Hiking

Barichara is known as the most beautiful village in Colombia. And when you go there you will understand why. Although the village is now well-known among travelers, there is much more to do and see…

Colombia is bursting with amazing hotels in the most beautiful locations. Those places you had no idea existed at all. Or that are actually quite close to popular highlights, yet off the beaten path. In…

Whoever says Amazon thinks of thousands of miles of greenery filled with water, extraordinary flora and animals. And let that be exactly right. Underwater, in trees and on the ground. From tarantulas to termites to…

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…

East of Bogotá you will find one of Colombia’s most famous national parks: Chingaza. A natural wonder where you can enjoy páramo at its most beautiful. This extraordinary high-altitude ecosystem (above 3,200 meters) is a…

Colombia is rich in waterfalls. Many just along the road or hidden in a beautiful natural area. Like Colombia’s highest waterfall: a natural wonder you only get to after a beautiful hike. Located in a…

One Sunday we get in the car and drive a familiar route. Only now we turn left at the “Lagunas de Siecha” sign. Suddenly there is little left of the fine dirt road. For five…

Hiking in Colombia is great. Enjoy beautiful views and extraordinary ecosystems. Among the most popular places to hike in Colombia are the Valley of Cocora and Ciudad Perdida. The hike that left the most impression…

It seems like we are on a roller coaster. Just a little more intense. The car drives on a muddy road full of rocks and potholes. For about 2 hours we are shaken up. My…

The Colombian department of Santander is known for Barichara, the most beautiful village in Colombia, and for rafting and paragliding from San Gil. But Santander has much more to offer. For example, you can do…

Valle de Cocora: one of the most beautiful (and famous) natural areas in Colombia. Hiking in Cocora is a feast for the eyes and a relief for the lungs. I have been there three times…

Laguna de Guatavita: a small mysterious lake a 1.5-hour drive outside Bogotá. Located near my so beloved village of Guatavita, a much visited destination by tourists. Who want to see with their own eyes the…