By Admin Thursday, September 2, 2010
While living here in Medellin I had decided that I would try to see as much of Colombia as possible, and so earlier this month, I set out to visit the small and relatively unknown island of San Andres, Colombia (located off of Nicaragua’s coast, just about 2.5 hours from Medellin by air). The island was an absolute paradise, and pretty inexpensive (if thinking in US $) which made the vacation one of the best I’ve ever taken.
By Admin Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Overview
Colombia is the third-largest country in Latin America by population and the fourth-largest in size, according to the US Department of State. Colombia’s land mass is roughly the size of Texas and California combined. Travelers to the country will find three major mountain ranges, beaches on both the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean, coastal plains, tropical rain forests and broad grasslands. Safety and security of travelers in the country is a concern, according to the agency.
By Admin Tuesday, August 24, 2010
San Andres is a surprise from the moment that you look through the aircraft window, and see the seven-colored sea and a small, intensely-green point, which grows larger and larger, until you can see the white beaches and palm trees swaying in the wind.
Once on the ground, you can easily see that this is a place whose charm is as powerful as its beaches are attractive: its Nature. The landscape is not only dotted with palm trees, but also with mangroves, ceibas, and a number of species of colorful wildflowers. And the corals in the sea offer an impression on the eye that will never fade with time.
New species of titi monkey discovered in ColombiaBy Admin Thursday, August 12, 2010
During a recent expedition to the largely unexplored Department of Caquetá in Colombia, researchers from the National University of Colombia surprisingly discovered a species of titi monkey new to science. Formally described as the Caquetá titi monkey (Callicebus caquetensis), this enigmatic monkey is only known from a small area of around 100 square kilometres, and is thought to be one of the world’s most critically endangered primates, clinging to a precarious existence as its vulnerable forest habitat dwindles.
By Admin Wednesday, August 11, 2010
The rivers that run through Santander, are rich in waterfalls. The Juan Curi falls in the town of Páramo are the most important place in Santander for torrentism, or for riding the falls. But it means a hard walk up to the edge of the falls before the excitement of coming down!
The fall of 65 m, tests various skills: the challenge of the height, control of vertigo, and the ability to come down with the force of the water. The Juan Curi waterfalls bring together all the factors which make which satisfy all those who practice torrentism, or who want to explore their emotions.
Hotels spring up as Colombia grows safer for touristsBy Admin Friday, August 6, 2010
Investment-friendly government of departing President Alvaro Uribe, along with a U.S.-funded military crackdown, is transforming Colombia’s image as a land of civil war, drug trafficking and insecurity on the streets.
Reporting from Bogota, Colombia — If you seek a monument to the security gains Colombia has made under President Alvaro Uribe’s eight-year administration, the newly inaugurated JW Marriott Hotel here is a good place to look.
Improved security, the dynamic economy and some tax breaks are attracting the major international hotel chains that for decades shied away from Colombia. Uribe, who leaves office Saturday, officiated at the 264-room Marriott’s ribbon-cutting ceremony last week.
Solo travel and solo camera work in Cartagena, ColombiaBy Admin Tuesday, August 3, 2010
This travel guide to Cartagena, Colombia entertained and intrigued me for two reasons:
1. I’ve thought many times about visiting Colombia, ever since traveling in Ecuador several years ago. But I’ve never seen a travel video of Colombia to know much about what it looks like.
2. After watching the Colombia travel guide for a few minutes, I realized a solo traveler made the video. Yes, the solo traveler you see in all the shots.
At first, I presumed a fellow traveler was filming because there are several shots of the subject walking away or toward the camera.
By Admin Friday, July 30, 2010
With a yearly rainfall above 10,000 cm³, the 1,300 km long Pacific Coast of Colombia is one of the most humid regions on the planet. To the north, where the Baudó Range drops into the ocean giving shape to bays and coves, the Colombian Pacific rainforest showcases great biodiversity. The southern part, bathed by copious rivers, is generally flatter, except for its cliffs. Beaches are bordered by mangroves in the Colombian Pacific rainforest.
By Admin Tuesday, July 27, 2010
For spring breakers and those hoping to have fun, there may be no better place than Cali, Colombia. This little slice of South American life is known for its nightlife, including bars, nightclubs and other late night activities. The city even has an area known as “Party Street” for its high concentration of bars and clubs.
Party Street
1. The area along Avenida Sexta is also known as party street by locals and tourists. The local nickname came about because of the large number of bars and other late night attractions. In addition to bars and clubs are several salsa clubs and restaurants, Latin clubs, discos and hip-hop clubs. It’s one of the most famous areas in Cali and one of the first places to stop late at night.
By Admin Friday, July 23, 2010
A lot of weaving and sewing takes place on Colombian soil: hammocks in San Jacinto, Bolívar; vueltiao hats in the departments of Córdoba and Sucre, embroidery in Cartago, molas in the Urabá region of Antioquia, and the crochet items of the Wayúu Indians in the peninsula of La Guajira.
A variety of materials and colors are employed by artisans to spin the fibers and entwine the thread that is transformed into articles of excellent quality and attractive appearance.
