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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…


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…


Is Villa de Leyva Worth Visiting? My Experience Exploring Colombia’s Colonial Gem

Is Villa de Leyva Worth Visiting? My Experience Exploring Colombia’s Colonial Gem When most travelers plan a trip to Colombia, destinations like Medellín, Cartagena, and Bogotá usually top the list. Those cities certainly deserve the attention, but after spending a Read more…


From Cúcuta to Chicamocha: A Quick Guide to Bucaramanga, San Gil & Barichara

Pampalona Traveling through Santander from Cucuta to Bucaramanga offers some of the most surprising landscapes and cultural experiences in Colombia. On a recent 5-day trip from Cúcuta, we explored Bucaramanga, San Gil, the spectacular Chicamocha Canyon, and the colonial town Read more…