Colombia Travel Stories

Mar 5, 2025 • 9 min read

From tropical beaches to kinetic cities and pristine jungles, Colombia packs quite a punch. Plan your trip around these unmissable places.

Feb 28, 2025 • 11 min read

Colombia attracts record numbers of visitors with its incredible landscapes, vibrant cities, and warm welcome. These are top things to do.

Feb 26, 2025 • 8 min read

The biggest danger when visiting Colombia? You might never want to leave. As you plan your trip, these tips will help you make the most of your trip.

Apr 10, 2024 • 7 min read

Here’s how to get off the beaten track and discover the best of the magnificent Colombian rainforest.

Oct 2, 2023 • 8 min read

Colombia's landscape is stunning and impressive but those features can be hard to navigate on the ground. Here's how to get around Colombia.

Oct 2, 2023 • 11 min read

Discover the family-friendly side of Colombia with these age-appropriate destinations and activities for unforgettable vacations with kids.

Sep 30, 2023 • 6 min read

Colombia is one of the best-value destinations in South America. Stretch your cash even further with our top tips on how to visit on a budget.

Sep 23, 2023 • 5 min read

With its warm, welcoming atmosphere and jaw-dropping national parks and beaches, Colombia is a joy to visit, Here's what you need to know about visas.

Sep 21, 2023 • 8 min read

From incredible mountainous landscapes to stunning uncrowded beaches, Colombia has some once-in-a-lifetime road trips. Here are 5 of the best.

Aug 16, 2023 • 10 min read

With coastline trails and dizzying high-altitude scenery, explore Colombia with these top hiking routes.

Jul 29, 2023 • 5 min read

Colombian cuisine reflects the incredible cultural and geographic diversity of the country. Here are the best foods to try when you're there.

Feb 22, 2023 • 6 min read

If you’re dreaming about Colombia, this itinerary from Elsewhere by Lonely Planet will inspire you to pull the trigger and go. 

Nov 15, 2022 • 10 min read

Colombia’s 59 protected natural areas are a must for nature lovers. Ocean Malandra shows you how to see two parks in four days.

Sep 24, 2022 • 8 min read

If you want to climb an active volcano, visit archeological sites, go scuba diving or much more, Colombia’s extraordinary national parks beckon.

Sep 15, 2022 • 4 min read

A look at the new Sofitel Barú Calablanca: Cartagena's first luxury beachfront resort, focused on relaxation.

Aug 8, 2022 • 5 min read

Time moves slowly here, but there’s plenty to do, from tubing down the Rio Palomino to hiking with local indigenous tribes

Mar 29, 2022 • 10 min read

Whether you’re drawn to Colombia by the culture, hiking, wildlife or cities, you’ll want to linger to enjoy the beaches. Here's our pick of the best.

Mar 25, 2020 • 8 min read

It’s a place of legends and liquid rainbows, but until 10 years ago the brilliantly hued river known as Caño Cristales was located deep in FARC territory.

Jan 23, 2020 • 6 min read

Hosting terrain as untamed as the country’s one-time reputation, Colombia’s emergence from the travel wilderness means vast areas await exploration.

Nov 19, 2019 • 8 min read

Colombia comes alive with bright Christmas traditions in this first person account of a family experiencing festivals, markets, street food, and more in…

Aug 5, 2019 • 4 min read

Few morning routines are complete without a vitalizing cup of coffee. If you’re a fan of mild, well-balanced beans, there’s a good chance the cup you’re…

May 23, 2019 • 5 min read

From Caribbean flavors and fresh seafood in the north to the hearty dishes of Antioquia, exploring the world of Colombian food is its own form of travel…