The Highlands

Colombia’s portion of the Andes Mountains is rich with farmland, dense forests, gaping canyons patrolled by Andean condor and waterfalls tumbling into freshwater pools. Sleepy colonial towns nestle in the cupped valleys of rugged peaks, and family-run coffee plantations perch on hillsides. Towns like Barichara are worth the long journey along dusty mountain roads to get there. We love this lively colonial town with its buzzing art scene and buildings that haven’t changed for hundreds of years. We work with charming boutique houses in the highlands, including traditional plantation farmhouses and a beautiful townhouse of a former president.

The Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta is a haven for bird and nature lovers. From your private lodge clinging to the hillside with views of the Caribbean Sea in the distance, we can arrange a unique experience of these mountains clad in the rainforest. From a helicopter ride with an aerial view of the Cuidad Perdita (lost city) to specialist nature guides, we have never had anything but glowing reports from clients lucky enough to experience this magical region.