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 …
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 …
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 …
Guatapé Colombia is a not-to-be-missed day trip from Medellin. The quaint town is a cheerfully, very colorful but 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 …
An estimated quarter million people crowd into Historic Center of Quito on Good Friday for the Procession of Jesus of Great Power (Jesus de Gran Poder). Hundreds of people dressed in purple (the color of penitence) march ahead of the wooden sculpture of Jesus on the parade route that begins and ends at the Plaza San Francisco. The women …
Graffiti is ubiquitous. You’ve seen it. Crude public bathroom scratchings, quickly sprayed tags on underpasses, scrawled political slogans suggesting revolt and revolution, artistic but quickly applied stencils and posters, and elaborate multi-colored murals.We’ve seen it in every city we’ve visited: covering the trains in Naples, Italy; on the outer walls of Rome; throughout the San …
Stunning Architecture As a UNESCO World Heritage site, Cuenca has well preserved colonial architecture, and the sheer scope and detail of the buildings, particularly the churches, are incredible. Jogging Paths Four rivers run through Cuenca: the Tomebamba, Yanuncay, Tarqui and Machangara. There are numerous parks throughout the City and whole sections of the rivers have …