Flying Colombia’s DC-3s
Legendary Douglas DC-3 planes are still plying the jungle routes of Colombia. Here’s some photos . At the end of the post is information for travellers on how to ride these classic cargo planes.
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Category: On the Road
Road trips, driving and cars in Colombia, with maps and practical advice on how to get to some of the most amazing corners of this large varied country.
A guide to Colombia’s classic 4x4s
Rural Colombia runs on old ‘campero’ cars…so if you don’t know your Uaz from your Gaz, or or Suzi from your Taft (‘Tough Almighty Fourwheeldrive Transport’) then check out our guide to Colombia’s classic 4x4s.
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Colombia’s Amazon: La Pedrera
Photos from Colombia’s Amazonas: La Pedrera
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Colombia’s Amazon: El Encanto
Photos from two remote corners of Colombia’s Amazonas: El Encanto
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Colombia’s Tuluní cave
Floating down tropical rivers into Tuluní´s magnificent caves is a great way to spend a day.
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Adventures in gorgeous Guaviare
Exploring the ancient wonders of Guaviare, with landscapes from the dawn of time.
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Venezuelans on the road in Colombia
Thousands of Venezuelan migrants fleeing their collapsed country are travelling Colombia’s roads. Here’s some info and photos.
February, 2019.
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Armero on my mind
A town buried in volcanic mud in 1985 with 23,000 dead – mostly still lying underfoot – is a strange attraction, with or without ghosts.
January, 2019
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Viva Villa de Leyva!
Villa de Leyva is colonial splendour in the lush hills of Boyacá. Best enjoyed on a 3-day excursion from Bogotá.
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