Carrera 67 No. 48D – 63; telephone: (4) 260 28 05 Recommended by a favorite travel gossip in Cartagena, Elke of El Gato Negro, we had booked a room at The Palm Tree, a hostel known to cater to backpackers … Continue reading →
Because we enjoyed Medellin and its people so much, we decided to take a trip into the countryside of Antioquia and visit the 200m (nearly 660 feet) solid rock ridge near the artificial lake / tourist area of Embalse de … Continue reading →
Medellin’s Jardin Botánico is a treat for body and soul, a tropical getaway within a busy city. Featuring trees, shrubs, flowering plants, water, and sculpture, it is educational, clean, and features a helpful staff.
Continue reading →A native of the local Antioquia region, Fernando Botero is known primarily for his paintings, more than 90 of which are found in Medellin’s Museo de Antioquia. This is a must see, plus he donated key paintings from his private … Continue reading →
This unique Colombian café is exceptional not only for its delicious empanadas and regional food, it has a rich history as a salon for Argentinian writers, businessmen, and soccer players who lived in Medellin fifty years ago.
Continue reading →We had been eating on the light side in Cartagena, partly because of the heat and partly because I believed that eating on the light side would help my digestion adjust to the different fruits, vegetables, spices, fish, and food … Continue reading →
