Minca and the surrounding area of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta are becoming one of Colombia’s most popular places. Once you arrive, you will realize why. This is a magical place with endless opportunities for adventure. Without a doubt, my favorite activity I did was hiking up Cerro Kennedy. Located right outside Minca, this…
There are many reasons to visit Jardin in the Colombian coffee region. The beautiful mountains and amazing people make it a spot you can’t miss. In addition, there are many waterfalls that will satisfy any adventurer’s desires. One of the most popular ones is the Cueva del Esplendor. This is a very different waterfall than…
Colombia is a magical place. There are so many different sides to Colombia that you’re bound to find something you love. The people, nature, coffee, food, and nightlife here are almost unmatched in the rest of the world. Planning 3 weeks in Colombia might seem daunting but I believe I put together an itinerary that…
Colombia has been on my bucket list for quite some time now. Our first stop was the famous city of Medellin. The city is massive and not often considered a place for great hiking. That could be further from the truth as hills of lush green vegetation surround the city and hikes like Cerro de…
Medellin is more than just tall brick buildings. This city is massive but once you arrive here you will soon understand how it is different than many others. The city is full of life and by that I mean nature. Right outside of Medellin in the mountainside is a popular national park called Arvi Park…
If you are like us, then you needed a nice break from all the amazing hikes around Medellin and especially Cerro Quitasol. There is no better place to relax while getting to experience something unique than Pueblito Paisa in Medellin. Pueblito Paisa is somewhat of a tourist trap but still worth visiting. It is a…
When we arrived in Minca, the weather wasn’t great. It was raining all day, but we wouldn’t let that stop us from our adventures. We decided to take advantage of these rainy days and get wet anyway in one of the many waterfalls Minca offers. There is something blissful about going swimming while it is…
Hiking through Tayrona National Park is unlike anything throughout Medellin or Colombia. We saw monkeys, poisonous frogs, massive crabs, and colorful lizards. It is incredibly humid in this part of Colombia, so be prepared for that. We decided to camp inside the park, which was my best decision all year. Sleeping on a jungle beach…
Colombia isn’t often mentioned when you hear about the best hikes in South America, and many don’t know it’s one of the best places to hike in Latin America. That may just be my opinion, but so be it. I’ll stand by that until the day I die. Colombia is one of the most biodiverse…
The most popular spot to hang out in town is only a 10-minute drive up the road from Minca. Pozo Azul in Minca is famous among travelers and locals for its accessibility, free cost, and excellent swimming area. Colombians flock to this area on the holidays and weekends, as it is perfect for the whole…