Tierradentro literally means underworld, or 'under the earth'. The Unesco World Heritage Site was discovered more than a century ago by archaeologists, who noticed the tombs (hypogae) that were dug under the earth and were accessible by stairs. In these caves, the remains of the dead were stored in potts. ... View Post Tierradentro in pictures

Popayan isn't called the white city (pueblo blanco) for nothing. The old center is full of colonial houses with white-painted walls. It is a truly stunning place to walk around in for a day and soak up the splendour of ther old days. View Post Popayan in pictures

It takes a lot of time, these long-distance bus drives in Latin America. But the great thing about it is that you really get a feeling for a country. And encounter areas you otherwise would hardly noticve from the plane. The bus drive from Pasto to Popayan is a case ... View Post The bus drive from Pasto to Popayan in pictures