Exploring the beautiful colonial towns of Colombia can be fun, but often I find you need a little variety in your day. When I visited Villa de Leyva, that variety came in the form of a hike to Cerro de la Cruz for a view over the city. The hike turned out to be more …
San Gil is a popular destination on the Colombian backpacker trail. It’s the adventure capital of the country and you’ll find so much to do here. But, San Gil can be out of the way. From Bogota, you’re looking at an eight hour bus ride—if traffic cooperates. So, many visitors (especially those not on a …
One of the best things to do in Bogotá is visit Monseratte. This mountain towers over the city and gives you a bird’s eye view of Bogotá. Once you’re up here, you can truly appreciate how massive the city of Bogotá actually is. But beyond the views of the city, there’s also a few more …
Barichara is a lovely town that many have called “the prettiest town in Colombia”. Yes, the streets are picturesque and the surrounding mountains are beautiful, but there’s also a fantastic hike that leads straight from the city of Barichara. This hike, known as the Camino Real, takes you on an ancient path from the town …
San Gil is full of tour companies offering every possible adrenaline filled activity. While these tours are convenient, sometimes it’s nice to just go at your own pace and travel independently. While there are a handful of activities you can do on your own, one of my favorites is a visit to the Juan Curi …
Villa de Leyva is a colonial gem, while San Gil is the adventure capital of Colombia. Both of these cities tend to pop up on many Colombian itineraries. Because of the geography of the country, it often makes sense to go to San Gil from Villa de Leyva (or vice versa). While this seems straightforward, …
San Gil is the adventure capital of Colombia. The draw of San Gil isn’t the city itself, but rather everything you can do in the surrounding areas. Zip lines, hiking, waterfall repelling, and rafting are just a few of the activities that you’ll find offered here. Although there are some calmer activities for people who …
Bogotá has a lot to offer travelers, but sometimes it’s nice to escape the city and see a bit more of the country. When I visited Bogotá, I had one day for a day trip and debated which trip I would take. I landed on a trip that took us to both Guatavita Lake and …
Colombia is such a fun country to travel to and there are so many awesome and unique things to do. It’s so easy to just focus on what you will do when you actually arrive in Colombia. But this means you can overlook the little things. So, this post is all about the little things. …
Barichara is sometimes referred to as the prettiest town in Colombia. Here is where you’ll find colonial architecture with stunning mountain views. While a lot of the fun is wandering the streets and admiring the beauty, you can also hike to an even smaller town to get a better view of the mountains (and some …
