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The Carnival of Barranquilla

The Carnival of Barranquilla

In the streets of the city, the atmosphere of the Barranquilla carnival is easily perceptible. Thousands of people gather along the street to see the most colorful carnival in the world begin. This is how the battle of flowers begins. Take your place on a "balcony" as...

The magnificent tombs of Tierradentro

The magnificent tombs of Tierradentro

The name Tierradentro, which means ‘inland’ in Spanish, evokes the intimacy of the territory deep in the Andes mountain range and its most remote landscapes. In this region, with its exceptional landscape of mountains peaking at over 4,000 metres above sea level,...

Bogota’s impressive Gold Museum

Bogota’s impressive Gold Museum

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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