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 …
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 …
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, …
