One of my days in southern Colombia was spent along the shores of Laguna La Concha, the second-largest body of inland water in the country. Legend has it that the lake was formed when an Indigenous princess spilled a cup that caused the entire valley to flood. Whatever the situation, it's undeniably … [Read more...] about A Day Trip to Colombia’s Laguna La Concha
Pasto
A Pilgrimage to the Las Lajas Shrine
Before I landed in Colombia, there was one image set in my mind. It was of a Gothic cathedral that looked like it belonged in Europe, straddling a gorge. When I learned that it was near the city of Pasto, I knew I had to go there. This architectural marvel is built inside the canyon of the Guáitara … [Read more...] about A Pilgrimage to the Las Lajas Shrine
Visiting Pasto, Colombia’s Most Underrated Destination
It's now been a year since I returned from Colombia, but I've fallen behind in posts enough that there's still more to cover! I joined a post-tour of the conference I attended to visit a place well off most travelers' radars: Pasto, a city in the far south of the nation near the border with Ecuador. … [Read more...] about Visiting Pasto, Colombia’s Most Underrated Destination
Where I Slept in Colombia
My two-week-long trip through Colombia was certainly memorable but started with some hiccups. My flight was delayed a number of times before being canceled and rebooked for the following day. So instead of staying at Habitel Select at the Bogota Airport, which I had arranged, I spent the night on … [Read more...] about Where I Slept in Colombia