things to know before visiting Colombia, colombia travel tips, wanderluluu
Bogota, Cartagena, Colombia, Colombia Travel Tips, Eje Cafetero, Latin America, Leticia, Medellin, Santa Marta

20 Things to Know Before Visiting Colombia (including safety measures!)

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

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Bogota, Cartagena, Colombia, Colombia Travel Tips, Eje Cafetero, Latin America, Leticia, Medellin, Santa Marta

A Guide to Tipping in Colombia: What is the Tipping Etiquette?

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

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Colombia, Latin America, Santa Marta

9 Helpful Tips For Your Trip to Parque Tayrona

Parque Tayrona is a nationally protected park in Northern Colombia sandwiched between the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta Mountains and the Carribean Sea. It’s known for its lush jungle and wild coastline of virtually untouched beaches. Although many of the beaches between the park entrance and Cabo San Juan are frequented by tourists, they are only accessible … Continue Reading

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Costeño Beach & Palomino
Colombia, Latin America, Santa Marta

A Visit to Colombia’s Coast: Costeño Beach & Palomino

Although Cartagena is the most popular seaside destination in Colombia, those looking for a quieter beach getaway head further north to Costeño Beach & Palomino. These relatively underdeveloped beach towns are home to stretches of rugged coastline, most of it completely untouched. You won’t find any resorts or big name hotels here, just small locally run … Continue Reading

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The Lost City Trek With Expotur
Colombia, Latin America, Santa Marta

The Lost City Trek With Expotur: How to Prepare For This 4 Day Adventure

I went on The Lost City Trek with Expotur and it was 4 days jam packed with adventure. Expotur promises adventure, and adventure you shall receive! From intense jungle trekking in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains, raging rapid river crossings, and 1,200 steep stone steps to get to Cuidad Perdida, it’s exhilarating, challenging … Continue Reading

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