Colombia Travel Podcast with Mariana Ospina

Mariana settles into Barichara's colonial centre, explores the artisan workshops on Calle Real, and prepares for the famous hike to Guane. Practical tips on costs, banking, and safety in Santander. ☕ 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 42 of Colombia Travel Podcast with Mariana Ospina. Mariana Ospina is in Barichara, Colombia. Places in this episode: La Loma, Hotel Boutique Casa Encanto Barichara, Calle Real, Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepción, Capilla de Santa Bárbara, Lucia restaurante caney gastronómico, Puente Grande, Cementerio de Barichara. Covered: Barichara daily life, artisan crafts and workshops, banking and residency bureaucracy, food and dining costs, gentrification and local economy, hiking preparation and safety. Chapters:00:00 La Loma01:04 Hotel Boutique Casa Encanto Barichara02:34 Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepción05:22 Puente Grande06:43 Parque de las Artes Jorge Delgado Sierra08:17 Barichara A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Barichara #SantanderColombia #CaminoReal #HikingColombia #TravelTips #ColonialArchitecture #DigitalNomad #ResidencyInColombia #LocalFood #ArtisanCrafts #ChicamochaCanyon #SoloTravel #SouthAmericaTravel #ColombiaLife #SlowTravel #BudgetTravel #CulturalHeritage #SustainableTourism https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/colombia/

Mariana moves from San Gil to Barichara, exploring the colonial centre, the Camino Real hike to Guane, and the practicalities of settling into Santander's canyon country. ☕ 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 41 of Colombia Travel Podcast with Mariana Ospina. Mariana Ospina is in Barichara, Colombia. Places in this episode: San Gil, Calle Real, Parque Principal, Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepción, Casa Oniri | Hotel Boutique en Barichara, La Loma, Calle 6, Salto del Mico. Covered: Barichara accommodation costs, Camino Real hike logistics, Santander regional cuisine, Colombia banking and residency bureaucracy, Barichara artisan crafts, Transportation between San Gil and Barichara. Chapters:00:00 San Gil01:13 Barichara03:18 Casa Oniri | Hotel Boutique en Barichara05:40 Guane07:13 Capilla de Santa Bárbara09:21 Park11:04 Chevere Cafe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Barichara #ColombiaTravel #SantanderDepartment #CaminoReal #GuaneColombia #ColonialArchitecture #TapiaPisada #HikingColombia #TravelBudget #DigitalNomadColombia #CedulaExtranjeria #NequiApp #ChicamochaCanyon #ArtisanCrafts #ColombiaFood #CarneOreada #TravelTips #SouthAmericaAdventure https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/colombia/

Mariana collects her physical cédula de extranjería in San Gil, opens a real bank account, and reflects on the cost of living and bureaucracy before heading north. A final look at the adventure capital's rhythm. ☕ 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 40 of Colombia Travel Podcast with Mariana Ospina. Mariana Ospina is in San Gil, Colombia. Places in this episode: Migración Colombia office San Gil, Café Las Cruces Sede San Gil, Parque Principal San Gil, Banco Caja Social San Gil, Parque Natural El Gallineral, Puente del Amor, Calle de los Artesanos, La Barra 1516 Pub. Covered: Banking logistics, Cédula process update, Cost of living breakdown, Local dining spots, Community atmosphere. Chapters:00:00 Calle de los Artesanos02:31 Puente del Amor06:07 La Barra 1516 Pub09:35 Casona de las Artesanías A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SanGilColombia #SantanderTravel #DigitalNomadLife #ColombiaVisa #CedulaDeExtranjeria #AdventureTourism #ElGallineral #RioFonce #WeekOfPeace #CostOfLivingInColombia #TravelSmart #ColombiaGuide #OutdoorAdventures #ColonialArchitecture #LocalFoodScene #ResidencyJourney #EasternCordillera #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/colombia/

Mariana spends her final full day in San Gil collecting her cédula de extranjería, navigating the last banking hurdles, and soaking in the dry season atmosphere before moving north. ☕ 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 39 of Colombia Travel Podcast with Mariana Ospina. Mariana Ospina is in San Gil, Colombia. Places in this episode: Migración Colombia, Parque La Libertad, Café Las Cruces, Banco Caja Social, El Gallineral Natural Park, Gringo Mike's San Gil, La Barra 1516 Pub - Restaurante en San Gil, Casona de las Artesanías. Covered: residency bureaucracy, banking logistics, local dining costs, weekend departure plans, community atmosphere. Chapters:00:00 Migración Colombia01:40 Parque La Libertad03:40 Office04:46 Gringo Mike's San Gil06:45 La Barra 1516 Pub - Restaurante en San Gil08:37 Pub A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SanGilColombia #SantanderTravel #ColombiaLiving #DigitalNomadColombia #AdventureTourism #CedulaDeExtranjeria #RioFonce #ElGallineral #WeekendGetaway #SouthAmericaTravel #ColombiaFood #TravelTips #VisaProcess #BudgetTravel #LatinAmerica #HikingColombia #LocalLife #TravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/colombia/

Mariana navigates the Migración office for her cédula de extranjería while San Gil celebrates Semana por la Paz. She shares practical banking tips, costs of living, and reflections on long-term residency in Colombia's adventure capital. ☕ 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 38 of Colombia Travel Podcast with Mariana Ospina. Mariana Ospina is in San Gil, Colombia. Places in this episode: Parque La Libertad, Catedral Santa Cruz, Migración Colombia, Centro District, Calle de los Artesanos, Café Las Cruces Sede San Gil, Plaza Principal, El Gallineral Natural Park. Covered: Residency bureaucracy, Semana por la Paz, Cost of living breakdown, Banking challenges, Local transport. Chapters:00:00 Migración Colombia02:31 Street03:55 Café Las Cruces Sede San Gil08:04 Casona de las Artesanías A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SanGil #ColombiaTravel #CedulaDeExtranjeria #SemanaPorLaPaz #SantanderColombia #DigitalNomadLife #ElGallineral #ColombiaBureaucracy #AdventureTourism #LivingInColombia #FonceRiver #ColonialArchitecture #TravelTips #SouthAmerica #ColombianFood #VisaProcess #SlowTravel #PodcastHost https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/colombia/

Mariana tackles the limestone caves of Cueva de la Vaca and faces the slow grind of Colombian bureaucracy. A look at daily costs, river wildlife, and life in Santander's adventure capital. ☕ 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 37 of Colombia Travel Podcast with Mariana Ospina. Mariana Ospina is in San Gil, Colombia. Places in this episode: Cueva de la Vaca, Café Las Cruces, Migración Colombia Office, Plaza Principal, Banco Caja Social, Green Door Hostel, La Barra 1516 Pub - Restaurante, Puente del Amor. Covered: Caving experiences, Residency bureaucracy, Daily expenses breakdown, Local dining spots, Banking challenges, Nature observation. Chapters:00:00 Cueva de la Vaca02:23 Migración Colombia Office04:39 Green Door Hostel06:59 Parque Natural El Gallineral09:10 Zamboo Brunch & Coffee A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SanGilColombia #SantanderTourism #CedulaExtranjeria #ColombiaTravelTips #AdventureCapital #DigitalNomadColombia #RioFonce #ElGallineral #CuevaDeLaVaca #CostOfLivingColombia #LatinAmericaTravel #SoloFemaleTravel #ColombiaLife #RiverOtters #TravelBudget #BureaucracyHacks #SanGilFood #CafeCulture https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/colombia/

Day nine in San Gil. The wait for the physical cédula continues, the bank queue is long, but the river otters have returned to the Fonce. ☕ 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 36 of Colombia Travel Podcast with Mariana Ospina. Mariana Ospina is in San Gil, Colombia. Places in this episode: Parque Natural El Gallineral, Puente del Amor, Plaza Principal, Banco Caja Social, Cerro de la Cruz, Catedral Santa Cruz, Café Las Cruces Sede San Gil, La Barra 1516 Pub - Restaurante en San Gil. Covered: Banking bureaucracy, Wildlife conservation, Cost of living breakdown, Urban exploration, Residency logistics. Chapters:00:00 Parque Natural El Gallineral01:47 Plaza Principal03:47 Cerro de la Cruz05:50 Terminal de Transportes07:43 Café Las Cruces Sede San Gil A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SanGil #ColombiaTravel #Santander #AdventureTourism #DigitalNomadLife #ElGallineral #RioFonce #CedulaDeExtranjeria #ColombiaFoodie #RiverOtters #TravelTips #CostOfLiving #HikingInColombia #CaveExploration #MarianaOspina #PodcastColombia #SlowTravel #LocalEconomy https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/colombia/

Mariana explores the moss-draped island of El Gallineral, navigates the Migración office for her cédula, and tries to open a bank account at Banco Caja Social in San Gil. ☕ 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 35 of Colombia Travel Podcast with Mariana Ospina. Mariana Ospina is in San Gil, Colombia. Places in this episode: Parque Natural El Gallineral, Quebrada Curití, Puente del Amor, Migración Colombia San Gil, Plaza Principal, Café Las Cruces Sede San Gil, Casona de las Artesanías, Cerro de la Cruz. Covered: El Gallineral park visit, Cédula de extranjería process update, Banking and residency logistics, Local dining and costs, San Gil daily life and atmosphere. Chapters:00:00 Parque Natural El Gallineral01:36 Street03:21 Plaza Principal05:06 Casona de las Artesanías06:36 La Barra 1516 Pub - Restaurante en San Gil08:17 Museum A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SanGil #ColombiaTravel #SantanderDepartment #ElGallineral #AdventureCapital #CedulaExtranjeria #ColombiaVisa #TravelBudget #ColombianFood #FonceRiver #HikingColombia #DigitalNomadColombia #SouthAmericaTravel #SlowTravel #ColombiaLife #RiversideLiving #MossForest #LocalMarket https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/colombia/

Mariana navigates the moss-draped paths of El Gallineral, tries to open a bank account with just a digital wallet, and reflects on the quiet economy of Colombia's adventure capital. ☕ 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 34 of Colombia Travel Podcast with Mariana Ospina. Mariana Ospina is in San Gil, Colombia. Places in this episode: Parque Natural El Gallineral, Río Fonce, Quebrada Curití, Puente del Amor, Plaza Principal, Palacio Municipal, Banco Caja Social, Casona de las Artesanías. Covered: Banking bureaucracy, Market shopping, Cost of living, Park visit, Local cuisine. Chapters:00:00 Parque Natural El Gallineral01:16 Puente del Amor03:25 Café Las Cruces Sede San Gil06:59 Cafe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SanGilColombia #SantanderTourism #ElGallineral #AdventureCapital #ColombiaTravel #WhiteWaterRafting #CaveExploring #LocalMarkets #MuteSantandereana #TejoGame #DigitalNomadLife #ExpatInColombia #TravelBudget #NatureLovers #ColonialArchitecture #FonceRiver #CedulaProcess #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/colombia/

Mariana navigates the Migración office for her cédula, learns to play tejo in the plaza, and breaks down the real cost of living in Colombia's adventure capital. ☕ 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 33 of Colombia Travel Podcast with Mariana Ospina. Mariana Ospina is in San Gil, Colombia. Places in this episode: Migración Colombia, Calle de los Artesanos, Plaza Principal, Palacio Municipal, Café Las Cruces, El Gallineral, Puente del Amor, Casona de las Artesanías. Covered: bureaucracy and residency, local cuisine and markets, tejo culture, infrastructure and transport, wildlife conservation. Chapters:00:00 Migración Colombia01:50 Plaza Principal03:44 Cafe06:19 Casona de las Artesanías08:16 Bancolombia A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SanGil #SantanderColombia #CedulaDeExtranjeria #ColombiaTravelTips #AdventureTourism #RocioFonce #TejoGame #CostOfLivingInColombia #DigitalNomadColombia #MercadoCampesino #WildlifeConservation #LatinAmericanFood #ColombiaVibes #TravelBlogger #SlowTravel #AndeanMountains #ColonialArchitecture #LocalEconomy https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/colombia/

Mariana explores the limestone darkness of Cueva de la Vaca, then faces the bureaucratic reality of obtaining her cédula de extranjería in San Gil. A day of underground adventure and administrative paperwork. ☕ 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 32 of Colombia Travel Podcast with Mariana Ospina. Mariana Ospina is in San Gil, Colombia. Places in this episode: Cueva de la Vaca, Parque La Libertad, Cobos Horno Y Cafe, Casona de las Artesanías, Migracion Colombia, El Gallineral, Rio Fonce, Cafe Las Cruces Sede San Gil. Covered: Cueva de la Vaca caving, Cedula de extranjeria process, San Gil cafe culture, Cost of living in San Gil, Migration bureaucracy, Local transport and roads. Chapters:00:00 Cueva de la Vaca02:19 Parque La Libertad04:40 El Gallineral07:26 Cerro de la Cruz A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SanGilColombia #SantanderAdventure #CedulaProceso #ColombiaExpatLife #CuevaDeLaVaca #TravelColombia2026 #DigitalNomadColombia #SantanderTourism #ColombianBureaucracy #RiverFonce #ElGallineralPark #StreetFoodSantander #MigracionColombia #SoloTravelFemale #ColombiaTravelTips #AndeanMountains #ExploreSantander #ColombianCoffeeCulture https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/colombia/

Mariana takes on the canyoning route at Juan Curí waterfalls near San Gil, navigates the wet and wild terrain, and reflects on the economics of adventure tourism in Colombia's adventure capital. She also checks out the local mercado campesino and samples Santanderean street food. ☕ 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 31 of Colombia Travel Podcast with Mariana Ospina. Mariana Ospina is in San Gil, Colombia. Places in this episode: Juan Curí waterfall, Curití, Parque El Gallineral, San Gil, Parque La Libertad, San Gil, The Cranky Hummingbird Coffee, San Gil, Casona de las Artesanías, San Gil, Puente de los Candados, San Gil. Covered: Canyoning at Juan Curí waterfalls - experience and cost, Adventure tourism economy in San Gil, Local market and street food, El Gallineral park visit, Practical traveler tips: digital wallets, SIM cards, Caving at Cueva de la Vaca planning. Chapters:01:30 Canyon interior, water rushing02:55 Village plaza, distant market05:03 Plaza, chatter and children05:59 Café interior, cups and quiet talk06:52 Street at dusk, distant thunder A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SanGil #Canyoning #JuanCuri #AdventureTravel #ColombiaTravel #Santander #WaterfallCanyoning #TravelColombia #ElGallineral #MercadoCampesino #ArepaSantandereana #CuevadelaVaca #TravelGuide #AdventureCapital #EcoTourism #ColombiaPodcast #TravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/colombia/

Mariana takes on the Río Fonce with a local rafting outfit, feeling the river's pull and learning why San Gil's adventure economy is a delicate dance with the dry season. Back on land, she digs into a mute santandereana and reflects on what water means to this canyon country. ☕ 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 30 of Colombia Travel Podcast with Mariana Ospina. Mariana Ospina is in San Gil, Colombia. Places in this episode: Río Fonce, Parque Principal, Caseira Restaurante, F5 Coffee Shop, Puente del Amor, Cerro de la Cruz, Gringo Mike's. Covered: River rafting experience, Adventure tourism economy, Regional food: mute santandereana, Local infrastructure and water scarcity, San Gil city life. Chapters:00:00 Río Fonce04:09 Puente del Amor06:02 Cerro de la Cruz A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SanGil #RaftingColombia #RioFonce #SantanderColombia #AdventureTravel #ColombiaTravel #MuteSantandereano #ColombiaAdventure #TravelColombia #WhiteWaterRafting #SanGilGuide #EcoTourism #AndesColombia https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/colombia/

Mariana lands in San Gil, the adventure tourism capital of Colombia. From a river-level view of the Fonce to the moss-draped trees of El Gallineral, she gets her bearings, talks money, and plans her first adrenaline-filled days in Santander. ☕ 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 29 of Colombia Travel Podcast with Mariana Ospina. Mariana Ospina is in San Gil, Colombia. Places in this episode: Monguí, Parque El Gallineral, Parque La Libertad, Catedral Santa Cruz, río Fonce, Calle de los Artesanos, Caseira Restaurante, La Barra 1516 Pub. Covered: San Gil arrival and first impressions, Local economy and adventure tourism, Cost of accommodation and food in San Gil, El Gallineral park visit, Road conditions between Boyacá and Santander, Practical tips for SIM card and digital wallet. Chapters:00:00 San Gil01:49 Caseira Restaurante03:15 Parque La Libertad04:44 Parque El Gallineral06:05 La Barra 1516 Pub08:02 Calle de los Artesanos A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SanGil #SantanderColombia #ColombiaTravel #AdventureTravel #RioFonce #ElGallineral #CavingColombia #RaftingColombia #ColombiaTravelGuide #BoyacaToSantander #TravelSouthAmerica #DigitalNomadColombia #CopaDeLaAmistad #SanGilEats #ColombiaPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/colombia/

On her final morning in Monguí, Mariana shares an eight-hundred- peso breakfast, a last walk to the Basilica and the Calicanto bridge, a final visit to the football workshop of Doña Rosa, and a bus-stop reflection on what a working heritage town teaches you about money, memory, and moving on. ☕ 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 28 of Colombia Travel Podcast with Mariana Ospina. Mariana Ospina is in Monguí, Colombia. Places in this episode: FULL AREPA MONGUI, Basílica Menor de Nuestra Señora de Monguí, Convento Franciscano, Monguí Plaza Hotel, Hotel Boutique San Luis, Puente de Calicanto, Mirador de Mapagua, Café en grano. Covered: Farewell reflection on Monguí and its economy, School infrastructure and fundraising, Hand-stitched football craft and purchase, Colonial architecture, Basilica and Calicanto bridge, Local transport logistics (mototaxi, bus to Sogamoso), Local food and coffee spots. Chapters:01:07 Basílica Menor de Nuestra Señora de Monguí02:57 Hotel Boutique San Luis06:53 Café en grano A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Mongui #Boyaca #ColombiaTravel #PueblosPatrimonio #SlowTravel #Andes #ColonialTown #FootballCraft #HandStitchedLeather #TravelColombia #HeritageTourism #CafeDeColombia #RoadTripColombia #SustainableTravel #LocalEconomy #MonguiColombia https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/colombia/

Mariana spends her last morning in Monguí with a slow coffee at Café en grano, a final look at the basilica, and a mototaxi ride to catch the bus south. She reflects on the town's quiet economy, the school roof still leaking, and the simple arithmetic that keeps a heritage town alive. ☕ 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 27 of Colombia Travel Podcast with Mariana Ospina. Mariana Ospina is in Monguí, Colombia. Places in this episode: Café en grano. Tienda de cafés especiales, Puente de Calicanto, Mirador de Monguí, Barrio Norte, La Cuchilla, Basílica Menor de Nuestra Señora de Monguí, Sogamoso bus terminal. Covered: Monguí departure, School roof fundraising, Mototaxi fare, Bus to Sogamoso, Reflection on heritage economy. Chapters:00:00 Quiet bedroom, cold morning00:55 Café en grano. Tienda de cafés especiales04:26 Barrio Norte05:46 Mototaxi engine, cobblestone street07:53 Bus interior, road noise A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Mongui #Boyaca #ColombiaTravel #PuebloPatrimonio #AndesTravel #TravelColombia #CafeEnGrano #CalicantoBridge #BasilicaDeMongui #SustainableTravel #Sogamoso #Santander #TravelDiaries #SlowTravel #HeritageTown #Colombia #Hospedaje #RoadTrip https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/colombia/

Mariana spends her final full day in Monguí collecting a signed football from Doña Rosa, checking in on the school roof campaign, and reflecting on the town's quiet arithmetic of heritage and daily life. A slow, practical farewell to Boyacá's most beautiful town. ☕ 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 26 of Colombia Travel Podcast with Mariana Ospina. Mariana Ospina is in Monguí, Colombia. Places in this episode: Barrio Norte, Doña Rosa's workshop, Café en grano. Tienda de cafés especiales, Monguí school, Calicanto bridge, Capilla de San Antonio, FULL AREPA MONGUI, Hospedaje Bellavista. Covered: Hand-stitched football craft and economy, School infrastructure and fundraising, Monguí daily life and food spots, Farewell reflections on heritage town, Colonial architecture and bridges. Chapters:00:00 Doña Rosa's workshop02:02 Café en grano. Tienda de cafés especiales05:14 Calicanto bridge06:06 FULL AREPA MONGUI06:59 Monguí A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Mongui #Boyaca #ColombiaTravel #PuebloPatrimonio #HandStitchedFootball #MuseoDelBalon #CalicantoBridge #OcetaParamo #ColonialColombia #SlowTravel #AndesColombia #HeritageTown #SchoolFundraiser #CafeDeColombia #ArepaLover #TravelPodcast #ColombiaHiddenGems #BoyacaTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/colombia/

On day six in Monguí, Mariana visits the workshop of Doña Rosa, one of the town's oldest football stitchers, learns the economics of the trade from the inside, tries her hand at the craft, and reflects on what it takes to keep a small town's hands working. ☕ 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 25 of Colombia Travel Podcast with Mariana Ospina. Mariana Ospina is in Monguí, Colombia. Places in this episode: Calle 4, Monguí, Museo del Balón, Café Amor, Convento Franciscano, Mirador de Monguí, Barrio Norte, Puente de Calicanto. Covered: Hand-stitched football economics, Women's craft labour detail, Monguí daily life, Local economy versus tourism, School infrastructure ongoing. Chapters:00:00 Monguí05:59 Barrio Norte09:25 Rain on tin roof A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Mongui #Boyaca #ColombiaTravel #FootballStitching #Handmade #TravelPodcast #Colombia #Páramo #ColonialTown #Artesania #BoyacaColombia #CafeAmorMongui #MuseodelBalon #MonguiBoyaca #SustainableTourism #TravelColombia #HiddenColombia #CraftTown https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/colombia/

Mariana takes a day trip to the Vereda Reginaldo, visits a farm that pairs local potato growing with a tourist lodge, and thinks about what sustainable tourism means in a town where the school roof still leaks. ☕ 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 24 of Colombia Travel Podcast with Mariana Ospina. Mariana Ospina is in Monguí, Colombia. Places in this episode: Vereda Reginaldo, Hakuna Matata, Puente de Calicanto, FULL AREPA MONGUI, Museo del Balón, Basilica de Monguí, Hostal Casa del Frailejón Café. Covered: Rural farm economy, Sustainable tourism model, School infrastructure, Papa criolla agriculture, Football stitching tradition, Cost of rural stay. Chapters:00:00 Vereda Reginaldo00:50 Farm yard03:05 Museo del Balón04:43 Farm shed interior05:39 Puente de Calicanto07:27 Night village A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Mongui #Boyaca #ColombiaTravel #SustainableTourism #EcoLodge #PapaCriolla #FarmStay #ColombiaHighlands #PueblosPatrimonio #TravelColombia #AndeanFarm #Craftsmanship #FootballWorkshop #HakunaMatataMongui #OcetaParamo #ColonialMongui https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/colombia/

On day four in Monguí, Mariana steps inside the Franciscan convent's museum of colonial art, talks football economics in a balonera workshop, and looks ahead to the practical business of keeping a small heritage town alive. ☕ 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 23 of Colombia Travel Podcast with Mariana Ospina. Mariana Ospina is in Monguí, Colombia. Places in this episode: Capilla de San Antonio, Convento Franciscano (Museo), Basílica Menor de Nuestra Señora de Monguí, Museo del Balón, FULL AREPA MONGUI, La Cuchilla, Café Amor, Institución Educativa Técnica de Monguí. Covered: Convento Franciscano museum, Museo del Balón, Hand-stitched football economics, Monguí school infrastructure, Local crafts atelier, Regional travel planning. Chapters:00:00 Capilla de San Antonio02:00 Museo del Balón03:34 Institución Educativa Técnica de Monguí05:16 Café Amor A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Monguí #Boyacá #ColombiaTravel #ColonialArt #PuebloPatrimonio #PáramoOcetá #MuseoDelBalón #VásquezDeArce #SmallTownLife #BoyacáEsColombia #TravelColombia #AndeanColombia #CaféAmor #BackpackingColombia #ColonialHistory #CédulaDeExtranjería #MonguíSchool #LocalEconomy https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/colombia/

On day three in Monguí, Mariana hikes the Ocetá páramo with a guide, confronts the school roof crisis, and finds a quiet café to unpack the cost of living in a heritage town. ☕ 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 22 of Colombia Travel Podcast with Mariana Ospina. Mariana Ospina is in Monguí, Colombia. Places in this episode: Puente de Calicanto, Ocetá páramo, Laguna Negra, Ciudad de Piedra, Mesa de los Sacrificios, Cafe Amor, Institución Educativa Técnica de Monguí, Restaurante Hostal De La Villa Pa Sumerce. Covered: Ocetá páramo full-day trek, Monguí school infrastructure crisis and education, Páramo ecosystem and frailejones conservation, Local food and market prices in Monguí, Colonial history and Calicanto bridge, Tourism economy versus local needs. Chapters:00:00 Monguí01:44 Laguna Negra03:08 Mountain wind with grass rustling04:25 Institución Educativa Técnica de Monguí05:51 Quiet room interior06:41 FULL AREPA MONGUI07:43 Convento Franciscano A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Mongui #Boyaca #ColombiaTravel #OcetaParamo #Frailejones #PueblosPatrimonio #ColombiaHiking #ParamoAndino #AndesMountains #TravelColombia #ColonialTown #HandmadeFootball #SchoolCrisis #MonguiBoyaca #ColombiaAdventure #TravelPodcast #HikingColombia #ArepasColombianas https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/colombia/

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/

Mariana arrives in Monguí, Boyacá, on a drizzly August day, exploring the town's hand-sewn football factories, the 17th-century basilica, and the Calicanto bridge, before planning a trek to the Ocetá páramo. ☕ 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 20 of Colombia Travel Podcast with Mariana Ospina. Mariana Ospina is in Monguí, Colombia. Places in this episode: Café Amor, Calicanto bridge, Basilica of Monguí, Mirador de Monguí, FULL AREPA MONGUI, Restaurante Hostal De La Villa Pa Sumerce, Monguí central plaza, Ocetá páramo. Covered: Monguí arrival and first impressions, Football factory visit, Basilica and convent tour, Ocetá páramo trail, Local food and coffee spots, School infrastructure issue. Chapters:00:00 Basilica of Monguí01:48 Mirador de Monguí04:26 FULL AREPA MONGUI05:24 Meadow06:20 Restaurante Hostal De La Villa Pa Sumerce A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MonguíBoyacá #BoyacáTravel #ColombiaTravel #PáramoHike #HandmadeFootball #CraftedInColombia #Terraza #CaféDeBoyacá #RuralColombia #SlowTravel #ColonialTown #BasilicaDeMonguí #CalicantoBridge #Frailejones #AndeanHike #TravelColombia #HeritageTown https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/colombia/

On her final day in Villa de Leyva, Mariana sips coffee at a favorite café, wanders the quiet plaza, and reflects on her extended stay and the cédula wait before heading north. ☕ 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 19 of Colombia Travel Podcast with Mariana Ospina. Mariana Ospina is in Villa de Leyva, Colombia. Places in this episode: Plaza Mayor, Fuente de Café, Casa del Primer Congreso, El Solar de la Guaca, Los Olivos, Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Rosario, Mercado Municipal. Covered: Final day in Villa de Leyva, Cédula de extranjería status, Cost of living reflection, Planning next leg to Santander, Local food and market prices, Earthquake donation aftermath. Chapters:00:00 Fuente de Café02:22 Casa del Primer Congreso03:13 Los Olivos04:06 Street05:25 Mercado Municipal06:26 Street07:25 Bus interior A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #VillaDeLeyva #ColombiaTravel #Boyaca #Santander #CedulaDeExtranjeria #LifeInColombia #TravelBlog #ColombiaHighlands #WindAndKiteFestival #ColonialTown #BackpackingColombia #Bucaramanga #Andes #MuiscaHistory #TravelPodcast #LatinAmerica https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/colombia/

On her last full day in Villa de Leyva, Mariana takes a final slow morning, visits a local café, and reflects on her extended stay, the cédula process, and what it really costs to live in this colonial town before she heads north to Santander. ☕ 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 18 of Colombia Travel Podcast with Mariana Ospina. Mariana Ospina is in Villa de Leyva, Colombia. Places in this episode: Plaza Mayor, Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Rosario, San Francisco, The Milhoja Bakery & Coffee Shop, Mercado Municipal, Chuska Cocina, Los Olivos, Casa del Primer Congreso. Covered: Last day reflection and town atmosphere, Cost of living and typical prices in Villa de Leyva, Cédula de extranjería and visa process, Local food and coffee spots, Planning the next leg to Santander. Chapters:00:00 Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Rosario01:47 Mercado Municipal04:37 Los Olivos06:39 Casa del Primer Congreso A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #VillaDeLeyva #ColombiaTravel #Boyaca #SlowTravel #DigitalNomadLife #CedulaDeExtranjeria #ColombiaCosts #TravelColombia #Merengon #ChuskaCocina #MilhojaBakery #SantanderColombia #AndesTravel #TintoCoffee #ColonialTown #WeekdayTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/colombia/

On the final day of the Wind and Kite Festival and the Assumption of Mary holiday, Mariana navigates a packed Plaza Mayor, joins a donatón for earthquake victims, watches a last night of illuminated kites, and reflects on her extended stay before heading north. ☕ 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 17 of Colombia Travel Podcast with Mariana Ospina. Mariana Ospina is in Villa de Leyva, Colombia. Places in this episode: Plaza Mayor, Casa del Primer Congreso, Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Rosario, Fuente de Café, San Francisco, Chuska Cocina, Café Artes Manoa, Cerro de Leyva. Covered: Wind and Kite Festival final day, Holiday crowd and atmosphere in Villa de Leyva, Donatón for earthquake victims, Reflection on long-term stay and residence paperwork. Chapters:00:00 Plaza Mayor01:50 Cerro de Leyva03:20 San Francisco05:44 Chuska Cocina07:28 Street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #VillaDeLeyva #FestivalDelViento #WindAndKiteFestival #Boyaca #ColombiaTravel #Colombia #KiteFestival #AugustInColombia #AssumptionDay #VillaDeLeyvaFestival #TravelColombia #LivingInColombia #PlazaMayor #NightKites #ColombiaHighlands #CedulaDeExtranjeria #SlowTravel #LatinAmerica https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/colombia/

Mariana spends her last Sunday in Villa de Leyva at the Plaza Mayor's handicraft market, tastes a merengón, and checks on her cédula de extranjería status before heading north to Santander. ☕ 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 16 of Colombia Travel Podcast with Mariana Ospina. Mariana Ospina is in Villa de Leyva, Colombia. Places in this episode: Villa de Leyva Main Square, Fuente de Café, Chuska Cocina, Mercado Municipal, Cerro de Leyva, Paleontological Research Center, Los Olivos. Covered: Sunday market, Local cost of living, Cédula status update, Museum visits, Travel planning. Chapters:00:00 Market square02:51 Fuente de Café04:18 Hill forest05:51 Chuska Cocina08:22 Los Olivos A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #VillaDeLeyva #ColombiaTravel #Boyaca #PlazaMayor #SundayMarket #CedulaDeExtranjeria #ExpatLife #ColombiaDigitalNomad #Arepa #Merengon #Raquira #Paleontology #Fossils #Colombia #TravelColombia #Bogota #Santander #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/colombia/

Mariana celebrates the Assumption of Mary in Villa de Leyva, exploring the town's holiday atmosphere, visiting local landmarks, and reflecting on her time in Boyacá before heading north. She also checks in on her cédula status and plans the next leg of her journey. ☕ 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 15 of Colombia Travel Podcast with Mariana Ospina. Mariana Ospina is in Villa de Leyva, Colombia. Places in this episode: Plaza Mayor, Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Rosario, Casa Terracota, Mercado Municipal, Bancolombia, El Infiernito, Amora Café y Canela. Covered: Festival and holiday atmosphere, Muisca history and astronomy, Architecture (Casa Terracota), Local food and costs, Practical logistics (bike, bank, cédula), Nightlife and folk music. Chapters:00:00 Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Rosario01:29 Casa Terracota02:31 Mercado Municipal lunch crowd and rain on roof03:31 Bancolombia04:18 El Infiernito05:45 Amora Café y Canela06:47 Plaza at night with folk music and crowd A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #VillaDeLeyva #AssumptionDay #Boyaca #ColombiaTravel #CasaTerracota #ElInfiernito #Muisca #FolkMusic #Cumbia #Merengon #Trucha #TravelColombia #CedulaExtranjeria #Bancolombia #FestivalDeVerano #Andes #ColonialTown #PuraVida https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/colombia/

Mariana spends her final day in Villa de Leyva with a quiet morning coffee, a walk to the fossil museum, a last taste of arepa and cumbia in the plaza, and a sunset reflection on everything this town taught her before she heads to Santander. ☕ 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 14 of Colombia Travel Podcast with Mariana Ospina. Mariana Ospina is in Villa de Leyva, Colombia. Places in this episode: Plaza Mayor, Villa de Leyva, Fuente de Café, Villa de Leyva, Museo Paleontológico de Villa de Leyva (CIP), Vía Arcabuco, Mercado Municipal, Villa de Leyva, Casa Terracota, Villa de Leyva, Pozos Azules, Villa de Leyva, Alma Gitana | Tapas & Gastrobar, Villa de Leyva, Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Rosario, Villa de Leyva. Covered: Villa de Leyva day-to-day life, Paleontological museum visit, Local food and market costs, Farewell to Villa de Leyva, Cédula de extranjería update, Saturday market and crafts. Chapters:00:00 Colonial plaza dawn01:06 Quiet side street02:24 Museum interior03:56 Market hall05:06 Town square afternoon06:09 Restaurant terrace evening07:30 Night street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #VillaDeLeyva #Boyaca #ColombiaTravel #Paleontology #Kronosaurus #MuseoPaleontologico #PlazaMayor #ColonialTown #ColombiaLife #Andes #TravelColombia #PozosAzules #CasaTerracota #MercadoMunicipal #Arepa #Cumbia #BackpackingColombia #DigitalNomadColombia https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/colombia/

Mariana spends the day after the festival exploring the vivid blue Pozos Azules pools, finally visits the Santo Ecce Homo convent, and digs into the local politics of tourism. She also follows up on her cédula process and plans her next move toward Santander. ☕ 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 13 of Colombia Travel Podcast with Mariana Ospina. Mariana Ospina is in Villa de Leyva, Colombia. Places in this episode: Pozos Azules, Monasterio del Santo Ecce Homo, Mercado Municipal, Museo Paleontológico, Bancolombia, Alma Gitana, Plaza Mayor, Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Rosario. Covered: Pozos Azules, Santo Ecce Homo, Local politics, Cédula process, Cost of living. Chapters:00:00 Plaza Mayor00:54 Pozos Azules02:06 Monasterio del Santo Ecce Homo03:10 Mercado Municipal04:32 Los Olivos05:58 Museo Paleontológico07:37 Cafe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #VillaDeLeyva #Boyaca #ColombiaTravel #PozosAzules #SantuarioEcceHomo #TravelColombia #SlowTravel #ColombiaHighlands #MercadoMunicipal #FossilHunting #DigitalNomadColombia #CedulaDeExtranjeria #WeekendInVillaDeLeyva #Andes #ColonialArchitecture https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/colombia/

Mariana hikes to the sacred Muisca lagoon of Iguaque, navigating the high-altitude páramo and reflecting on the region's ancient cosmology. She also explores Villa de Leyva's artisan scene, enjoys a hearty trout lunch, and checks in on her cédula process before planning the next leg north. ☕ 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 12 of Colombia Travel Podcast with Mariana Ospina. Mariana Ospina is in Villa de Leyva, Colombia. Places in this episode: Iguaque Lagoon, Mercado Municipal, Amora Café y Canela, Casa Terracota, Los Olivos. Covered: Iguaque hike, Muisca mythology, Local food (trucha) and costs, Casa Terracota, Planning ahead to Santander. Chapters:06:07 Amora Café y Canela07:34 Casa Terracota08:27 Los Olivos A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #VillaDeLeyva #ColombiaTravel #IguaqueLagoon #MuiscaLegends #Páramo #HighAltitudeHiking #Boyaca #HikingColombia #SacredPlaces #Andes #Trucha #ColombiaHighlands #TravelPhotography #AdventureTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/colombia/

Mariana dives into the Wind and Kite Festival's final day, then takes a horseback ride through the dusty countryside to Ráquira's pottery workshops. Along the way, she checks in on the practical side of long-term life here: the cédula wait, the cost of a quiet corner table, and what it really takes to settle in. ☕ 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 11 of Colombia Travel Podcast with Mariana Ospina. Mariana Ospina is in Villa de Leyva, Colombia. Places in this episode: Plaza Mayor, Los Olivos, Alma Gitana, Ráquira, Bancolombia branch, Mercado Municipal, San Francisco barrio. Covered: Wind and Kite Festival, Horseback riding to Ráquira, Ráquira pottery, Cédula process update, Cost of living details. Chapters:00:00 Los Olivos02:18 Villa de Leyva03:47 Ráquira05:50 Pottery workshop06:40 Alma Gitana08:03 Night street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #VillaDeLeyva #WindAndKiteFestival #Raquira #Boyaca #ColombiaTravel #HorsebackRiding #Pottery #DigitalNomadColombia #CedulaDeExtranjeria #ColombiaLife #TravelColombia #AugustInColombia #Andes #SlowTravel #ColonialTown #Merengon #Bancolombia https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/colombia/

Mariana explores Villa de Leyva's ancient seabed, visiting the Kronosaurus fossil museum and the Muisca astronomical site El Infiernito, before climbing toward the sacred Iguaque lagoon. She also checks the local wine scene and plans a horseback route to Ráquira. ☕ 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 10 of Colombia Travel Podcast with Mariana Ospina. Mariana Ospina is in Villa de Leyva, Colombia. Places in this episode: Museo El Fósil, El Infiernito, El Solar de la Guaca, Plaza Mayor, Fuente de Café, Casa Terracota, Viña de la Villa, Los Olivos. Covered: Paleontology and fossils, Muisca history and astronomy, Wind and Kite Festival, Architecture (Casa Terracota), Local food and wine, Planning Raquira day trip. Chapters:00:00 Plaza Mayor02:04 El Infiernito03:16 El Solar de la Guaca04:02 Fuente de Café07:02 Viña de la Villa A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #VillaDeLeyva #ColombiaTravel #Boyaca #WindAndKiteFestival #ElFosil #Kronosaurus #ElInfiernito #CasaTerracota #ColombiaHistory #Muisca #TravelColombia #Andes #Paleontology #ColombiaWine #Raquira #Iguaque #Páramo https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/colombia/

Mariana arrives in Villa de Leyva, trading Bogotá's rush for cobblestones and kite-filled skies. She gets practical about the town's costs, explores the great plaza, and looks ahead to the Wind and Kite Festival. ☕ 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 9 of Colombia Travel Podcast with Mariana Ospina. Mariana Ospina is in Villa de Leyva, Colombia. Places in this episode: Plaza Mayor, Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Rosario, Mercado Municipal, Los Olivos, San Francisco, Amora Café y Canela, Monasterio del Santo Ecce Homo, Sutamarchán. Covered: Arrival and settling in, WInd and Kite Festival, Cost of living in Villa de Leyva, Day trip to countryside, Local food and cafes. Chapters:00:00 Bus interior, highway01:34 Los Olivos05:22 Amora Café y Canela06:13 Sutamarchán07:30 Plaza Mayor08:39 Santuario de Fauna y Flora de Iguaque A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #VilladeLeyva #Boyaca #ColombiaTravel #WindAndKiteFestival #FestivalDeVientoYCometas #ColonialColombia #TravelOnBudget #DigitalNomadColombia #Iguaque #Paramo #ColombiaHighlands #ExpatLife #TravelPodcast #MoveToColombia #Archaeology #KiteFlying #CafeDeColombia #Cobblestone https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/colombia/

Mariana spends her final full day in Bogotá before heading north. She tackles a morning hike up Quebrada La Vieja, visits the city's main produce market for a send-off meal, and checks on her residency paperwork at the DIAN and Migración Colombia offices before preparing to leave for Boyacá. ☕ 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 8 of Colombia Travel Podcast with Mariana Ospina. Mariana Ospina is in Bogotá, Colombia. Places in this episode: Quebrada La Vieja, Chapinero, Gracia - Coffee & Brunch, DIAN office, Paloquemao market, La Candelaria, La Puerta Falsa, Plaza de Bolívar. Covered: RUT tax registration process, Quebrada La Vieja hike, Paloquemao food market, Banking and Nequi update, La Puerta Falsa hot chocolate, Preparing to leave Bogotá. Chapters:00:00 La Candelaria01:46 Gracia - Coffee & Brunch02:41 DIAN office03:58 Chapinero06:03 La Puerta Falsa07:49 Plaza de Bolívar A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Bogota #Colombia #DigitalNomadLife #BogotaTravel #ColombiaTravel #QuebradaLaVieja #Paloquemao #Ajiaco #GraciaCoffee #LaPuertaFalsa #CedulaDeExtranjeria #DIAN #ExpatLife #LatinTravel #BogotaFoodie #BoyacaBound #AndesAdventure #ColombiaVisa https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/colombia/

On Colombia's independence holiday, Mariana explores a quieter Bogotá. She reflects on the Battle of Boyacá, tries the city's signature ajiaco, checks on her cédula, and plans her journey north. A day of history, food, and practical logistics in the capital. ☕ 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 7 of Colombia Travel Podcast with Mariana Ospina. Mariana Ospina is in Bogotá, Colombia. Places in this episode: La Candelaria, Plaza de Bolívar, Museo del Oro, La Puerta Falsa, Chapinero, Parque 93, Azahar Coffee Parque 93, Quebrada La Vieja trailhead. Covered: Independence history, Holiday atmosphere, Local food (tamal, corrientazo, oblea), Cédula process update, Banking & digital wallets, Planning onward travel. Chapters:00:00 La Candelaria00:53 Museo del Oro02:07 Quiet room03:09 La Puerta Falsa04:18 Chapinero06:00 Parque 93 A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Bogota #ColombiaTravel #BattleOfBoyaca #LaCandelaria #MuseoDelOro #LaPuertaFalsa #Ajiaco #Cumbia #TravelColombia #DigitalNomad #CedulaDeExtranjeria #BogotaFood #CafeColombiano #Parque93 #Chicó #ColombiaHistory #FestivalDeVerano #HikingBogota https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/colombia/

Mariana races to finalise her paperwork before the Battle of Boyacá holiday, explores the city's festival energy, and prepares for her journey north into the heart of Colombia's independence story. ☕ 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 6 of Colombia Travel Podcast with Mariana Ospina. Mariana Ospina is in Bogotá, Colombia. Places in this episode: La Candelaria, Chorro de Quevedo, Chapinero, Centro Comercial Niza, Banco de Bogotá, Plaza de Bolívar, Gold Museum, Usaquén. Covered: Bogotá bank account process, Festival de Verano, Battle of Boyacá planning, Cédula de extranjería status, Cost of living in Bogotá, Historical context of independence. Chapters:00:00 La Candelaria02:23 Plaza de Bolívar05:05 Puente de Boyacá06:27 Chorro de Quevedo07:37 Tunja08:33 City night09:30 Bus station A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BattleOfBoyaca #PuenteDeBoyaca #BogotaTravel #ColombiaTravel #Boyaca #CedulaDeExtranjeria #BankingColombia #Nequi #LaPuertaFalsa #Ajiaco #FestivalDeVerano #Usaquen #GoldMuseum #ElDorado #ColombiaHistory #TravelColombia #BackpackingColombia #DigitalNomadColombia https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/colombia/

Mariana tackles the cédula de extranjería paperwork, hunts for a bank account, and gets swept up in Festival de Verano events across Bogotá. She also plots her escape north for the Battle of Boyacá holiday. ☕ 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 5 of Colombia Travel Podcast with Mariana Ospina. Mariana Ospina is in Bogotá, Colombia. Places in this episode: La Candelaria, Migración Colombia, Café Amor Perfecto Chapinero Alto, Chapinero Alto, Zona G, Parque 93, Teusaquillo, Jardín Botánico José Celestino Mutis. Covered: Cédula de extranjería, RUT registration, Festival de Verano, Jardín Botánico, Local food spots, Planning Boyacá trip. Chapters:00:00 La Candelaria01:36 Quiet room03:07 Chapinero Alto04:46 Zona G06:51 Plaza de los Talentos08:17 Parque Simón Bolívar09:11 Key turn A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Bogota #ColombiaTravel #CedulaDeExtranjeria #BogotaFestival #FestivalDeVerano #LaCandelaria #Chapinero #Teusaquillo #BogotaFood #CafeAmorPerfecto #ElGatoGris #AzaharCoffee #JardinBotanico #ZonaG #BogotaMuseums #TransMilenio #ColombiaVisa #DigitalNomadColombia https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/colombia/

Mariana takes to Bogotá's Sunday ciclovía on a borrowed bike, refuels with tinto and ajiaco, and maps out her route north to Boyacá for the Battle of Boyacá — while still chasing that elusive bank account. ☕ 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 4 of Colombia Travel Podcast with Mariana Ospina. Mariana Ospina is in Bogotá, Colombia. Places in this episode: La Candelaria, Plaza de Bolívar, Paloquemao Market, Chorro de Quevedo, Gold Museum, Gracia - Coffee & Brunch. Covered: Ciclovía Sunday tradition, Cooking local food at home, Finalising Bogotá departure plans, Banking and cédula status update. Chapters:00:00 La Candelaria02:03 City avenue04:22 Quiet room05:24 Chorro de Quevedo06:21 Gold Museum07:25 City night08:16 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BogotaCiclovia #PaloquemaoMarket #ColombianFood #AjiacoRecipe #TravelColombia #BogotaTravel #BoyacaTrip #BattleofBoyaca #DigitalNomadColombia #ColombiaVisa #BogotaCafe #SouthAmericaTravel #SoloFemaleTravel #StreetFoodColombia #CoffeeLover #FestivalDeVerano #AndesMountains https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/colombia/

Mariana dives into Bogotá's golden history at the Gold Museum, savors ajiaco, explores the Botero Museum, and checks out the Festival de Verano's kite flying and street art. She also shares practical tips on using the TransMilenio, budgeting for a day in the capital, and the ongoing cédula saga. ☕ 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 3 of Colombia Travel Podcast with Mariana Ospina. Mariana Ospina is in Bogotá, Colombia. Places in this episode: Museo del Oro, Plaza de Bolívar, La Puerta Falsa Restaurant, Botero Museum, Azahar Coffee Parque 93, Banco de Bogotá, Chapinero, La Candelaria. Covered: Bogota museums, Local food, Public transit, Banking process, Festival de Verano. Chapters:00:00 Museo del Oro00:37 Plaza de Bolívar02:34 Botero Museum04:32 Chapinero05:51 La Candelaria07:20 Banco de Bogotá08:20 Chorro de Quevedo A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Bogota #BogotaColombia #ColombiaTravel #SouthAmerica #GoldMuseum #MuseodelOro #Botero #Ajiaco #LaCandelaria #TravelPodcast #DigitalNomadLife #ColombiaTourism #FestivalDeVerano #MuiscaHistory #StreetArt #TransMilenio https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/colombia/

Mariana dives into Bogotá's 488th anniversary celebrations, tackles the cédula de extranjería paperwork, opens a bank account, and plans her journey north toward Boyacá and Santander. ☕ 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 2 of Colombia Travel Podcast with Mariana Ospina. Mariana Ospina is in Bogotá, Colombia. Places in this episode: Chapinero, Usaquén, Café Amor Perfecto, Plaza de Bolívar, Museo del Oro, Botero Museum, La Puerta Falsa, Parque Nacional. Covered: Residency paperwork, Banking and digital wallets, Exploring Bogotá's districts, Festival de Verano, Planning onward travel. Chapters:00:00 Chapinero01:11 Café Amor Perfecto02:34 Plaza de Bolívar03:53 Usaquén05:14 La Puerta Falsa06:26 Zipaquirá07:32 Carrera Séptima A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Bogotá488 #FestivalDeVerano #CédulaDeExtranjería #BogotáTravel #ColombiaVisit #UsaquénMarket #LaPuertaFalsa #CaféAmorPerfecto #TransMilenio #NequiWallet #BattleOfBoyacá #CiclovíaNocturna #MonserrateBogotá #LaCandelaria #AjiacoBogotá #SustainableTravelColombia #DigitalNomadBogotá #ColombiaHistory https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/colombia/

Mariana lands in Bogotá on the first day of August, the city's birthday month, and dives straight into the logistics of a new life: SIM cards, bank accounts, a flat in La Candelaria, and the art of adjusting to 2,600 metres. From the chaos of El Dorado to a bowl of ajiaco in Paloquemao, this is the starting point for a journey through the Eastern Cordillera. ☕ 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 1 of Colombia Travel Podcast with Mariana Ospina. Mariana Ospina is in Bogotá, Colombia. Places in this episode: El Dorado International Airport, La Candelaria, Plaza de Bolívar, Plaza de Mercado de Paloquemao, Chorro de Quevedo, Café Amor Perfecto, Monserrate. Covered: Arrival logistics, Settling in - housing & banking, Bogota city orientation, Altitude acclimatisation, Local food & markets, Colonial history. Chapters:00:00 Airport road02:42 La Candelaria04:30 Café Amor Perfecto05:44 Chorro de Quevedo07:17 Plaza de Mercado de Paloquemao08:24 Monserrate A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Bogota #ColombiaTravel #ExpatLife #DigitalNomad #LaCandelaria #BogotaFood #Ajiaco #Paloquemao #TravelGuide #BogotaLogistics #MoveToColombia #SouthAmericaTravel #FestivalDeVerano #Nequi #TuLlave #AltitudeSickness #ElDoradoAirport https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/colombia/