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 […]
Popayan is long overlooked as a destination for backpackers. Popayan has played a major role in Colombia’s history dating back to the early days of the Spanish conquest and into the twentieth century. Nicknamed as the “Ciudad Blanca” white city, Popayan’s narrow cobblestone streets are guarded by the white walls of historical buildings which feature […]
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 […]
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 […]
