Nightlife in Cali, Colombia

For spring breakers and those hoping to have fun, there may be no better place than Cali, Colombia. This little slice of South American life is known for its nightlife, including bars, nightclubs and other late night activities. The city even has an area known as “Party Street” for its high concentration of bars and [...]

About Cali, Colombia

Cali is the third most-populated city in the country of Colombia. Rich in history and ripe with luscious geography, Cali is a quickly growing city with fast economic development.

History
Cali is rich with history, passion and modernism. Before the days of civilization, much of South America was inhabited by indigenous tribes; Cali was no different.
The lands [...]

How to Travel to Cartagena, Colombia

With its beautiful Caribbean coastline and stunning colonial architecture, Cartagena is one of South America´s most romantic cities. Cartagena is also, not surprisingly, Colombia´s most tourist-friendly city and welcomes huge crowds of foreigners arriving by land, sea, and air each day. Traveling to Cartagena is quite easy and is no easier or more difficult than [...]

Travel to Cucuta

During the pre-Columbian period, the area currently occupied Cúcuta was populated by indigenous Motilones Chitareros and belonging to the Chibcha linguistic family and Caribbean descent. The tribes were characterized by nomadic customs and practiced agriculture and handicrafts. These indigenous people settled on the banks of the rivers Zulia, Tarra, Sardinata, Catatumbo, Pamplonita and Tachira.
During the [...]

History of Cartagena Indian

Cartagena  Indian  was founded June 1, 1533 by Pedro Heredia. Cartagena has become prosperous due to the export of gold, emeralds and other riches. She was also a commercial port for ships traveling from Peru to Cuba and then with Spain. Unfortunately, the city was reduced to ashes in 1552. Heredia was subsequently banned the [...]

Welcomed in Colombia

After I had the last ICJA seminar in Berlin behind me, I’m at Friday 29.7.2005 flown only once by plane to Frankfurt. But I was not alone, the Cos who traveled to South America had almost the same flight. After a short stay in Frankfurt, then we were probably the longest walk to: Frankfurt – Venezuela. The [...]

Pleasure in Cartagena

And then, as usual at the most unexpected, came the telegram announcing our next shipment to Senegal. Excitement, preparation of lists of moving, selling the car, farewell dinners left and right. Between the two, yet the world championship football game with the famous Swiss-British or vice versa, organizing a broadcast on a giant screen collaboration [...]

Travel To Colombia: Cartagena de Indias

Located in a beautiful natural bay surrounded by islands, marshes and ponds is Cartagena de Indias, the heroic city, cruise port and a place full of fun and charm.
Cartagena was founded in 1533 by conquistador Pedro de Heredia, in the place where stood the Indian village of Calamari. Since its foundation became the most important [...]

Travel To Colombia: Lost City

It is without doubt one of the most beautiful places in South America. This City, the cradle of civilization Tayrona, was “discovered” in 1975.
In the midst of a lush forest that was buried, and located on the crest of a hill just over 1000 meters high, there are over 2 km2 plenty of traces of [...]

Travel To Colombia: Villa De Levya & Boyaca

Located just three hours from Bogota is Villa de Leyva, one of the best examples of colonial architecture. Founded in 1572, is very well preserved and it highlights many buildings of that period.
To highlight the main square which is the largest in Colombia. The villa has very good hotels and restaurants, as well as a [...]