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Things to Do in San Gil, Colombia: The Complete Adventure Guide (2026)
San Gil does one thing better than anywhere else in Colombia: it gets your adrenaline pumping. Hidden in the mountains of Santander, this little town draws adventure travellers from across the world for its white-water rafting, paragliding, canyoning, caving, and more- all set against some dramatic mountain scenery. The town…
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The 10 Best Beach Hostels in Colombia | A Budget Backpacker’s Guide
Colombia’s coast doesn’t lack on variety. In the space of a single trip, you can sleep in a treehouse listening to howler monkeys, wake up floating on the Caribbean in a hammock, and stumble out of a jungle bar still holding a cocktail. Forget the sea, the hostels down here…
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My 2026 Guide To The Best Beaches In Rio de Janeiro
Brazil is famous for its coastline, and Rio sits at the centre of it all. Beach vendors weaving through the sand, ice cold beers, sunset games of foot-volley or “altinha” and the backdrop of mountains meeting the ocean make Rio one of the most unique beach cities in the world.…
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What to do in Cartagena Colombia in 2026
Is Cartagena Worth Visiting? Cartagena is one of the most visited destinations in Colombia, but it’s also one of the most misunderstood. This was a common question I received as I was backpacking through the Colombia; people constantly asked whether Cartagena was actually worth visiting compared to places like the…
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The Most Unique Places to Visit in Colombia in 2026: Tourist Hidden Gems To Get You Off-The-Beaten-Path
Colombia has seen a huge rise in tourism over the last decade. From a country previously associated with internal conflict, narco-trafficking and prominent controversial figures (I won’t mention his name out of respect to any Colombians reading), the country has undergone a remarkable shift in global perception and is now…