Category Colombia 2013
Guatemala and Belize 2011 (III): land of volcanos
We had a great time in Guatemala. The country is simply fabulous. Travelers discover active volcanos, colonial architecture which has remained intact for centuries and extraordinary Maya sites such as Tikal. Maya villages and markets are an explosion of colors. The strong Catholic faith imposed by Spanish missionaries has mixed with old Mayas traditions, producing unusual forms of spiritualism such […]
Colombia 2013 (III): Guajira, a unique experience
We had an exceptionally interesting experience in the Guajira. Breath-taking landscapes, primitive communities, deserts and pristine beaches, animals of all kinds (alligators, snakes, pink flamingos, wild-boars) and no tourists around us. A fantastic experience. The team was as always cheerful and coping well with the lack of comfort. One teenager captured a 8-centimeter long scorpion […]
Colombia 2013 (II): On the way to Guajira
Guajira is one of the most primitive areas in Central America. It is home to the Wayuus, an indigenous Indian tribe part of the Arawak family. The Wayuus live in extremely primitive conditions. Our group (3 families with a total of 14) spent several days exploring the peninsula. We travelled on a small convoy of […]
Colombia 2013 (I): Bogota and the Carribean Coast
Colombia: a country coming out a long period of violence and terrorism. The FARC have been weakened but are still active is some regions. The Army is everywhere. However, this beautiful country is now reasonably secure and the number of tourists still very small. Perfect time for us to visit. Colombia offers a variety of […]
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