Colombia

Even though I’m having trouble finding the elusive “San Isidro” magic mushroom, I must say I really like it in San Agustin, Colombia. The people are very friendly and they have this cool public pool fed by a mountain stream (soon to replaced with a fancy pool.) … [Read more...] about San Agustin, Colombia

Location: Cra 11, No. 4-16, Popayan, Colombia Price: $8.00 USD (16,000 Pesos) for dorm, Single room no bath $14.00 USD (28.000 Pesos), Double room shared bath $20.00 USD (40,000 Pesos)… They have other options! … [Read more...] about Hostel Trail (Popayan)

Finally I found a city in Colombia, South America that I’ve really come to enjoy. It kind of reminds me of Antigua, Guatemala. You can find some cheap hotels to stay in if you walk a couple blocks from the main tourist area. … [Read more...] about Popayan, Colombia

I spent the night here and hit the road the next day to Popayan, Colombia. First I checked out a couple hostels that seemed to be in a boring location. Then I caught cab to downtown and found it rather pleasant and the people friendly. I stayed in the hotel Avenida. … [Read more...] about Manizales, Colombia

Price: $1.00 USD to top (not sure on extreme package $3.00 USD?) I thought this was a good idea in Manizales, Colombia. They made an ordinary water tower into money making venture. They charge one dollar to go to the top. Plus they have an extreme package (not sure on price) where you can put on a climbing harness and walk outside the upper deck. Seems like a good ideal … [Read more...] about Water tower observation deck (Manizales)