La Boquilla (Cartagena) – this is a popular beach northeast of old Cartagena, which has a Miami Beach-like feel, due to the presence of beachfront condominiums and all-inclusive resorts here. Members of the local nouveau riche hang out here. Since this beach has one of the widest stretches of sand in the city, La Boquilla […]
National Coffee Park (Km. 6 via Montenegro, Pueblo Tapao, Quindio) – since Colombia is well-known for its coffee, some visitors will naturally want to visit the country’s coffee-growing regions. Located 7 hours (via car) west of Bogotá, this theme park is for such tourists. Visitors can spend the day there learning about the production of […]
Plaza Santo Domingo (Ciudad Amurallada, Calle Santo Domingo esq. Carrera Santo Domingo, Cartagena) – the oldest church in Cartagena is reputedly located here. Aside from that, this is a popular area with bustling bars & restaurants (including the famed watering hole “Paco’s”), along with a local landmark: a large bronze statue of a plump naked […]
Playa Blanca (Isla Barú, Cartagena) – turquoise blue Caribbean waters, a couple of kilometers of bleached white sands and friendly islanders make the offshore island of Barú and its star attraction, Playa Blanca, the most popular beach destination in the Cartagena area. It is located about 30 minutes by speed boat from the Muelle Turistico […]
Salitre Mágico (Calle 63 #60-80, Bogotá) – this is a vast amusement park which currently offers 39 mechanical attractions (such as roller coasters, bumper cars, and a horror house). There is also a water park, a 40 meter-high Ferris wheel (which offers visitors a panoramic view of the city), and even a retired Boeing 727 […]
Summerland Dance Festival (Paradise Arena, Cartagena) – this event, held every January, draws in local and international fans of electronic dance music – bringing an Ibiza-like vibe to Cartagena. This event typically draws in international DJs like Deadmau5, Afrojack, David Guetta, Steve Angello, Tiesto, Steve Aoki, and Cedric Gervais (among others). More info on […]
San Andrés Golf Club (Km. 2 Via la Punta Funza, Funza, 5998 Bogotá) – located in the northwest outskirts of Bogotá, this par-72, 18-hole course was established in 1945 (originally designed by Thompson & Jones). Consistent with a true country club experience, San Andrés also offers visitors other activities, such as horseback riding, swimming, tennis, […]
Festival de Danza Summerland (Paradise Arena, Cartagena): este evento, que se celebra cada mes de enero, atrae a los fanáticos locales e internacionales de la música electrónica de baile, lo que aporta un ambiente de estilo ibicenco a Cartagena. Este evento suele atraer DJs internacionales como Deadmau5, Afrojack, David Guetta, Steve Angello, Tiesto, Steve […]
Club de golf San Andrés (Km. 2 Via la Punta Funza, Funza, 5998 Bogotá): ubicado en el noroeste de las afueras de Bogotá, este campo de 18 hoyos par 72 se estableció en 1945 (originalmente diseñado por Thompson & Jones). Consistente con una verdadera experiencia de club de campo, San Andrés también ofrece a los […]
Salitre Mágico (Calle 63 # 60-80, Bogotá): es un vasto parque de diversiones que actualmente ofrece 39 atracciones mecánicas (como montañas rusas, coches de choque y una casa de terror). También hay un parque acuático, una noria de 40 metros de altura (que ofrece a los visitantes una vista panorámica de la ciudad), e incluso […]