Boyacá

Off the beaten path in Colombia, you will find many treasures of history, culture and nature. Sogamoso is such a place. Indeed, the little capital in the region of Lago de Tota has much to…

Colombia is full of street art. Bogotá and Medellín, in particular, are known for their beautiful murals, but you’ll also be able to enjoy more street art in other places around the country. Sopó, for…

When you think of traveling in Colombia, highlights like Tayrona, Salento and Medellín quickly come to mind. But actually Colombia is known for something few tourists see: páramo. Indeed, the most beautiful páramo in the…

Right on Colombia’s largest lake, Lago de Tota, is the Reserva Natural Pueblito Antiguo. A beautiful place full of nature, stunning views, culture and history. Not for nothing is Lago de Tota and its surroundings…

Surely one of the most important moments in Colombian history is the battle for independence. And the monument that goes with it is Puente de Boyacá (the Bridge of Boyacá). If you are a traveler…

One of my most beloved Colombian departments is Boyacá. It is simply stunningly beautiful there. Apart from the village Villa de Leyva, the rest of Boyacá is often skipped by travelers. For those who love…

As you may already know: I love ponchos. At home, I have several, which I use often. Colombia, like other countries in South America, is a true poncho country. Especially in the colder regions of…

I love to spend hours scouring the Internet looking for the perfect place to stay in Colombia for a few days. A special hotel or finca to enjoy the real Colombia. Years ago, in Boyacá,…

Villa de Leyva: perhaps the most famous village in Colombia. And not only that. It is also known as one of the most beautiful colonial villages in the country. And rightly so: the picturesque streets,…

One of my favorite places in Colombia is Lago de Tota and its surroundings, located in one of the most beautiful departments in the country: Boyacá. No wonder I have been here many times by…