An essential overview of what to see, eat, buy, say (or not say) and more.
Best Destinations to Visit in Colombia; Anna Luebke; Tourism Review
Colombia offers numerous destinations to visit.
Why Cartagena is South America’s most exciting city; Lilit Marcus; CNN
Cartagena, set on Colombia’s Caribbean coast, is becoming a must-visit, especially for Americans and Canadians enjoying new, convenient flight routes. Find out the best things to do in one of South America’s most exciting cities.
The Megalithic Funerary Art of San AgustÃn; Benjamin Oswald; Ancient History
You’ll Fall in Love with Old Town Cartagena Colombia; Linda; As We Saw It
Cartagena’s narrow streets and gorgeous architecture have made its Old Town one of Latin America’s most popular destinations.
Source: You’ll Fall in Love with Old Town Cartagena Colombia
Colombian coffee farmers are paying the price for climate change; Richard Schiffman; Grist
The smallest farms are being hit the hardest…
Source: Colombian coffee farmers are paying the price for climate change
Colombia vows action to prevent Cartagena losing UNESCO World Heritage status; Brenden Paulsen; Colombia Reports
Colombia’s government announced measures to prevent Cartagena from losing its recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Cartagena could be removed from UNESCO’s list of World Heritage sites due to…
Source: Colombia vows action to prevent Cartagena losing UNESCO World Heritage status
5 Places to Live in Colombia; 2 to Avoid; Nancy Kiernan
If you are considering making this up-and-coming retirement haven country your new home, here are some places to check out and a couple to skip. Many people have an outdated perception of Colombia. The country has transformed from its dark past of violence and drug cartels.
Source: 5 Places to Live in Colombia; 2 to Avoid – International Living Countries
I Was So Blown Away By This South American Country, I Actually Moved There; Naomi Dalton; Thrillist
Visiting Colombia’s most beautiful cities and sights was so spectacular, I decided to move there.
Source: I Was So Blown Away By This South American Country, I Actually Moved There
Popayán, Cartagena, Santa Marta: Colombia’s Colonial Cities; Lee Harrison; Live And Invest Overseas
Lee Harrison compares and contrasts Colombia’s top three Spanish-colonial cities—Cartagena, Santa Marta, and Popayán.
Source: Popayán, Cartagena, Santa Marta: Colombia’s Colonial Cities
Must-Visit Colombian Cities You Shouldn’t Miss; Iris A; Go 4 Travel Blog
These must-visit Colombian cities offer history and adventure, and provide a great introduction to everything the country has to offer.
Source: Must-Visit Colombian Cities You Shouldn’t Miss | Go 4 Travel Blog
Cartagena by Cruise Ship; Els Kroon; ALL AT SEA
The port of Cartagena de Indias, as the city on the north coast of Colombia is officially called, has always been of great significance to the country. In…
Five Colombian pueblos to visit before you die; Alfonso Tandozo; A Luxury Travel Blog
The most charming elements of Colombia’s colonial towns have been wonderfully preserved, giving each a sense of magic in the air.
7 ways wildlife won in 2018; Dina Fine Maron; National Geographic
Elephants, rhinos, whales, and other imperiled species received a boost this year.
Source: 7 ways wildlife won in 2018
South America’s other ‘Easter Island’; Christopher P Baker; BBC
The mysterious statues of San AgustÃn and underground tombs of Tierradentro, in southern Colombia, are finally rising from the dead after being off-limits for decades.
The Largest Protected Rainforest Is Now a World Heritage Site; Goodnet
Colombia’s Serrania de Chiribiquete Natural National Park is home to nearly 3,000 animal and plant species…
Source: The Largest Protected Rainforest Is Now a World Heritage Site – Goodnet
Five Great Reasons To Honeymoon In Cartagena; Jen O’Brien; Wedding Bells
Discover why this city is quickly becoming one of the most fashionable destinations in South America.
Colombia’s new president faces daunting environmental challenges; Antonio Jose Paz Cardona; MongaBay
On August 7, Juan Manuel Santos ceased to be the president of Colombia and handed over the office to Iván Duque, who was the right-wing candidate for the Democratic Center…
Source: Colombia’s new president faces daunting environmental challenges
Chiribiquete: How the Latest UNESCO World Heritage Site in Colombia Honors the Jaguar; Chris Bell; Culture Trip
Cartagena’s ‘Old City’ Undergoing a Vibrant Rebirth; Bill Cary; Mansion Global
The Colombian neighborhood offers iconic Spanish-Colonial architecture and a robust nightlife…
Source: Cartagena’s ‘Old City’ Undergoing a Vibrant Rebirth
