EPISODE · Aug 21, 2026 · 10 MIN
The Schoolhouse Roof and a Walk to the Bridge
from Colombia Travel Podcast with Mariana Ospina · host Mariana Ospina
Mariana spends a rainy day in Monguí visiting the Calicanto bridge, learning about the town's hand-stitched football trade, and hearing about the local school's infrastructure crisis. She reflects on what keeps a small heritage town alive beyond the tourist trail. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Colombia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Colombia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 21 of Colombia Travel Podcast with Mariana Ospina. Mariana Ospina is in Monguí, Colombia. Places in this episode: FULL AREPA MONGUI, Café Amor, Puente de Calicanto de Mongui, Hostal Casa del Frailejón Café de Especialidad, Institución Educativa Técnica de Monguí, Recuerdos de mi viejo. Covered: local economy, handicraft trade, school infrastructure, colonial history, páramo environment. Chapters:00:00 Monguí01:41 Workshop03:22 Café Amor07:35 Village08:57 Recuerdos de mi viejo A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Mongui #Boyaca #ColombiaTravel #ParamoDeOceta #CalicantoBridge #HandStitchedFootball #SlowTravel #ColonialTown #AndesMountains #LocalEconomy #SchoolInfrastructure #CafeDeEspecialidad #TravelColombia #HeritageTown #OffTheBeatenPath #Craftsmanship https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/colombia/
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