Stories from the road
Travel inspiration, festival guides, and local secrets for Colombia and beyond — written by people who actually go.
Medellín's Flower Festival: a complete guide
Every August, Medellín transforms into a sea of colour. Here's everything you need to know — from the Silleteros parade to the best viewpoints — to make the most of one of Colombia's greatest celebrations.
Barranquilla Carnival: what you cannot miss
Four days of cumbia, mapalé, and alegría before Lent. We break down the parades, the costumes, and the street food that makes Barranquilla's carnival a UNESCO World Heritage experience.
The best markets in Bogotá
From the antiques at Usaquén to the organic produce at Paloquemao, Bogotá's markets are a crash course in the city's neighbourhoods. Our pick of eight you should not leave without visiting.
Cartagena in 48 hours
The walled city, the Rosario Islands, the best ceviche on the Caribbean coast — a lean weekend itinerary for first-timers who want to go beyond the tourist trail without rushing.
Petronio Álvarez Music Festival: Pacific rhythms for everyone
Cali hosts the largest celebration of Afro-Pacific culture in Latin America every August. Chirimía, currulao, and marimba fill the streets. Here's how to get there and why it's worth the trip.
Coffee Region road trip: the route, the farms, the tastings
Salento, Filandia, and the Valle del Cocora valley form one of the most scenic routes in South America. We drove it in four days. This is the full log — with coffee hacienda picks and where to sleep.
Holy Week in Popayán: the White City at its most solemn
Popayán's Easter processions are among the oldest in the Americas — and the most moving. A cultural guide to what to expect, how to find a spot along the route, and where to eat gastronomic mote.
Villa de Leyva: the colonial town worth the detour
Three hours from Bogotá, this perfectly preserved colonial town has one of the largest plazas in Latin America, a fossil museum, and no traffic. The weekend guide for when you need to slow down.