Tag: Colombia
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Cartagena de Indias
Before arriving in Cartagena I had read that it was a photographers dream. It did not disappoint. The city is spectacular. Of course this is balanced by the fact that it is a hugely popular tourist destination and, as such, comes with the truly endless supply of hawkers and vendors trying to sell you stuff.…
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El Peñol and Guatape
On our last day in Medellín we did a day trip out to the local tourist attraction, El Peñol. Sometimes signing up with a tour group is simply the most effective way of seeing some sights, this was one of those times. Due to a hydro electric project down stream from Guatape the entire region…
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Walking Medellín
One of the best activities we have found in major cities has been the free walking tours. These companies have natives of the city conduct tours that usually run around 3 – 4 hours. The tours have no up front cost but they make it very clear that if you are happy with the tour…
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Hello Colombia
We are so excited to be here in Colombia. It has been on our wish list for years and when the timing worked out that we were able to get a house sit just outside of Medellín immediately after our time in Panama, we jumped at it. After relaxing and enjoying the company of our…