Less than 3% of registered Colombian tourism companies have a quality certificate, the country’s trade minister said Thursday. According to RCN Radio, Minister Sergio Diaz-Granados said that of the 15,600 registered…
Japanese cruise lines will begin to visit Cartagena, a growing international tourism destination, reported newspaper El Tiempo. Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos hailed the decision, saying that this move will…
An oil spill, allegedly caused by criminals attempting to steal from a pipeline, has caused an environmental emergency in the Caribbean beaches near Santa Marta. The pipeline, which belongs to…
A survey reveals that 67% of Colombians admit to knowing little about the Amazon region, while 73% say that what happens in the region is not important to them. The…
The Colombian city of Cali gets its first five-star hotel, the Hotel Spiwak, with 226 suits and five armored rooms. sponsor:Colombia Travel Agent – Mantaraya Travel “The armored rooms will…
Colombian budget airliner Aires on Tuesday announced it will expand its international operations with flights to Peru and Panama. The announcement was made by CEO Francisco Mendez while shoing the…
Cruise season will be kicked off in Cartagena on Tuesday with the arrival of the Coral Princess, which will bring 1,900 tourists to the increasingly popular port city. RCN Radio…
Colombian Senator Mauricio Aguilar calls for security agency DAS to be given the power to revoke the entry visas of foreign visitors to Colombia who are caught consuming drugs. These “narco-tourists”…
Ladrilleros and Juanchaco, located just one hour from Buenaventura by boat, are two small, primarily Afro-Caribbean fishing villages known for their natural beauty, culture, and whale-watching. Located in the Bay…