Category: Colombia
Photo of the Week: Wax Palms in Valle del Cocora, Colombia
In a country where breathtaking views are nothing extraordinary, Colombia’s Valle del Cocora in Salento offers what I believe are some of the most spectacular of them all. On a clear day the intense green mountains engulf you as you ride a Jeep Willy’s to the trekking area, where small paths eventually lead you to [...]
Cartagena in Colombia: South America’s Finest City?
It might seem a pretty bold statement but Cartagena de Indias in Colombia’s Caribbean coast is without a doubt one of the most attractive and lively cities in South America certainly ranking among the top 5. Cartagena has managed to develop a modern residential and commercial area at a fair distance from the historical center [...]
Popayan and the Guambinos of Silvia, Colombia
I only chose Popayan as my first destination in Colombia because of a recommendation made by a couple of travelers I had met in Ecuador a few days earlier, and the prospect of visiting this World Heritage site was nothing too extraordinary. However things already began to get interesting on my way there, as my [...]
Photo of the week
Did you know that pelicans have been around for about 40 million years? The male of the pelican species pitches in to help incubate the eggs, much like a penguin does? That there are various legends in various cultures that would have the pelican either nourishing or resurrecting her young with her own blood? Or [...]
Video: Traveling in Colombia
I recently had a chance to travel accross Colombia and have to say it offers everything I expected and more. The food is delicious, people are extremely welcoming and there’s plenty to see all around the country. I began my trip in the South comming from Ecuador and finished it in Cartagena de Indias, one [...]
Bogota: one great city in Colombia
It was not that long ago that Bogota was a city off limits to most people. In fact today only the travel savvy consider visiting Colombia’s capital, knowing that the dangerous days are long gone and a modern, cultural and invigorating city awaits those willing to venture there. I reached Bogota on an overnight bus [...]
