Cross-border connections from neighbouring nations; Colombia in context (unlimited duration, plus Panama, Venezuela, Brazil, Peru and Ecuador)

Colonial towns, haunting deserts and mysterious pre-Inca sites – Colombia’s south is a distinctive and surprising slice of Latin America

With verdant plantations, laid-back haciendas and vivacious nightlife, there's far more to Colombia than the trigger-happy stereotype

Paul Morrison finds an easy-going hospitality in a beautiful country few travellers ever even consider: Colombia

Shrugging off its edgy reputation, Colombia is a tantalising mixture of Andean foothills and Amazon jungle, pre-Columbian sites and Caribbean beaches – get there soon...

Colombia is the only country in South America with both Pacific and Caribbean coasts. And two wild, whale-loved waterfronts equals two wonderful adventures...

Set in a valley in central Colombia, Medellín is famous as the home of druglord Pablo Escobar, but now it's shaking off its troubled past to become South America's latest must-visit destination. Allie Nawrat gives the lowdown on 5 must-do experiences for visitors

Whoever wins in the football clash between Colombia and England, Colombia is a champion destination for travellers, with bizarre ancient statues, colonial cities and endless ways to get active…

Weekly round-up of the world's travel health news from Nomad including dengue fever in Colombia, leishmaniasis in Honduras and measles in Russia

Weekly round-up of the world's travel health news from Nomad including malaria in Colombia, chikungunya in India, dengue fever in Brazil and more

Mix urban sights with golden lakes and coffee plantations (two days-two weeks Bogotá, Zipaquirá, Guatavita Lake, Villa de Leyva, Los Llanos, Coffee Zone)

From Caribbean charm to Lost City (two weeks Cartagena, Islas del Rosario, Santa Marta, Tayrona Nationalû Park, option to trek to Ciudad Perdida, La Guajira)

Meet ancient civilisations (two weeks in San Agustín, Tierradentro and Popayán)

Explore Cartagena; a World Heritage site, with extensive fortifications, graceful courtyards, great dining spots and nightlife

Thomas Rees hikes the National Archaeological Park of Tierradentro in search of rock-hewn burial chambers and pre-Hispanic cave art

Once the notorious stronghold of Pablo Escobar, the infamous city of Medellin has shed its violent past – and is looking towards a brighter future

After falling off the travel map for a while, Colombia is back and more welcoming than ever. Discover its extraordinary landscapes and friendly locals... before the hordes arrive

The Colombian capital has a bad reputation, but it’s actually a colonial gem, offering parklife, people-watching, great graffiti and lots of gold

Our featured blogger, Peter Bateman, takes part in a mind-altering ceremony and comes away with a new perspective on his life and his travels.

Ben Box guides you through Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay AND Venezuela

Why fly between Panama and Colombia when you could explore the islands and coral reefs of San Blas, says Thomas Rees

It's been 90 years since Footprint first published the iconic 'South American Handbook', so we asked its editor what's changed the most in the first country he ever visited: Colombia

Whether viewing rare rhino on the Masai Mara or glimpsing your first breaching whale in Colombia, these great wildlife adventures will provide wild encounters you'll never forget

To celebrate 35 years of global adventures, Rough Guides’ travel experts tell us their 35 greatest travel experiences, from trekking in Colombia to meeting humpbacks in Norway

Across the centuries, walled defences have protected cities the world over, making them a common feature from Colombia to France to China... These nine incredible walled cities are among the best of the best

Found everywhere from Austria to India, Ethiopia to Colombia, these rare cattle breeds – the star of a new photography book – are dignified, fascinating, and udderly charming

Get your caffeine kick in Colombia, trek full-circuit in Chile and wind down with vino in Argentina – explore Central and South America anew with these crowd-free and fun-guaranteed activities...

Celebrating World Rivers Day (Sept 24) with rich waterways that don't get the attention they deserve, from Colombia's river of rainbows to rivers in India and Turkey that nurtured civilisations