The Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá or La Catedral del Sal is one of Colombia’s can’t miss destinations. A Church built within the underground tunnels of a salt mine, more than 200 meters underground. Sound interesting?! It definitely is, and it’s one of the most unusual places I’ve ever been. The Salt Cathedral is located in the…Continue Reading “The Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira, Colombia”
Tucked away in downtown Bogota is a mansion turned into a book lover’s paradise, Merlín Books (Libros Merlín). Located on Carrera 8a with Calle 15, it doesn’t look like much from the outside; but once you walk inside it is absolutely breathtaking. Old books and magazines are literally everywhere: high up on shelves, down on…Continue Reading “Merlín Books – Bogota, Colombia”
The Salvador Dalí Museum is unlike any other museum that I’ve ever been to. Not just because of its contents, which are entirely interesting and unique. But mostly because Dalí did not allow the museum to be arranged in any logical or typical fashion. Dalí wanted the museum to be like him and his art…Continue Reading “The Salvador Dalí Museum in Figueres, Spain”
The other day I was lucky enough to get to explore the very interesting Museo de Botero. The Botero Museum is housed in a colonial mansion in the historic La Candelaria district of Bogota. The mix of the colonial architecture along with the modern art is enchanting. The house is two floors with a courtyard…Continue Reading “Museo de Botero- Bogotá, Colombia”
