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Traveling to Colombia and looking for inspiration? Here's a list of useful articles to help you with planning a trip. See my Travel Bible for more help.

Eje Cafetero in Colombia Guide

Travel Guides Last Updated · Jan 20th, 2023 · Daniel James

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Welcome to this guide to the Eje Cafetero in Colombia. El Eje Cafetero or “Coffee Triangle” is Colombia’s coffee axis and one …

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Safest Cities in Colombia 2023

Travel Safety Last Updated · Jan 20th, 2023 · Daniel James

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Where are all the safest cities in Colombia to visit? One of the things that make Colombia a great travel destination for many …

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Is Medellin Safe 2023? Travel Safety

Travel Safety Last Updated · Jan 20th, 2023 · Daniel James

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Were you wondering: is Medellin safe to travel or not? For anyone thinking about coming to Medellin, Colombia, you might have …

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Is Cali, Colombia Safe to Visit 2023?

Travel Safety Last Updated · Dec 31st, 2022 · Daniel James

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Is Cali, Colombia, safe to visit? Cali is a beautiful city and one of the largest ones in Colombia. It’s a great for nature …

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Getting from Medellin to Salento

Travel Tips Last Updated · Jan 20th, 2023 · Daniel James

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Are you going to travel from Medellin to Salento by bus? In this article, I’ll show you the most efficient way to get to …

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Christmas Traditions in Colombia

Latin Culture Last Updated · Aug 29th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Are you thinking of spending Christmas in Colombia? Colombia is an exciting country and it’s full of culture and history. …

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Best Towns in Colombia

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 11th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Welcome to this list of best towns in Colombia to visit. If you finally have the time and the budget for a vacation, Colombia …

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What to pack for Colombia?

Travel Gear, Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 29th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Deciding exactly what to pack for Colombia can be challenging. If you think about it, Colombia is one of the most biodiverse …

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What is a Tinto in Colombia?

Latin Culture Last Updated · Mar 15th, 2023 · Daniel James

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Let's discuss Tinto in Colombia. When in Colombia, the word Tinto gets thrown around a lot. But when a Colombian says "un …

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El Carmen de Viboral: Travel Guide (Colombian Town)

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 10th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Are you thinking of traveling to Carmen de Viboral? The small agricultural town of Carmen de Viboral offers visitors a unique …

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Comuna 13 Medellin Tour

Travel Guides Last Updated · Jan 20th, 2023 · Daniel James

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Are you arriving in Colombia and doing the Comuna 13 Medellin tour? When I first arrived in Medellin, visiting this …

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Things to do in Sabaneta, Colombia

Travel Guides Last Updated · Jan 20th, 2023 · Daniel James

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Welcome to Sabaneta, the smallest municipality in Colombia Located in the south of the Aburrá valley snuggly fitted between …

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Things to do in Manizales

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 12th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Welcome to this guide on things to do in Manizales, Colombia! Manizales is a city that lies in the heart of Colombia's …

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Costeno Beach, Colombia

Travel Guides Last Updated · Jan 3rd, 2023 · Daniel James

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Welcome to Costeno beach in Colombia (AKA paradise on earth). Arriving at Costeno beach for the first time you may feel like …

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San Cipriano, Colombia Guide

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 9th, 2022 · Daniel James

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San Cipriano is an underrated tourist attraction in Colombia. Located in the Buenaventura snuggled deeply in a dense jungle …

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Planning A Trip to Colombia

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 11th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Are you planning a trip to Colombia? If you have your mindset on visiting an amazing part of the world like South America, get …

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San Andres Colombia (Must Knows)

Travel Tips Last Updated · Mar 15th, 2023 · Daniel James

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Here's a list of things to know about traveling to San Andres, Colombia. San Andres is a unique island located in the Caribbean …

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Things do in San Andres

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 11th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Do you want to learn what things do in San Andres, Colombia? An island known in the back of the minds of many Colombians for …

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Lake Guatavita Colombia

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 10th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Are you thinking of traveling to Lake Guatavita from Bogota? Guatavita is a special place in the Cundinamarca region of …

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What is Colombia Known For?

Latin Culture Last Updated · Feb 13th, 2023 · Daniel James

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Despite all the bad press, what is Colombia known for? It is fair to say that Colombia is one of those South American …

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Getting From Santa Marta to Minca

Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 8th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Are you trying to get from Santa Marta to Minca in Colombia? You are not the only one who wants to get to Minca. If you are …

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Colombian Documentaries 

Latin Culture Last Updated · Aug 25th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Watch the Colombian documentaries below to learn about Colombia. The secret is finally out, as one of the most fascinating …

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What is a Paisa in Colombia?

Latin Culture Last Updated · Jan 20th, 2023 · Daniel James

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In Colombia, what is a Paisa? And, what does it mean to be Paisa? In most cases, I have found Paisas (the people from …

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Zipaquira From Bogota Colombia Guide

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 11th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Welcome to this Zipaquira, Colombia travel guide. Located just a few hours from Bogotá, Zipaquira is relatively unknown as a …

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Coffee Tours From Medellin

Travel Guides Last Updated · Jan 20th, 2023 · Daniel James

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Are you on the lookout for the best coffee tours from Medellin? Colombia is among the coffee capitals of the world. Given the …

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La Guajira, Colombia Travel Guide

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 9th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Welcome to this travel guide on La Guajira, Colombia. The Guajira Desert is a vast wilderness located up in the northernmost …

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Things to do in Cabo de la Vela

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 10th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Welcome to this guide on travel to Cabo de la Vela, Colombia. Below we'll explore Cabo de la Vela, a sleepy beachside town …

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Things to do in Capurgana, Colombia

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 9th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Are you heading over to Capurgana and wondering what to do? After hearing about this mini paradise located in the Choco …

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Getting To Capurgana From Medellin

Travel Tips Last Updated · Jan 20th, 2023 · Daniel James

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Are you thinking of traveling to Capurgana from Medellin? With this guide, I'm going to show you exactly how to go from …

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Things to do in Santa Marta

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 11th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Welcome to this Santa Marta, Colombia travel guide! Whilst looking for some of the best places to visit in Colombia, Santa …

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Things to do in Riohacha: La Guajira

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 9th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Are you looking for things to do in Riohacha, La Guajira in Colombia? Read about its grand beach, palm trees, and lively but …

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Is Colombia Safe for Travelers?

Travel Safety Last Updated · Dec 10th, 2022 · Layer Culture

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Are you wondering, is Colombia safe to travel in 2022? Colombia is the pride of South America. The most northern country within …

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How to get to Guatape From Medellin?

Travel Tips Last Updated · Jan 20th, 2023 · Daniel James

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Are you thinking of traveling from Medellin to Guatape? Below I’m going to show you the most efficient way to get to …

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One Week in Colombia Itinerary

Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 9th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Are you thinking of spending just one week in Colombia? Although it's not much time to get to know everything, you have time …

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Best Time to Visit Colombia

Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 11th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Are you wondering when is the best time to visit Colombia? Its proximity to the equator and stable temperatures makes it an …

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How Many Days in Medellin, Colombia?

Travel Tips Last Updated · Jan 20th, 2023 · Daniel James

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Are you wondering how many days in Medellin are needed? As one of the friendliest and most innovative cities in South America, …

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Taganga, Colombia Travel Guide

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 8th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Are you thinking of heading over to Taganga, Colombia? Taganga, along with Santa Marta are two of the oldest colonial …

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Cartagena to Tayrona National Park

Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 8th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Have you seen enough of Cartegena and want to head over to Tayrona? I'll share how I got from Cartagena to Tayrona National …

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Facts About Colombia

Latin Culture Last Updated · Sep 15th, 2022 · Daniel James

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So, you'd like to learn some facts about Colombia? Colombia is known for more than coffee and coconuts. The country …

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Getting From Medellin to Cali

Travel Tips Last Updated · Jan 20th, 2023 · Daniel James

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Do you need some help getting from Medellin to Cali, Colombia? Stay with me as we’re are going to look at the best way to get …

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Colombian Fruits – The Ultimate List

Latin Culture Last Updated · Dec 19th, 2022 · Daniel James

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It's these exotic Colombian fruits that keep me returning to Colombia. In this article, I'd like to introduce you to a list of …

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Cartagena to Santa Marta

Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 9th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Do you need some help getting from Cartagena to Santa Marta? Keep reading as I’m going to show you the best way to Santa Marta …

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Colombia’s Coffee Region

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 9th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Are you interested in visiting Colombia’s coffee region? I know I am, and visiting the integral zones of the Colombia coffee …

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Best Beaches in Colombia

Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 8th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Are you looking for the best beaches in Colombia? When it comes to beaches this amazing country manages to blend together all …

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What to do in Medellin, Colombia

Travel Guides Last Updated · Jan 20th, 2023 · Daniel James

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Are you traveling to Colombia and wondering what to do in Medellin? You’re in the right place... Let’s grab a coffee and take a …

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Tatacoa Desert Travel Guide

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 8th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Welcome to this guide to the Tatacoa Desert in Colombia. Who thought that Colombia had deserts within its borders? The more …

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Is Bogota Safe? Travelers Guide

Travel Safety Last Updated · Dec 8th, 2022 · Layer Culture

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Is Bogota safe for travelers? Bogota is one of the great Capital cities of South America and a great springboard to be able to …

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Backpacking Colombia: Travel Guide

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 8th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Are you thinking about backpacking in Colombia? Did you know Colombia is becoming a hotspot for new travelers? Every South …

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