Colombia Travel

For an entire month each year, the Colombian city Medellin glows with Source of Light, a spectacular light and water show that each night celebrates the return of peace

Dec 7, 2009 - Stillman Rogers

In Colombia's largest marble canyon, visitors can enjoy everything from extreme sports to scenic walks and swimming in beautiful Río Claro.

Nov 22, 2009 - Laura Restrepo Ortega

Rio Claro's beauty and uniqueness stand out, and it is rapidly becoming a well-known destination for visitors who seek a natural and exciting experience in Colombia.

Nov 22, 2009 - Laura Restrepo Ortega

Salento, at the heart of Colombia's coffee region, is a great place to experience Colombian culture, delicious coffee, and some of the country's most spectacular scenery.

Nov 22, 2009 - Melissa Sullivan

Conveniently located close to the celebrated Museo del Oro, Bogota's International Emerald Museum Foundation is a decent attraction in which to while away an hour or so.

Nov 17, 2009 - Richard McColl

The Hacienda Napoles, or Naples Estate, was Pablo Escobar's dream come true. It was a sad and decadent place. Now it's reviving a region and the past.

Sep 21, 2009 - Laura Restrepo Ortega

The Hacienda Napoles was Pablo Escobar's personal zoo, hide-away and place of business. Today it represents the sad past and, hopefully, a better future for the region.

Sep 21, 2009 - Laura Restrepo Ortega

Medellin, a dazzling city in Colombia, is often overlooked by tourists. But this is a city that has everything a traveler could want or need and should not be missed.

Jul 19, 2009 - Kesse Buchanan

If a visitor is trying to choose between culture, history, parks, shopping, or nightlife, they should consider themselves lucky to find Medellin because it has it all.

Jul 19, 2009 - Kesse Buchanan

Medellin has a ground-breaking transportation system that not only sets it apart from other South American cities, but makes it a pleasure to explore.

Jun 21, 2009 - Kesse Buchanan

Medellin boasts the only metro in Colombia. It's a revolutionary metro system in a cutting-edge city. Luckily for tourists, the metro system happens to be user-friendly.

Jun 21, 2009 - Kesse Buchanan

Colombia's Coffee Region is one filled with riches and adventure and Salento is no exception to the rule making it a key tourist destination.

Jun 19, 2009 - Richard McColl

With its warm temperatures, luxurious beaches and beautiful mountainsides, why the leading travel websites all chose Colombia as the year's most popular vacation spot.

May 14, 2009 - Gail Oliver

Isla Grande is a 45-minute boat ride from Cartegena de Indias on Colombia's Caribbean Coast. Hotel CocoLiso and Hotel San Pedro de Majagua are two popular hotels.

Apr 30, 2009 - Judith Glynn

Cartagena de Indias 28 boutique hotels have limited accommodations but offer white-glove, personalized service to their clientele. Some offer last-minute special rates.

Apr 30, 2009 - Judith Glynn

Cartagena sells emeralds mined in Colombia. Colombian handicrafts include ceramics and hammocks. Juan Valdez coffee and other brands are bargain supermarket buys.

Mar 31, 2009 - Judith Glynn

When looking to find the perfect souvenir from Colombia, a mochila or hammock are handmade items that embody the South America spirit, while serving a practical purpose.

Mar 16, 2009 - Kelli Hanrahan

Eating in Colombia runs the gamut from cafeteria (café-style restaurants) to fine dining, to street vending, providing a wide range of delights to please most palates.

Mar 16, 2009 - Kelli Hanrahan

A guided tour through Bogota's Gold Museum is a journey in geography, archaeology and indigenous cosmology.

Mar 11, 2009 - Kelli Hanrahan

In a rebranding effort to pull Bogota's colonial centre in line with other chic sectors of the Colombian capital, La Candelaria is renamed the Zona C.

Feb 14, 2009 - Richard McColl

Colombia's Caribbean jewel and the first Spanish city in South America continues to reel in the tourists.

Jan 19, 2009 - Richard McColl

Colombia's bullfighting season runs from mid January to the end of February every year, read on to learn about a Colombian institution at the Plaza de Toros Santamaria.

Jan 18, 2009 - Richard McColl

From December 4-17 all Corferias Conference Centre in Bogota is given over to exhibiting high quality Colombian and international art and design products.

Dec 10, 2008 - Richard McColl

South America's "Athens" may seem intimidating to the tourist and visitor, but in effect the public transport options are very straightforward and economical.

Dec 7, 2008 - Richard McColl

Cartagena de Indias is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located on the Caribbean Sea. Come to soak up the sun, Spanish colonial architecture, and unique mix of cultures.

Nov 29, 2008 - Amy Goldstein