Andes / Cordillera Region of Colombia
Tourism, attrations, sightseeing, geography, sports and recreation in the Andes region of Colombia.
Alcaldia de Palmira
Official site of the city of Palmira, the web pages display civic events, business sites, city information and much agricultural information. In spanish.
Official site of the city of Palmira, the web pages display civic events, business sites, city information and much agricultural information. In spanish.
Bogota and other locales
Cautionary facts from Fielding Travel Guides.
Cautionary facts from Fielding Travel Guides.
Boyacá
Description and facts. In Spanish.
Description and facts. In Spanish.
Bucaramanga, Colombia
Located in a scenic valley, called the Beautiful City and the City of Parks, Bucaramanga is one of Colombia's fastest growing cities. With universities, recreational facilities, nightlife, colonial attractions and plenty to see and do, Bucaramanga combines commerce, agriculture and technology with tourism.
Located in a scenic valley, called the Beautiful City and the City of Parks, Bucaramanga is one of Colombia's fastest growing cities. With universities, recreational facilities, nightlife, colonial attractions and plenty to see and do, Bucaramanga combines commerce, agriculture and technology with tourism.
Casa de Campo el Delirio
Casa de Campo el Delirio near Montenegro invites guests to walk among the coffee plants. The hotel features a pool and outdoor dining overlooking the mountains.
Casa de Campo el Delirio near Montenegro invites guests to walk among the coffee plants. The hotel features a pool and outdoor dining overlooking the mountains.
Casa Grande El Oriente
Hacienda El Oriente with its rich and colorful history, beautiful location, lush gardens and period perfect furnishings is open for visitors, weddings, social events, and business meetings. Located near Palmira, the hacienda is an easy reach from Cali.
Hacienda El Oriente with its rich and colorful history, beautiful location, lush gardens and period perfect furnishings is open for visitors, weddings, social events, and business meetings. Located near Palmira, the hacienda is an easy reach from Cali.
Circuito Arqueológico
Description and facts about the archaeological centers of San Augustin and Tierradentro. In Spanish.
Description and facts about the archaeological centers of San Augustin and Tierradentro. In Spanish.
El Mundo
Medellin paper in Spanish.
Medellin paper in Spanish.
Finca Cafetera El Balso
Hacienda Finca el Balso near Armenia is a century-old hacienda whose owner, Julián Morales de la Pava, can lead guests into the coffee fields to explain how coffee is cultivated and processed. The house features antique furniture, and there is a swimming pool.
Hacienda Finca el Balso near Armenia is a century-old hacienda whose owner, Julián Morales de la Pava, can lead guests into the coffee fields to explain how coffee is cultivated and processed. The house features antique furniture, and there is a swimming pool.
Galeras Volcano
This is a radar image of Galeras volcano in southern Colombia, with the towm of Pasto just 8 kilometers (5 miles) from the volcano.
This is a radar image of Galeras volcano in southern Colombia, with the towm of Pasto just 8 kilometers (5 miles) from the volcano.
Hostels in Colombia
Addresses and phone numbers for hostels throughout the country.
Addresses and phone numbers for hostels throughout the country.
Incredible but true: Our Lady of Las Lajas
How did the image of the Virgin Mary and the Christ Child get on the wall of a rock cave in Las Lajas? Revered as a place of miraces, with a catherdral built around int, the iamge has defied explanation.
How did the image of the Virgin Mary and the Christ Child get on the wall of a rock cave in Las Lajas? Revered as a place of miraces, with a catherdral built around int, the iamge has defied explanation.
Ipiales
"Ipiales is close to the Ecuadorian border in Colombia. It is a obligatory stop over on your way to Ecuador. There is nothing much to see except the spectacular Iglesia de las Lajas."
"Ipiales is close to the Ecuadorian border in Colombia. It is a obligatory stop over on your way to Ecuador. There is nothing much to see except the spectacular Iglesia de las Lajas."
La Virgen de las Lajas
Thie fairy tale cathedral is perched above a fast moving river and is considered the site of visions and devotions to the "mestiza" Virgin Mary.
Thie fairy tale cathedral is perched above a fast moving river and is considered the site of visions and devotions to the "mestiza" Virgin Mary.
Map of Central Andes and Palmira
Interactive map shows topographic detail of mountains and valleys, particularly of the Valle del Cauca.
Interactive map shows topographic detail of mountains and valleys, particularly of the Valle del Cauca.
Map
Courtesy of Lonely Planet.
Courtesy of Lonely Planet.
Melgar hotels and accommodation
Accommodations, map and local weather conditions.
Accommodations, map and local weather conditions.
Melgar, Colombia
"Melgar is a Colombian town located southwest of Bogotá. It is known in Colombia as the "City of the Swimming Pools" or the "Sea of Swimming Pools" because of its more than 5000 swimming pools. It is a major inland resort, which the people of Bogotá visit on weekends to flee the capital's cold weather for the warm climate of the valley."
"Melgar is a Colombian town located southwest of Bogotá. It is known in Colombia as the "City of the Swimming Pools" or the "Sea of Swimming Pools" because of its more than 5000 swimming pools. It is a major inland resort, which the people of Bogotá visit on weekends to flee the capital's cold weather for the warm climate of the valley."
Palmira
Located in the Valle del Cauca, Palmira is known as the agricultural capital of Colombia.
Located in the Valle del Cauca, Palmira is known as the agricultural capital of Colombia.
Palmira
"Palmira is the agricultural capital of Colombia and is the second-largest city in the state of Valle del Cauca, the largest being Cali, the capital."
"Palmira is the agricultural capital of Colombia and is the second-largest city in the state of Valle del Cauca, the largest being Cali, the capital."
Parque Arqueológico de San Agustín, Colombia
Parque Arqueológico de San Agustín is a huge park in the Magdalena River gorge in southern Colombia where centuries ago, before the time of the Incas, people interred their dead in tombs guarded by fierce stone figures, some with animal features, some mythical, all intriguing to archaeologists and visitors alike.
Parque Arqueológico de San Agustín is a huge park in the Magdalena River gorge in southern Colombia where centuries ago, before the time of the Incas, people interred their dead in tombs guarded by fierce stone figures, some with animal features, some mythical, all intriguing to archaeologists and visitors alike.
Parque Arqueológico de Tierradentro
"El Parque Arqueológico de Tierradentro está localizado en el Departamento del Cauca, en inmediaciones de los municipios de Belalcázar e Inza. Los vestigios se concentran especialmente en los alrededores de la población de San Andrés de Pisimbala."
"El Parque Arqueológico de Tierradentro está localizado en el Departamento del Cauca, en inmediaciones de los municipios de Belalcázar e Inza. Los vestigios se concentran especialmente en los alrededores de la población de San Andrés de Pisimbala."
Parque Nacional del Café
Map, photos, descriptions, in Spanish, plus admission information about the theme park dedicated to the region's coffee culture. There are walking paths through coffee fields, a traditional farmer's house, an Indian cemetery, shopping and dining.
Map, photos, descriptions, in Spanish, plus admission information about the theme park dedicated to the region's coffee culture. There are walking paths through coffee fields, a traditional farmer's house, an Indian cemetery, shopping and dining.
Parque Nacional del Café
Offcial site of the Coffee National Park in Montenegro, Pueblo Tapao Quindío with details of attractions, amentities and admission.
Offcial site of the Coffee National Park in Montenegro, Pueblo Tapao Quindío with details of attractions, amentities and admission.
Pasto Travel Guide
"Pasto is the capital of the Narino department, in the south of Colombia. For centuries it has been an important religious and cultural centre and in town you will find a number of richly decorated colonial churches, the most notable being the Iglesia de Cristo Rey and the Iglesia de San Juan Bautista."
"Pasto is the capital of the Narino department, in the south of Colombia. For centuries it has been an important religious and cultural centre and in town you will find a number of richly decorated colonial churches, the most notable being the Iglesia de Cristo Rey and the Iglesia de San Juan Bautista."
Pasto
Portal to the city of Pasto, with news and current events, photo gallery, Galeras activity and business services. In Spanish.
Portal to the city of Pasto, with news and current events, photo gallery, Galeras activity and business services. In Spanish.
Photo of the Week - Church in Villa de Leyva
The parochial church in this colonial town near Bogota is located on the cobble-stoned plaza, considered the largest in Colombia. Built at the beginning of the XVII century, the church was funded by the King of Spain and local parishioners.
The parochial church in this colonial town near Bogota is located on the cobble-stoned plaza, considered the largest in Colombia. Built at the beginning of the XVII century, the church was funded by the King of Spain and local parishioners.
Photos from Colombia, archeologic site of San Agustín
Click on a thumbnail for larger images of the statues, area plus a description of the site.
Click on a thumbnail for larger images of the statues, area plus a description of the site.
Radio in Colombia
A look at radio stations, DX links and more by Don Moore.
A look at radio stations, DX links and more by Don Moore.
Region Andina
Description of the mountainous regions from the Pacific coast inland. In Spanish.
Description of the mountainous regions from the Pacific coast inland. In Spanish.
Region Cafetera
Description and facts about the coffee growing region. In Spanish.
Description and facts about the coffee growing region. In Spanish.
Salvatierra
Regional and international cuisine in this Medellin restaurant.
Regional and international cuisine in this Medellin restaurant.
San Agustin
Photos of the sculptures and statues at San Augustin and nearby areas.
Photos of the sculptures and statues at San Augustin and nearby areas.
San Agustín Archaeological Park
"This is one of the most important archaeological sites of the continent. The region was inhabited by a mysterious civilization, which left behind several hundreds of freestanding monumental statues carved in stone, as well as numerous tombs."
"This is one of the most important archaeological sites of the continent. The region was inhabited by a mysterious civilization, which left behind several hundreds of freestanding monumental statues carved in stone, as well as numerous tombs."
San Agustín Archeological Park - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
"The largest group of religious monuments and megalithic sculptures in South America stands in a wild, spectacular landscape. Gods and mythical animals are skilfully represented in styles ranging from abstract to realist. These works of art display the creativity and imagination of a northern Andean culture that flourished from the 1st to the 8th century."
"The largest group of religious monuments and megalithic sculptures in South America stands in a wild, spectacular landscape. Gods and mythical animals are skilfully represented in styles ranging from abstract to realist. These works of art display the creativity and imagination of a northern Andean culture that flourished from the 1st to the 8th century."
Santuario de Las Lajas
"Do not leave Colombia without having see Las Lajas...The sanctuario is set in a deep canyon and has huge Gothic church on a bridge that spans the canyon."
"Do not leave Colombia without having see Las Lajas...The sanctuario is set in a deep canyon and has huge Gothic church on a bridge that spans the canyon."
Tierradentro National Archaelogical Park
"Several monumental statues of human figures ...They reveal the social complexity and cultural wealth of a pre-Hispanic society in the northern Andes."
"Several monumental statues of human figures ...They reveal the social complexity and cultural wealth of a pre-Hispanic society in the northern Andes."
Valle de Cocora
Spanish description, photos, places to stay and things to do and see in the Cordillera region. In this area, Parque Nacional de los Nevados offers hikers spectacular views, great hiking and camping. From Salento, guides can be contracted to take visitors on a three-day trip by horseback.
Spanish description, photos, places to stay and things to do and see in the Cordillera region. In this area, Parque Nacional de los Nevados offers hikers spectacular views, great hiking and camping. From Salento, guides can be contracted to take visitors on a three-day trip by horseback.
Valle del Cauca Cali .
Tourism, lodging, attractions, restaurants, history and festivals and holidays.
Tourism, lodging, attractions, restaurants, history and festivals and holidays.
Villa de Leyva
This colonial town near Bogota offers the largest cobble stoned plaza in Colombia and a look at the town as it was when two important members of the Colombian independence movement lived there.
This colonial town near Bogota offers the largest cobble stoned plaza in Colombia and a look at the town as it was when two important members of the Colombian independence movement lived there.
Villa de Leyva, Colombia
Villa de Leyva, also called Villa de Leiva, is colonial-era town situated a short distance from Bogotá, and a popular day or weekend excursion. Scenic attractions include colonial architecture, gorgeous scenery, typical places to stay and local cuisine in an historic setting.
Villa de Leyva, also called Villa de Leiva, is colonial-era town situated a short distance from Bogotá, and a popular day or weekend excursion. Scenic attractions include colonial architecture, gorgeous scenery, typical places to stay and local cuisine in an historic setting.
VilladeLeyva.Net
Portal to this charming colonial town includes local festivities, lodging, sightseeing, dining, photos, and local artists. In Spanish.
Portal to this charming colonial town includes local festivities, lodging, sightseeing, dining, photos, and local artists. In Spanish.