Tatacoa Desert
The first time I had heard about The Tatacoa Desert I was nearing the refugio atop Cotopaxi. The highest active volcano in the world (read guide here). As we climbed higher in altitude the temperatures dropped and the snow flakes began. Tatacoa was my mental happy place. You know, that place your mind goes to […]
Hiking Valle de Cocora
Valle de Cocora is a really cool part of Los Nevados National Park. A short jeep ride away from Pueblito de Salento (read guide here). It’s full of the tallest species of palm in the world. The same wax palm is one of Colombia’s national symbols. If you’re in the area go check out the […]
Salento & Cocora Valley
Salento is one of the most well trotted gringo infested pueblos in all of Colombia. But for good reason!!! It’s smack-dab in the center of Colombia’s coffee region and the jumping point for exploring Cocora Valley. Add it to your itinerary if you haven’t already. How to Arrive Step 1. Travel to Armenia or Pereira. […]
Lago Calima
I stumbled across Lago Calima during my attempt to get away from the traffic and long lines in Cali. Calima became the largest artificial lake in Colombia in 1961 during the building of the hydroelectric system. It’s a cool place to spend a few days relaxing along the water, going for a swim or taking […]
Juanchaco
Coming to the decision to visit Juanchaco Colombia’s Pacific Coast was made partly out of boredom in Cali and a search for the relatively untouched. See, the pacific coast might as well be another world. There are no roads connecting the towns to the rest of Colombia. The pacific is separated from the other regions […]