by humoftheearth | Dec 30, 2022 | Places I've Been
Aguazul The name of Aguazul is due to the fact that the river Únete, presented a large blue well, where all ages gathered for recreation, laundry, fishing and to collect water in cans, pumpkins, pots, etc., for human and animal consumption and to water...
by humoftheearth | Nov 3, 2022 | Places I've Been
This was my first time going to the Eastern Plains of Colombia. I was pretty excited to discover this region of the country which only has a small proportion of the population and is known for its endless savanna, stunning sunsets and rivers. Other things that drew me...
by humoftheearth | Aug 26, 2022 | Places I've Been
Tota Lake (or Laguna de Tota) is the biggest lake in Colombia. The size of the lake and the surrounding Andes mountains make it a magical place to visit. But it wasn’t only the esthetics of the place that made it so memorable; it was the kindness of the people here...
by humoftheearth | Aug 26, 2022 | Places I've Been
The month that I spent in Sogamoso was one of my favorite travel experiences that I’ve had. The city is perfectly positioned for hiking and numerous day trips to visit cute little towns inhabited by kind folks. Although the quantity and quality of things to do around...
by humoftheearth | Aug 26, 2022 | Places I've Been
Paipa is a popular vacation town that is mostly frequented by residents of Bogota, Colombia’s massive capital city. A lot of these people come to stay at the natural hot springs resorts or to enjoy some water sports on Sochagota Lake. Although there’s a lot of fun to...
by humoftheearth | Apr 27, 2022 | Places I've Been
Villa de Leyva is one of Colombia’s most famous towns. And for good reason. Its pristinely preserved colonial houses sitting on cobble stoned streets suggest a place with a history that is worth uncovering Most of Villa de Leyva’s attractions...
by humoftheearth | Jan 1, 2022 | Places I've Been
Mérida is quickly becoming a top vacation and retirement destination in Mexico (for those with heat tolerance). In this post I will go through some of my favorite experiences in Mérida which should paint the appeal picture for the Yucatán’s capital city. One of...
by humoftheearth | Oct 10, 2021 | Places I've Been
Mexico is a big country that encompasses many different cultures. One of the reasons I was excited to spend some time in the Yucatán Peninsula, was to immerse myself in Mayan Culture Calkini is statistically Mexico’s most Mayan town. This seemed...
by humoftheearth | Sep 13, 2021 | Places I've Been
The city of Campeche itself, in some ways, was more americanized than I was expecting. So I was curious to check out some of the small towns surrounding it to see if things would be more Campechano. The people of Campeche have a reputation for being very friendly and...
by humoftheearth | Aug 24, 2021 | Places I've Been
Campeche was the first place I was planning to spend a few months in, trying a new slower paced, more immersive style of travel. What I had read of the Campeche made me imagine a fairly quaint, well preserved town. When I arrived I can’t say I had the best first...
