The 10 best cities in Colombia (to travel to or live in!)
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Colombia
The perfect country to visit if you’re looking for gorgeous beaches, Caribbean climates, authentic salsa, life-changing arepas and parties you don’t remember.
Things you need to know about Bogotá before visiting
Bogotá is a pretty intimidating city when you first get here, and it’s not always easy …
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Salento coffee tours: Reviewing 3 of travellers’ fave Colombian coffee fincas
Can you visit Colombia’s coffee region without going to see the inner workings of a coffee …
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Hiking Colombia’s most epic trails: Grab your walking boots for these 11 hikes
It’s difficult to get by without hiking Colombia at some point – mass tourism is still …
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Where to stay in Medellín, Colombia 2023: Top spots for any travel style & budget
When it comes to looking for where to stay in Medellin, there are several areas of …
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Fantastic places to stay in Cartagena, Colombia 2023: For any travel style & budget
To begin my guide to the best places to stay in Cartagena, Colombia, let me first …
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Top spots for nightlife in Bogotá, Colombia; whether chilled beers or a crazy night out
Nightlife in Bogotá really is a banger; this city comes aliiiiive at night. There are plenty …
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25 Unmissable Things to do in Medellín
What travellers love about Medellín is that there are so many things to go and see …
The best Colombian TV shows, films & documentaries (that aren’t Narcos)
When travelling to a new country, one of the best ways to improve your understanding of …
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29 breath-taking places to go in Colombia: The Ultimate Bucketlist
You know when people say “Uhh Colombia’s amaaaazing, it just has everythinnggggg”. Well, I’m here to …
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Is Bogotá safe to travel and live in 2023? 16 tips for keeping safe in Colombia
‘Is Bogota safe?’ are three words that fill travel forums and hostel common areas alike. In …
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What’s the cost of living in Colombia?
Well, it’s good! For Europeans or North Americans, expect the cost of living in Colombia to …
Isla Grande, Colombia: Cocktails in the Caribbean Sea on the Rosario Islands
Despite being called ‘Large Island’, the biggest of all the Rosario Islands, Isla Grande is still …
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Best bars, rooftops & clubs in Cartagena, Colombia
Much like the array of food options in Cartagena old town and Getsemaní barrio, there are …
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Best restaurants in Cartagena, Colombia in 2023
Cartagena de Indias has a rich array of options for food & drink, given it is …
Holiday the Colombian way on the Caribbean island of San Andrés
Everything you need to know about where to stay on the island, where to eat, what to do and how to go about renting a buggy on San Andres. At 6000+ words, this San Andres, Colombia guide is going to get COMPREHENSIVE, so hold on tight.
El Valle, Chocó: where Colombian jungle meets Pacific Ocean
Though not yet on the international radar as such, Bahia Solano and El Valle whale tours …
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Bogotá Eats: Brunch, lunch and dinner in Colombia’s capital
Well, it goes without saying that the 7 months we’ve spent in Bogotá have left us …
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Isla Barú: from Cartagena to paradise on Colombia’s Caribbean gem
There are many islands to visit within a couple of hours’ boat ride of Cartagena, the most popular ones being Isla Barú and Isla Grande of the Rosario Islands, Colombia. You can do day trips to both, but we really really really strongly suggest you stay the night.
San Gil, Colombia’s hilly adrenaline capital
San Gil, Colombia’s adrenaline capital and a great place to see Colombian life outside the big …
Salento, a vibrant town in the heart of Colombia’s coffee region
For those visiting both Medellín and Bogotá, a stop-over in Salento, Colombia’s coffee region gem, between …
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Filandia, a less touristic alternative to Salento
The coffee region in Colombia remains Andy’s favourite part of the country. Imagine rolling green valleys, …
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Colombia travel with a teen: all you need to know
In all our 7 months of life and travel in Colombia so far, we’ve been pretty much always in the presence of just adults. However, the arrival of my (Lozzy’s) auntie and 13-year-old cousin, Luca, in August 2019 forced us to rethink how we saw Colombia travel with a teen by our side.
Best weekend breaks & day trips from Bogotá (without flying!)
As with any huge city, one of the best things about Bogotá is being able to get out of Bogotá. That’s why for Rolos, the city’s natives, day-trips and weekend breaks from Bogotá are so important.