Welcome to the Travel Archives of Connected Horizons! Read our articles, guides and experiences from the time we spent in Colombia!
Bogotá is a fascinating metropolis full of surprises at every corner. How couldn’t we fall in love with it? Discovering the murals of La Candelaria, checking out the amusing Botero Museum and overlooking the city skyline from the height of Monserrate are just a few amazing activities to do in Colombia’s capital. This morning we…
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Among the things to do in Bogotá, visiting El Salto de Tequendama and enjoying the beautiful views of this waterfall (definitely not the smell) from one of the many miradores, is something worth half day of your time. When trying to reach El Salto by ourselves is was not quite the easiest city adventures and…
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Nestled up in the mountains just an hour away from Tunja, the little town of Villa de Leyva is the perfect spot for those looking to spend a relaxed weekend of adventure sports, trekking and beer tasting. At an altitude of 2500m above sea level, this is also the place where to finally enjoy a…
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Surrounded by mountains and cut in half by a river we’ve finally reached San Gil, a touristy village with much to offer. A beautiful town center, friendly locals and up & down roads san francisco style are just a few things which makes this place worth exploring for at least a couple of days. Today…
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Following the Camino Real to its final destination, the Chicamocha Canyon, can be an incredibly rewarding experience for those wishing to take up the challenge. Small gorgeous villages where time stopped long ago, old ghosts towns isolated from the world and breathtaking landscapes are just a small part of what you will experience. About the…
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The excitement to leave Santa Marta for the small town of Santa Cruz de Mompox is real! And there we are, once again after an infinite bus journey (which included a “short” stop at a mechanic to fix an issue), the lights of Mompox can be seen at the horizon. Tonight, we’re staying at La…
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Santa Marta, located on the coast of the Caribbean Sea of Colombia, its a port city that has deceived us a lot. We can firmly say, that this was definitely one of the worst places we’ve been in the last 9 months! At least the place has a pretty name! Sadly enough, even before reaching…
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As mentioned in the Complete Guide to Tayrona National Park if you’re planning to spend more than just one day wandering around the Park then you’re doing the right thing! During our time there, we trekked around the park for 3 days (2 nights) and we absolutely loved every little part of it. Some paths…
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Featuring breathtaking landscapes, pristine white beaches and flourishing jungle, the Tayrona National Park is a must-visit for all those wishing to see some of Colombia’s best. Situated at a short bus ride from both Santa Marta and Palomino, the park has been developing fast over the last few years, becoming a more touristy-friendly destination but…
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On our flight from Panama City to Cartagena we didn’t even have the time to close our eyes that in less than 45min we’ve already landed in Colombia. And that is it, after 8 months of wandering Central America, below us Cartagena de Indias welcomes us to South America. After a quick security checkpoint, there…
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The old city center of Cartagena is full of nice spots where to relax, have a tasty Colombian coffee, enjoy some free wi-fi, cool down with a bit of AC and spend a couple of hours working on your PC. If you’re looking to find out where this hidden gems are keep reading our article…
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Have you ever wondered what are the transport options to travel from the Cartagena to Santa Marta? Whether you’re looking to use buses, taxis or private minivans, we have it all covered! Just keep reading our post and you’ll discover the fastest and cheapest route that connect these two beautiful cities. By Bus If what…
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