Puente de Occidente: Santa Fe de Antioquia’s iconic suspension bridge
In brief The Puente de Occidente, located in Santa Fe de Antioquia, is one of Colombia’s most iconic suspension bridges and a true feat of engineering from the XIXᵉ century. Built between 1887 and 1895, it stretches 291 meters and majestically spans the Cauca River, offering spectacular views of the surrounding green hills and valleys. […]
Visit Santa Fe de Antioquia: history, colonial charm and the good life
In brief Santa Fe de Antioquia, Antioquia’s heritage village, seduces with its unique colonial charm and timeless atmosphere. Its whitewashed houses, carved wooden balconies and cobbled streets immediately transport visitors back in time. Every street corner tells a story, from lively squares to historic churches and small local shops, offering an authentic, cultural experience. Listed […]
Visit San Agustín archaeological park, the largest in Colombia
In brief Nestled in the Andes mountains of southern Colombia, the mysterious statues of San Agustín have intrigued travellers for centuries. Around the village, there are several archaeological sites scattered with tombs and monumental sculptures, evidence of a little-known pre-Columbian civilization that disappeared before the arrival of the Spanish. But it’s the San Agustín archaeological […]
The mysteries of the San Agustin culture: a journey to the heart of a vanished civilization
Vanished civilizations have always fed the collective imagination. The pyramids of Egypt, the Mayan temples and the Inca Machu Picchu arouse wonder and fascination, as each of these remains tells a story half erased by time. In southern Colombia, in the heart of the Andes, another mysterious civilization has left equally intriguing traces: the San […]
Visit San Agustin: between archaeological sites and Andean landscapes
In brief Nestled in the heart of the Huila mountains, San Agustín is a must-see destination for history and nature lovers. This small Colombian village is home to the largest collection of archaeological remains in South America, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Its famous stone statues, carved by a still-mysterious pre-Columbian civilization, intrigue travellers from […]
Visit Comuna 13: Street art, culture and renewal in Medellin
In brief Comuna 13, made up of 16 neighborhoods in the hills of Medellín, is today a living example of resilience and social transformation. Once considered one of Colombia’s most dangerous neighborhoods, the area has endured decades of violence linked to armed conflict and drug trafficking. Today, it has reinvented itself to become one of […]
Visit Laguna de Guatavita: the legend of Eldorado
In brief Located just a few kilometers from Bogotá, the Laguna de Guatavita is much more than just a lake in the heart of the Colombian mountains. This enchanting natural site is the cradle of a fascinating legend: that of Eldorado, the mythical city of gold. For centuries, this sacred site of the Muiscas, a […]
