https://padlet.com/marcema1986/laura0922 San andres y providencia, San gil, Villa de leyva, Tayrona National park, Cartagena, The salt cathedral of Zipaquira, Barichara, cabo de la vela in la guajira, Caño cristales, Isla gorgona. en-us 2017-04-27 20:21:39 UTC 2023-05-11 08:02:20 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Moderncam.png marcema1986 https://padlet.com/marcema1986/laura0922/wish/168765191 San Andrés and Providencia Archipiélago are two island groups that are located closer to Nicaragua than Colombia in the Caribbean. San Andres is the largest island, and also the capital.  White sand beaches and palm trees are San Andres’ best features.  Accommodations aren’t as luxurious as other Caribbean islands, and visitors travel around the island on old school buses]]> 2017-04-27 21:44:26 UTC https://padlet.com/marcema1986/laura0922/wish/168765191 marcema1986 https://padlet.com/marcema1986/laura0922/wish/168766200 San Gil is an old colonial town in northeast Colombia. Founded by the Spanish in 1689, it was named the region’s tourism capital in 2004. The designation honors mainly the main outdoor activities, such as mountain biking, rafting and kayaking. the Parque El Gallineral, a park set in a river, and Plaza de Mercado, a covered market where travelers can sample a variety of typical Colombian foods.]]> 2017-04-27 21:54:18 UTC https://padlet.com/marcema1986/laura0922/wish/168766200 marcema1986 https://padlet.com/marcema1986/laura0922/wish/168767235  Villa de Leyva may be a small town less than a four-hour drive from Bogota, but its Plaza Mayor is one of the biggest town squares in South America. At one time people were executed on this immense square, which is now used as a gathering place for celebrations and festivals, such as the onion beauty pageant. Its architecture reflects Spanish and Moorish influences.

]]> 2017-04-27 22:05:50 UTC https://padlet.com/marcema1986/laura0922/wish/168767235 marcema1986 https://padlet.com/marcema1986/laura0922/wish/168767843 Tayrona National Park is a must-see place for travelers who enjoy nature and exploring old ruins. Located on the north Colombia coast, the park offers a variety of ecosystems, . For many travelers, the park’s biggest attraction is its beaches, set in deep bays and shaded with coconut palms.   Tayrona is a good place to snorkel, hike and see wild animals, including lizards and monkeys, in their native habitat.]]> 2017-04-27 22:12:53 UTC https://padlet.com/marcema1986/laura0922/wish/168767843 marcema1986 https://padlet.com/marcema1986/laura0922/wish/168768350 Cartagena is the capital of the Colombian department of Bolívar and is located in the central part of the Colombian Caribbean coast. Cartagena was declared a World Heritage Site in 1984 because of its historical importance as a port city, as well as its impressive fortification. The walled city is where the historic heart and soul of this colonial city is located. The architecture, historical sites, colors, sounds, aromas and ambience within the walled city are not only inspiring, but many say they also come together to create the perfect environment for a little romance.

]]> 2017-04-27 22:20:09 UTC https://padlet.com/marcema1986/laura0922/wish/168768350 marcema1986 https://padlet.com/marcema1986/laura0922/wish/168768970 The small town of Zipaquira is famous for its salt mines and for the Salt Cathedral built inside the network of monumental chambers and tunnels that were left behind when commercial mining operations ceased. This cathedral is unlike any other in the world, in terms of its innovative architecture. 
The stations of the cross path across the mine is a poignant representation of Jesus' last moments, which culminates in the three-part cavernous subterranean cathedral. Visitors are impressed not only by the incredible engineering work and sculptures but also by the religious meaning and importance of this place for the miners.

]]> 2017-04-27 22:29:35 UTC https://padlet.com/marcema1986/laura0922/wish/168768970 marcema1986 https://padlet.com/marcema1986/laura0922/wish/168769347 erhaps the best known town in Santander, to many Colombians, is the small and colonial town of Barichara. Barichara lies a mere 2.5 hours outside the Santanderian capital city of Bucaramanga, but couldn't be more different. Barichara has been deemed "the prettiest town in Colombia," and offers a unique charming, colonial, and romantic atmosphere. When visiting this picturesque little town, make sure you check out the local artisan shops, try some hormigas culonas (giant ants)-a regional specialty, visit the Cathedral of the Immaculate, and climb to the Church of Santa Barbara, located at the top of a hill overlooking the town.


]]> 2017-04-27 22:35:56 UTC https://padlet.com/marcema1986/laura0922/wish/168769347 marcema1986 https://padlet.com/marcema1986/laura0922/wish/168769648 La Guajira with its desert and almost alien landscapes and the proud heritage and traditions of its indigenous inhabitants (the 'Wayuu') is one of the most amazing and remote places you can visit in Colombia,
At Cabo de la Vela, you will find beautiful places like: The "Pilon de Azucar, a small peak, from where you will see the stunning views of the region, and the beach "Ojo de agua" a very nice beach to relax, enjoy the spectacular landscape and take a refreshing bath in the Caribbean sea. You will spend the night in one of the Rancherias managed by the local community, where you will have plenty of time to relax and learn a little bit about the Wayuu culture.]]> 2017-04-27 22:40:33 UTC https://padlet.com/marcema1986/laura0922/wish/168769648 marcema1986 https://padlet.com/marcema1986/laura0922/wish/168770062 Caño Cristales is the most beautiful river in Colombia and perhaps one of the most unspoiled natural places to visit in this diverse country. Caño Cristales is located inside the National Natural Park La Macarena in the department of Meta in the Eastern region of Colombia know as The Plains.Caño Cristales is an unique natural wonder due to its outstanding combination of colours like yellow, green, blue, black and specially the red colour given by the sub aquatic plant "Macarenia clavigera". At Caño Cristales, you can trek along the three branches of the river to see the spectacular succession of rapids, waterfalls and natural pools running throughout the old rocks of the canyon. There, you can take pictures, swim or just enjoy the astonishing views of this paradisiacal place. See our tour to Caño Cristales]]> 2017-04-27 22:47:55 UTC https://padlet.com/marcema1986/laura0922/wish/168770062 marcema1986 https://padlet.com/marcema1986/laura0922/wish/168770310
If you are a lover of the wild environments this tourist destination will fascinate you, Isla Gorgona is located 35 km west of the Pacific cove of Colombia and belongs to the municipality of Guapí in the department of Cauca. Gorgona was imprisoned in the 20th century. Here you can find the best places to dive in South America. One of the most special attractions of the island is its fauna, such as snakes and monkeys, and the paths between the jungle that lead to the dream beaches.


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