Cartagena after dark is a different city to the one you land in. The heat softens, the walled city glows under string lights, and the streets of Getsemaní start filling with music before you’ve even unpacked. If you’re wondering what to do in Cartagena tonight, the good news is you don’t need a plan. This…
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Things to Do in Medellín Beyond the Tourist Trail
Medellín, the City of Eternal Spring, stretches through the lush Aburrá Valley, where mountain slopes glow with colorful barrios, cable cars glide between cloudlines, and street cafés hum with daily life. Despite its turbulent past, Medellín today is a modern, artistic, innovative city that thrives on community spirit and creativity. If you’re searching for things…
🌆 Things to Do in Bogotá, Colombia That Feel Local
Bogotá is a city of bold contrasts, from the cobbled alleys of colonial La Candelaria to modern skyscrapers and parks. Resting at about 2,640 meters above sea level, Colombia’s capital offers unique high-altitude city life and rich culture. For travelers searching for things to do in Bogota Colombia, this guide skips the usual tourist checklist and digs…
Things to Do in Cartagena Colombia for First Timers
Searching for things to do in Cartagena Colombia usually starts with one idea: beaches. Then Cartagena shows off and turns into something much better. This is a city of honey-coloured walls, tangled bougainvillea, late-night salsa, rooftop sunsets, street snacks that fully derail all plans, and neighbourhoods with completely different moods packed into one trip. For…
From rainbow rivers to perfect pueblos: the 15 best places to visit in Colombia
The perfect destination for backpackers is not exi… oh, hey Colombia. If we could paint a picture of our dream destination, it would look like you. From wild salsa nights in the city to relaxed yoga days on the beach, from hikes through national parks to sandboarding in the desert, there’s never a dull moment…
20 reasons why you will fall in love with Colombia
Hola amigos, Manuela here. Looking back, after travelling and living in Colombia, I want to confess something… I’m in love! I’ll admit, it wasn’t love at first sight, however, it wasn’t long until it had won me over. Now, I’m well and truly head over heels for Colombia! This amazing country has me whipped like no other…
Things to Do in Bogota: What to See, Eat and Where to Stay
Visiting Bogota From the wealth of the colonial churches to the poverty of the shantytowns, Bogota is a city of vast contrasts. Read Bogota Guide» About Bogota, Colombia Bogota’s history goes back as far as 1538 when it was founded by the Spanish conquistador, Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada and named Santa Fe de Bogotá. After it gained independence,…
8 Crazy Things You Didn’t Know About Colombia
By Manita Dosanjh – @Manita_Dosanjh Now the world cup frenzy is winding down, it’s time to reflect on what we’ve learnt over the past month. Aside from the obvious: Germany are football beasts Messi is bummed out Brazil have redefined the meaning of the term ‘epic fail’ There was one little country that stole everyone’s hearts……