You can’t go to Colombia without experiencing great coffee. We found a java philosopher in old Cartagena’s Getsemani, as well exotic birds, ice-pop rainbows and an island escape.
LINDA BARNARD
Café philosopher Café del Mural, down a narrow Getsemani street, is where David Arzayus, 46, shares knowledge toiling amid beakers and burners in his “coffee laboratory,” to craft the best coffee you’ve ever had. The former Bogota civil engineer and...
Handy and crafty Brilliantly coloured woven work by Wayuu Indigenous craftspeople of Northeast Colombia comes in a variety of designs, sizes and styles, including bucket-shaped bags and backpacks. Vibrant woollen pom-poms are on everything, from...
Get refreshed Indulge in a rainbow of delicious fresh fruit juices and blends, served icy cold to help manage the humidity and constant heat. Not-too-sweet coconut lemonade is a popular refresher and I fell hard for deep burgundy-coloured corozo, a...
Island time White sand beaches and warm, turquoise water fulfil Caribbean fantasies on a trip to Islas del Rosario, about an hour by boat from Cartagena. We spent the day lounging on the beach at San Pedro de Majagua Hotel, an eco-stay and restaurant...
Take flight The newly opened National Aviary is about an hour from Cartagena on Baru Island and home to more than 130 species, including the Andean Condor, Colombia’s national bird. Walk through seven hectares of created ecosystems — some enclosed,...