Colombia travel guides, stories & advice ––

A few days ago, I got back from 3 days in Jardín. The trips fresher in my mind than the coffee I just brewed; bought direct from the finca we stayed in.    I left so energised and fulfilled, I had to share (despite the 93286 articles on el Google).    So, if...

A PDF titled Cerros de Mavecure landed in our WhatsApp group chat. *typing* Anyone keen for this trip in December? I made my mind up immediately. The itinerary ticked all the boxes; the Amazon jungle (I’d never been), epic landscapes, and staying with indigenous...

Disclaimer: This guide is for chilled-out travelers. Yes, there are some hikes and or activities for those who need it (myself included), but if you go to the following places on the Colombian Caribbean coast, you’re gonna feel refreshed and re-energized. They’re like...

It’s 6:57 pm. It’s pitch black. A distant star pinpricks through the black canvas in front of me. I can only hear the waves kissing the shoreline. The ever-present soundtrack to our stay at Wachakyta in Tayrona National Park.   Why am I telling you this? Because...

When you think of la comuna 13 in Medellín, what do you think of? Maybe the escalators, the colorful buildings, or even the narco-violence of the past.    Probably not the eco-park overlooking all of that. I didn’t. I didn’t even know it existed. Not until a...

Looking for the best (legal) way to stay in Colombia for another 6 months? If you’ve used up your 180-day tourist visa, getting a Colombian student visa is probably the easiest/ cheapest/ best way.    With this post, I hope to save you some time. Because I...

Fancy for an unconventional Colombian adventure? Maybe you've already done the typical tourist route. In 2018, I hit the usual spots. And even though they are spectacular, I wanted to explore this beautiful country deeper. So a year later I came back and have been...

I knew nothing about Ibagué (Colombia). It was just one of those cities you pinch and scroll past while google mapping your next trip. But let me tell you, Ibagué - or more specifically Tolima - is an undiscovered Colombian gem.   In this post, I’ll outline my...

Toche Tolima doesn’t spring to mind when you think of popular Colombian tourist destinations. So it may surprise you to hear it’s home to the largest palm forest in the world - yep, bigger than the more well-known palm forest in Salento.    In this post, I’ll...

Murillo is the highest town in Tolima at 2950 meters above sea level. The backdrop is the impressive snow-capped Nevado Ruiz. From the town, you can hike through Paramo Leonora, visit the hidden laguna del Corazon, walk past la Cascada colores, and bathe en Los...

Who doesn’t love an epic panoramic view? And in the viewpoints in Medellín provides some of the best in South America.   Here’s are my favorite viewpoints in Medellín: Cerro Volador   Cerro Volador is probably the least touristic on this list. In fact, it’s...

So you’re not ready to leave Colombia just yet.    Your 90-day tourist visa is expiring.    And you don’t fancy doing an expensive border run.   Don’t worry. Here's how to extend your Colombian tourist visa for another 90 days. I've done this more times...

If you’re planning your first trip to Medellín, I’m excited for you. And if you’re desperate to get back here as a digital nomad, I know the feeling well. Medellín should come with its own warning. The amount of foreigners that end up staying here is bonkers.   ...

I heard mixed things about Rio Claro. One blog proclaimed Rio Claro as: “their favorite experience in Colombia”.   Another chap at my Crossfit gym explained (in great detail) how his bed bug infestation must have originated from Rio Claro. And, if you go caving, watch...

We’d not left Medellín for a while and I was getting itchy feet. Throbbing feet to be exact. I can’t explain it. My feet felt like they had volts of electricity pumping through them. Apparently, a tingling sensation in the ball of your foot is something to do with...

Shafted by direction vagueness again. Los Saltos Eco Parque website directions do kinda suck -- that’s the company you have to go through to visit Salto del Buey.   (I mean, It’s probably me, it’s not the first time I’ve had problems…)   Anyway, I hope this...

I’m not one to lose their shit. But I was mildly annoyed after 2 taxis turned us down, 3 bus drivers pied us off, and 3 Ubers canceled on us when trying to get to mirador San Felíx.   It’s kinda near Bello…   Famous last as we left the flat. Of course, I...

Bosko oozes luxury, peace, and, dare I say it... romance. The perfect glamping getaway for a special occasion or place to experience Guatapé in style. So, naturally, I went with my straight male friend for the night. In fact, we stayed there after the first epic...

Looking to get outta Medellín for the weekend? After one too many weekends in the city of eternal spring, I was thinking the same thing. In fact, one Thursday afternoon, I was mid-Salsa class when my inner explorer woke up.    We’d started a round of infinitos --...

Only an idiot would travel 5 hours without checking if las gachas Guadalupe were open to tourists. Please, It still hurts. So don’t be like me and visit Guadalupe in the dry season (If you’re going solely to see las gachas that is). The dry months to avoid are...

Us foreigners love a Colonial town, don't we? So make sure Barichara is number 1 on your list. Colombia's prettiest pueblo is a must-see if you’re exploring Santander.   It’s crazy to see such a picturesque town out in the sticks of the dry Santandarean...

First off, I could have called this post “How To Get To The Parque Nacional del Chicamocha / Panachi / la Mesa de Los Santos...   If you’d have done some digging on the park before reading this guide, you’ll know what I mean. I was equally confused. I mean, how...

Going the Colombian pacific coast is a no-brainer. How to get to Nuqui Colombia makes conjugating Spanish verbs seem easy.   Anyway, I assume you’ve heard all about its charm. And trying to work out the best plan of action to bloody get there because frankly...

A hidden gem in the heart of Antioquia. That’s how I’d sum up San Carlos, Antioquia if I were one of those corny travel program hosts. A pueblo that doesn't see many foreign tourists. But home to some of the most breathtaking landscapes, waterfalls, and charcos (rapid...

Not many of us can say we’ve climbed the tallest natural pyramid in the world. Here’s how you can join this elite club of Cerro Tusa summiters…   At A Glance   Where is it exactly? Venecia, Antioquia  How far? 2.5 hours by bus from Medellin How do I get...