Salento is coffee country (part 1)

Big cities, big ancient tombs and big, bouncy bus rides

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October 18th 2009
We had such a good time in the north of Colombia that we managed to get ourselves a bit behind schedule. So we decided to pick up the speed, but that is easier said than done as Colombia is such a relaxed and awe-inspiring country. Having heard countless stories of robbers targetting gringos, we entered Bogotà, Colombia's capital of 8 million people, with a tight grip on our bags, and co ... read more

South America » Colombia

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Colombia was one of the three countries that emerged from the collapse of Gran Colombia in 1830 (the others are Ecuador and Venezuela). A 40-year insurgent campaign to overthrow the Colombian Government escalated during the 1990s, undergirded in part... ... read more