This virtually unknown hike is an unforgettable alternative route to Medellín's top tourist attractions, Parque Arví and the Metrocable. It offers the best views of the city from Cerro Pan de Azucar, a glimpse at Medellin's rural roots, and great food to reward you at the end.
The 5 steps to take to successfully extend your Colombia tourist visa online (in detail), plus troubleshooting in case something goes wrong.
What's the difference between all these Colombian cheeses like cuajada, quesito, and campesino? To find the answers, we bought them 18 different types. Then a dozen of us sacrificed our stomachs to blind taste test them. Here's what we discovered are the best Colombian cheeses.
I'm on a hunt for the best menu del dia in Medellin. Menu del dias are affordable lunch menus including soup, a main course, a drink, and sometimes a dessert. Vegetarian, vegan, typical Colombian, and international, I'm trying as many as I can. Here's what I've found so far, with ratings and photos.
15 Colombia Pacific Coast travel tips including how worried to be about bugs and rain, what tour not to miss, and how not to miss your flight.
How to get to Bahia Solano, where the best places and beaches are to stay at (including the pros and cons of each), and how to have a great time.
From waterfalls, to turtles, to beaches, to drinks, here's an extensive guide of things to do in El Valle (plus a map!), a small town in the Chocó department of Colombia's Pacific Coast that is so under-covered by tour guides and blogs that even Google Maps doesn't show its streets.
Info, maps, tips and more for Cerro de las Tres Cruces a short but intense hike that's a must-do for any fitness-minded person in Medellin.
The Cerro Tusa hike isn't your typical hike. It's the steepest, crawl-your-way-up-and-don't-look-down hike we've ever done. Make that tried. One of us didn't make it up. Here's all you need to know to do the hike yourself including how to get there, whether a guide is necessary, and how to prepare yourself.
Jerico, Colombia is a tourism playground. So why does barely anyone rave about it? Well the secret's out now. Here are the things to do in Jerico, Colombia.
7 Medellin hikes that can be done in a day (or less), 1 unforgettable trek, plus general tips, a map, and links to detailed guides.
If you want to be one of the rare few foreigners to visit Venecia, Antioquia here are the things to do and where to sleep, eat, and drink. (There's more than Cerro Tusa!) It's only 2 hours from Medellin, but you'll feel like you're in a completely different country and century.
A professional blind taste test reveals a surprise and overwhelming winner of the best coffee in Medellin, Colombia.
With caves, a waterfall, an ancient trail, and being so easily accessible from Medellin, the Cuevas del Higueron hike would seem like a can't miss. It's worth doing… but it has its ups and downs, literally and figuratively. Here's all you need to know for a self-guided hike.
If you're looking for off-the-beaten-path adventure in Nairobi (and some good local food) here's an action-packed 24 hour itinerary.
Hidden waterfalls, birds and fruit galore, authentic coffee farm tours, and more. For those looking for a perfect getaway from Medellin, these are some of the unexpected highlights you'll find in the beautiful, colorful town of Jardin, Colombia.
This in an awesome hike in Medellin, with eye-popping views, interesting and varied trails, a refreshing swimming area, and a cool, undiscovered neighborhood. But it's also easy to get lost. So if you're looking to do the Cerro Quitasol hike without a guide, read this first.