Blog tag
travel
Practical travel content covering Colombia's cities, regions, and overland routes — from weekend escapes to longer trips across the country.
Blog tag
travel guides for real Colombia decisions
travel brings together 37 guides for readers researching travel, with practical context on travel.
All guidesLatest posts
37 guides available.
mompoxJune 18, 2026Mompox, Colombia: The UNESCO River Town Frozen in Time
Stranded in time by the Magdalena River, Mompox offers a glimpse into colonial Colombia without the crowds. Here is how to navigate the flights, bridges, and heat in 2026.
travelJune 9, 2026Colombian festivals worth the trip: Feria de las Flores, Carnaval de Barranquilla, or Festival Vallenato
Feria de las Flores, Carnaval de Barranquilla, or Festival Vallenato: I'll help you choose which one is worth the trip based on your plans, your music taste, and how much you can organize.
travelJune 1, 2026Tatacoa Desert Colombia: Complete Travel Guide
Most tourists skip the Tatacoa Desert entirely on their way to more famous attractions. Here's why that's a mistake — and everything you need to plan the trip.
travelJune 1, 2026Things to Do in Cartagena, Colombia: The Honest Visitor's Guide
What to actually do in Cartagena, Colombia — from wandering Getsemaní at dusk to day trips that are genuinely worth it. No tourist traps.
travelMay 31, 2026Popayán, Colombia: The Honest Visitor's Guide
The White City isn't just pretty — Popayán has Colombia's most elaborate Semana Santa, UNESCO gastronomy recognition, and an Andean vibe that makes most visitors stay longer than planned.
travelMay 31, 2026Palomino, Colombia: The Laid-Back Caribbean Beach Town You'll Want to Stay In
Palomino is the Caribbean beach town that happens before you're ready for it — a place people mean to visit for 3 days and end up staying for two weeks. Here's what you actually need to know.
expat-guideMay 30, 2026Living in Armenia, Colombia: The Honest Expat Guide
Armenia doesn't make most expat shortlists — but as a base for the coffee region, it's cheaper than Pereira, milder than Cali, and 40 minutes from Salento. Here's an honest look at whether it fits your situation.
travelMay 30, 2026Guatapé, Colombia: Complete Travel Guide
Everything you need before visiting Guatapé: El Peñol, the colorful town, how to get there from Medellín, and what it actually costs.
travelMay 30, 2026Jardín, Antioquia: The Complete Travel Guide
Jardín doesn't have a beach or a Zona Rosa. What it has is a Gothic Basilica on the most beautiful plaza in Antioquia, a cable car that's been running since 1955, and Andean condors circling the canyon on most mornings i
travelMay 29, 2026Barichara, Colombia: The Complete Travel Guide
Colombia's most beautiful village — built from sandstone, frozen in the 18th century, and almost impossible to leave after your first evening there. Here's everything you need to visit Barichara.
travelMay 29, 2026Villa de Leyva, Colombia: The Complete Visitor's Guide
Villa de Leyva's colonial plaza is one of the largest in the Americas, the surrounding valley hides 110-million-year-old fossils, and the town closes by 9 PM. Here's everything you need to know.
travelMay 29, 2026Caño Cristales: Colombia's River of Five Colors (Complete Visitor Guide)
Caño Cristales turns into a living painting between July and October. Here's how to plan your trip — from flights and tour logistics to what the river actually looks like in person.