Exploring Latin America with lived experience and cultural depth — far beyond the greatest hits
Exploring Latin America with lived experience and cultural depth — far beyond the greatest hits
Going South from the Zona Cafetera, the number of tourists is greatly reduced, especially as distances are greater from the major population centres of Bogotá and Medellín and international tourists stick to the arc between …
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Our first destination in the Zona Cafetera was the university town of Manizales. The town, unusually for Latin America, sits right on top of a mountain, with the principal city centre street being the highest …
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2022 journey to Medellin and Jardín de Antioquia
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From Bucaramanga we took the bus North to Mompos. The journey took most of the day, though once we were out of the mountain valley, the road improved immeasurably. Mompos is situated on the Magdalena …
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Travelling North from Bogotá the temperatures climb as you move to lower altitudes into the fertile and economically productive provinces of Boyacá and Santander. Once you have escaped the notorious Bogotá traffic, the route North …
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After the hiatus of the pandemic, the world is beginning to open up and we decided to gently return to international travel by returning to Colombia, a country we last visited in 2018. We made …
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Peru is a land of incredible diversity, where ancient civilisations, dramatic landscapes, and vibrant cultures converge. At the heart of the country lies Cusco, the former capital of the Inca Empire and a UNESCO World Heritage …
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Cartagena in the run up to Christmas
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Tayrona National Park,
Tropical beaches where the unspoilt jungle meets the Caribbean Sea
Mompox is a place where time seems to stand still, offering visitors a chance to experience Colombia’s colonial past without the throngs of tourists found in Cartagena. Its charming streets, striking churches, and the tranquillity of the river make it a perfect retreat for those seeking something more authentic.
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