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…
Jerico is one of the quaint colonial towns near Medellin that is just beginning to blossom as a travel destination at 35 kilometers from the capital of Antioquia. The town…
A dissident faction of demobilized rebel group FARC has told tourism providers in southern Colombia they are no longer allowed to work in the region, according to newspaper El Espectador.…
Colombia has everything from tropical beaches to eternal snow, and even an archaeological park full of giant stone penises. Known locally as “the Penis Park” for obvious reasons, the archaeological…
Bogota’s botanical garden is one of the most peaceful places in Colombia’s capital, and widely praised for its great variety of flowers. The capital’s botanical garden is the largest in…
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…
At least 25 tourists were injured on Monday when the brakes of a cable car to Bogota’s Monserrate church malfunctioned and one two cabins crashed into railings. According to local…
Colombia’s second largest city Medellin is big, diverse and fun. Yet many tourists end up in what is arguably the worst part of town, Poblado, home to the provincial upper…