Pipa, North-East Brazil’s wild dolphin haven
Despite the fact that you can swim and kayak with wild dolphins in Pipa, Brazil (yeeeah […]
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The highs and lows of 3 months in Brazil
Our 3 months in Brazil has shown us what an incredible part of the world this is – it’s truly a country like no other. Nowhere else have we experienced such vibrance and energy. Here are our highlights are low points from our travels in Brazil.
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.
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Chapada dos Guimarães, Mato Grosso’s waterfall capital
Chapada dos Guimarães, a town nestled in a national park, is not yet popular with international tourists – or even with tourists from other Brazilian states – and instead is mostly a weekend retreat for people who live and work in Mato Grosso’s capital, Cuiabá.
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Maragogi, a chilled alternative to Porto de Galinhas, North-East Brazil
We found Maragogi beaches to be clean – not postcard perfect immediately in front of the town, but a short walk to some very relaxing, litter-free sands with blue water. There are a few well-known things to do in Maragogi, such as visiting the natural pools, or ‘Gales’.
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If we only had 2 weeks: Colombia Caribbean itinerary
We’ve actually created 4 versions of the 2 weeks Colombia itinerary for you, depending on whether you’re looking for paradise relaxation, adventure, culture or a whistlestop all-rounder. Here’s the 2 weeks Colombia itinerary for paradise relaxation.
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Curitiba: Brazil’s most sustainable green city
European architecture and modern street art blend perfectly together, and the centre of the city has lush parks from which to watch the world go by. Curitiba, Brazil ’s first ‘green city’, continues to be its most sustainable.
Arraial do Cabo; Brazil’s answer to the Caribbean?
Known as the Brazilian Caribbean, this fantastic little town is surrounded by white sands and turquoise waters in every direction. Arraial do Cabo beaches are famed for their beauty, and we completely, utterly, unequivocally understand why.
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14 best things to do in Rio de Janeiro when it’s not carnival
Guys, THERE IS SO MUCH TO DO IN RIO DE JANEIRO. Use this guide to work out what you want to prioritise, and plan your days around the best time to visit Sugarloaf Mountain and Christ the Redeemer, the two biggest attractions in the Brazilian city.
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Mompóx, Colombia, a pueblo frozen in time
Though it’s been on people’s travel radars for a while, there aren’t many tourists in the town still. When you read on to the “How to get to Mompox” section, you’ll understand why. There isn’t that much to do in Mompóx, but that makes it the perfect place for downtime.
Rating the paradise beaches of Providencia Island, Colombia
On Isla de Providencia, our top recommendation would be to hire a moped or a golf buggy to beach hop around the island. With its small size, you can easily whip around it all in a day. The beaches of Providencia are located on the west side of the island.
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Puerto Misahuallí: An accessible slice of the Ecuadorian Amazon
Puerto Misahuallí is a small town perched on the point that Río Misahuallí meets Río Napo. It’s the perfect start-point for some Ecuadorian Amazon rainforest exploration; for a small point on the map, there is a fair bit to go and see.
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An honest review: Crab Cay Boutique Lodge, Isla de Providencia
A review of Crab Cay Boutique Lodge on Isla de Providencia, Colombia. Providencia is a Caribbean island owned by Colombia but closer geographically to Nicaragua, so you can expect those turquoise waters and white sands that so much of Central America is famous for.
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Isla de Providencia, Colombia’s unspoilt paradise island
The lesser-visited sister of San Andrés, Isla de Providencia sits around 80 miles North-West of SA. It’s strongly Caribbean culture has the slightest of Colombian twists, and local life there appears laid-back and full of happy moments.
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What to do in Bogotá, Colombia’s highly under-rated capital
Bogotá totally took us by surprise during our travels. From other travellers’ reviews, we expected to hate this orange-bricked metropolis, but after spending over 2 weeks in Bogotá, using it as a base to have a normal working life during a big freelance project, we ended up loving it
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Villa de Leyva: Colombia’s stunning white pueblo
The jewel of Boyacá! Just 3-4 hours from Bogotá, Villa de Leyva is a well-preserved step back in time. It’s a popular city break from Bogotá, and whilst being a chilled place with fresh air it’s also packed with things to do.
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La Chorrera, Colombia’s tallest waterfall in Choachí (just outside Bogotá!)
Despite only being an hour and a half from Bogotá, Choachí and the hike to the nearby La Chorrera waterfall are rarely mentioned by tourists. La Chorrera is actually Colombia’s tallest waterfall, so it’s not to be missed.
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Barichara: How to have an enchanting time in Colombia’s prettiest town
Barichara is said to be Colombia’s prettiest pueblo, and we can see why. Unlike other pretty towns that have stunning centres but plain-looking outskirts, Barichara has the same colonial style all the way to the very edges.
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If we only had 2 weeks: Colombia whistlestop itinerary
I’ve been lucky enough that a location independent business meant that I could travel extra slow.
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Quebrada Las Gachas, Guadalupe: Colombia’s natural plunge pools
Honestly, when we first got to Guadalupe & Quebrada las Gachas, Santander, Colombia, we were in two minds as whether to even mention it anywhere online. So why did we feel such an urge to protect the small pueblo of Guadalupe?
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Salto del Tequendama, Bogotá’s haunted waterfall
The beauty of Tequendama Falls is that it’s only actually a half day trip from Bogotá. This place drips in legend as the site from which the indigenous Muisca people jumped to their deaths to escape Spanish slavery, and its reputation for suicide continues today.
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Guatavita, the lake that inspired the legend of El Dorado
The Sacred Lake is 7km from Guatavita town, so if you don’t have your own car you’ll need to get one of the buses that you can buy tickets for just opposite the old bullring (Plaza de Toros) in town. Read our 2019 travel guide to one of the most popular of Bogotá day trips!
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Ipiales, home to Colombia’s most striking church
A great place to get your first dose of real local life in Colombia. What put the town on the map is the most famous Colombian church, El Santuario de las Lajas, so let’s get down to that!
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Cartagena, Colombia’s enchanting Caribbean burst of culture
We ended up spending far too long in Cartagena, Colombia (full name Cartagena de las Indias),
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