1. Free Walking Tour of Downtown Medellin Taking the free walking tour of Downtown Medellin is a great place to start when visiting Medellin because it gives you a great introduction to some of the historic sites as well as the history of the city. Our guide for the tour was excellent, his name was German and he actually memorized …
A Vegetarian’s Guide to Medellin, Colombia
We absolutely loved the vegetarian food in Medellin during our month staying in Laureles – a neighborhood that we would highly recommend staying in if you’re interested in heading to Medellin. As a consequence, most of the restaurants we list below are in or near Laureles. Almost all of the places we listed below we went back either a second …
One Day in Santa Marta, Colombia
Santa Marta is a city on the northern coast of Colombia that is famous for being the first Spanish settlement in Colombia as well as Colombia’s oldest city that is still operational. That being said, if you are stopping in Santa Marta, there is a high probability you are using it as a landing pad for the Lost City Trek. …
One Day in Cartagena, Colombia
Cartagena is a beautiful oceanfront city that is full of history and vibrant, colorful old buildings in the historic district. That being said, in just one full day you can see a lot and get a feel for the history and culture of Cartagena. If you are spending one day in Cartagena as a landing spot before heading to Santa …
The Ultimate Guide to the Lost City Trek in Colombia
The Lost City Trek in Colombia is around 500 years older than Machu Picchu, steeped in culture, and is still relatively untouched by the effects of tourism. The reason for this is simple; Colombia was an incredibly dangerous place for many years, especially in the jungles of the Sierra Nevada. The Lost City or “Teyuna” is now the archaeological remains …