This might seem like a weird title for a blog post, as you cannot always avoid altitude sickness. But we’ve put together our top tips on how to increase your chances of preventing it. (more…)
Author: Sarah
“Must Visit” – Get to Guatapé & La Piedra from Medellin
An absolute “must visit” day trip for those in Medellín, located just two hours away on bus, you can find the marvel that is Guatapé and the infamous rock, La Piedra. Combine the spectacular 360 degree views from the rock with a beautifully preserved colonial town and you have a formidable Colombian day trip. (more…)
9 Things To Do in Salento, Colombia
On the surface, Salento is just like a dozen other colonial towns in Colombia; it has colourful buildings, a large town square and, of course, the obligatory church. However, the main route between Cali and Bogota which used to pass through Salento was diverted, meaning the town didn’t develop as quickly as others in the Quindio region.
This gave Salento the opportunity to evolve into a a thriving community of craftsmen and artisans as well as remaining one of the region‘s most prolific coffee producers. (more…)
The Place Beyond the Palms: Cocora Valley, Salento, Colombia
The remarkable Cocora Valley is one of the main reasons why so many tourists flock to Salento (as well as the coffee!). The valley is part of the Los Nevados National Natural Park and is the principal location of the national tree, and symbol of Colombia, the Quindío wax palm, as well as a wide variety of other flora and fauna (some endangered), all of which are protected under the area’s National Park status. (more…)
Watching The World Go By In Cali, Colombia
Cali is widely accepted as the salsa capital of the World, but it still remains slightly off the normal tourist route in the country due to the distance from Bogota and the popular Caribbean coast. However, the city is well worth a few days of your time regardless of whether you enjoy salsa or not. (more…)
Visiting the Middle of the World – Quito, Ecuador
Quito is elevated at 2,800 metres above sea level, which makes it the highest official capital city in the World. Quito’s historic centre is one of the largest, least-altered and best-preserved in the Americas and moreover Quito, along with Kraków, were the first World Cultural Heritage Sites declared by UNESCO in 1978. Must be worth a visit, if only for that! (more…)
Bangin’ Baños – Top Things To Do
Baños (de Agua Santa) is a small city in the Andean highlands of Ecuador situated under volcano Tungurahua. Its name, which is Spanish for “Baths (of sacred water),” comes from the famous hydrothermal springs in the area. It’s equally popular with foreigners as with Ecuadorians, and is an important hub for outdoor sports and jungle tours. (more…)
Sand Boarding in Huacachina, Peru
Huacachina is a bizarre oasis in the desert of Peru and is a nice stopping point between Cuenca and Lima. Huacachina is built around a small natural lake in the desert. Called the “oasis of America,” it serves as a resort for local families from the nearby city of Ica, and increasingly as an attraction for tourists drawn by the sports of sandboarding and taking dune buggy rides on sand dunes that stretch several hundred feet high. (more…)