Places to see in Colombia, with maps and advice on how to get there.

Venezuela’s incredible Orinoco river delta

In 2022 I worked with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in the delta of the Rio Orinoco, known locally as the “Delta Amacuro”, supporting local health services. This vast wetland of swamps and jungle on Venezuela’s Atlantic shore is home to the Warao, one of the country’s largest ethnic group. This blog was published by MSF in May 2023. Rounding a bend of the Rio Orinoco, we startle a large river dolphin that leaps high in front of the boat. It hangs there

Colombia’s Check-Mig: the on-line form for international air travellers

The free on-line migration form Check-Mig continues post-Covid-19 – as do the scammers trying to make you pay. Here’s an update for 2023 and links to some ‘How To’ videos (and which to avoid).

Entrenubes: the Best View in Bogotá?

Locals claim their mountain park, Entrenubes, high in the Andes on Bogotá’s southeast flank has the best views in Bogotá. They’re right.

Bogotá Hiking: Quebrada La Vieja

Hike to the beautiful Cerros Orientales (Eastern Hills) up the easily accessible Quebrada La Vieja. Here’s some photos and practical advice on how to safely enjoy one of Bogotá’s best excursions, open most days of the week. And it’s free.

Providencia Island: old caribbean charm

Providencia is Colombia’s remote paradise, a laid-back english-speaking volcanic island surrounded by coral reefs. Here’s how to visit…

On the roof of Colombia in El Cocuy National Park

Hiking to Colombia’s tropical glaciers

Climbing up to tropical glaciers in Colombia’s El Cocuy National Park is one of the continents great thrills, and it’s not too difficult, assuming you are a hiker and already spent time in Andean altitudes.

Adventure trails around Villa de Leyva

Back in Boyaca and its colonial masterpiece Villa de Leyva: from there we head off to some ancient Muisca paintings near Sáchica, and beautiful cave and waterfall, El Hayal near Santa Sofia. Not to mention the historic mill La Primavera. These are just of dozens of things to do around this beautiful and safe area of Colombia, only a few hours drive north of Bogotá. There are also plenty of public transport options and affordable tours available, so no excuse

La Hondura: Boyacá’s hidden canyon

How to hike to the beautiful Canyon de La Hondura in Boyacá, Colombia, passing by the Manto de La Virgen waterfall.

Los LLanos, Colombia’s cowboy country

Take a trip to the vast semi-flooded plains of eastern Colombia, Los Llanos, where wildlife mixes with cattle ranches and rich llanero culture, and it’s not so far from Bogotá. This post covers a short (6-day) circular route that took us by car from Bogotá to Sogamoso and Yopal, the capital town of Casanare department, then on small rural towns of San Luis de Palenque and Trinidad. We returned to Bogotá on a beautiful backroad via San Luis de Gaceno,

Adventures around the Rio Claro reserve

The Rio Claro Reserva Natural is an areas of natural beauty and fun activities close to Doradal, a town half way between Bogotá and Medellin.

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