Buga: Town caught in a spiral of time
This town known for its miracles and imposing Basilica also offers tourists a chance to step back in time to ages of architectural splendour.
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Mompox: Colonial masterpiece at the heart of imagination
The colonial town of Mompox on the Magdalena River was at the epicenter of Simón Bolívar's Independence campaign and a place where imagination runs wild.
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…
Cool and “steamy” escapes for St.Valentine’s in Colombia
A romantic escape to the beach can leave you exhausted. Here, some destinations that will sweep you off your feet for St.Valentine's in Colombia.
Tarapoto lakes declared Ramsar site and first for Colombian Amazon
The Tarapoto lakes and swamps in the Colombian Amazon have been declared "a wetland of international importance" to be protected under the Ramsar Convention.
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.
Girardot: A river town of rail and steam
Girardot’s strategic location on the Magdalena River has historically attracted commerce. The city is home to the annual Tourism Pageant that celebrates regional diversity.
Rupicola: The rock stars of Colombia’s Vaupés department
The Rupicola inhabits the rainforests and caves of Vaupés. An elusive species to even the most tested birders, the cock-of-the-rock was first spotted in British…
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…
Colombia’s Amazon and exploring Leticia’s backyard
At the crossroads of the Amazon, Colombia's port town of Leticia offers visitors riverine adven- tures and a local fish delicacy called pirarucu?.
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…
Colombia’s beaches work for ‘Blue Flags’ eco-label certification
Colombia has 195 beaches that could potentially qualify for the ‘Blue Flag’ eco-designation. A pre-pilot program is underway.
Four days at the heart of Colombia’s Lost City
A trek to the Lost City is an obligatory part of the Colombian "adventure," but the human footprint must respect ancestral ways and the pristine…
Huila: A lesser-known secret of southern Colombia
Once shunned on the tourism map for its proximity to conflict zones, the department of Huila has plenty to offer visitors, including the world famous…
San Antonio de Pereira: The “sweetest” town in Antioquia’s Oriente
Some towns in the Oriente Antioqueño are sweeter than others, such as San Antonio de Pereira with its culture of everything "dulce"
Taking the slow boat up the Magdalena River
Even though Mompox will be connected to the rest of Colombia by bridge, the preferred means of getting to this colonial town is riding a…