#1: Beaches. Cartagena sits in northern Colombia directly on the Caribbean Ocean, and the main tourist and hotel area is virtually surrounded by the ocean. There are long stretches of beach with protected, jettied swimming areas. While the sand isn’t bright white and the water isn’t the characteristic light blue that that you see in many … Read more
Medellin, Colombia generally isn’t known as an adrenaline sports haven (unless you count taking the public bus on busy streets), but there is one thrill-seeking activity that can’t be missed: paragliding. If you’re not familiar, paragliding is similar to skydiving, but instead of jumping out of a plane, you utilize the updraft off a mountainside … Read more
Parque Ecoturistico El Salado is a lesser known park in Medellin, Colombia — so much so that during our day trip there we only saw a handful of other people wandering around. With what we found when we got there it was hard to figure out why. The park isn’t difficult to get to. Take the … Read more
Here’s a short-list of things to do in Medellin, Colombia. You could accomplish the whole list in day if you apply yourself. Better yet take a few days and enjoy your time here. There is plenty to savor in this city with a fascinating past and a bright future. Take a free walking tour. This … Read more
The Medellin Botanical Gardens (Jardin Botanico Medellin) are an island of calm in the midst of the city. Visitors can stroll around the 40 acre park free of charge. There are a few restaurants on the grounds, or you can opt to purchase or bring a picnic and sip on a bottle of wine while soaking … Read more
Guatapé is a not-to-be-missed day trip from Medellin. The quaint town is a cheerfully colored sleepy destination that is popular with Colombians looking for a break for the crowded city. Your first encounter when nearing Guatapé is the star attraction to the area: La Piedra Del Peñol (the rock of Guatapé) . An enormous rock that … Read more