Katherine and Florian
Things To Do
Ráquira
Neighbour village of Villa de Leyva, a beautiful artsy village perfect for homemade crafts and cool souvenirs. Also a great opportunity to get those instagram travel pics!
Monserrate
Monserrate is a high Mountain over 10,000 feet high that dominates the city center of Bogotá. It rises to 3,152 metres above the sea level, where there is a church at the top. Great place to get a panoramic view of Bogota and a fun fact: This is where the Katherine's parents actually got married!
Usaquén Flea Market
One of the coolest things we have done in Bogota on a Sunday is visit this market. The whole neighborhood of Usaquen turns into an outdoor market full of local vendors selling arts, crafts, food & gifts, there is also live entertainment. You could easily spend the whole day here, make sure you get an early start.
Paloquemao Farmers Market
If you like to visit local food markets this is one of the best in the world we have seen, there are hundreds of fruits, vegetables , flowers and local food stands in case you want to have breakfast or lunch there. We suggest booking a tour in advance or if you feel adventurous go with a group of friends. Tip: go in the morning.
Andrés Carne de Res
Highly recommend for a night of awesome food and PARTYYY! This place is legendary for it's nightlife and dangerous cocktails, we suggest you book an airbnb close-by since the place is located outside of Bogota.
Zipaquira Salt Mines
The Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá is an underground Roman Catholic church built within the tunnels of a salt mine 200 metres underground. This is definitely one of the main tourist attractions in the region, this can be something to see on the way to Villa de Leyva from Bogota.
Minca
A peaceful little village in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains, just half an hour from Santa Marta, it has a cooler climate, refreshing mountain streams and waterfalls, amazing biodiversity, coffee and cacao farms and some lovely hostels, it’s a dream backpacker town. Take a bus from Santa Marta that takes you directly there.
Playa Los Angeles
While visiting Tyrona National Park we stayed in this beach side hostal for a few nights, if you love nature and need a bit of digital detox this is the perfect place. You can catch a bus everyday to the National Park right outside the hotel and be in the middle of a tropical paradise.
Cartagena
Beautiful city in the coast of Colombia, great for a beach and city destination!
Santa Marta
One of our favorite places in Colombia, you must visit Tyrona National park!
Playa Blanca
Clear turquoise waters, white sand, palm trees, and delicious fresh seafood, it’s a stunning destination for beach lovers. Not only is it beautiful, but it’s also easily accessible from Cartagena’s Walled City. Not to mention that it’s also super affordable for travelers on a budget.
Salento
Salento is an Andean town in Colombia, west of Bogotá. It’s known for its coffee estates and verdant scenery. East is Cocora Valley where lofty wax palm trees, a national symbol, are home to rare parrots. Perfect for hiking!
Free Walking Tours
Free walking tour company: Medellin, Bogota, Cartagena