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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.

A Guide to Visiting Colombia’s Safest Places

Travel Safety Last Updated · Mar 9th, 2025 · Daniel James

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One of the things that make Colombia a great travel destination for many is its sheer diversity. It offers a variety of climates, …

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Cartagena Travel Safety: Learn What to Expect!

Travel Safety Last Updated · Mar 9th, 2025 · Daniel James

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If you are thinking about traveling to Cartagena in Colombia then you should definitely do so and not let alarming crime statistics put …

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Tips for Staying Safe in Medellin (My Experience)

Travel Safety Last Updated · Jun 20th, 2025 · Daniel James

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If you're thinking about traveling to Medellin, Colombia, on doing research you might have heard or even read some dangerous things …

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Learning The ins and outs of the Gringo Trail

Travel Guides Last Updated · Mar 9th, 2025 · Daniel James

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Have you heard of the Gringo trail? Put it this way, if you happen to be an American, Canadian, or European in origin, this trip is …

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Things to do in El Poblado, Medellin

Travel Guides Last Updated · Mar 9th, 2025 · Daniel James

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As you already may have heard, the El Poblado neighborhood is located in Medellin and is the most exclusive and expensive area in the …

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Comuna 13 Medellin Tour (Visiting without a Guide)

Travel Guides Last Updated · Mar 9th, 2025 · Daniel James

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Are you arriving in Colombia and doing the Comuna 13 Medellín tour? Let me start by saying that when I first arrived in Medellín, …

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Things to do in Sabaneta, Colombia

Travel Guides Last Updated · Mar 9th, 2025 · 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 Envigado …

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What does Marica mean?

Latin Culture Last Updated · Mar 9th, 2025 · Daniel James

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What does marica mean when it comes to learning Spanish? Slang is rich in Colombia and if you are learning Colombian Spanish, you …

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12 Things Colombia is Famous For

Latin Culture Last Updated · Mar 9th, 2025 · Daniel James

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Despite the bad press, its fair to say that Colombia is one of those South American countries that you should aim to visit once in your …

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What is a Paisa in Colombia?

Latin Culture Last Updated · Mar 9th, 2025 · Daniel James

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In Colombia, what is a Paisa? And, what does it mean to be Paisa? More often than not, I have found Paisas (the people from …

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The Perfect One Week in Colombia Itinerary

Travel Guides Last Updated · Mar 9th, 2025 · Daniel James

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If you are thinking of spending just one week in Colombia this guide is for you. I have recenty got back from my trip and this was part …

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Best way to get from Medellin to Cali

Travel Tips Last Updated · Mar 9th, 2025 · Daniel James

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Do you need some help getting from Medellin to Cali, Colombia? Stay with me on this transport guide as we’re are going to look at …

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20+ Colombian Fruits: My Travel Shopping List

Latin Culture Last Updated · Mar 9th, 2025 · Daniel James

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It's these exotic Colombian fruits that keep me coming back to Colombia. In this guide, I will begin to introduce you to a list of …

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13+ Things to do in Medellin, Colombia

Travel Guides Last Updated · Mar 9th, 2025 · Daniel James

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Are you traveling to Colombia and wondering what to do in Medellin? You’re definitely in the right place... Grab yourself a coffee …

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Tatacoa Desert, Colombia: Travel Guide

Travel Guides Last Updated · Mar 9th, 2025 · Daniel James

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Colombia really does have deserts within its borders! As I journey deeper through South America learning Spanish, I'm continually …

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Backpacking Colombia: Travel Guide

Travel Guides Last Updated · Mar 9th, 2025 · Daniel James

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Every South America backpacking route should include Colombia, and some people even say Colombia is the real heart of Latin …

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