Got the luck to spend 2 months in this most amazing country, I love it! The energy, the people: it is another way of life. A life full of dancing, going with the flow and living in the present moment.
After months in Asia where I found the focus to be on healing and spiritual practices, I came to Colombia to celebrate life. I met amazing people, new and old friends and I just wanted to share some of my favorite places with you in this little guide.
Cartagena
❃ Stayed in República Hostel Cartagena
❃ Los Tacos del Gordo: veggie options
❃ Pezetarian | Asian-Caribbean Food (pricy but good)
❃ Quero Arepa
❃ El Bololó | Bowls del Caribe
❃ Gelateria Ceiba (with vegan options)
❃ Basilica Pizzería Café
❃ Época Café Bar
❃ Café de la Mañana (my favorite spot)
Santa Marta
❃ Stayed in both Fatima (was ok) and in República Hostel Santa Marta (which was great, cheap and included breakfast)
❃ Ikaro café (veggie food: amazing)
❃ Santa Masala – Indian Cuisine en Santa Marta
❃ El Mexican Santa Marta
Paso Del Mango
❃ Stayed in Carpe Diem
❃ The cacao farm next door is AMAZING
❃ Eat at La Waty it is the best
Costeno beach
❃ Stay: Bohemia beach hostel: very nice and relaxed but the place and food was overpriced for the quality
❃ The journey, costeno beach hostel and viajero in this region are also really nice
❃ Restaurante Rancho Puiro for cheaper local food
❃ Bela Onda Cafe & Bar (cute cafe)
Buritaca
❃ Stayed in chicken hotel, but also recommended is La Perla
❃ Project Nido: for food and visiting
❃ Vda. Quebrada Valencia: a beautiful waterfall
❃ YAY Sustainable Hotel: for food or stay
❃ Delicafe Bellavista Buritaca – amazing cafe and a must visit with the garden
❃ Sor & Pan: favorite littel bakery
❃ El Rio: for parties, events, foundation activities or stay
Palomino
❃ Stayed in La Happycleta Palomino, which was very chill and super friendly owner but also recommend Casa del Pavo Real Boutique Hotel for a bit more luxury and a nice pool
❃ Maria Mulata for drinks and night time events
❃ frequency cafe & brunch: the best food in town
❃ La panadería francesa: best bakery with a good price
❃ Restaurante Pizzería y Bar La Frontera
❃ Grosso – Empanadas Argentinas
❃ Gracias Vida: veggie restaurant
❃ Laurel Vegan street food Gluten-soy Free
❃ Yaguareté Esoteric Café: amazing place and owners with tarot readings
Salento
❃ Stayed in the Coffee Tree Boutique hostel: amazing and includes a free breakfast
❃ Concreto Café – Tienda de café – cute place for cakes and coffee
❃ Serendipia Encuentro – lovely vegan food and HUGE portions
❃ Angel veggie bistro: best food in town and nice prices with the menu del dia
❃ Salento viewpoint: nice for sunset
❃ El ricon de lucy campestre – nice place with a beautiful view
❃ Visit cocora valley
❃ PanArte cafe: best cakes and sandwiches, veggie options and possible for take away, such sweet people
❃ Andariego! – nice coffee for take away
❃ There are so many cute places to have a coffee and cake, I recommend to walk around 🙂
Medellin
❃ Stay: Baku laureles hostel: nice place, cheap, has a kitchen but limited wifi
❃ Uno mas uno restaurante: nice place for food
❃ Monstera cafe: cute place for tattoos, drinks and cakes
❃ Ekoy hair Yoke: lovely hairdresser
❃ ginger cocina: the best vegan food place in town, loved it and amazing energy
❃ Stay: rango boutique hostel: lovely place, strong wifi, friendly people, clean, rooftop with small pool
❃ Real vegetal: amazing food
❃ Restaurante Kaime: good food but a bit pricy for the quality
❃ Braun cookies: the most amazing cookies yum
❃ AMA vegan restaurant: was nice bit oily food but friendly people
❃ If you are in need of some supplies for painting, candles, journals: anything – visit Dollarcity or Panamericana
miracles of the moon ☽ 