Yes — a cycling tour non-cyclist partner can absolutely come along, and on the Land of Coffee — Guided Cycling Tour Through Colombia’s Coffee Region, that’s actually the whole point of the trip. Every Beyond The Ride departure runs two real itineraries side by side from day one: one for you on the bike, one […]
Women cycling in Colombia means riding into a country that has spent the last decade quietly building one of the most welcoming, infrastructure-ready environments for women on bikes anywhere in Latin America. The roads themselves have always been there — Andean climbs, coffee-region rolling miles, year-round riding weather. What has changed is the ecosystem around […]
Is Colombia safe for cycling? Short answer: absolutely yes. Long answer — here are the details that shape the real 2026 picture. Colombia closed 2025 with a record 4.7 million international visitors and US $11.2 billion in tourism revenue — a 9.4% year-over-year increase that pushed tourism past coffee and coal as the country’s second-largest source of hard currency […]
Alto de Letras is the world’s longest paved road climb by bicycle. Located in the Colombian Andes, it begins in Mariquita — a colonial town in the department of Tolima at 468 meters above sea level — and ascends without interruption to the Páramo de Letras, a high-altitude Tundra ecosystem at 3,663 meters. The 80-kilometer […]
If this is the first time you’re hearing about Bogotá, the first thing you should know is that it’s a city of massive contrasts. It sits on a high plateau in the Andes Mountains at about 8,660 feet above sea level. This means the weather isn’t “tropical” in the way you might imagine Colombia. You […]
Feel the vibrant energy of Colombia’s capital on our Bogotá City Tour! Ride high above the city on the Monserrate cable car, gaze at treasures in the Gold Museum, and walk cobbled streets in La Candelaria—a patchwork of colonial facades, street art, and living history. Dive deep into the heart of Bogotá with a city […]
After conquering Colombia’s legendary roads and sharing countless adventures, cyclists and their companions end their journey at Andrés DC—the ultimate celebration. Step into this electrifying Bogotá icon, where the energy mirrors your sense of achievement and camaraderie. Surrounded by wild art, spirited music, and an explosion of Colombian flavors, you’ll toast to new friendships and […]
Soft mists swirl above ancient trails in Mariquita, a town entwined with botanical legend and Colombia’s quest for discovery. Scale forested hills, sample fruit straight from the tree, and chase the legacy of explorers. Rise into the crisp mountain air as your adventure around Mariquita—a storied gateway between Colombia’s Andean heights and its tropical lowlands—begins. […]
Honda dazzles at every turn—with golden river light, hummingbird-filled gardens, and colonial streets echoing with centuries of trade and legend. Experience the Magdalena on a river cruise, explore architectural treasures, and try regional delicacies. Your day in Honda—one of Colombia’s oldest towns—reveals not just fabulous nature but a crossroads of history. Cradled between the Magdalena […]
Picture yourself hiking lush jungle trails, uncovering the ghostly ruins of gold and silver mines, and plunging into crystalline waterfalls in Falan. Discover why fortune-seekers flocked here and savor chocolate you make yourself. Travel deep into the emerald embrace of Falan, where mist clings to hillsides and waterfalls crash through a landscape layered with stories […]
