Susan Kuratomi
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Medellín vs Cartagena, Which Colombian City Should You Visit?
Medellín vs Cartagena is one of the first decisions travelers make when planning a Colombia trip. Both cities are stunning, but they offer completely different experiences. Medellín is mountains, eternal spring weather, and outdoor adventure. Cartagena is Caribbean coast, colonial walls, and beach culture. We’re a Medellín-based tour operator, so […]
How Tourists Get Around Colombia Without Public Buses
How Do Tourists Get Around Colombia Without Public Buses? If you’ve landed in Colombia and pulled up Google Maps expecting a clean, easy transit system like back home, you’ve already figured out something is off. The public bus network here is extensive, cheap, and works perfectly well for locals. For […]
Is Medellín Safe for Tourists in 2026?
Written by the Guanabana Tours team — private tour operators based in Medellín since 2015, RNT 47842. Last updated May 2026.
How to know if a tour company is legit in Colombia
Here’s how to know if a company is legitimate in Colombia in under thirty seconds. With so many fly-by-night unregistered and illegal tour “operators” and companies, you want to know who you’re dealing with, don’t you? Here’s how to find out if you’re dealing with a real, legal company or […]
Paragliding Roldanillo Colombia
Paragliding in Roldanillo Colombia Roldanillo Colombia is one of the top destinations in the world for epic XC flying. Roldanillo is one of South America’s friendliest and safest locations for paraglider pilots, both on ground and in the air. Renowned for its reliable conditions during its best flying seasons (from […]
The Western Bridge, Very Old Bridge Built by a Drunk Engineer.
Close to the Historical Town of Santa Fé de Antioquia, The Western Bridge, One Hour From Medellin. Santa Fe de Antioquia is a historic town located in the Antioquia department of Colombia, approximately 60 miles northwest of the city of Medellin. The town was founded in 1541 by Spanish conquistador […]
Don’t believe the weather forecast Colombia!
Travelers planning a trip to Colombia or already in Colombia are often disheartened by the weather forecast in Colombia. Lots of times the forecast appears as if it’s going to be a washed-out day or vacation, it says rain every day! So there you are thinking that your plans to […]
Is Paragliding Safe? Allow us to put it into perspective.
This is one question we get asked a lot during the ride towards our launch site on paragliding tours, a nervous “Is it safe?” So here’s the answer, look at it this way: You are about to go paragliding in Medellin, Colombia, which means you are about to jump […]
