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Riding the Medellín Metro and Metrocable for the First Time

First Impression of Riding the Medellín Metro and Metrocable   The Medellin Metro and Metrocable One of the things that impressed me most during my first visit to Medellín wasn’t a tourist attraction at all—it was the city’s public transportation Read more…


My First Week in Medellín: Cable Cars, Comuna 13, and a Failed Paragliding Adventure

My First Week in Medellín: Cable Cars, Comuna 13, and a Failed Paragliding Adventure    My first trip and First Week in Medellín Colombia was back in October 2021, and looking back, it ended up being one of the experiences that Read more…


Pueblito Paisa Medellín: Why This Hilltop Village Is Worth Visiting

Pueblito Paisa Medellín: Why This Hilltop Village Is Worth Visiting   Pueblito Paisa in Medellín If you’re visiting Medellín for the first time, chances are you’ll hear someone recommend Pueblito Paisa. Perched on top of Cerro Nutibara, this replica of Read more…


Pueblito Chueco de Boyacá: Is This Unique Attraction Near Ráquira Worth Visiting?

Pueblito Chueco de Boyacá: Is This Unique Attraction Near Ráquira Worth Visiting? When most travelers visit the Boyacá region, their attention is usually focused on destinations like Villa de Leyva and Ráquira. During our trip through the area, however, we Read more…


Chocolate Museum Villa de Leyva: A Fun Stop in Colombia’s Most Charming Colonial Town

  Chocolate Museum Villa de Leyva: A Fun Stop in Colombia’s Most Charming Colonial Town One of the things I enjoy most about travel is discovering attractions I wasn’t necessarily planning to visit. That’s exactly how we ended up at Read more…


Café Jardín Villa de Leyva: One of My Favorite Breakfast Spots in Town

  Café Jardín Villa de Leyva: One of My Favorite Breakfast Spots in Town One of my favorite travel discoveries in Colombia happened completely by accident. While exploring Villa de Leyva, my wife and I stopped at Café Jardín for Read more…


Ráquira Colombia: Why This Colorful Artisan Town Is Worth Visiting

Ráquira Colombia: Why This Colorful Artisan Town Is Worth Visiting   Ráquira Colombia During our stay in Villa de Leyva, my wife and I joined a local tour through the Boyacá countryside. What started as a simple day trip turned Read more…


2 Days in Villa de Leyva: The Perfect Weekday Itinerary from Bogotá

2 Days in Villa de Leyva: The Perfect Weekend Itinerary from Bogotá   2 Days in Villa de Leyva:  Villa de Leyva is one of Colombia’s most beautiful colonial towns and one of the most popular weekend escapes from Bogotá. Read more…


Bogotá to Villa de Leyva by Bus: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go

Bogotá to Villa de Leyva by Bus: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go   Bogotá to Villa de Leyva by Bus One of the most popular weekend trips from Bogotá is Villa de Leyva, a beautiful colonial town Read more…


Mirador de la Mano and La Candelaria: A Different Side of Bogotá

Mirador de la Mano Bogota Opening During our recent trip to Bogotá, my wife and I found ourselves exploring a side of the city that many tourists never see. What started as a visit to Mirador de la Mano Bogota Read more…