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Tourism in Medellin and its surroundings

Medellin’s surroundings has so much natural beauty that it is simply impossible to visit Medellin and not tour its surroundings. This time we want to show you four incredible towns that you can visit if you are in Medellín and that will show you a little more of the authentic paisa culture.

BY Maria
September 30, 2022 5:37 pm
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The 7 best restaurants in Bogota

If you have an idea of how huge, active and energetic Bogota is, you can imagine that it’s not an easy task to make a list of the best restaurants in the city. Especially because there are so many criteria we could use to rank them. And because, in addition, we know that each person has a different idea about what’s best, based on their personal taste.

BY Juan
September 23, 2022 5:32 pm
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Is Cartagena really safe?

No doubt that Cartagena is the top-notch destination in Colombia (and one of the responsible for making the country one of the top destinations for travelers to visit). However, despite its beauty that speaks for itself, it is still common to see people wondering about how safe the city really is.

BY Maria
September 17, 2022 5:25 pm
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Zipaquira’s Salt Cathedral: 4 reasons to visit

We know you know that Bogotá is a must-visit city. Not only because it is the capital of Colombia, but because it is surrounded by tons of small towns, natural parks and places to discover.

BY Juan
September 8, 2022 5:15 pm
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4 best cities or towns in the coffee region of Colombia

One of the things that makes Colombia so famous worldwide is its high-quality coffee and its recognition as one of the best coffees in the world. There are many aspects that have helped Colombia to get this fame.

BY Maria
August 26, 2022 4:57 pm
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Santa Marta’s historic top places you cannot miss!

Probably there are few places with such variety of things to do in Colombia as Santa Marta. From lush nature to historical buildings, and from stunning beaches to small towns surrounded by indigenous communities.

BY Juan
August 24, 2022 4:49 pm
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What’s behind the famous Comuna 13 in Medellin and its graffiti?

The Comuna 13 in Medellin has become one of the must-visit places in Colombia, not only because it boasts color and art in every corner but also because it shows how culture and social awareness can transform a sad part of our Colombian history into unity, progress, and joy among the community.