In Colombia there are more than 85 NGO agencies dedicated to protecting indigenous communities, vulnerable areas of nature and the animals that live in it. They are found in areas such as the Amazon, the Pacific coast, the Caribbean, Central Colombia, Eastern and others. These institutions work in different ways to finance their projects, some...Read More
I first came to Colombia back in 2009 and visited many times with my wife before we moved here permanently in April 2017. Now we are in 2018 and I can honestly say I have never felt like I have been in danger. I think part of it is because I don’t “give papaya” (don’t...Read More
Eco-tourism has been growing very fast in Colombia since 2012, when peace negotiations between the FARC and Colombian government began in Cuba. Places that in the past were not possible to visit now receive tourists from all over the world for a variety of reasons. Many hike through the jungles and experience the wildlife firsthand,...Read More
With an average temperature of 25°C (77°F) each day and lush mountains that seem to go on for an eternity, it is easy to see why Bucaramanga is considered the most beautiful city in Colombia. The people who visit go not only to relax in the beautiful nature and eat the hormigas culones (large antes...Read More
Located just a few hours from the Pacific Ocean and an amazing whale watching experience, is Cali – The Salsa Capital of South America if not the world. With a large statue of Christ the King looking at down onto the city, churches and historic buildings, beautiful rivers, lakes and parks, Cali has something for...Read More
Really what I am about to mention here can be used for traveling in almost any country in the world. I’ve been lucky enough to experience life in many countries; I’ve walked through some amazing jungles, swam in some piranha-infested rivers, climbed some amazing mountains and relaxed on some of the most beautiful beaches in...Read More
Pereira is located in the center of the Coffee Triangle, with the Hot Springs of Santa Rosa and Manizales to the North; and Salento and Armenia to the south. In every direction from Pereira there are many fincas (country estate) and beautiful plantations of coffee and platano (similar to bananas). Just outside of Pereira is...Read More
Located at the base of the Sierra Nevada in the Caribbean is Santa Marta. Founded in 1525 by the Spaniards it is the oldest Spanish city in Colombia and home to the Tairona indigenes for more than 2000 years. It also has many beautiful beaches such as Playa Blanca and Bahia Concha, and is the...Read More
There may not be a better place in the world to relax than in the temperate crystal clear waters of the Caribbean sea surrounding San Andrés. This is quite simply a paradise for divers, snorkelers and adventurers alike. A place where it is easy to get lost in your imagination, discover peace and tranquility, and...Read More
Founded in 1533 and with just as much relevance for the export of Peruvian silver as for the importation of African slaves. Cartagena is a city overflowing with history, music, bright colors, a fort and a great old city with 4 km of stonewalls to protect it. Strategically located on the north coast of Colombia,...Read More
