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The Colonial Pueblo of Jardín
Jardín is a small pueblo in the department of Antioquia. It is popular because of its cobblestone plaza filled with roses. In the evening a light breeze cooled the plaza and knocked yellow flowers off...
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The Colonial Pueblos of Barichara & Guane
It was a little bit of a miracle that we even made it to Barichara. Shortly after landing in Colombia, my sister made the grim realization that all the roads are curvy and that she’s really prone to...
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Nevado del Ruiz
On clear days I can see Nevado del Ruiz from my apartment. This highly active volcano usually has a dusting of snow and a thick plume of ash trailing off in the wind. The ash has the same blue-grey...
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Santa Fe de Antioquia
During a three-day weekend, the nothern bus terminal in Medellín is packed with tourists. When I saw the crowds lining up for tickets, I almost turned around and headed back to the metro. The only...
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The Colonial Pueblo of Filandia
I have been to a lot of pueblos in the coffee-growing region of Colombia. Some people might like the beach, others might like the cities, but me- I love the plazas surrounded by brightly painted...
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