Santa Fe was the original capital of the state of Antioquia before it moved to Medellin, a couple hours south.. The Lonely Planet describes it as a weekend escape from the city, but doesn’t say much else about it other than the tourist information center can provide a list of local artisans, whose studios canRead more
One look at the water rushing over the edge of the cliff before us, and I’m not so sure rappeling down the waterfall was such a good idea after all, especially after so much rain. “I’ve never seen so much water here before,” says our guide Arturo. Seeing our eyes widen, he adds: “Just kidding.Read more
When I first read about Villa de Leyva, I was instantly enamored with it. A four-hour busride from Bogota, the colonial town is not only one of the safest places in Colombia, but it’s surrounded by natural beauty and opportunities for outdoor adventure. Oscar Gilede knows about all the great places to visit. He runsRead more
I could have spent a week exploring Bogota on foot, but I never would have seen as much as I did on the six-hour bike ride I took. Cruising around town on two wheels, I visited popular sites on the must-see list, but also many out-of-the-way spots. Bogota Bike Tours is owned and operated byRead more
I saw this G.K. Chesterton quote last night: “The traveler sees what he sees, the tourist sees what he has come to see.” So far, Chris and I have seen things that we could have never expected, but wouldn’t want it any other way. Our first day in Bogota and we’ve. been greeted with rainRead more