The Guatativa Lake became one of Colombia’s most historically significant sites after the alleged suicide of a heart-broken princess gave birth to the legend of El Dorado. Spanish chronicles first…
Bogota’s central cemetery is the oldest in Colombia’s capital and was the first to allow people to bury their dead outside a church. Until the late 18th century, the custom…
Giron is now considered part of Colombia’s cultural heritage, but the town almost never happened. The town is located just outside of Bucaramanga, the capital of the Santander province, on…
Inhabitants of Salento in Colombia’s coffee region are in uproar after a judge overruled a municipal ban on mining in what CNN once dubbed “one of world’s most beautiful towns.”…
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…
Colombia’s Santo Ecce Homo Convent, located in the small town of Sutamarchan, is quickly becoming a popular tourist hotspot for those taking in the sights of the history-steeped province of…
Honda is a town on the road from Bogota to Medellin that is easily overlooked, despite the fact it is considered one of Colombia’s prettiest towns. Its original inhabitants, the…
The small town of Raquira in central Colombia has been famous for its artisan craftsmanship for centuries, which is now beginning to attract foreign tourists. The town and the surrounding…
Barichara was founded in the 18th century and hasn’t changed much since. The tiny town is officially “Colombia’s prettiest village.”