Traveling alone as a woman in Colombia is safe with the right preparation. Security has improved greatly, and tourist areas are well monitored. With common sense—no dar papaya, avoid isolated areas at night, keep valuables discreet—you can explore confidently. Colombians are warm and helpful, and a local travel agency adds extra support and peace of mind.

San Agustín celebrates its 235th anniversary today: history and highlights of a mystical place. San Agustín, a picturesque village in southern Colombia, is celebrating its 235th birthday today. The municipality, located in the department of Huila, was officially founded on November 20, 1790 by a Spanish colonial official. But the roots of San Agustín reach much deeper into the past. The History of San Agustín: Colonial Beginnings on Ancient Ground Long before 1790, the lands around San...

Why we recommend open-jaw flights for traveling through Colombia Open-jaw flights – where you arrive at one airport and depart from another – are almost standard practice when traveling through Colombia. As local travel specialists, we often recommend our guests fly into Bogotá and depart from Cartagena , for example. Why? Because it saves time, often reduces costs, and allows you to experience more of this diverse country without having to double back to where you started. What is an...