A practical guide to southern Colombia: the Tatacoa Desert, the stone statues of San Agustín, Puracé National Park, the colonial White City of Popayán and the Misak village of Silvia.
A practical guide to Colombia’s wild east and south: wildlife safaris in the Llanos of Casanare, Caño Cristales, the rock art of Guaviare and the Amazon around Leticia – seasons and how to get there.
A practical guide to Colombia’s Pacific: ecolodges and whale watching in Nuquí and Bahía Solano, and liveaboard diving at Gorgona and Malpelo – seasons, requirements and how to get there.
A practical guide to Colombia’s Caribbean: Cartagena and La Boquilla, the Rosario and San Bernardo islands with Punta Faro, Mompox, Santa Marta, Tayrona, the Lost City and Providencia.
A practical guide to Medellín and East Antioquia: Guatapé and El Peñol, the silleteros of Santa Elena, the craft villages of El Retiro and El Carmen de Viboral, orchids, hummingbirds and more.
A practical guide to Colombia’s coffee region: Salento, the Cocora Valley and Filandia in the Eje Cafetero, and the quieter coffee towns of Southwest Antioquia – Jardín, Jericó and Támesis.
Greetings and politeness, useful Spanish words, regional cultures, what to eat and drink, coffee, and how to travel respectfully in Colombia – including visits to indigenous communities.
What to pack for Colombia: clothing for the Andes, the coast and the rainforest, shoes, trekking and diving gear, health items, documents and electronics.
How to travel around Colombia: domestic flights and airlines, travel times by road, buses, app taxis, the Medellín metro and how to reach the islands, the Amazon and the Pacific.
Colombian pesos, cards and cash machines, tipping, VAT for tourists and typical prices – practical money tips for your Colombia trip from our local team.
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