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Is Guatapé Worth It in 2026? My Honest Guatapé Day Trip Review
Guatapé shows up on every Colombia Pinterest board with its amazing lake views and picturesque colourful architecture, and sits atop every “top things to do near Medellín” list, so it’s easy to assume it’s a non-negotiable stop. However, due to its popularity online, I never questioned beforehand “is Guatapé worth…
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How to Spend 3 Days in Medellín, Colombia (2026 Itinerary)
Medellín is Colombia’s green, vibrant and innovative city, and it has near-perfect weather year-round. It’s so hard to fit all reccommendations, activities and tours into one short trip, trust me, I’ve been back more than once and tried. If I had to plan how to spend 3 days in Medellín…
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Where to Stay In Medellín in 2026: Best Medellín Hostels
Medellín was my very first city, on my very first solo backpacking trip back in January 2024. I liked it so much I went back and lived there for a full year, split across two six-month stints. What pulled me in from day one was the backpacker scene. Medellín is…
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Medellin Day Trips: 7 Unforgettable Tours and Excursions From Someone Who Lived There
Medellín and the surrounding Antioquia department are chock full of places to see: towns, waterfalls, tours, nature, cities, you name it. The hardest part is deciding which activities to fit into your trip, because you could spend six months in the city and still not see a fraction of it.…
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Where to Stay in Rio de Janeiro: A Guide To The Best Neighbourhoods In 2026
Rio is a city unlike anywhere in the world, but each area offers a completely different experience. There is no shortage of things to do regardless of which neighbourhood you decide to base yourself in, but it’s worth considering what you’re looking for during your time there, as well as…
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An Honest Guide on Things to Do in Palomino, Colombia (2026)
Palomino is a small town in the Sierra Nevada mountains on the north coast of Colombia. It’s known for it’s surfing and river tubing activities, as well as a large backpacking hub with new hostels popping up seemingly every week. It’s the convergence between the mountains, the Palomino River and…
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How to Get to San Gil, Colombia: Buses, Routes, Prices, and All You Need to Know (2026)
San Gil is a small town tucked into the mountains of Santander, best known for its adventure tourism and white-water rafting. It sits a little off the classic gringo trail, but is still highly frequented by travellers and backpackers. Colombia’s bus network is extensive, affordable, and surprisingly well-connected to San…
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Paragliding in San Gil, Colombia: What to Expect, Prices and How to Book (2026)
Looking down to red stained rocks of the Chicamocha Canyon from 2400m high whilst sitting in essentially a harness-chair hybrid left me in disbelief. It was surprisingly peaceful considering I’d put my life in the hands of a man I didn’t know, a piece of fabric, and the daily forecast.…
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Everything You Need to Know About Rafting in San Gil, Colombia (2026)
San Gil’s reputation as Colombia’s adventure capital starts with its rivers. The town sits between two world-class white-water routes: one manageable enough for first-timers, and one that will test you. The Río Suárez in particular is one of the most exhilarating things I’ve done anywhere in South America. Here’s everything…
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Where to Stay in San Gil, Colombia: Best Hostels, Hotels and Airbnbs (2026)
San Gil, the adventure town located in the Santander region of Colombia, is a backpacker hub first and foremost, and the accommodation reflects that. The town centre is packed with well-run hostels, many with pools (unexpected for a mountain adventure town), and most within walking distance of tour operators. If…