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Travel Guides

San Gil Travel Guide (+ Map)

Our personal and practical San Gil travel guide covers everything you need to plan an unforgettable trip to Colombia’s adventure capital – rafting, hiking, colonial towns, and all the insider tips to make it easy.

Author Carina Klein

Carina

· 9 min read
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Travel Guides

Honest La Guajira Tour Review

This raw and honest review of our La Guajira’s 3-day desert adventure reveals stunning landscapes, challenging roads, and a reality check you won’t find in glossy brochures.

Author Carina Klein

Carina

· 9 min read
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Brutally Honest Riohacha Travel Guide (+ Map)

Our brutally honest Riohacha travel guide tells you why this underwhelming city might be worth a stop – even if it’s only because you’re headed somewhere better.

Author Carina Klein

Carina

· 8 min read
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San Agustin Colombia Travel Guide (+ Map)

Our San Agustin travel guide has everything you need to unlock one of Colombia’s most intriguing UNESCO sites – ancient tombs, epic landscapes, and offbeat adventures included.

Author Carina Klein

Carina

· 9 min read
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Honest Tatacoa Desert Tour Review

Wondering if you really need a tour for Colombia’s Tatacoa Desert? We went on one. Here’s what made it worth it – and what could have been better.

Author Carina Klein

Carina

· 8 min read
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Travel Guide to Villavieja and the Tatacoa Desert (+ Map)

Think Villavieja is just a gateway to the Tatacoa Desert? Our Villavieja travel guide proves it’s a destination in its own right – with museums, river tours, and ice-cold beers when you need them most.

Author Carina Klein

Carina

· 12 min read
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Quick Popayan Travel Guide (+ Map)

Planning a trip through southern Colombia? Our Popayan Travel Guide has everything you need to decide if this charming whitewashed city deserves a spot on your route – and how to make the most of your visit if it does.

Author Carina Klein

Carina

· 8 min read
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Travel Guides

Quick Pasto Travel Guide (+ Map)

Our Pasto Travel Guide has everything you need to decide if Colombia’s southern city is worth a stop – or just a pitstop on the way to something better.

Author Carina Klein

Carina

· 8 min read
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Quick Ipiales Travel Guide (+ Map)

Our honest and practical Ipiales travel guide shows you how to make the most of this underrated border town – complete with tips on colectivos, crossing between Colombia and Ecuador, as well as why Las Lajas alone makes it worth the stop.

Author Carina Klein

Carina

· 7 min read
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Itinerary

Minca Itinerary & Travel Guide (+ Map)

Our Minca travel guide and itinerary is your all-in-one resource for planning the perfect mix of waterfalls, coffee farms, eco-lodges, and sunsets – with only first-hand information.

Author Carina Klein

Carina

· 10 min read
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Travel Guides

La Carbonera: Colombia’s Best-Kept Secret (Better Than Cocora Valley?)

La Carbonera vs. Cocora Valley: Who Wins?

Author Carina Klein

Carina

· 5 min read
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Travel Guides

Salento Colombia Travel Guide & Map

Salento is one of Colombia’s must-visit towns – think epic hikes, fresh coffee, and colourful streets. Curious? Our Salento travel guide has everything you need to plan your trip.

Author Carina Klein

Carina

· 6 min read
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