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 […]
Santa María la Antigua del Darién Archaeological Park: From Indigenous Tribes to the First Spanish Village in South America
No ATM! There are no ATMs in San Francisco or Trigana, so be sure to bring enough cash to cover all your expenses: lodging, meals, activities, and transportation. In a nutshell In the heart of the Caribbean department of Chocó, in northwestern Colombia, a quiet place nonetheless tells the story of one of the most […]
Hiking between San Francisco and Triganá: a walk along the sea
No ATM! San Francisco and Trigana have no ATMs, so make sure you have enough cash to cover all your needs: accommodation, meals, activities and transportation. Our experience If you’re looking for an activity that’s neither too long nor too difficult in the San Francisco – Triganá region, this walk between the two villages could […]
Bosque de los Gigantes – San Francisco: where the forest meets the sky
No ATM! San Francisco and Trigana have no ATMs, so make sure you have enough cash to cover all your needs: accommodation, meals, activities and transportation. In brief Some places can be visited… and others can be felt. Bosque de los Gigantes clearly falls into the second category. Just a stone’s throw from the village […]
Visit San Francisco: the well-kept secret of Caribbean Chocó
No ATM! San Francisco and Trigana have no ATMs, so make sure you have enough cash to cover all your needs: accommodation, meals, activities and transportation. In brief There are still places on the Colombian Caribbean coast that fly under the radar. Villages you won’t find in glossy brochures or on organized tours. San Francisco, […]
Mirador de Capurganá: the best view of the Caribbean Choco
No ATM! Sapzurro and Capurganá have no ATMs or banks, so bring enough cash for accommodation, meals, activities and transport. Our experience There’s no need to hire a guide for this hike: the trail is easy to follow, can be walked autonomously and the area is safe. First of all, let us tell you one […]
