Colombia Insider Tips

Colombia | Typical Colombian fare is characterized by a combination of indigenous and European recipes. Be sure to try ajiaco, a chicken and potato soup, and bandeja paisa, made with red beans, chorizo, arepa, chicharron, meat, rice and a fried egg.

Colombia | Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Colombia's famous Coffee Triangle is located in the center of the western Colombian Andes and boasts the second largest coffee producer region in the world, after Brazil.

Colombia, Bogota | As one of the oldest markets in Bogota, spend the day at the colorful Plaza de Mercado de Paloquemao. You'll engage all five senses with flowers, herbs, fruits, vegetables, meat, fish and more.

Colombia, Bogota | A perfect place to watch the sunset over the city in Bogota, be sure to take a cable car up to the lookout point at Cerro Monserrate.

Colombia, Cartagena | Building for The Walls of Cartagena began in 1586 and it took two centuries to construct . They were made in several stages, stretch more than seven miles and were built in an effort to thwart pirate attacks.

Colombia, Medellin | Each year in July, Medellin is host to Colombia's annual weekend salsa festival, three days of Colombiamoda fashion runway shows and La Feria de las Floras, the city's annual flower parade.