Welcome to the Terra Colombia blog

Cocoa and chocolate in Colombia
History and traditions

If Colombia is renowned for the voluptuousness of its

Top 5 treks in Colombia

Did you know? Colombia is a paradise for trekking and adventure enthusiasts!

Journey to Guajira: immersion in the heart of Wayuu culture

In northern Colombia, where the desert meets the Caribbean Sea, lies the region of L...

Horseback riding in Colombia

A natural paradise that has seduced a large number of lovers of the great outdo...

Why choose the agency Terra Colombia
to travel to Colombia?

Travelling to Colombia is an adventure rich in discovery and emotion. ...

Discovering Santa Marta and
the Tayrona region in Colombia

Embark with the Terra Colombia team on an adventure in the

Top 4 Christmas destinations in Colombia

Christmas is a

Paramos, high altitude ecosystems in the Colombian Andes

A special ecosystem in the Andes The paramo (from the Spanish...

Journey into the world of Colombian coffee

Colombian coffee, much more than a simple daily drink, embodies a rich culture and a tr...

Colombian spanish expressions you need to know

7 things to do in the Colombian Caribbean in low season

With its warm, humid climate, the Caribbean’s greatest asset is truly its...

A tour of Colombian street food

Discover Colombian street food. From Cali to the Caribbean coast, don’t l...

San Agustin and Popayan:
between volcanoes and mysterious tombs

Colombia’s southern region may not be the most visited, but it h...

Colombia’s most beautiful beaches
of the Pacific and the Caribbean

With 3,000km of coastline, Colombia’s paradisiacal beaches can be found o...

Five reasons to fall in love with Guaviare in Colombia

Guaviare… No tourist guidebook really mentions it, hardly anyone...

What to do in Cali, Colombia?

While Bogotá, Medellín and Cartagena often monopo...

The coffee region off the beaten track
with Terra Colombia

A few weeks ago, the Terra Colombia team set off on an adventure in the coffee region i...

Our favorite spots
on Colombia’s Caribbean coast

Colombia&...

5 traditional Colombian recipes

For a foretaste of a trip to the other side of the world, here are our favorite...

Christmas in Colombia: December is a celebration!

The festive season is THE favorite time of year for any self-respecting Colombi...

Hammocks and Colombia

The history of the hammock has its roots in pre-Columbian...

Handicrafts Made in Colombia

Colombia is rich, diverse and colorful, and its handicrafts are no exception!

Medellín lights up for Christmas

Just a few decades ago, Medellín was still a city with a gloomy reputation; but today, ...

Day trip to the Colombian Caribbean

Looking for a quick escape to the tropics while you wait for the real thing? Coraline i...

Terra Colombia’s local partners, guides and friends

Colombians have a reputation for warmth and good humor. This reputation is true, and is...

Why choose Colombia for your honeymoon?

The honeymoon is often the prelude to life as a couple, and the opportunity to ...

Three films about Colombia to watch before you travel

Why not take advantage of this period of confinement to watch some good films? Colombia...

5 videos that make you want
to travel to Colombia!

Still not completely convinced by Colombia? Here are the 5 videos that will mak...

Why Colombia is a great fit for a family tour

Colombia is an ideal destination for

Terra Colombia on a trip to Casanare

Looking for adventure off the beaten track? The Terra Colombia team had the privilege o...

Live to the rhythm of the
Carnival of Barranquilla

February is carnival season in Latin America. In Colombia, Carnaval de Barranqu...

The best diving spots
in Colombia

Between the Pacific and the Caribbean, Colombia is a ...

The Darien, an unspoilt paradise

Still unspoilt and unquestionably authentic, the Darién region is a pa...

The Andes Cordillera in Colombia

Created tens of millions of years ago by the meeting of the oceanic and continental tec...

Teyuna, the discovery of the Lost City
of the Tayronas in Colombia

Nestled in the Sierra Nevada de Santa ...

Discovering the mysteries of Colombia’s San Augustin

San Agustin, a village of 30,000 souls located at an altitude of 1,730 m in the « Archa...

The Columbian Caribbean differently

Who said a trip to the Caribbean coast was overrated? Terra Colombia’s la...

« Carnaval de Negros y Blancos »
, a multicolored festival in Colombia

Every year in January, San Juan de Pasto hosts a major event symbolizing Colomb...

A Colombian coffee tasting like no other

You can’t come to coffee country without taking part in a real tasting of the new...

New activities in Medellin

Places like Piedra del Peñol, Guatape, Poblado and Comuna 13 are a must if you want to ...

A day in the Cocora Valley

Ready to set off with us to discover the Cocora Valley in the coffee region? A ...

Medellín: a city evolving fast

You’ve probably heard of it: it’s known as the ‘City of Etern...

Colonial architecture in Colombia

Architecture in Colombia is a perpetual back-and-forth between past and present. For mo...

Colombian politics and security in the country today

For several years now, Colombia has been undergoing major changes that have turned this...

The Medellin flower festival

This festival takes place every year at the beginning of August in Medellin, th...

Rehabilitation projects for ex-FARC members

Colombia is a country in the throes of change. Following the peace agreement signed bet...

Caño Cristales : new off the beaten path destination

The Caño Cristales site opened its doors on June 1, and Terra Colombia’s Galvin w...

Colombian music and its influences

« Cantando, cantando, yo viviré, Colombia tierra querida »Matilde Diaz’s v...

Welcome to the coffee region of Colombia

Freshly arrived from France, in the Drôme, after crossing the Atlantic, here I am in Co...

Nueva Venecia, Colombia’s Little Venice
on the banks of the Cienaga

Immersion in Colombia among the indigenous Wayúu

It was in the Guajira peninsula that I had the immense good fortune to spend 4 days at ...

Discovering the Chocó jungle in Colombia

What are you doing next weekend?This was the « trick » question Julie ...

On the indigenous lands of the Cauca

The Cauca, an indigenous land par excellence, is a territory where all...

Discovering the coffee region in a different way

T...

Salamina in Colombia
Village on the coffee road

Here we are: my first « reconnaissance trip » to Salamina, a small village on

Street Art in Colombia

Since the early 2000s, Colombia has experienced an unprecedented artistic ferme...

Wild beaches in Tayrona Park

A new start to discover the terrain and new excursions off the beaten track

Providencia Island, Colombia:
The Caribbean treasure

Introducing Providencia: Co...

Authentic Bogota tour

After living in Ireland for ten years, I know that my arrival in Colombia is going to b...

A safari in Colombia?

A reconnaissance trip to the end of the world?in the department of Cas...

Colombia’s diverse climate

Colombia is one of the most biologically rich countries in the world. The diversity of ...

Colombia’s unusual animals

With over 50,000 species of plants and animals in 300 different ecosystems, Colombia is...

4 regions away from the tourist routes to
visit Colombia off the beaten path

In Latin America, Colombia, more than any other country, is still a land to be cleared....

Top 10 most beautiful places
to visit in Colombia

The country has earned its place as a must see destination in all the major travel guid...

Medellin wins the nobel prize for cities

Medellin, Colombia’s second-largest city, won the Lee Ku...

Caños Cristales,
the river of 7 colors in Colombia

Today, let’s discover a unique place in the world, right in the heart of Colombia...

Cycling and Colombian cyclists

Like the novels of Gabriel Garcia Marquez, certain stories in Colombia often transcend ...

Discovering the city of Mompox in Colombia

Several times a year, the Terra Colombia team sets out to scout the te...

Caribbean cuisine

¡Barriga llena, corazón contento! or « When the belly is full, ...

Viceroy Cartagena : Cartagena’s first 6-star hotel

We’ve been waiting for it, and now it’s here. The first 6-star hotel in the...

Exotic fruits from Colombia

Red, green, orange, yellow, white, round, oval, light, thorny, leafy, thick, sm...

Whale watching in the Colombian Pacific

First of all, let’s get back on track:

Colombian carnivals and festivals calendars

If your travel dates coincide with one of these holidays, or if you’re pl...