Finca San Pedro

For some nearby culture, the Archaeology Museum of Sogamoso (a 20-minute walk or five-minute drive) displays archaeological findings in the area, and there are a couple of pretty churches to see in the form of Catedral de San Martín de Tours (five-minute drive) and Iglesia de Morca (20 minutes). In Nobsa (15 minutes) traditional shops sell crafts made from wool, wood and leather, and the Marqués de Puntalarga vineyard is here too, for a taste of Colombian wine. For some extra indulgence, the thermal hot springs in Iza (25 minutes) are good for a warm wallow. Further out is picture-perfect Playa Blanca (one hour), where you can laze on the white sandy beach or opt for something a little more energetic with watersports such as kayaking and sailing. The impressive waterfall Cascada Salto de Candelas is about an hour and 45 minutes away – the hike to the waterfall (which isn’t a particularly strenuous one) will take you through a tropical jungle for a sight of the spectacular tumbling waters.