Colombia Highlights
Medellín
14 Things to do in Medellin (And the One Thing NOT to Do)
Staying for a While? Take Spanish classes or volunteer with the Angeles de Medellín
The Controversy of the Pablo Escobar Tour
15 Traditional Colombian Dishes to try in Medellín
Nightlife in Medellín – Make sure you get to Son Havana for salsa night! They’ve got free salsa lessons on Wednesdays for an hour before the bar opens and you can spend the rest of the evening salsaing away with people of all levels!
Cartagena
Where to Eat Delicious Colombian Food
9 Amazing Bars and Restaurants to Experience
Casa en el Agua – a hostel that is exactly what it sounds like. A house on the water. Escape for a day or two for a unique experience on the water
Santa Marta
Top 16 Things to Do in Santa Marta
The Ultimate Guide to Parque Tayrona
The Lost City Trek: A huge reason travelers come up to Santa Marta and the big trek of Colombia is La Ciudad Perdida Trek. My budget only allowed for a few big treks in South America and this one didn’t make the cut. It is a tough one with a lot of heat and mosquitos but many say it’s incredible!
Cali
San Andres Islands
Not necessarily nearby of particularly cheap to get to from the mainland – but San Andres Islands seem like the epitome of paradise.
Baranquilla
In between Santa Marta and Cartagena, the hometown of Shakira is famous for its Carnival celebrations.
17 Things to Know Before You Go To Baranquilla
Barranquilla Solo Travel Guide (Also applies to non solo travel)
San Gil
