Neusa Hills Park

First port of call clearly has to be Neusa reservoir, a short walk from the site, for days of lakeside strolling, boat trips and fishing for the shoals of trout that live in the waters. If you’re not successful on the fishing front, take the 40-minute drive up to Cogua to feast on fritanga – a local fave made up of a filling mix of roast pork, chicharron, salted potato, roasted chicken and guacamole. Equally tasty is a trip to the Zipaquirá salt cathedral (50 minutes’ drive), a spectacular site 200 metres underground with hand-carved sculptures and exhibits about the area’s geology and salt-producing history (licking the walls to confirm the saltiness is possible but not really recommended…) If you’ve not already explored the Colombian capital, it’s a fine idea to spend a day or two down in Bogota (an hour and a half away). A visit to the spectacular Gold Museum is a must, as is a tram or funicular trip up Monserrate Mountain for sweeping views over the city. Arty types may like to visit the Botero Museum and seek out street art, and there are lots more pretty things to see on a walk around the botanic gardens or the colonial Candelaria district.