7 awesome places in Colombia with nonstop flights from the U.S.
Colombia have seven cities with nonstop flights from the United States. Here is your guide to the best places to go in this South American country with direct access from the States.
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Go before they’re gone: Two of Colombia’s natural wonders hang in the balance
Cocora Valley and Caño Cristales are not-to-miss tourist destinations in Colombia, but they won’t be around forever. I have an extensive list of must-visit places in the world and it keeps growing. More places get added before I have the opportunity to check others off the bucket list. But this year, I’ve given priority to…
Great places to stay and things to do Medellín’s El Poblado neighborhood
Because Medellín, Colombia, is a such large city, it can be a challenge deciding the best place to stay. While many of the cultural and historical site of Medellín are located downtown, most travelers prefer to base themselves in the upscale neighborhood of El Poblado, a great place to stay with plenty of lodging, dining, shopping and nightlife options.
Things to do in Medellín: Follow the Colombian city’s dramatic metamorphosis
There’s no dought Medellín has its problems. But in the last few decades, and certainly since Pablo Escobar’s reign of terror ended on a rooftop in 1993, crime has plummeted and Medellin is looking toward the future as a vibrant, cosmopolitan city that doesn’t shy away from its past.
Things to do in Medellín: Visit the street that spawned its own verb
Medellín is one of the most loved cities by visitors to Colombia. Year-round spring-like weather in the Antioquia region make Medellín a top place you’ll want to go if you’re planning a trip to Colombia, but getting to know the cheerful and fun-loving locals, known as paisas, will make you want to stay. If you’re…
10 things you should know before traveling to Colombia
Colombia has it all — sparkling coastline (both Caribbean and Pacific), mountain peaks, lush jungle, high-energy nightlife, amazing food and the some of the friendliest people I’ve ever met. If you have any reservations about visiting Colombia, here are some things you should know.
How to make Colombian-style limonada de coco (coconut lime-aid) with recipe
This frozen drink, made with limes and coconut cream, tastes like paradise. The limonada de coco tastes best with a side of Caribbean breezes, but maybe, just maybe, you can capture the flavor and feeling of a beach vacation when you get back home. “Do you think if I made limonada de coco back home, it…
How to Play the Colombia Sport of Tejo
You’ll have a blast throwing rocks at gunpowder in Colombia. Colombia’s national sport of Tejo is a lot like cornhole, except it’s much more explosive. Instead of trying to toss bean bags at holes in a wooden board, players throw heavy-metal pucks (tejos) at a clay-covered board (tablón) with a center target (bocin) decorated with…
How to make Ajiaco like a local in Bogotá, Colombia (with recipe!)
Doña Elsa Ramirez shares Colombian culinary traditions Food is a universal language, so taking a cooking class while traveling is a great way to get to know local people and their traditions. My husband, Chris, and I heading to meet our instructor, but at the moment, a mountain is the only thing standing between us…
The art of living in Santa Fe de Antioquia
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 can…