Category: Colombia
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How to Spend a Few Slow Days in Jardín, Colombia
This isn’t a checklist but how we’d actually spend a few days exploring Jardin, one of Colombia’s most charming towns. There aren’t dozens of attractions in Jardín, Colombia… but that is what I reckon makes up the whole charm of the town. After two months travelling around Colombia, Jardín quietly became one of our favourite…
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Las Gachas Colombia: Complete Guide to Santander’s Natural Jacuzzis
Las Gachas is a series of natural swimming pools carved into sandstone riverbed near Guadalupe, Santander. It’s often nicknamed as Colombia’s Natural Jacuzzis or Santander’s version of Cano Cristales. You might’ve come across photos of these natural rock pools in Colombia and wonder if it’s real…well, that’s Las Gachas in Santander. It opened up to…
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Villa de Leyva, Colombia: A Beautiful Colonial Town Near Bogotá
Some say that Barichara is the most beautiful town in Colombia, but have you heard of Villa de Leyva? It’s famous for it’s 16th century preserved colonial buildings. Honestly feels like a step back in time. It is located in the department of Boyacá, around 3 hours from Bogotá. Whilst being quite close to the…
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Mendihuaca, Colombia Guide: The Quiet Beach Town near Tayrona
Mendihuaca is a small beach destination on Colombia’s Caribbean coast located between Santa Marta and Palomino, approximately 10 minutes from the main entrance of Tayrona National Park. If you’re doing any research for your Colombian itinerary, I’m sure you’ve heard of Tayrona National Park, Palomino or Santa Marta… But between these well-known stops lies a…
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San Andrés, Colombia Travel Guide: Everything to know Before Visiting
San Andres, Colombia has been described to me as either Colombia’s version of the Caribbean paradise or a popular holiday getaway frequented by locals and South Americans alike. After spending a week on the island, I can report back that both are true. The water is genuinely spectacular and some of the brightest shades of…
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Scuba Diving in San Andrés, Colombia: My Honest Experience
When I told other divers I was heading to San Andrés, Colombia, the reactions were surprisingly positive. “Apparently the diving is really good.” “The water is beautiful.” “You should definitely dive there.” And honestly, after hearing so much hype, I arrived expecting far more than I experienced underwater. To be clear – I didn’t hate…
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Jardin, Colombia Travel Guide (2026): A Quieter Alternative to Salento
After spending a month travelling around Colombia, Jardín ended up becoming one of the places we talked about long after leaving. Not because there are endless attractions or because it’s a hidden gem (honestly, it’s quite well known now), but it still feels like a real Colombian town. Locals sit in the square chatting for…
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Rumichaca Border Crossing at Night (Colombia to Ecuador): Is It Safe?
Rumichaca Border Crossing… I don’t think I’ve ever read anything good about this border crossing. It is the main (and recommended) border crossing to use between Colombia and Ecuador. If you’ve researched the Rumichaca border crossing, you’ve probably seen the same warnings over and over again: “Don’t cross at night under any circumstances.” Well… we…