Before the arrival of the Spanish, Colombia was home to several indigenous cultures: Calima, Chibchas, Nariño, Quimbaya, Sinú, Tayrona, San Agustin, Tierradentro, etc. The Gold Museum presents visitors with gold pieces from each of these cultures to create the world's...
Is Colombian coffee the best in the world?
You've heard of Colombian coffee, it's world-renowned and some say it's the best coffee in the world. But is it true? Is Colombian coffee the best in the world? We spoke to Gonzalo Mantilla, caffeologist, coffee connoisseur and owner of the San Fernando brand of...
Landscapes of Colombia: The Andean region
Colombia is a country with a wide variety of landscapes. On the one hand, thanks to its geographical position close to the tropics, with coastlines on the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, and on the other, thanks to its impressive mountain system. Locals call the...
Detailed map of Colombia
Colombia is the 4th largest country in Latin America. Located in the north of South America, with coastlines on the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean, Colombia enjoys a strategic position on the continent. It shares borders with Venezuela, Brazil, Peru, Ecuador and...
San Agustin in Colombia: the incredible archaeological site
Visitors are greeted by a wild and impressive landscape in the heart of the Andes mountain range. You'll soon be surrounded by mythical deities and animals. Welcome to San Agustin Archaeological Park in Colombia. Prefer videos? Don't miss our video on southern...
Travelling off the beaten track in Colombia
You already know the must-see places on a trip to Colombia: Cartagena de Indias, Tayrona National Natural Park, Medellin, etc. (if you don't, read our article What to do in Colombia: Must-sees). But now you want to discover Colombia off the beaten track, all those...
Travel to Cartagena: 6 original visits
Oh Cartagena, you're so charming, you never stop being the talk of the town! Cartagena de Indias is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful colonial cities in Latin America. So a trip to Cartagena starts with a visit to the must-see sights, which you'll already know...
Colombian exotic fruit
Colombia is an amazing place for exotic fruit.We all know about pineapples and passion fruit, but in Colombia you can find lots more different and exotic fruits! As we said in our article Five good reasons to go to Colombia, you won’t find such a huge variety of...
What to do in Colombia: Must-sees
After a long period of war, Colombia has just signed an peace treaty with FARC guerrillas.It didn't take long for travellers to start arriving, and more and more people are asking us: what can I do in Colombia? What are the country's must-see cities and places? What...
Landscapes of Colombia: the Caribbean
Quel est le plus beau paysage de la Colombie ? It's a question we're often asked, but one that's extremely difficult to answer. Colombia's landscapes are incredibly varied: the sea and the ocean, forests Páramo (a tropical mountain ecosystem at an altitude of between...
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