Article & Photography by Citlali Flores Lost City or known by locals like Teyuna Colombia has been one of the most difficult trekkings I've done, but nevertheless beautiful, this adventure of 4 days tour to Lost City was healing, challenging and full of teachings. There were many mental obstacles in my way, but the best is just ignore it to keep walking a path that seemed endless. We had to cross rivers, climb hillsides, climb mountains, cross bridges, climb stones of the size of a house, that was the road of a day during the 4 days that lasted the trek, to reach our goal, get to Lost City and return back to civilization healthy and saved. This does not mean it could be your experience, if you are used to walk for long hours, then you have nothing to worry about, in my case it was very different, because I'm not used to long treks, and that was a challenge for me , mainly because there were many things that I ignored and having known that I had have much better experience. That is why he decided to write this Lost City ultimate guide so that you can enjoy your Lost City adventure to the fullest and in every aspect, with this guide I am sure that you can take as much as possible of your physical activity or maybe you will realize if the Lost City 6 days tour suit better for you. Lost City Day 1: This is just the beginning During day 1, we arrived at Mamey, a small town in the low area of Sierra Nevada, you'll take your lunch and you'll meet your fellow travelers for the next few days. Many guides say that this is a heavier day but to be honest, for
Article & Photography by Citlali Flores Lost City or known by locals like Teyuna Colombia has been one of the most difficult trekkings I’ve done, but nevertheless beautiful, this adventure of 4 days tour to Lost City was healing, challenging and full of teachings. There were many mental obstacles in my way, but the best
Take the most of Cabo de la Vela By Gina Carpio Edition & transalation by Citlali Flores Towards the extreme north of Colombia, going to the south of the Caribbean Sea is La Guajira, a place where indigenous Wayuu roots reside, is the perfect place for the art of weaving that you simply can not miss while visiting the Colombian Caribbean Coast. 1. Visit the Sugar Pilon If you have luck and you are early in the Cape, you can do many things before sunset begins (I will tell you later why). But first, it is essential to climb to the top of that little hill that you see at the bottom of the image. Why is it a good plan? it is the combination of the height, the breeze and the sea and the magnificent view of this incredible place. 2. Swim in Pilon beach After having taken some good photos at the top, take the opportunity to give yourself a cocoon and a good swim at the Playa del Pilón. The good thing about these beaches is their fine sand and the refreshing water. Take advantage of every second at sea, you will need to refresh yourself from time to time! 3. Buy handcrafted bags Do not leave Cabo de la Vela or at least not from La Guajira without buying a nice colorful bag or a beautiful knitted backpack. If you want to take more than one, you can always ask for a better price and take several of it to home. 4.Do kite-surf As I mentioned in the previous article, Cabo de la Vela is the best place to learn or practice Kite Surfing. It has the right climatic conditions and is also one of the most economical places in the world to practice it. 5. Visit
Take the most of Cabo de la Vela By Gina Carpio Edition & transalation by Citlali Flores Towards the extreme north of Colombia, going to the south of the Caribbean Sea is La Guajira, a place where indigenous Wayuu roots reside, is the perfect place for the art of weaving that you simply can not miss
By Citlali Flores Discover Colombia Traveling is one of the most enriching activities in the world, through experiencing new cultures we can realize that we are not unique in the world, we can develop empathy, learn new languages, taste new flavours, and learn to develop in situations than just in our typical routine, this is very good to also develop new mental maps, and at the same time you explore the world while discovering what other forms of life we can learn from. Among the thousand ways of traveling that exist, one of my favorites is backpacking or low cost travel, because I think it allows you to immerse yourself more in the culture, interact with locals, and also having a little more free budget. In some ways backpacking takes you to travel as a local would do, this is how in my experience I learned the following things traveling Colombia for 1 year. 1.-Ask several people the same question and choose the best answer. In general, it is a habit of mine to ask from several persons the same question, the one that I see that is repeated several times (with their respective differences), that is the correct answer. I have to admit Im a little mistrustful, but specially in Colombia it is very common to find different information from all sides, I recommend you apply this technique and follow your intuition. 2.- A good and refreshing chicha is always accompanied with its chicken tamal. On the coast of Colombia you will find those little cars surrounded by people, there you can order a refreshing chicha (drink made from ground corn and fermented in a clay pot with spices and sugar) served in glass bottles of soda or beer, which at first would give the impression of being shampoo,
By Citlali Flores Discover Colombia Traveling is one of the most enriching activities in the world, through experiencing new cultures we can realize that we are not unique in the world, we can develop empathy, learn new languages, taste new flavours, and learn to develop in situations than just in our typical routine, this is
By Greici Baquero Edition & Translation by Citlali Flores Ultimate guide of the top 10 things to do in santa marta. The magic of having everything, this is what is called the city of Santa Marta, this is one of the reasons why it was so easy for me to write this blog, this particular destination covers absolutely all the needs of any traveler, it has mountains in front of beaches, boutique hotels, restaurants in the middle of the jungle and even a place where the river meets the sea. In the following list of the best places to visit in Santa Marta, which we will divide into 3 sections: Cultural, nature and entertainment. Cultural things to do in Santa Marta. 1. Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino. This beautiful hacienda, was built in 1068, divided by its classical structure where the liberator Simón Bolívar spent his last days and the modern sector where amazing sculptures are found, with an imposing botanical garden, this place is perfect if you are looking to know more about the history of the city and its importance. You must pay an entrance depending on the season, you can check the price on their website Tip: They offer guiding services in Spanish and English. 2. Cathedral of Santa Marta Being this the oldest in Colombia, has a great history about religion in our country, inside it you can see the ceramics saints that Colombians venerate, also the remains of the founder are next to the altar. It is located in the heart of the historic center of Santa Marta and around it are the most emblematic colonial houses of the city. 3. Gold Museum. Interested in our indigenous cultures? This is the ideal place for you, enjoy video documentaries inside your colonial style facilities, the different
By Greici Baquero Edition & Translation by Citlali Flores Ultimate guide of the top 10 things to do in santa marta. The magic of having everything, this is what is called the city of Santa Marta, this is one of the reasons why it was so easy for me to write this blog, this particular
Best List of the 10 Things to do in Cartagena, Colombia By Gina Carpio Translation & edition by Citlali Flores In the world there are many places that can tell you a large part of their past just by going out for a while and exploring its streets; If you are traveling the world looking for ancient architectures, splendid views of unique places, crafts to take to your land and cultures that will change the way you see life, Cartagena is the one you must choose! Cartagena is a beautiful city of the Colombian Caribbean, a bit of African flavor hidden in the capital of the champeta and the Caribbean warmth. Do you know it? If you still don't, it's never late to pack up and go, and if you can't come up with a plan, don't worry, I've made a list of 10 things you can do while you're here! Check it out this useful list and prepare for get inspired: 1.-The Clock Tower If you are arriving to the city, it is your first day and you want to take a look around, I recommend you take a walk through the historic center of Cartagena, you can start visiting the Clock Tower - we can say that it is the gateway to the city walled- a tourist attraction that reflects a large sample of the colonial architecture of the area. 2 .-The Portal of Sweets For lovers of flavors and all those who do not like to miss even a bite of dessert, located just a few steps from the Clock Tower is the Portal of the Sweets, once here you can find the best typical sweets of the Caribbean coast. 3 .-Castillo San Felipe The castle of San Felipe de Barajas is a fortress located on
Best List of the 10 Things to do in Cartagena, Colombia By Gina Carpio Translation & edition by Citlali Flores In the world there are many places that can tell you a large part of their past just by going out for a while and exploring its streets; If you are traveling the world
