Colombia through Medellín and Bogotá — the cities that didn’t fit the European pattern but earned their spot in the catalogue. Honest takes on the safety reputation, the cable cars, the food, and what travellers should actually expect.
Guatapé is the ultimate day trip from Medellín. This guide covers everything you need to know about climbing the 740 steps of El Peñón de Guatapé, the history of the sunken town of El Peñol, and exploring the hand-painted zócalos in Colombia’s most colourful town.
If you visit Medellín expecting a Hollywood warzone, you’ll miss the real story. This is a guide to the forward-looking city that used public transport, outdoor escalators, and art to completely reinvent itself.
Bogotá sits at a lung-busting altitude of 2,640 metres (8,660 feet). This guide covers how to survive the extreme elevation and the best things to do in Colombia’s sprawling Andean capital, from the free Botero Museum to the decriminalised graffiti scene.
