Filigree in Mompox: An Immersion in One of Colombia’s Most Beautiful Art Forms
In a nutshell In Mompox, you only need to step inside certain workshops to realize that here, jewelry is more than just a souvenir. Filigree is part of the city’s identity. For generations, artisans have been working with tiny threads of gold or silver, which they twist, solder, and assemble by hand to create pieces […]
Discover the Ciénaga de Pijiño: a wilderness getaway by boat from Mompox
In a nutshell Just a few kilometers from Mompox, the Ciénaga de Pijiño offers a completely different experience from the city’s colonial atmosphere. Here, there are no colorful facades or bustling squares: we travel by boat through the branches of the Río Magdalena, narrow canals, and stretches of water lined with vegetation, with birds, the […]
Visiting Mompox: The Colonial Gem Where Time Seems to Have Stood Still
In a nutshell Santa Cruz de Mompox, also known as Mompós, isn’t quite like Colombia’s other colonial towns. Here, the Magdalena River still sets the pace; the streets stretch out parallel to the water, and the heat naturally invites you to slow down. Founded in the 16th century, Mompox served for several centuries as a […]
Visiting San Basilio de Palenque: A Complete Guide from Cartagena
In a nutshell About an hour from Cartagena, San Basilio de Palenque is unlike any other destination along Colombia’s Caribbean coast. Here, the appeal lies not in a spectacular monument or a series of sites to check off a list, but in a culture forged through resistance that remains deeply alive today. Founded by slaves […]
Complete guide Sierra de la Macarena National Park: waterfalls, colorful rivers, jungles and biodiversity
In brief Lost in the heart of Colombia, between the plains of the eastern Llanos and the lush ecosystems that link the Andes, the Amazon and the Orinoco, Sierra de la Macarena National Nature Park is one of South America’s most fascinating natural wonders. This park is more than just a backdrop: it’s a veritable […]
Caño Cristalitos – Mirador trail: hike to Caño Cristales’ hidden little sister
In brief Lost in the heart of Colombia, in the department of Meta, La Macarena is a small village that intrigues as much as it fascinates. If its name rings a bell, it’s probably because it’s the gateway to the famous rainbow river, Caño Cristales. But to reduce La Macarena to this natural spectacle would […]
Los Pianos trail: Caño Cristales’ best sites in one hike
In brief In the heart of Colombia’s Sierra de La Macarena National Park, flows one of the world’s most astonishing rivers: Caño Cristales. Nicknamed the “river of five colors”, this waterway owes its red, yellow and green hues to a unique aquatic plant, the Macarenia clavigera, which colors the riverbed and transforms the landscape into […]
Pailones trail: hiking through jungle, rocks and rivers
In brief In the heart of the Sierra de la Macarena, the Pailones trail reveals a more discreet – but no less spectacular – side of Caño Cristales. Here, far from the most famous areas, you’ll explore a sector where the famous aquatic plant colors the landscape in intense green, giving the natural pools unique […]
Laguna del Silencio: hiking in the Macarena jungle
In brief In the heart of the Sierra de la Macarena, far off the beaten track and away from the hustle and bustle of the world, the Laguna del Silencio is aptly named. Here, everything invites you to slow down. Right from the start, you’re enveloped by an almost unreal atmosphere of dense jungle,calm waters […]
