Travelogues Colombia

Hearing about wonderful Guatapé all the time, we decided to actually stay there for a while. To be exact, for 2 weeks. Guatapé is known for his big rock, which just stands out...

After we left the coconut farm we directly went to the tayrona national park which is quite near. Our goal was to walk through the park to the beach called Cabo San Juan, sleep...

After a long bus ride from Bogotá we finally arrived in Palomino. It's a small village at the Caribbean Coast of Colombia. As we (Lea and me) stepped out of the bus, the...

My next destination wasn't the Colombian capital Bogotá, but rather Giradot, a town 80 km away and 2,300 meters lower in altitude, which I unexpectedly visited for a short stay....

Question: How are you supposed to get into the Christmas spirit when it's constantly 20 degrees here? There is no winter here because there are no seasons at all and don't get...

I want it to stay like this forever. I don't think I've been this happy in 5 years. Life here feels somehow easy. Like a giant cloud of cinnamon rolls. Living here feels so...

Medellin was once the most dangerous city in South America and has developed strongly in a positive way in recent years. Medellin has the only metro in Colombia, of which they...

J'ai bu la veille du voyage à Montevideo beaucoup trop de bière et j'étais terriblement défoncé, j'ai également eu seulement 3 heures de sommeil. J'ai pris le ferry et un bus...

From Manizales, I took the bus to Filandia, a small village near the Cocora Valley that I had heard a lot about. It was Easter Sunday, which meant it was the last day of Semana...

Just a few days after an attack on a police academy that killed over 20 people, we arrived in Bogota. Shortly after checking into our hotel, Julis's cousin picked us up for...

From Santa Marta, I took a day trip to the famous Tayrona National Park, which is an hour's drive from Santa Marta. I was lucky because two days after my visit, the park was...

I will not be able to write everything about Medellín because we spent a lot of time here. Tati and I flew from Lima to Medellín, where I first had the opportunity to meet...

Deeper into the desert means more adventure, right? Wrong! Staying here is fully organized by the indigenous people who still reside in the desert, but it's still incredibly...

From now on I'm traveling alone... The first 2 days I spent in the capital of Colombia, Bogota. My hostel was located in the relatively safe neighborhood of Chapinero, with many...

We took a bus from Pereira to Salento, which took about 1 hour, and the ride was already beautiful through the impressive landscape, a huge coffee growing area.

With a slightly heavy heart, we say goodbye to Rio and also to the warmth. The airport is still quiet at 6 in the morning, so we can relax on the flight. 6 hours later, we land...

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We have heard very different opinions about the Colombian Caribbean coast from other travelers. What is certain is that it is very hot there and you need a good mosquito...

From a trip to the Caribbean

From Drug Lords, Paintball, and Coffee

Nuestra última parada en Colombia fue Cali. La ciudad no era muy bonita. Bastante gris, nublado y simplemente no nos sentimos muy cómodos allí. Pero a pesar de todo, ¡Cali es la...

Our next station was volunteering in a hostel situated in the hills next to a town called San Jerónimo, two hours away from Medellín. The hostel is run by Alexis (half German,...

Enter the Krishna!

After 2 days at sea heading towards the sun, with a constant 30°, we arrive in Cartagena, Colombia.Old fortresses, colonial buildings, and the architectural style with balconies...

A country that was right at the top of my travel list! Our adventure was supposed to start with a sunny landing by the sea in Cartagena. 🛩️☀️🌊 On the first day, we headed to...

I saw pictures and videos of myself as children this morning. That was the first time I heard myself talk as a child. I was so small and innocent and at the same time I think...

On May 31st, we flew from Havana to Medellin in Colombia. The flight was more or less smooth. It was about 15 °C at the airport, which is quite chilly for shorts and a t-shirt....

We are becoming frequent flyers here. I already feel quite guilty, but I also know that I may never come back to this region. And that was exactly the reason for the decision. I...

Since we were in Santa Marta the day before, we had already explored everything there is to see. The goal this morning was the Botanical Garden. It was a bit difficult to reach...

This morning we packed our backpacks, front and back, and started our march through Palomino. Change of position. When you have so little with you and can reach the next...