Off2 Colombia Blog - Colombia Travel Guide and Tips

Holy Week (or Semana Santa) is a big thing in Colombia. On the one hand you have the firmly Catholic contingent, who enjoy the opportunity to celebrate Easter. On the other? The party loving Colombians that get a week off work, head to the coast and let loose for a solid 5 days. Popayan For the latter group, places like Taganga or Cartagena offer perfect destinations, but for those who’d prefer to enjoy the week in the fashion it’s meant to...

Houses in Santa Fe When you visit Medellin, you might be tempted to think to yourself 'why would I leave this place, even for one day?'. I can understand that sentiment, but equally if city life is getting a bit too hectic for you or you just fancy a change of scenery, nearby to 'The City of Etenernal Spring' are some great places for day trips. The two highlights are undoubtely Guatape and Santa Fe de Antioquia. I visited Santa Fe...

Forget Juanes, forget Shakira and even put down your Carlos Vives album. Systema Solar There’s far more to Colombian music than just these artists and limiting yourself to just these is to do the independent music scene an injustice. While many may have heard of Bomba Estereo and ChocQuibTown from FIFA, or their various appearances on MTV Award shows, this is just scratching the surface of what’s on offer and, as these bands get bigger, it’s getting harder and harder to...

When thinking of Colombia you wouldn’t initially think of swinging a golf club in the picturesque valleys of Bogota, but that’s exactly why Bill Clinton came. In fact, Colombia is great for a number of sports that you wouldn’t picture doing when you planned to travel to Colombia. Here I’ve collected a few of the best ones, so be sure to check out these activities when you get here. 1. Horse riding Horse riding in Colombia isn’t the first thing...

Every culture has its ticks. Being English I spend an inordinate amount of time sitting in a pub drinking beer and an even greater amount of time avoiding social awkwardness. I can't hug well and it takes me over two sentences to ask someone to move ('excuse me, terribly sorry to interupt. Would it be at all possible for you to just move ever so slightly to the left so that I can pass? Thank you kindly'). Even so, the things...