Salento is a quiet and relaxed little town that has retained its traditional colonial architecture. This colourful town is located 24 km northeast of Armenia and its streets are filled with vibrant buildings, lights, craftsman and local artisans. There are many cafes to visit as Salento is an infamous coffee region so you might end […]
Category Archives: Colombia
17
Jan
Jan
Cali is known as the salsa capital of the world so it was a no brainer that we’d go (we love to dance). Our overnight bus arrives early at 5:30am and there’s a queue of taxis waiting for us. We toss up between walking 2.5km at 5 in the morning or catching a taxi. Another […]
15
Jan
Jan
When we told people we were going to Colombia, this is what most people were expecting it to be like (my ah-mazing photoshop skills are indeed employable just in case you’re wondering): Turns out that Colombia is actually rich in diverse landscapes and culture. What? No way! Colombia? More than just cocaine?! Sí, señor! In fact, Colombia is […]
02
Oct
Oct
You have two options when it comes to this border crossing. You could catch a bus that travels from Quito directly to Cali for around $70USD (see here for updated pricing and to purchase tickets) or you could do it yourself quite easily and have the option of stopping in to see Las Lajas Sanctuary. It’s […]