the Tequendama Falls looks for more visitors.

Tequendama: Forgotten Falls

Tequendama is looking for a comeback. This out of sight attraction near Bogotá is considered one of Colombia's natural wonders.

With plenty of dining choices and vibrant markets, the seat of the European Union offers travelers Europe on a timetable.

Brussels: Tabs on your time

Brussels is more than moules and beer. Keep track of time in this capital which marks its own cultural trends.

The gorges and canyons of the Caqueta department are opening up to tourism after decades of insecurity.

Araracuara: A telling place

The Araracuara River meandering through narrow canyons is opening up to tourism after decades of isolation and insecurity.

From the bay of Taganga, travelers can venture east towards Tayrona Park for empty and pristine beaches.

Taganga: Friendly ‘pirates’

Don’t be a trapped in Taganga. One of Colombia’s most picturesque towns is an exercise in finding trips to empty beaches.

Race the river Negro near the sugarcane producing town of Tobia in the foothills of Cundinamarca

Sweet adventures in Tobia

From producing fine sugarcane to hosting tourists with adventure sports, Tobia is a sweet escape.

Ecuador's capital offers visitors breathtaking views of the Andes and the chance to explore colonial markets

A weekend in Quito

Often overlooked by travelers, Ecuador’s vibrant and diverse capital makes for a pleasant weekend away.

The picturesque pueblo of Jericó in Antioquia is becoming a tourist attraction after the canonization of Mother Laura.

Jericó calling

The recent canonization of Mother Laura, Colombia’s first native-born saint, puts Jericó on the global stage.

A city of diversity and opportunity is also one of Colombia's hubs for gastronomy.

Barranquilla: Place of peoples

With its long history of receiving immigrants, Barranquilla today is a business hub that celebrates diversity.


Anapoima, Cundinamarca

Weekenders: Anapoima

Just a short drive outside of Bogotá, the town of Anapoima offers a perfect climate and plenty of places to relax.

Tatacoa desert in Colombia

Beyond the Tatacoa sky

Appearing out of nowhere, the Tatacoa is one of Colombia's most unusual landscapes and a window to the stars.

Mompox by Andres Tobon

My best, exotic Mompós

The rhythms of colonial Mompós seem from a different era, particularly for a foreigner running a guest house.