Guatapé and Jardin are both popular destinations on Colombian itineraries and can both be reached from the much larger city of Medellin. Depending on your exact itinerary, you may need to transfer directly between the two towns like I did. Here’s exactly how to travel from Guatapé to Jardin (via Medellin). Guatapé to Jardin by …
Planning any large trip can feel overwhelming, but one of the hardest questions to answer is “How much will this cost?”. If you’ve never traveled long term and have only ever treated your travels as a “I’m on vacation, I can do whatever I want”, it becomes downright daunting. As I planned my five month …
On my second visit to Colombia, I made it a point to take a fruit tour. There’s just so many fruits that I’ve never seen or heard of before and I wanted the opportunity to learn more about them (and to taste them). So, on my last full day in Colombia, I finally took a …
The Tatacoa Desert was one of the things I was most excited for when I planned my second trip to Colombia. The scenery looked stunning in photographs and I’m happy to report that in person, it was just as incredible. It takes a bit of effort to get out to the Tatacoa Desert, but your …
Salento is a great base for exploring the Cocora Valley and if you have the time, you can include a day trip to Filandia. This colorful town is just a one hour ride from Salento and offers a slightly different experience. While Salento can feel like it exists just for tourists, Filandia feels more lived …
Salento frequently finds its way onto Colombia travel itineraries. While you can reach coffee farms from here, the main reason why most visitors come here is to hike in the Cocora Valley. Specifically, they want to do the Cocora Valley Trek, a 12 kilometer loop that winds through the gorgeous valley and features the tall …
Medellin is a large city in Colombia that doesn’t have the best reputation. Despite that, the city has invested and revitalized itself and become a place that many travelers include on their Colombia itineraries. The scars are still there, but there’s much more to Medellin than it’s dark past. Over two days in the city, …
Jardin is one of my favorite places in Colombia. It’s a colorful, picturesque town with plenty of hiking and nature opportunities in the surrounding area. But if you ever look at a list of things to do in Jardin, one of the things that will always come up is Cueva del Esplendor. So, I felt …
If you enjoy hiking and beautiful mountain views, add Jardin to your Colombia itinerary. Nestled in a valley in the surrounding mountains, the views are incredible. You’ll pass waterfalls, flowers, viewpoints, cafes, and more as you walk the trails in the surrounding area. I spent five nights in Jardin which gave me a decent chance …
I can’t believe that six weeks have passed since I quit my job and took off to travel the world. During those six weeks, I’ve explored Colombia, trying to see as much of the country as I could. I have had an incredible time and now as I get ready to move on to my …
