South America

Before arriving in Guatapé, I had to decide whether it was worth staying overnight or simply visiting on a day trip from Medellín. I walk through that decision in Why I Chose an Overnight Stay Near Guatapé Instead of a Day Trip from Medellín. Once that choice was made, it was time to see whether…

Planning a trip to Colombia? This post is part of my Colombia travel series, where I share the itinerary I followed through Medellín and Cartagena, the planning decisions I made, and what I’d do differently after visiting. Our first stop was Guatapé—and before I ever climbed El Peñón, I had to decide whether it was…