A quick visit to Villa De Leyva
Villa de Leyva is another one of Colombia’s pretty colonial towns. It was originally on my list of places to visit before I took it off. Last minute I decided to go, breaking up my…
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Barichara: Colombia’s most beautiful town
With cobblestone streets and pretty white houses, the small colonial town of Barichara is often referred to as Colombia’s most beautiful town. You can visit Barichara on a day trip from San Gil or stay…
View PostParagliding in San Gil
San Gil is a town located in Colombia’s Santander department. It’s known as the place for adventure activities and there are plenty to choose from…paragliding, white water rafting, canyoning, caving, rappelling… I spent two days…
View PostMinca
The small town of Minca lies in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains above the city of Santa Marta. Surrounded by forest greenery, it has waterfalls, hiking trails, wonderful views, good food, coffee and…
View PostPunta Gallinas: The tip of South America
Further north of Cabo de la Vela, lies Punta Gallinas: the most northern point of South America and where the desert meets the sea. Having been all the way down south to Argentina’s Ushuaia at…
View PostA trip north to Cabo de la Vela
Almost at the tip of the South American continent and in Colombia’s most northern region, La Guajira, is Cabo de la Vela. La Guajira is home to the indigenous Wayuu people and its northernmost part…
View PostTwo Days in Tayrona National Park
On Colombia’s northern coast lies Tayrona National Park. With great beaches, forest and nature, it’s one of Colombia’s most popular places to visit. If you’re exploring the northern coast from Santa Marta upwards, it’s more…
View PostHow to get to Caño Cristales by bus
After Hostal Pacifico, we headed to La Macarena for Caño Cristales, the rainbow river. To get to Caño Cristales, most people take an hour flight from Bogota. We opted for the off the beaten track…
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