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Choco-ed Full Of Contrasts
A microcosm of Colombia’s conflict, Choco is also home to a vibrant, noisy and colourful annual festival. We pay a visit to the San Pacho Festival and discover a world of contrasts
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When the Party’s Over:
Realities of Choco in Focus SO TROUBLED was I by the stark contrasts on display in Choco, that I was keen to delve deeper into the region’s prospects. The future appears uncertain, with many claiming...
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Colombia’s Top Festivals:
In a country famed for its plethora of festivals, every weekend sees at least one massive celebration somewhere in the country. We takes a look at the country’s top draws. La Feria de Cali: Cali...
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Colombian Christmas Capers
Christmas time in Colombia is a big deal, with the majority of Bogotanos taking the opportunity to get out of the city. Maria Alejandra Jaramillo explains why Colombia has got something for everyone...
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2015: Top ten Colombian destinations
As Forbes puts the country in its top 10 ‘Coolest’ destinations, the secret that was once Colombia is well and truly out. Check out recommendations for some off the beaten track experiences from our...
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Welcome to the jungle
Follow our columnist as he takes a trip into the Colombian Amazon jungle and savours the delights of Mocoa, Putumayo, where he dines with monkeys, journeys through spectacular scenery and relaxes in...
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Exploring Gabriel García Márquez’s Colombia
Colombia may claim Gabriel García Márquez as its greatest cultural export, but as the tourism industry cottons on to the idea that the writer may be something they can sell, Gabo makes a complex poster...
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Wild, Wild Southeast
Feeling like an off the beaten track weekend away? Head to Guaviare, an area rife with nature and fascinating sites. Our piece will tell you all you need to know to enjoy the trip safely, despite...
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Upcoming festivals
With so many festivals taking place across Colombia at any given time, it can be nearly impossible to keep track of what’s going on and where. We hope to remedy that with a regular guide to let you...
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Bogota day tripping
A round-up of some of the best places to visit within a couple of hours of the city - now you can make sure you take advantage of June’s many festivos
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Travelling to Schengen from Colombia without a visa
So, Schengen restrictions are finally going to be lifted for Colombians. It will make life a lot easier for those lucky enough to travel to Europe, but there are a few things you need to be aware of...
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A little corner of paradise
Alexander Tegelaars takes a trip to the remote fishing village of Rincon del Mar to discover a laid-back haven on Colombia’s Caribbean coast On a crisp early morning I set off from Medellin for a...
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Camping in Colombia: an idiot’s guide
Thinking of pitching up and chilling in the great outdoors? Charlotte Mackenzie takes a look at how to get the most out of your Colombian camping trip.
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Cali-gula
With the Petronio Álvarez Pacific music festival getting underway in Cali, we take a look at what the city has to offer and what to expect from the booze-fuelled festival, as well as catching up with...
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Festival de la Feijoa in Tibasosa, Boyaca
Boyaca’s Festival de la Feijoa pays tribute to the fruit in its many forms. Chris Erb gets involved… The humble, unassuming feijoa, little known and often relegated to a lonely corner of the produce...
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Where to go birdwatching in Colombia
With more bird species than any country in the world, Colombia is a birdwatcher’s paradise. Chris Bell takes a look at some of the best places to go to catch a glimpse of some spectacular feathered...
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Whale of a time
The Choco region of Colombia is one of the most biodiverse in the world. Chris Bell heads west to catch a glimpse of the humpback whales that visit each year.
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Desert Tripping
Who said there was nothing to do in Colombia’s harsh and foreboding tip, the Desierto de Alta Guajira? Oli Pritchard takes a journey into South America’s northernmost region and discovers an isolated...
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Jolly Holidays
With the end of this year and the beginning of the next comes a whole host of festivals across the country. We take a look at the big three, so get booking now!
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Top 10 travel destinations in Colombia for 2016
For those of you who are tired of the same old stuff, those of you who have been there and done that, and need some travel inspiration for 2016, we bring you a new set of 10 destinations to visit in...
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