Colombia offers new experiences for cyclists

Looking for a different cycling destination?

Ride & Seek is promoting a new historic cycling tour in the South American nation of Colombia.

The route travels from the heights of the Andes to the lush Coffee Triangle and sunny Caribbean coast.

Winding from Bogotá to Medellín and Cartegena, the Bolívar tour blends climbs with cruising and culture.

Departures of the three-week tour are now available November 7, 2026, and November 6, 2027, with prices starting at $US11,880 per person based on double occupancy.

“Few places bring together world-class terrain, authentic culture and a passion for cycling as naturally as Colombia,” saysd Ride & Seek founder Dylan Reynolds.

“While landscapes like challenging Andean climbs, rolling coffee plantations and beautiful Caribbean beaches guide the route of our new tour, the country’s enthusiasm for cycling truly gives it its soul - it’s shared by everyday commuters on bustling streets and elite riders who dominate international races.

"Having left its turbulent past behind, Colombia today is open and welcoming, making this the perfect time to visit by bike.”



Along the way, participants stay in restored haciendas and enjoy authentic meals.

The tour includes all accommodation, breakfasts and group dinners, most lunches, nutrition for rides, Ride & Seek kit and water bottle, GPS with pre-loaded routes and guides.



For more information, visit https://rideandseek.com/tour/bolivar-colombia/.

About Ride & Seek

Ride & Seek is a global adventure cycling company that says it offers unique historical-themed itineraries with quality lodging, fine gastronomy and cultural immersion. It offers tours in Europe, Asia, Oceania and South America.

Qatar Airways unveils new routes to Venezuela and Colombia

 

Qatar Airways has announced two unique routes set to open up South American travel destinations. 

The Middle East airline it top operate flights to Caracas, Venezuela, and Bogotá, Colombia, from July. 

Inaugural flights will run on July 22, meaning Qatar Airways will serve over 160 global destinations this northern summer. 

Qatar Airways becomes the first Gulf carrier to serve Venezuela, and the first airline to operate flights from the Middle East to Caracas and Bogotá. 

Flights will depart every Wednesday and Sunday. 

The addition of Caracas and Bogotá marks the 15th and 16th destinations in the Americas served by Qatar Airways. 

The airline began serving South America in 2010 with its inaugural flight to Sao Paolo in Brazil.

Qatar will also operate four weekly flights between Doha
and Helsinki from July 15, increasing to daily from August 10.

The carrier will also return to Tokyo’s Haneda Airport from July 15.

At 1500kg Pantaleon is not your average airline passenger

Meet Pantaleón, who is not your average airline passenger.

The four-year-old 1500kg rhino was recently flown from Buiz Zoo, south of Santiago in Chile, to his new home in the city of Pereira, Colombia by LATAM Airlines.

The transport of the endangered animal was part of a collaboration between Modern Zoos for the Conservation of Endangered Species, LATAM Cargo, Bilbao Air Cargo and Buin Zoo.

Months of planning and training went into executing this operation so that the rhino travelled safely on its journey of over 6000km.

Pantaleón is the first white rhinoceros born in Chile and was transferred from Buin Zoo to the Ukumarí Biopark in Colombia to join two females for reproduction and conservation of the species.

“Being part of the birth of Pantaleón and then witnessing him grow is something unique and wonderful, so there is no doubt that his departure is very hard too, but the most important thing is that we are making a real contribution to the conservation of a species that is disappearing," says Ignacio Idalsoaga, director of Buin Zoo.

“LATAM Cargo is proud to participate in this operation that contributes to the preservation of such a unique and wonderful species," says Juan Pablo Marquez, manager of cargo operations for LATAM.

"It takes months of preparation to understand the type of animal, its behaviour and select an expert team to accompany the rhino throughout the shipping. Everything must be very well calculated and coordinated between the different participants so that the animal is transported safely.” 

Pantaleon is a name meaning "lion of all".