If you drive by the town of Guatape in Colombia, it would be very hard to miss its famous rock. La Piedra del Peñol has become a huge tourist attraction, and for good reason. Visiting the Guatape Rock is an easy day trip from Medellin. Many great tours to Guatape leave from Medellin, but you…
Visiting Salento has become a backpacker’s right of passage in Colombia. It is a beautiful small town located 20 minutes from the tallest wax palm trees in the world. These famous trees are located in Cocora Valley and the park also has some great hiking trails. Getting here is a long bus journey from Medellin,…
Medellin is the city of Eternal Spring. There are many reasons to visit this city, as it has grown massively amongst the digital nomad community. When I visited in 2022, I stayed for around 5 weeks, mainly in the El Poblado and Laureles districts. I did plenty of research before coming to find the best…
Budgeting for your next big adventure is sometimes a daunting task. Once you see the cost of travel to Colombia, you can relax. I have an interest in visiting every country. Some more than others. Colombia for some reason wasn’t high on my list last year. Even after many people I met on the road…
When visiting Colombia, many travelers visit the famous Caribbean towns of Cartagena and Santa Marta. These places have a lot of history and beautiful buildings to gaze at. But if you’re an adventure enthusiast like me, you’ll love a small mountain town close to these areas. Minca is full of hikes and waterfalls that keep…
Medellin has grown in popularity over recent years and has become a hotspot for party-goers and travelers alike. It is often referenced as the City of Eternal Spring. While I love everything about Medellin and what it offers, many people miss out on some of the best activities here. And by activities, I’m talking about…
Jardin has its fair share of long and difficult hikes. Many of these are to the multitude of waterfalls in this lush region. If you are exhausted from hikes in Jardin such as the 4 waterfall hikes of Cascada la Escalera, and Cueva del Esplendor, or just want an easy day then Cascada del Amor…
Jardin is a small town south of Medellin that not many people seem to talk about. It feels like a mixture of Italy and Colombia combined with breathtaking scenery. The coffee region of Colombia did not disappoint. There are many activities to do here. Most of these activities involve seeing a waterfall like the famous…
Located in close proximity to Salento is a wonderful park full of waterfalls. This area is great for the whole family as all of the trails are easy to follow and most aren’t difficult. We came to this park after hiking the famous Valle de Cocora. The main attraction here is the Santa Rita waterfall….
Located on top of a hill in Minca overlooking the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta is a great viewpoint called Los Pinos. This is a popular location for locals to come (mainly on motorcycles) to have a drink with a view. It is easily accessible if you’re staying at the famous Sierra Minca hostel. On…