Last Updated: October 2026 Colombia is one of the most diverse and exciting countries in South America. From colourful colonial towns and lush coffee plantations to vibrant cities, spectacular mountains and Caribbean beaches, there’s something for every type of traveller. We spent six weeks exploring Colombia during our year-long adventure around the world, and...
Last Updated: October 2026 Visiting Villa de Leyva is like stepping back in time. With its whitewashed colonial buildings, cobblestone streets, beautiful mountain backdrop and enormous main square, it’s easily one of Colombia’s most charming towns. But is Villa de Leyva worth visiting on a day trip from Bogotá? Having made that exact journey ourselves, my...
Last Updated: October 2026 I’m not going to lie. When we booked a week in Bogotá, we weren’t expecting much. Colombia’s capital isn’t always at the top of travellers’ wish lists. Many visitors spend just a day or two here, while others skip it altogether. After all, it’s just another big city, right? Well, Bogotá certainly is a big...
Last Updated: October 2026 One of the first things you’ll notice when exploring Bogotá is the impressive Cerro de Monserrate, a mountain rising high above the Colombian capital. With its beautiful white church perched at the summit, it’s one of the city’s most recognisable landmarks and offers some of the best panoramic views of Bogotá. At 3,152...
Have you heard of the legend of El Dorado? Maybe you’ve read a book about it or even seen the Disney movie? It turns out that this widespread legend is one of South America’s most mysterious stories and one that was born not far outside of Bogota, Colombia’s capital city. During our week in Bogota, we wanted to learn more about this mystical legend. So we went on a...
Last Updated: October 2026 Cartagena is undoubtedly one of Colombia’s most photogenic cities. With its colourful colonial buildings, flower-covered balconies, cobblestone streets and beautiful Caribbean setting, it’s a photographer’s dream! But there’s much more to Cartagena than its pretty streets. This historic port city has a fascinating...
Last Updated: September 2026 Tayrona National Park was right at the top of our list of places to visit during our trip to Colombia. Located on the Caribbean coast, close to Santa Marta, Tayrona is famous for its beautiful beaches, lush jungle, hiking trails and abundant wildlife. But we weren’t just interested in spending the day relaxing on the beach. We wanted to...
Last Updated: October 2026 Just a couple of hours from Medellín lies Guatapé, one of Colombia’s most colourful and picturesque little towns. Famous for its brightly painted houses, decorative zócalos and beautiful lakeside setting, Guatapé is the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of Medellín. Of course, no visit would be complete without climbing the...
How did a visit by Justin Bieber in 2013 lead to a flourishing street art scene in Bogota? Well, that’s just one of the fascinating things we learned during our travels in August. Read on to find out why! August was all about Colombia. At the end of July, we’d just finished ten days in Medellin. We were heading up to the north of the country, to explore the Caribbean...
Last Updated: October 2026 Medellín was once known as one of the most dangerous cities in the world, largely because of the violence associated with Pablo Escobar and the Medellín Cartel during the 1980s and early 1990s. Drug trafficking, bombings and murders devastated the city, leaving a painful legacy that Colombians are still dealing with today. However, Medellín...