Santa Marta, Colombia
Founded in 1525, Santa Marta was the first Spanish settlement in Colombia and is one of the oldest surviving cities in South America. Not having the best reputation, Santa Marta is mostly known […]
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Cartagena, Colombia
The city of Cartagena was founded in 1533 by the Spanish and was an important access point to the northern area of South America. Due to its proximity to the […]
Salento, Colombia
One of the main attractions in Colombia, Salento provides tourists with incredible scenery that is unique to most places on this planet. It really can’t be missed! Salento itself is […]
Guatape, Colombia
The most colourful city I’ve ever visited, Guatapé is a village that you won’t want to skip out on during your trip to Medellin! Traditionally a small farming community, the […]
Comuna 13, Medellin, Colombia
This post will look at Comuna 13, a neighbourhood in Medellin. Up until recently, this neighbourhood was considered the most dangerous area in the entire city. A notorious hotspot for gang violence throughout […]
Trece de Noviembre, Medellin, Colombia
This post will look at the neighbourhood Trece(13) de Noviembre, located in the northeastern park of Medellin. High up in the mountains, overlooking the city, lies a colourful community that is […]
Bogota, Colombia
The capital and largest city in Colombia, with an elevation of 8,675 feet, is an underrated tourist destination that, in my opinion, should not be skipped when passing through the area. A sprawling urban […]
Uyuni, Bolivia
The salt flats in Bolivia are one of those must see sights. Here are a few details about them.. While it is possible to rent a vehicle or to take […]
Puno, Peru
Puno is a small city (about 150,000 people in the whole region) located in southeastern Peru. It is roughly 6 hours from Cusco (the main city on route to see […]
Iguazu, Argentina
I found the actual town of Iguazu to be pretty uneventful so we’ll stick to what everyone comes here for anyways. The waterfalls are quite incredible to see! Going to […]
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