Tag: colombia
10 Great Things to Do in Villa de Leyva
Considered as one of the most beautiful colonial towns in Colombia, you'll be happy to find out that there are many great things to do in Villa de Leyva!
The Best Beaches in Colombia to Add to Your Bucket List
If you are looking for the perfect spot to chill, or have an adventure, have a look at our picks for the best beaches in Colombia.
Inside the Odd World of Casa Terracota
Located on the outskirts of Villa de Leyva, Casa Terracota is an irregular reddish house built in clay, which is the biggest piece of pottery in the world.
Hike to Laguna de Iguaque, or That Time We Didn’t Make it to the...
This is what happened when we tried to hike to Laguna Iguaque near Villa de Leyva, one of the most beautiful colonial towns in Colombia.
In Photos: Ráquira, the Pottery Capital of Colombia
Located just 25 kilometers from Villa de Leyva, Ráquira is known in Colombia for its traditional pottery and hand-woven goods. In fact, its name means Village of Pots in Chibcha, an almost extinct language...
Going for a Swim at the Juan Curi Waterfall Near San Gil
Located just 22 kilometers from San Gil, the Juan Curi waterfall is a popular day trip in the area.
Walking From Barichara to Guane on the Camino Real
We just came back from an intense month-long road trip around Colombia. For this journey, we visited many of the country's most popular spots and did a few hikes. While staying in San Gil,...
Colombia – The Palenqueras of Cartagena
The palenqueras of Cartagena de Indias in Colombia, one of the most iconic characters of the city have a proud and interesting history. Come have a look!
Cartagena Street Art – Getsemani Rising
The working class neighbourhood of Getsemaní is the center of the Cartagena street art scene. Thanks to festivals like Ciudad Mural is attracting more artists
Weekly Photo: El Peñol in Colombia
El Peñol, a huge monolith located 86 kilometres northeast of Medellín, is one of the most impressive sights I've seen during my travels in Colombia
The Colours of Carnival in Barranquilla
Carnival in Barranquilla is the most important folkloric display in Colombia. It's also the second biggest in the world after the one in Rio de Janeiro.
Weekly Photo: San Agustin Archaeological Park in Colombia
The San Agustin Archaeological Park is one of the most important archaeological sites in Colombia. In 1995, UNESCO Declared it a World Heritage Site.