Mavecure: hike the sacred mountain of the Orinoco.

Visit Mavecure, ancient granite monoliths rising thousands of feet above Colombia’s jungles of the Orinoco.

Plan Peru: trek to Choquequirao

The Peruvian Andes hide dozens if Inca ruins, including the amazing Choquequirao site, sister settlement to Machu Picchu. It takes a tough 4-day hike to reach there.

Plan Peru: world wonder Machu Picchu

If you’re based in Colombia, don’t forget to visit Machu Picchu, in the Inca heartland of Peru. It’s easy to get there with direct flights to Cuzco.

Sailing historic Cartagena

A sailing trip from Cartagena brings its rich colonial history to life.

Bogotá water cuts: all you need to know

Bogotá is facing water cuts following a dry start to 2024. Here’s some info.

Bogotá: Cost of Living

How much does it cost to live in Bogotá? It’s a key question for anyone shifting to Colombian capital, whether a digital nomads seeking a new hangout, a retiree wanting to stretch out the pensions, or anyone looking for a new start in life in South America. Here I’ve compiled data from March, 2024. And looking back over 10 years, yes there’s been changes, but the overall picture remains the same: Bogotá is an affordable and stable city to put down roots.

Homicides in Colombia: 2024 update

My round-up of homicide data and trends for Colombia, based on recent official data (2023) and news reports and analysis. I’ll be posting a parallel blog Is Bogotá Safe? 2024 and you can also see my2023 post on safety and security trends in Bogotá here. Posted March 2024. Contact me on colombiacorners@gmail.com Other related posts on security on Colombia Corners are: Colombia’s Cocaine Conflicts – report of recent travel to coca growing villages in Nariño.Is Colombia Safe? – some security

Rafting the Guejar Canyon

How to raft the beautiful Guejar Canyon in Colombia´s Llanos region, a day´s drive from Bogotá.

Salento and Cocora: Colombia´s charmed valley

The rural town of Salento, with its Valle de Cocora, in heart of Colombia’s Quindío province, was a popular tourist spot even before Disney film producers rocketed the region to fame (and prices rises to match!) with their Oscar-winning film ‘Encanto’.

Diving in San Andrés

The clear warm waters of San Andrés offer perfect diving, here´s some information.

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