Guatapé and 'The Rock'
One of the most popular things to do from Medellín, Colombia is to take a side trip to Guatapé, a colourful pueblo situated 2 hours drive east of the city ...
Read MoreValle de Cocora Hike
Salento is a picturesque village in the heart of the Zona de Cafeteria (Coffee Zone) of southern Colombia, famous for native Cocora wax palms. There is no better way to appreciate their beauty than by hiking the popular Valle de Cocora ...
Read MoreRoad to Riosucio
We had just spent the night in Jardin - a little mountain village in Colombia, a few hours from Medellin. Our next destination was Salento and the only direct way to get there was a rickety old local bus that took us across the mountain to Riosucio, where we could then transfer to Salento ...
Read MoreSaturday Afternoon in Jardin
Jardin is a small pueblo nestled among the lush mountains and coffee plantations of the Colombian countryside. It is known mostly for its quaint country charm, colourful houses and natural beauty ...
Read MoreMedellín ... A City Transformed
Medellín would have to be one of the most inspirational cities we’ve ever visited. We have been so moved by the history and transformation of this city and its people, that it has left a lasting impression on us ...
Read MoreColours of Cartagena
Our first stop in South America was Cartagena de Indias, set on the shores of the Caribbean coastline on the northern tip of Colombia ...
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