Both Cartagena and Tayrona National Park frequently pop up on lists of favorite places in Colombia. Cartagena is a colorful, historic city with plenty to offer while Tayrona National Park is home to some gorgeous beaches. If you’re traveling along Colombia’s northern coast, it’s perfectly natural to include both of these stops in your itinerary. …
Colombia has a large coastline that’s lined with beaches. If you talk to any Colombian, they’ll tell you that Tayrona National Park is the best and is absolutely beautiful. Having visited, I agree with their statement, but a visit to Tayrona National Park isn’t just a beach day. You need to be prepared for some …
Cartagena is a popular destination for visitors to Colombia. The colorful streets, delicious food, and beaches are just a few of the reasons people may choose to spend part, or all, of their vacation here. While you could spend a few days in and around Cartagena, this guide will cover how to spend one day …
Of all of the bus journeys I took on my trip to Colombia, the journey from Bogotá to Villa de Leyva was the easiest. Still, I wanted to put together a guide outlining the process step by step. For me, it takes one load of stress out of the day if I know exactly what …
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 Bogotá, 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 …
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 …
