If Bogota is the fridge of Colombia, Cartagena is the oven. This Caribbean beachside town is toasty, vibrant, and full of street art. It is known for the walled city, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The colonial architecture and vivacious colors lend an overall joyful air to the city. Many pieces of street … More Cartagena, Colombia

Colombia as a whole, and specifically the city of Medellin, is known globally for narco trafficking and the violence associated with Pablo Escobar. The stigma surrounding the violence of the 1980s through the early 2000s has kept many tourists away from this beautiful country. Medellin is a stunning example of the power of hope and … More Medellin, Colombia

We spent two days at a coffee farm called Hacienda Venecia in the Colombian country side near Manizales. There, we learned all about the process of making coffee, from seed to roasted bean. In Colombia, coffee is grown on steep mountainsides, therefore all coffee is picked by hand. A variety of beans are grown near … More Hacienda Venecia, Colombia

Salento is a cute town near Cocora Valley. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, made famous for the colorful architecture. Colombia is of course, well known for coffee. We couldn’t wait to nab a good latte! We walked up to the top of the nearby hill for a great lookout spot for the sunset. … More Salento, Colombia

Cocora Valley is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever visited. I couldn’t help but take photos every few minutes. We went on a 13 km hike through the valley and up to look out point at Casa de la Montana, where we drank the local agua de panela, a drink made of sugar … More Cocora Valley, Colombia

We had only a morning to explore Bogota since our flight landed so late the day prior. We went to Paloquemao Market, where we played games to find local fruits and barter with sellers. We tried a variety of new fruits, like pitaya, granadilla, and mamoncillo. The flower stalls at Paloquemao Market are plentiful and … More Bogota, Colombia