As I walk out of the hotel in bloody hot Barraquilla, my sunglasses immediately fog up. Also on my camera, I have to wait a sloppy 20 minutes before I can look through the lens…
Río Magdalena
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In the middle of Colombia lies a town that is massively overlooked by travelers, but is so interesting, beautiful and an important part of Colombian history that this destination really should not be missed on…
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Honda: cruise the Río Magdalena and discover Colombia from the water
by SabineMy Colombia wishlist always included that hot city in the middle of the country. That city where almost no foreign tourist comes, but which should be very special. I’m talking about Honda: the transportation hub…
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From Bogotá to San Agustín is the most obvious via the Tatacoa Desert. But there is much more to see and do on this route. You will travel through several departments, including Huila. A beautiful…
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Colombia’s San Agustín is a surprising and popular destination in the south of the country. You have to take a detour for it on your itinerary through Colombia, but it is well worth it. San…
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San Agustín (1): a day trip past ancient statues, waterfalls and the Río Magdalena
by SabineIn one of Colombia’s southern departments, Huila, lies the country’s most important archaeological site: San Agustín. Quite a journey from Bogotá, but it’s absolutely worth it. For history and archaeology lovers the place to be,…