Homicides, kidnappings, so-called Medellin Cartel are a few illicit things that could flash in front of you when you think of Medellin. However, the truth is Medellin would hit you with an inescapable assault of friendliness. None of which you can imagine while reading about the history of the city. Medellin has an excellent transport system. Metro… Continue reading Reaching El Poblado from Medellin Airport and Bus Terminals.
Tag: Colombia
Salento Travel Guide
Spend a day hiking at Valle De Cocora Valle De Cocora is one of the prime attractions in Salento. It’s known for the country’s national tree, wax palms. It houses the tallest palm in the world, growing up to 60 meters. Getting There: Willy’s Jeep leave from the main square at 6:10, 7:30, 9:30 and 11:30 in the… Continue reading Salento Travel Guide
Visiting Las Lajas Sanctuary
Ipiales is a small city in western Colombia, near the border with Ecuador. Just 5 kilometres away from Ipiales sits the iconic gothic church, Las Lajas Sanctuary, also referred to as “a miracle of God in the abyss,” which is a jewel of engineering built inside the canyon of the Guáitara River. Surprisingly, Las Lajas continues to… Continue reading Visiting Las Lajas Sanctuary
Crossing The Border: Ecuador- Colombia.
This post would guide you on crossing the border between Ecuador and Colombia on your own by using public transport. A bridge called “Rumichaca” links Tulcan (Ecuador) and Ipiales (Colombia). Both Tulcan and Ipiales are easily accessible from major towns of respective countries. It is totally safe to cross through Tulcan-Ipiales during the day. Bus To Tulcan: My last stop… Continue reading Crossing The Border: Ecuador- Colombia.