To Bogota via Bucaramanga
The Museum of Gold in Bogota is home to the largest collection of pre-Colombian gold artefacts in the World. It is magnificent, and so I paid it a second visit.
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Mompox – A Step back in Time
Mompox – a step back in time. The historical centre is home to excellent examples of old Spanish colonial properties. The river is an added bonus!
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Journey to The Lost City
Journey to The Lost City – it’s name alone conjures up all the mystery that motivates a traveller. It is a tough journey but well worth it.
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Santa Marta
The Colombian Caribbean coast from Cartagena to the Tyrona National Park hides beautiful beaches and the interesting city of Santa Marta.
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Cartagena de Indias
The port area to Cartagena de Indias is very modern, but the real delight is in the old quarters of this magnificent, walled city.
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Colombia
Colombia – colourful colonial towns, dense rainforests, important pre-Colombian sites, pristine beaches, fascinating mountain communities, and much more.
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The San Blas Islands
The San Blas Islands are an archipelago of beautiful tropical islands, with quality snorkelling, and a reserved and good-natured people.
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Boquete – In Search of the Quetzal
Boquete – in search of the quetzal. The resplendent quetzal was the sacred bird of the Aztecs and the Maya. It is Central America’s bird of paradise.
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The Islands of Bocas del Toro
The islands of Bocas del Toro are in the Caribbean Sea close to the border between Panama and Costa Rica. They are a relatively undeveloped paradise.
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The Canopy
Panama – The Canopy Tower – Don’t plan to sleep in! The arrival at dawn of a wide variety and number of birds to the surrounding canopy is wonderful.
