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When I moved to Pasto, Colombia, it took me about six months to become fluent enough in Spanish that I could get by in any Spanish-speaking country. I could talk about myself, ask for directions, order in a restaurant, and engage in small talk.

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Speaking Spanish in Colombia Some people ask me how important it is to speak Spanish in Colombia. I believe that if you want to enjoy a meaningful life in any country, the more you excel in the native language, the better. In Colombia, the limited use of English, even in big cities, is actually a benefit.I’m from Montreal, wh...

That being said, we really enjoyed our visit. Yes, it was packed, but it was still a sight to behold. I definitely want to go back during the off-season to fully experience everything. Now that I’ve been, I’d say it’s more like a timeshare than a theme park. My advice is to stay for at least 4 nights and consider splurging on a hotel either on-site or nearby. There’s so much to see, and it’s well worth it.

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Our 2023 Trip to Hacienda Nápoles For "Semana Santa" (Holy Week) last year in April, we went to Hacienda Nápoles. It’s located in the sweltering Río Magdalena, and if you’re not careful, you might run into one of Pablo Escobar’s escaped hippo descendants. Seriously, it happens from time to time! Here's one such incident.We d...

Colombia is an absolutely beautiful country with a stunning array of landscapes. When I first decided to visit Colombia back in 2016, one spot that was high on my bucket list was Caño Cristales. I stumbled upon it during my research, even before the movie Encanto came out. If you've seen that movie, you’ll remember the breathtaking pink and yellow river where Mirabel and her abuelita make up at the end, surrounded by butterflies. It’s based off of Caño Cristales, also known as the River of Five Colors, or the Liquid Rainbow.....
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Around Colombia: My Trip to Caño Cristales & the Salt Cathedral in Zipaquirá Colombia is an absolutely beautiful country with a stunning array of landscapes. When I first decided to visit Colombia back in 2016, one spot that was high on my bucket list was Caño Cristales. I stumbled upon it during my research, even before the movie Encanto came out. If you've seen that movie...