In this travel blog tips, inspirations and information on Cartagena and Rosario Islands, Colombia South America. I have heard very positive stories about “Cartagena de Indias” and as an experienced traveler I wanted to judge for myself; with the conclusion Cartagena...
The only big disappointment in my whole travel trip to Colombia was that the Parque National Natural Tayrona was closed during my trip to Colombia. I only found out two weeks before I left to Colombia and it was closed exactly during my holiday period. I could not...
The “Carnaval de Barranquilla”is the second largest carnival celebration in the world, next to Rio de Janeiro. I planned my trip around these four days of festivities; the most important folklore festivities in Colombia!!! So you have to be there! I can be very short...
Instead of going by myself with the local transport, I booked a tour to the Piedra de Peñol & Guatapé Colombia with Top10toursinMedellin. It was a big bus full of local and foreign tourist, a bit disappointing I have to admit. I am not used to such a big group,...
Indeed Medellín, the city of eternal spring, really surprised me in a positive way! What a diversity and flexible city. Every traveler I run into was enthusiastic about this city and everybody stayed longer than they intended to. For me that was not possible I booked...
I was looking forward to this part of the trip! Salento is known for the Wax Palms in Valle de Cocora and I love palm trees in general. In this travel blog inspirations, tips and informations on Salento, Colombia South America. And why you definitely should not skip...
Cali fitted naturally into my overland route through Colombia, between Popayán and Salento. After traveling through several smaller places in the south, it was also a good moment for a larger city stop before continuing towards the Coffee Region. But the main reason I...
Popayán is an easy city stop when traveling overland through southern Colombia. Located in the Cauca department between San Agustín and Cali, it is known as La Ciudad Blanca, or the White City, because of the white façades throughout its colonial center. Compared with...
San Agustín was one of the more unusual stops on my route through Colombia. This small town in the Huila department is surrounded by green hills and is best known for its mysterious pre-Columbian statues and archaeological sites. Compared with places such as Salento,...
What to do in Bogota? 5 personal tips for your first visit to Colombia’s capital Bogotá is one of the best places to start your Colombia trip if you want to land slowly, get used to the altitude and understand a little bit more of the country. For a first visit, I...
