Colombia
With it's 49 million people, Colombia is one of the most ethnically and linguistically diverse countries in the world. Colombia is mountainous, with regions sitting at over 10,000 feet. It includes part of the Amazon rainforest, tropical grassland and both Caribbean and Pacific coastlines. It is one of the world's 17 megadiverse countries, and the most densely biodiverse of these per square kilometer. Cruise through my posts for info about exploring Bogota, Boyaca, Cartagena and Playa Blanca.
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Coca Tea: Be Cool Man, It’s Not Cocaine
The thought of being able to drink coca tea, the tea made from the same plant as cocaine, at any cafe, corner store or restaurant peaks my druggy interest. And it sounds like…
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Things to See and Do in Bogota, Colombia
While Colombia’s cities, landscape, history and culture are definitely diverse, everything seems to exude out from Bogota. Founded in 1538, the vast capital and largest city in Colombia, with over 8 million people,…
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Cartagena, Colombia: the Caribbean Walled City
Old Town Cartagena is a Colombian town full of vibrant squares, cobblestone streets and colorful colonial buildings wherever you go. A short 90-minute flight from Bogota, it’s a great escape from the crowded,…
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Playa Blanca: Paradise on Colombia’s Caribbean Coast
Playa Blanca is an amazing, picturesque beach destination in Colombia. Taking the boat from Cartagena port feels like you’ve arrived at an island in the middle of the Caribbean. While it’s not an…
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Road Trip: Get Out of Bogota and Explore Boyacá.
Boyacá is a central region mostly within the Andean mountain range dotted with colonial towns noted for their architecture and history. It's a vast difference from the hustle and bustle of Bogota, and…
