Very few foreigners know of Playa Blanca because it is 30 minutes west of Coveñas. This nice town with small beaches separated by jetties is a vacation spot for Colombians seeking sand and sun. During the holidays, weekends, and in July, the beach fills up with people. At all other times of the...
Another prime activity in PNN El Cocuy is trekking across its plains. A series old trails traverse the wind-swept landscaped rimed with snow-covered mountains. The solitude makes it a wondrous experience. A highlight is the Valle de Cojines, an area of huge pillows of Plantago rigido carpeting the...
For the free admission, you can’t go wrong visiting this informative and surprisingly educational gold museum. The museum is nicely curated and features pre-Colombian gold from the Zenú tribes that resided in what is now central Colombia. The gold on display here explains that it was used for...
The Museo de Arte Moderno is a recent institution. Housed in two buildings — the first, built in the second half of the 17th century; the second added on during the end of the 19th century — it is a cultural institution dedicated to conserving and educating visitors of the diverse...
This extensive museum recounts Cartagena’s remarkable naval history. Located behind Iglesia de San Pedro Claver, this emblematic building was restored by local artisans and now includes two large aisles separated by gardens and a second floor of items on display. The first floor, known as the...