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Cocora Valley | Discover Your South America Blog

6 Amazing Landscapes in Colombia

6 Amazing Landscapes in Colombia Colombia is beloved by so many travellers for its infectious energy, vibrant cultures and hypnotic cities. However, there are also so many amazing landscapes in Colombia, ranging from immaculate...
Prado, Medellin | Discover Your South America Blog

Travel Guide to Prado, Medellín

Travel Guide to Prado, Medellín From the pulsating nightlife of Poblado to the tranquil, verdant plazas of Laureles, there’s no shortage of enthralling neighbourhoods to enjoy while visiting Colombia’s thriving metropolis of Medellín. Frequently...
Medellín’s Flower Festival | Discover Your South America Blog

Everything You Need to Know About Medellín’s Flower Festival

Everything You Need to Know About Medellín’s Flower Festival Every year, come August, the vibrant city of Medellín becomes even more colourful with the Flower Festival (or La Feria de las Flores) dominating every...
Botero, Medellin | Discover Your South America Blog

Medellín’s Museums

Medellín’s Museums A nation brimming with creative talent, Colombia has long been proud of the way its artists have held a mirror to society, whether it be through literature, art, photography or recently, urban...
Tamales, Medellin | Discover Your South America Blog

Where and What to Eat in Medellín

Where and What to Eat in Medellín Aptly named the City of Eternal Spring, Medellín’s idyllic climate provides the foundation of a great gourmet experience through a rich catalogue of home-grown fruit, vegetables and...
Street art, Medellin City Guide

Medellín City Guide

Medellín City Guide With a potent mix of vibrant city life, stunning biodiversity and cultural wealth, Colombia has defied the odds in becoming one of the world’s most exciting travel locations over the last...
San Andres, Beaches of South America

Beaches of South America: Colombia vs Brazil

September is just around the corner, and for most of us that means the beginning of autumn: shorter days, colder temperatures and the reappearance of our woollens. So let’s look ahead to the next...
La Ciudad Perdida | Top Ancient Sites in Colombia

Top Ancient Sites in Colombia to Explore

History buffs rejoice: there’s a host of ancient sites in Colombia that beg to be discovered, from age-old megaliths in the western part of the country, to crumbling Tayrona sites in the north; and...
Wildlife in the Amazon

Amazon Conservation

In light of the recent rise in Amazon conservation and volunteer projects – including luxury eco-lodges and a general awareness of issues facing the Amazon Rainforest – we decided to take a step back...
Wine-tasting in Otavalo, Ecuador

South America for Foodies

Here at Surtrek, one of our favourite things about any adventure in South America is experiencing new tastes, as we delve into the local gastronomy during our trips. Better yet, cookery classes and gastronomical...