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Colombia

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.

Cost of Living in Colombia

Colombia, Latin Culture, South America Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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What is the real cost of living in Colombia today? Colombia is not only one of the most picturesque and wondrous countries in …

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Bogota vs Medellin

Colombia, South America, Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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When comparing Bogota vs Medellin, which is better? When visiting Colombia, it’s tough to know where to start. The country has …

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What is a Paisa in Colombia?

Colombia, Latin Culture Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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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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Colombian Food Dishes You Must Try

Colombia, Latin Culture, South America Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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Have you tried any Colombian food dishes before? Visitors to Colombia have tripled in the last decade, and this is no …

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Zipaquira From Bogota Colombia Guide

Colombia, Travel Guides Last Updated · Jan 4th, 2021

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

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Coffee Tours From Medellin

Colombia, Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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Are you on the lookout for the best coffee tours from Medellin? In case you didn’t know, Colombia is among the coffee capitals …

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Things to do in Medellin, Colombia

Colombia, South America, Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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Welcome to this guide of free things to do in Medellin, Colombia. After spending months in the city and revisiting time and …

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Jerico, Colombia: Travel Guide

Colombia, South America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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Welcome to this Jerico, Colombia travel guide. Did you know Jericó is one of the unexplored towns in the Antiquia? People come …

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Colombia Itinerary

Colombia, South America, Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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Welcome to this Colombia Itinerary that I have planned out! If you are in the planning stages of your trip to Colombia and …

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Jardin, Colombia: Travel Guide

Colombia, South America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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Welcome to this Jardin, Colombia travel guide. Did you know Jardín is one of the key towns you can visit in …

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Salento, Colombia: Travel Guide

Colombia, South America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Jan 2nd, 2021

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Welcome to this Salento, Colombia travel guide! Did you know Salento is a popular coffee town to visit in …

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La Guajira, Colombia Travel Guide

Colombia, South America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Jan 5th, 2021

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

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Things to do in Cabo de la Vela

Colombia, South America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 30th, 2020

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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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Ciudad Perdida Trek: Colombia

Backpacking Guides, Colombia, South America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Jan 4th, 2021

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Welcome to the infamous Ciudad Perdida trek in Colombia. If Machu Picchu and Chichén Itzá are regarded as off the beaten track …

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Things to do in Minca, Colombia

Colombia, South America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Jan 5th, 2021

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Welcome to this guide on what things to do in Minca, Colombia. Did you know Minca is one of the most eco-friendly places in …

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Best Places to Visit in Colombia

Backpacking Guides, Colombia, South America, Travel Tips Last Updated · Jan 4th, 2021

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Are you wondering where all the best places to visit in Colombia are? Knowing where to look for a good time makes a lot of …

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Things to do in Capurgana, Colombia

Colombia, South America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Jan 16th, 2021

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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

Colombia, Travel Tips Last Updated · Jan 4th, 2021

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

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Santa Marta, Colombia Travel Guide

Colombia, South America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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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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How to Pronounce Medellin

Colombia, Latin Culture, Learn Spanish Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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Are you wondering how to pronounce Medellin correctly? If you're reading this guide, you're likely asking yourself that …

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Riohacha: La Guajira, Colombia Guide

Colombia, South America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Jan 3rd, 2021

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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 …

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Is Medellin Safe to Travel?

Colombia, South America, Travel Safety, Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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

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Books About Colombia

Colombia, Latin Culture, South America Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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Are you searching for books about Colombia to read? While many view Colombia as a nation with a bloody history, there’s a lot …

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Is Colombia Safe for Travelers?

Colombia, South America, Travel Safety, Travel Tips Last Updated · Jan 4th, 2021

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Are you wondering, is Colombia safe to travel in 2021? Colombia is the pride of South America. The most northern country …

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Medellin to Guatape

Colombia, Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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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 Guatape, …

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Where to Stay in Bogota

Colombia, Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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Are you looking for ideas on where to stay in Bogota, Colombia? Bogota is the capital and is the largest city in Colombia with …

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Capurgana’s Best Hotels

Colombia, Hostels, South America, Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 31st, 2020

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Welcome to this list of Capurgana hotels designed for all travelers. If traveling to Capurgana you'll more than likely have …

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Hostels in Riohacha, Colombia

Backpacking Guides, Colombia, Hostels, South America, Travel Tips Last Updated · Jan 4th, 2021

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Are you looking for the best hostels in Riohacha, Colombia? You're in the right place. This article contains all the best …

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One Week in Colombia Itinerary

Backpacking Guides, Colombia, South America, Travel Tips Last Updated · Jan 4th, 2021

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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 …

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Best Time to Visit Colombia

Colombia, South America, Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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

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How Many Days in Medellin, Colombia?

Colombia, South America, Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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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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Day Trips from Medellin

Colombia, South America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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Below are some day trips from Medellin you can't afford to miss. If visiting Medellin, the activities listed in this guide will …

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Day Trips from Bogota

Colombia, South America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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Many exciting day trips from Bogota await the intrepid traveler. The capital of Colombia, sitting over 8,000 + feet above sea …

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Taganga, Colombia Travel Guide

Colombia, South America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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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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Playa Blanca, Colombia Travel Guide

Colombia, Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 31st, 2020

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Thinking of coming to Playa Blanca in Colombia? When you travel to Cartagena there are many great places to go and see. …

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Palomino, Colombia Travel Guide

Colombia, South America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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Are you thinking of traveling to Palomino, Colombia? As anyone knows, Colombia is a fine place to come and visit in the winter …

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Pasto, Colombia Travel Guide

Colombia, South America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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Looking for new places to visit in Colombia? Heading south, few places come to mind quicker than Pasto, Colombia. Quick …

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Colombian Slang Words [Paisa Slang]

Colombia, Latin Culture, Learn Spanish Last Updated · Dec 31st, 2020

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Buenos días, from Medellin in Colombia. Do you like the idea of speaking like a local? Or, want to learn some basic …

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San Gil Colombia Travel Guide

Colombia, South America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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Thinking of visiting San Gil, Colombia? Situated some 3,500-feet above sea level, the town of San Gil, Colombia boasts an …

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Cartagena to Tayrona National Park

Colombia, Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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Seen enough of Cartegena and want to head over to Tayrona? Let me show you how I got from Cartagena to Tayrona National Park by …

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Facts About Colombia

Colombia, Latin Culture, South America Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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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 encompasses …

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Getting from Medellin to Salento

Colombia, Travel Tips Last Updated · Jan 14th, 2021

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Are you looking to travel from Medellin to Salento by bus? Below I’ll show you the most efficient way to get to …

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Getting From Medellin to Cali

Colombia, South America, Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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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 …

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Colombian Fruits – The Ultimate List

Colombia, Latin Culture Last Updated · Jan 4th, 2021

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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 …

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Cartagena to Santa Marta

Colombia, South America, Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 30th, 2020

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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 …

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Best Hostels in Santa Marta

Colombia, Hostels, Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 31st, 2020

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Looking for the best hostels in Santa Marta, Colombia? If backpacking Colombia or simply on vacation here; you'll want to get …

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Colombia’s Coffee Region

Backpacking Guides, Colombia, Travel Guides Last Updated · Jan 4th, 2021

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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

Colombia, South America, Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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Are you looking for the best beaches in Colombia? This amazing country manages to blend together all manner of truly special …

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Best Hostels in Bogota

Colombia, Hostels, South America, Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 31st, 2020

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Traveling to Colombia and looking for the best hostels in Bogota? Here's a list I made after spending more than a few days …

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Old Town Cartagena – Travel Guide

Colombia, South America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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Thinking of visiting the old town in Cartagena? The heat took me by surprise as I arrived by taxi unsure of what to expect. …

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