In the not too distant past, Medellín was considered one of the most dangerous cities in the world. In particular, one area stood above...

The first week of every August, Medellín comes to life with the Feria de las Flores (Festival of Flowers). The entire city is abuzz...

The cobblestone streets of the historic center of Villa de Leyva are a great place to wander around. Start at scenic Plaza Mayor, which...

A highlight of any visit to the Amazon Region of Colombia is a stay in the self-sustaining town of Puerto Nariño. It's located on a...

Pamplona is definitely out of the way, but it's a pleasant city with a comfortable climate and a good collection of small museums. A...

Do you have a sweet tooth? Stop in Iza, a small town in Boyacá known for its amazing desserts. A small area a few steps from the plaza,...

Breathtaking Barichara, one of Colombia's Pueblos de Patrimonio, is a great place to get away from it all. In fact, Barichara means...

One of Colombia's most beautiful towns is Monguí, located in the department of Boyacá. With its wide open plaza and beautiful colonial...

Jardín is a coffee town in the green mountains of southwest of Antioquia. It wasn't mentioned until very recently in many tourist...

Don't have the time to go birdwatching? Aviario Nacional (National Aviary) is Colombia's premier bird sanctuary. It features over 1,800...

Near the rock of El Peñol, a few minutes down the road is the colorful town of Guatapé, which is known for its zócalos (colorful panels)...

One of the best attractions in the city of Cali is the zoo. Zoológico de Cali is the best zoo in Colombia and regarded as one of the best...

As a UNESCO City of Gastronomy, one can't visit Popayán without trying its unique local cuisine. The locals sent us to Mora Castilla, a...

La Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino is a popular place to visit in Santa Marta, just a 15 minute taxi ride from the city center. It's a...

In Colombia’s coffee region, people get around by bus, motorcycle, and private vehicles, but one mode of transportation sticks out above...

One of the most fascinating places to visit in Cartagena is Castillo San Felipe de Barajas. It was originally built in 1536 and is the...

Playa Blanca is considered one of the most beautiful beaches not only in Colombia, but in all of South America. With powdery white sand...

Between the months of June and October, people head to Colombia's Pacific coast to get a glimpse of the humpback whale. After a long...

As one of the top cities in the world for graffiti, quite possibly the best tour in Bogotá is the Bogotá Graffiti Tour. This tour is held...

Punta Gallinas is the northernmost point of Colombia and the continent of South America. It's located in the desert peninsula of La...