Salamina is one of the most beautiful towns in the Coffee Region of Colombia. It’s also one of Colombia’s Heritage Towns (Pueblos Patrimonio).
Umbría Valley, located halfway between Belén de Umbría and Mistrató in the department of Risaralda, Colombia, has a couple places to visit.
Santa Rosa de Cabal is famous all over Colombia for two things – chorizo and hot springs. Both are worth the trip! Santa Rosa is also part of the UNESCO World Heritage listed Coffee Cultural Landscape of Colombia.
The magical Cocora Valley is the home of Colombia’s national tree and symbol, the wax palm. This tall endangered palm dots the landscape of this extension to Los Nevados National Park, which is a popular day trip from nearby Salento.
Santa Cruz and Savaneta are two districts making up the central part of Aruba. They feature some popular natural and historic attractions.
San Nicolas is the southernmost region of Aruba as well as the island’s second largest city. It’s a great place to immerse yourself in local culture and enjoy some beautiful beaches.
Oranjestad is the capital of Aruba and a bustling harbor city full of shops, restaurants, and cultural sites. It sits in the center of the island along the west coast.
Paradera is a district that makes up the north central section of Aruba east of Oranjestad. It’s known mostly for beautiful natural features.
Eagle Beach is by far our favorite beach in Aruba. In fact, it’s consistently rated one of the best beaches in the entire world.
A guide on where to eat in the Noord region of Aruba. Noord encompasses the northernmost section of the island and is the major tourist area. We stayed at a budget hotel in Noord just a few minutes from Palm Beach and most of our meals on the island were near the hotel.