A million years is nothing in Colombia’s Villavieja
When gold-hungry Spaniards found the valley in which now lies the village of Villavieja, the harsh surroundings and unforgiving climate inspired them to name it the “Valley of Sadness.” Some…
When gold-hungry Spaniards found the valley in which now lies the village of Villavieja, the harsh surroundings and unforgiving climate inspired them to name it the “Valley of Sadness.” Some…
Popayan is arguably the most important city during Colombia’s Easter celebrations, but is also stunningly beautiful and has a fascinating history. The 481-year-old city is currently the capital of the…
The Magdalena River is Colombia’s largest. By the time it reaches the Caribbean coast in the north its waters have traveled 950 miles from the river’s birthplace. In order to…
Despite being a world heritage site, the precolumbian tombs of Tierradentro are a relatively unknown tourism gem in southwestern Colombia. The relative obscurity of this archaeological treasure in the municipality…
The Tatacoa desert in central Colombia was virtually off-limits for tourists for decades because of the armed conflict. It is safe to visit now, and well worth the trip, especially…
The city of Pasto began 2016 with its annual Blacks and Whites carnival, one of the most important and colorful cultural events in Colombia.
Around a little southwest Colombian town called San Agustin lay archaeological remains that tell stories of Gods, masters, and ordinary people belonging to a culture that flourished between the 8th and the 1st century BC.
The Las Lajas Sanctuary in southwest Colombia has made a name for its stunning architecture and a series of myths involving the appearance of the Holy Virgin and a mysterious mural of…
La Cocha, also called Lake Guamez, is not just one Colombia’s largest and most beautiful lakes. It is also one of the Andean water reserves that make up the birthplace of the majestic…