Up in the Andean mountain range on route to the Santa Isabel mountain top, El Nido del Condor Ecolodge is located on a plateau that appears as an island in the middle of the mountains surrounded by two rivers. They are known for their birdwatching, specifically Andean condors that nest directly on the plateau – … Continue Reading
I have been visiting Colombia for the past 5 years and have learned a lot about this beautiful country during that time. A lot of people ask me what it’s like here, and I usually start by describing the gorgeous and diverse landscapes, and the friendly people. That being said, there are so many things … Continue Reading
As a former waitress of 10 years in the USA, I am very sensitive to tipping and tipping culture since my salary basically relied on tips. Tipping culture is SO different from country to country, so I always like to know what the proper tipping etiquette is for each of the places that I travel. … Continue Reading
To me, visiting Eje Cafetero (Colombia’s coffee region) is about two things: nature and coffee. So when I arrived in the shining star of this region, Salento, those are the two things I set out to enjoy the most! This region produces the largest amount of Arabica variety in the world and is said to cultivate … Continue Reading
Although Salento is the golden child of Colombia’s coffee region, there’s a little-underrated town about 45 minutes away that deserves more attention. This quaint pueblo is called Filandia, and is a must for anyone looking for an authentic experience in the Zona Cafetera region. It’s also much less frequented by foreigners than other areas of the region, … Continue Reading
