Visit Caño Cristales: our 6-day stay in the heart of unique nature
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 […]
Visit La Macarena: gateway to Caño Cristales… and much more besides
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 […]
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, […]
Bahía Aguacate: the other face of Colombia’s coastline
No ATMs! Sapzurro and Capurgana have no ATMs, so make sure you have enough cash to cover all your needs: accommodation, meals, activities and transport. In brief To visit Sapzurro is to go to the end of the map, where Colombia gently fades away between lush jungle and the Caribbean Sea. Located in the far […]
Playa Soledad: the most beautiful beach in the Caribbean Choco
No ATM! Sapzurro and Capurganá have no ATMs or banks, so bring enough cash for accommodation, meals, activities and transport. In brief Nestled between lush jungle and turquoise waters, Playa Soledad is the perfect image of a postcard-perfect Caribbean beach, a setting that is rarer in the region than you might imagine. Nestled not far […]
La Miel from Sapzurro: a practical guide to a getaway in Panama
No ATM! Sapzurro has no ATMs, so make sure you have enough cash to cover all your needs: accommodation, meals, activities and transport. In brief In the far north of Colombia, where the jungle plunges into the Caribbean Sea, Sapzurro marks the end of the road… or rather the beginning of the adventure. Just a […]
Playa del Ica in Sapzurro: the best sandy beach in the village
No ATM! Sapzurro has no ATMs, so make sure you have enough cash to cover all your needs: accommodation, meals, activities and transport. In brief In Sapzurro, if you’re looking for the ideal beach, one that combines calm, beauty and proximity to the village, then Playa del Ica is an almost natural choice. For us, […]
Visit Sapzurro: the end of the world between jungle and Caribbean
No ATM! Sapzurro has no ATMs, so make sure you have enough cash to cover all your needs: accommodation, meals, activities and transport. In brief To visit Sapzurro is to go to the end of the map, where Colombia gently fades away between lush jungle and the Caribbean Sea. Located in the far north of […]
Visit Salamina: the secret jewel of the Paisaje Cultural Cafetero
In brief Perched high in the verdant hills of the Caldas department, Salamina, also known as the “City of Light of Caldas”, is one of those Colombian villages that captivate without making a fuss. Classified as a heritage village, it is an integral part of the Paisaje Cultural Cafetero, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and […]
