Photo Essay: The Best Wax Palms in Colombia Aren’t in the Cocora Valley
The best wax palms in Colombia aren't where you think they are. Ditch the Cocora Valley and head for these palms instead.
We’ve got travel to Colombia covered in dozens of travel blog posts about adventure travel, luxury travel, hotels, food, cities, festivals, parks, culture, wildlife, and much more from across this South American country.
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Insider’s Travel Guide to Paradise – Salento, Cocora Valley, Colombia
Our travel guide to Salento, Colombia includes where to sleep, where to eat, and where to find the best wax palms in the Cocora Valley.
The Prettiest Town in Colombia – Barichara, Colombia
Exploring the colonial architecture, pristine nature, great hotels, and regional delicacies in Barichara, the prettiest town in Colombia.
Border Quirks – Pamplona, Colombia
Strangely sexy cakes, blatant copyright infringement, real Italian pizza, and a great museum make quirky Pamplona, Colombia worth a stop.
Dangerous Beauty – Los Nevados National Park & Ruiz Volcano, Colombia
Los Nevados National Park in Colombia is a dangerous beauty full of landscapes carved by glaciers and volcanoes, including the deadly Ruiz Volcano.
Flying Over a National Park – Chicamocha Canyon, Colombia
Adventures in (and over) Chicamocha National Park in Colombia including paragliding over Chicamocha Canyon, one of the largest in the world.
Photo Essay: How to Make Panela, Colombia’s Sweet Obsession
From sugar cane to smoky, sweet brick, here's how to make panela, Colomiba's beloved sugary treat.
Mountain Mecca – Monguí, Colombia
The Andean town of Monguí charms travelers with a bucolic setting, colonial architecture, and a mysterious industry making soccer balls for the world.
