How do locals live in Colombia?☀️Hidden gems, exotic food and nightlife
This video is a documentary about Colombia and life there. I traveled across the country, trying exotic food and interacting with locals. In this video, along with my local friend, I will tell you many interesting facts about the country, including the legacy of Pablo Escobar, how safe it is here, show you hidden gems and the Colombia's nightlife🔆 Let's go!
The glamping where we stayed - www.cieloabiertoglamping.com/
If you want to have a private tour with a local around Colombia, visiting the places where I've been, here is the email address of Carolina's parents who will be able to show you everything (please note, they only speak Spanish): jvstjldc2004@hotmail.com, Emperatriz and Juan 😊
Time codes:
00:00 - Welcome to Colombia
02:10 - Hot chocolate with cheese
02:50 - What surprised me on the roads?
03:40 - Hidrosogamoso. A beautiful dam with a river
05:29 - Cholesterol paradise & beer with soda
06:22 - Exploring national parks
09:03 - The legacy of Pablo Escobar
11:08 - How I tasted the ant
12:58 - One of the 5 best coffees in the world
14:09 - Paragliding in Bucaramanga
16:15 - The start of our road trip
18:35 - Colonial city of Barichara
20:20 - Glamping in the mountains
24:54 - A few facts about Colombia
25:28 - A very unusual snack on the road
26:27 - Visiting Bogotá's main attraction failed
27:50 - Is it safe in Bogotá?
29:02 - The six social classes of the country
30:21 - The street art of Bogotá
31:22 - My impressions
31:48 - Nightlife in Colombia
34:22 - Worth to visit?
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Dari nice to see you, we have gone several times to Cartagena several times we enjoyed our stay
@DariStep
3 ай бұрын
I’d love to visit Cartagena!
I watched this new format video of yours and I gotta be honest . . . it was fantastic!!! I really loved it, especially you trying local cuisine and major sites (whether you succeeded or not in reaching some of them, which is a common experience for all tourists). Kudos to you on this success, getting the opportunity to visit such a great country, and the impressive drone photography you do.
@DariStep
3 ай бұрын
Yay! Thank you! 😊
Yay! I visited my in laws there a few years ago, we stayed in Bogota for a few days and Cucuta after that! It was so pretty, I loved the food, the weather was perfect, I loved all the mountains 😍
@DariStep
3 ай бұрын
Sounds perfect!
This is well constructed. Great content and editing. Well done, Dari! ❤
@DariStep
4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!!
Thanks! Beautiful video Dari, one of your best my friend. ❤🤗💯🙏
You saw Colombia in the best way possible, with a local friend to guide you. 🇨🇴
@DariStep
4 ай бұрын
Trueee
@mikegoolsby4679
3 ай бұрын
Does you friend have a KZread channel?
Well done Dari! From start to finish this was amazing! This was like watching a travel channel! The Beautiful Scenery, the different food and drinks.( Eating the bug!)🤢 Nooooo! I couldn't! I would like to thank you and your friend for sharing this wonderful place! A place that alot of us won't see in person in our lifetime. We'll done! Enjoyed so much!❤❤❤❣️😊
@DariStep
4 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot 💫
@lorisheheen2198
4 ай бұрын
@@DariStep❤❤❤❣️☺️
Excellent video Dari this is most exciting trip so far like Spain and Columbia speaks Spanish. I never seen so many trees there and the streets looked clean, l like coffee no cheese in them and Columbia is the best coffee in the world l have mine black no milk but two sugars . You went the best time because it’s summer over there was it hot over there? Look forward to your next video when you get back.
@DariStep
3 ай бұрын
It wasn’t so hot - very comfortable!
I appreciate your honest reviews. If something doesn't taste good, you let us know. Personally, when I think of Columbia, I think of two things: Coffee and Gabriel García Marquez.
A good place to go for hikes . Fantastic !
I spent 3 months in colombia, its the best place ive ever traveled to! Had the time of my life.
@DariStep
3 ай бұрын
I can understand you 😍
What an absolutely amazing trip that can never be duplicated because of all the tremendous amount of variety in such a short time!! Carolina and her family are a world of love. The filming is exceptional and this is the best travelogue ever to showcase Columbia!
@DariStep
3 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot 🙏🏼
12:18 Such a happy face! LOL Thanks for being a trooper and trying the local cuisine for us. 🐜❤
@DariStep
3 ай бұрын
Any time! 😃
How fantastic you were in my country, more than welcome. And even more amazing that you've knew Santander, is an amazing department with even more amazing things to do and see although sorry for the ants... I also hate them 😂😂😬 nice you were in Barichara but you've missed San Gil, the Colombia's capital of adventure 😁😁😁 Just a couple of things. About the security issue, although is far more better than 20 or 30 years ago, that situation is not as nice and your friend told you, at all. There are still many problems with it, perhaps is a bit more isolated and a bit less random than it used to be... as for Monserrate, you're right. Sundays are the worst days to go there as for the Candelaria. Is better go those places from monday to saturday, you enjoy them more.
@DariStep
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing 🙌🏼
Once again great video! And Columbia is on my bucket list. Everyone who has visited has loved it!
@DariStep
4 ай бұрын
Happy you enjoyed it!
There's Dari... living the dream! 😁👍 Your friend is bubbly, vivacious, and adorable. A great friend to have.
@DariStep
4 ай бұрын
Couldn't agree more!
@dan_hitchman007
4 ай бұрын
@@DariStep I'm sure that made your South American journey that much more enjoyable as well. 😊
Great video Dari. I really enjoyed it.
@DariStep
3 ай бұрын
I'm so glad!
I am planning on visiting Colombia! Thank you for sharing your Colombian adventure!
I went to Colombia 5 or 6 times as a younger man in early 2000's, and I had an absolute blast! Everyone I met was pleasant and accommodating. I also really love the sound of Colombian Spanish. Thank you for making and sharing your videos!! Best wishes from Texas!
@DariStep
4 ай бұрын
That's awesome! 🤩
Wow Colombia looks amazing now I know why they are famous for racing the mountain stages in the tour de France so glad you get to see so much of it and I don't kno about eating the ant that's crazy but the food looks really good and you have such nice friends I really miss your travel vlogs thanks so much for sharing
@DariStep
4 ай бұрын
I wish to have more of them 💔
This is just mind-blowingly good, Dari. Your drone shots are spectacular as always, and credit to Carolina as well for being a great and very lively guide! It's videos like these where you shine, Dari. It's easy to see how happy you are when traveling, but you also remain very genuine in your opinions (I can't imagine how bad that ant tasted!). You're a natural storyteller; the ability to describe the world and events around you is your wheelhouse and one of many gifts that we're grateful you share with us! I look forward to your next adventure! :)
@DariStep
3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much ☺️
Colombia looks amazing! Thank you for sharing your visit there with us.
@DariStep
3 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it 🙌🏼😊
Great video, Colombia looks amazing! Visiting a friend is a nice way to get to know their home country, and as a bonus, Carolina gives us a tour too. 🇨🇴 Keep going with your Spanish lessons!
@DariStep
4 ай бұрын
Thank you!!! And yeah, learning Spanish every week 😃
Great stuff Dari! Funny, thoughtful, curious, and above all interesting. You're a natural explorer.
@DariStep
4 ай бұрын
Thanks so much 🫶🏼
Thank you so much for sharing this Lovely Journey in Colombia Dari ❤❤and your great personal travel reportage 👌
@DariStep
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching 🫶🏼
Go Dari Go! Sending love from Texas
Dari, what an interesting trip and a different culture you have experienced. I was really enjoying the smaller town vibes. When you were filming in Bogota, I was feeling a little Deja vu, like I was just there, then I remembered Bald &Bankruptcy and Backpack Ben was there. Of course they show us the dangerous parts from the square. I guess when you get back to New York, you will have to sign up for dance lessons so you not like a fish out of water. 😁😁 You friend was a great tour guide with a smile twice as big as yours. Glad you had a great time.
Best video 🎉 I’ve been following your channel for a while. Your friend is an asset 🎉
@DariStep
4 ай бұрын
Thanks!!!
Wow what an incredible video Dari! So impressive and so fun to watch. Your content truly keeps getting better and better and is so enjoyable to watch. Thank you so much for this excellent video and seeing you and your friend traveling around together was awesome.
@DariStep
4 ай бұрын
Thank you for your nice words 💫
This is top-tier content 👌👌👌
@DariStep
4 ай бұрын
Ahah thanks!
Nice video! I was in the old town of Cartagena and loved it. I definitely want to go back and see more of this beautiful country!
@DariStep
3 ай бұрын
And I really want to go to Cartagena 😍
Had to set this video aside until I could watch it without distraction, and it was worth the wait! Wow, Dasha, that's a heckuva trip you managed there. I've heard lots of good things about Colombia, and now I want to visit. Travel budget goes up again... 😅💸👍
@DariStep
3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much 🫶🏼
Dari, You didn't look so happy eating an ant. I don't blame you. You're very fortunate to have been to so many beautiful places all over the world.. Very nicely done video. Thanks for sharing.
@DariStep
3 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot 🙌🏼
Wow what a great documentary! This country is so beautiful and your video shows us all its beauty: wonderful nature, friendly people, like your friend, and delicious food. Thank you very much Dari for this amazing video. Wish you all the best, always❤
@DariStep
4 ай бұрын
Thank you for the nice words 💫
Thank you Dasha...wonderful video💖
@DariStep
4 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it!!
Your experience was amazing! Thank you for making and editing a great video! You are the best! 😀
@DariStep
4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!!
Wow! Columbia is so beautiful! And, the food looks wonderful. Didn't expect that. Thank you for sharing and have a great rest of your trip!😊❤
@DariStep
4 ай бұрын
Happy to hear you liked it!
What a wonderful Travelogue!!!! You were soo lucky to have. such a lovely friend and her parents to be your guides!! You see and learn soo much more about a place and its vibes when People from that area show and introduce you to all the hot.spots,historical sights ,😢food. and beautiful terrain surrounding you!!
@DariStep
4 ай бұрын
Thanks!!!!
Great video, Dari, as always! Thank you for the time and effort you put into it! 💛
@DariStep
3 ай бұрын
Happy you loved it 😊
Nice to see you enjoying tour stay in Colombia Daria. Carolina's family seemed like very nice hosts. Well done video. I enjoyed immensely! I'm getting ready myself for my trip to Vilnius to spend some time with my wife who is renovating her apartment in Minsk. Love your videos!
@DariStep
4 ай бұрын
Thank you! 😃glad you enjoyed it!
Great video. Thank you for the work you out into it.
@DariStep
4 ай бұрын
My pleasure!
Such an amazing video! So inspiring to see you try sooo many things for the first time ever!
Very amazing Ms Dari. Thank you for share such an amazing trip.
@DariStep
4 ай бұрын
My pleasure :))
Great video! Colombia is a beautiful place. Thank you for sharing this
@DariStep
4 ай бұрын
Thank you Curt 💫
Dasha, blessing for you in the name of Yeshu the Anointed
Wow! Colombia is gorgeous. So are you and your friend. Thanks for the upload, Dari. ❤
@DariStep
4 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏🏼 I hope you will enjoy the video!
OMG Dari!! That was a great video!!! I think I'm going to watch it again! What a very beautiful country. You are super lucky that you have such an awesome friend. The filming and editing of this are amazing! You did an amazing job!! I hope you are doing well in NY. Hugs and kisses from Minnesota😘🥰
@DariStep
4 ай бұрын
Thank you sooo much for such kind words 💫
Dari, I am so happy for you to have this opportunity to see this country with a built in tour guide. It is obvious you clearly enjoyed yourself.
Thank you for this wonderful vlog of Columbia Dari. It was very enjoyable to watch. The food also looked amazing, I think.
@DariStep
4 ай бұрын
My pleasure 😊
Wow, Best trip ever! Gracias, Дякую, Los Angeles started doing that road closure for bikes, but not every Sunday.
@DariStep
4 ай бұрын
That’s cool!
I didn't know Columbia was so beautiful. 😍
@DariStep
4 ай бұрын
It really is 😍
I think the best video on Colombia that I have seen thus far. Interesting content that focus on the unusual (although common to the locals.) Peppered with need to know facts like costs of everything
@DariStep
4 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot!
Good Job Dasha! Very well done and very interesting.
@DariStep
4 ай бұрын
Thanks!
My fiancé is from Colombia, in Bogata. I went to visit her the first time a year ago. I loved it. Mind you, there are certain ways to dress(namely males), and yes, I agree, keep items that look expensive out of eye sight. Just like you did Dari, having a trusted local guide take you around is the best. And yes, the coffee is AMAZING there, "Juan Valdez" shops. CHEAP as well. How I miss it.
@DariStep
4 ай бұрын
Trueee!
Hi Dari.cheese and hot chocolate different ,looks beautiful there,safe travels,take care
@DariStep
4 ай бұрын
Thank you!
Great video Dari!!!! love your content.
@DariStep
4 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoy it!
Viva Colombia! Great video!
@DariStep
4 ай бұрын
Thank you!
I must admit that whenever I would think of columbia I envisioned it as a bad place but your video changed my view. Beautiful place that deserves a visit.
@DariStep
4 ай бұрын
Happy to hear that!
@audiogear474
4 ай бұрын
@@DariStep thanks Dari- hope you enjoy your visit there
Dari, you have convinced me - no ants!
@DariStep
4 ай бұрын
Ahahha yeah better without them lol
I loved this :) I learned so much, keep it up girl
@DariStep
4 ай бұрын
I'm so glad! ☺️
Great video Dasha! Colombia is a wonderful often misunderstood country. I've visited a couple of times and never felt unsafe. Wonderful kind people, amazing fruit and flowers. Beautiful diverse landscape and gorgeous woman that all can dance. The coffee is amazing but not everywhere. The locals often don't get the best. Thank you Carolina for sharing your country with us. You were a wonderful hostess.
Sooo good! The tourism board of Columbia should be paying you for such an amazing advertisement! Really beautiful country! Great docu-vid, Dari! Молодец!
@DariStep
4 ай бұрын
Ahahah I also think so lol! Thanks!
DARI thanks for sharing this with me 🤗✌️ you are the best 💕 it always great to see your videos 😍 you are still so beautiful as always 😍 please keep up the great work you do for us 💯 take care of yourself and be safe beautiful ❤️😍✌️🤗
@DariStep
4 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the video!
Columbia is so beautiful,thanks so much for sharing us this wonderful journey!😍😍😍😍😍😍
@DariStep
3 ай бұрын
Happy you liked it!
❤ it is amazing when I think that my very first view into the culture of Columbia comes through the camera of a Russian girl. And the girl is very kind to speak in English, because I don’t speak Russian and my Spanish is terrible.
I visited Cartagena, Columbia in the late 1970's for a week. I have found memories of the kindness of the local people, delicious food, and night clubs. Is was surreal.
@DariStep
4 ай бұрын
I want to visit Cartagena 😍
What an amazing video about one of the most beautiful countries. I visited Colombia few years ago on a solo trip and was greeted with nothing but kindness. The people, the food, the views are fantastic there, I'm glad that you were able to see this stunning country as well.
@DariStep
3 ай бұрын
Thank uu 🙌🏼
Dari's in colombia!! One of my favorite countries to visit. I was too afraid to leave the cities though, since I didn't have a guide. But it's such a beautiful place with friendly people
@DariStep
4 ай бұрын
It really is 🥰
What an awesome video! Thank you for sharing the trip with us!
@DariStep
3 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
Excellent video Dari. Not sure about the breakfast drink though! Loved the lakes and hills despite the dodgy roads. The boat trip looked great fun. Colombia has a poor reputation so l was much surprised about the national parks and cable car and that great monument. Great that you show us the good sides to the country and included travel advice from your friend. As usual there was lots of food some you loved and some not so good! Great scenes from the paragliding, I can see why youd be nervous but it was a great experience. Pleased to see many young people in the towns and most places pretty clean. Great glamping place where you can sleep under the stars. A lot of driving though, must have been tiring. The Bogota buildings were great to see but was amazed about the different prices based on class. Not heard of that before. Lovely video and I learned a lot from your enthusiastic presentation. Great work Dari!
@DariStep
3 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your thoughts 💭
It was a fantastic video Dari! Thank you very much for that. The landscapes of Amazonia are very beautiful and the mountains too are amazing. The colorful houses are also fantastic. I'm glad you showed it! (As for the kidnappers, looking at the 23:02 spot, I would have thought about it fifty years ago. But then, I'm an old grandfather. )
@DariStep
4 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot ☺️
Very beautiful mountains and water ways and nature. You were fortunate to have a local friend accompany you for safety, fun, culture, and good prices.
Oh, what fun! Definitely on my list of places to visit.
Fantastic adventure! Thank you for sharing! When I was in Colombia I was traveling with a friend who is fluent in Spanish and I know a little of the language, enough to get by. Definitely it helps if you have someone with you that can help smooth things over. Truly I liked the country side and the people there better than Bogota.. I could only handle Bogota for a couple days but I could see myself living in the quiet mountain top villages for months and being at peace. When I was there the country did not actually have a lot of fresh coffee.. most of it was reserved for export. Most of the coffee I had there was instant from crystals. But the fresh fruit juices were everywhere and I couldn't get enough, they were so good. So many fruits that we don't get in the U.S.. When you go back definitely try to get over to the Cocora Valley and Solento, the hiking up to the ranger station is a little challenging but if you can get off earlier you might have time to stop by the humming bird sanctuary. Rain usually rolls in during the afternoon so it helps to get to the top before that. There are also horses that you can rent to ride up to the ranger station. Loved the format and all of your design choices, Colombia is looking so good.
@DariStep
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing it 😍😍😍 sounds amazing!
I do Love to see your Travel Videos Dari..... And this is a very good one.... It is a very Beautiful Country, and it is good to see it is losing it`s bad reputation... You looked Stunning as well Sweet Lady...... Stay Safe and Happy..... :-))) xxxxxxxx
@DariStep
4 ай бұрын
Thank you!
Very good video and thank you for visiting my country Colombia.
@DariStep
4 ай бұрын
Thank uu
Sending love from America
Columbia is such a beautiful country, Thanks for being such a good tour guide for us people who havent been to columbia. Your friend was beautiful just like you!!
@DariStep
3 ай бұрын
Our pleasure!
I love to see you traveling and enjoying life.
Enjoyed this. A conversational style to this vid was interesting and of course Columbia is very very appealing.
@DariStep
3 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
Wow what a great experience for you. It looked like a lot of fun and your friend kept you very busy.
@DariStep
3 ай бұрын
It really was 😍
@scrapperstacker8629
3 ай бұрын
@@DariStep I am glad you are able to have these experiences and share them with all of us subscribers.
Columbia is a dream country😃.
@DariStep
3 ай бұрын
It really is 🫶🏼
Amazing video 🎉
@DariStep
3 ай бұрын
Thanks 😁
Does your friend have a KZread vide? She has a lot of Personality like you do
@DariStep
3 ай бұрын
Unfortunately not yet ahaha
Dari I love your honest opinion!!! In the UK we have cook programs on TV. Every time a presenter will eat they always say it’s nice…. Like we believe that 🤨 But your honesty when trying new food is re freshly different.😊
@DariStep
3 ай бұрын
Happy to hear it!
What an awesome video and trip. I had to watch you eat the ant twice 🤣😂. Did you say God Bless Me before eating it? LOL! Thanks for the video.
@DariStep
4 ай бұрын
Ahahhahaha I did 😂😂😂
What an amazing trip! You were brave to eat that ant. LOL !
@DariStep
4 ай бұрын
Ahaha thank you!
I really enjoyed this video, so enjoyable to watch! Columbia is beautiful with many sights and adventures. The local cuisine looks delicious and different. I laughed at your sour face, Daria, after eating an ant. At least you gave it a try. I know you had a difficult time editing and uploading this video, and I'm glad you finally suceeded. Seeing videos like this helps us to see a more friendly beautiful world than what we see on the news, where they mostly report bad news and bad people. By the way, the two prettiest girls in Colombia are Daria and Carolina!
@DariStep
3 ай бұрын
Thank u for the kind words 💫
Dari, you have a lovely friend and family! You are such a kind person yourself. I wish I could travel like you. Seeing the absolute most beautiful places, small and big. They have a rich culture. I'll enjoy their food - except the one you didn't like. (Worm-thing) Is she your Spanish teacher? I wouldn't mind having such a lively young lady as teacher. I'm very glad you enjoyed it!
@DariStep
4 ай бұрын
Ahahaha she does help me with Spanish but isn’t my teacher :)
Speaking of hot women, you're as lovely as ever Dasha. Another great video and a great insight into a country I have never been to.
@DariStep
4 ай бұрын
Thank you!!!
@PaulFellows3430
4 ай бұрын
@@DariStep my pleasure. Also, your friend is a natural presenter. She ought to start a KZread channel to introduce her country to prospective visitors!
This was a very interesting video. It was helpful that you tried ants so that we don't have to. The rest of the food looked delicious.
@DariStep
4 ай бұрын
Ahahahah 😅
@DariStep
4 ай бұрын
Always happy to help lol
Hi Dari, how did you become so open-minded?
Dari thank you for taking us on your vacation with you. You did a great long-form video, interviewing the locals and taking in the sites. Now I'd like to find a local Colombian restaurant here in Queens that serves food as you experienced it. I give the video 4 stars!
@DariStep
3 ай бұрын
What’s was missing to have the 5 starts? 😊
@rudykisely3750
3 ай бұрын
Scale was zero to four stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Columbia looks so beautiful. I'd love to be able to visit someday.
@DariStep
4 ай бұрын
You should! 💫
You ate 🐜BIG ANTS 🐜👀😮🤯😬Pure protein 😂👍 They sure do love 🧀cheese🧀and coffee🍵 in Colombia😂 And it's relatively clean there Great video Dari I'm glad you had a great time there - a vacation away from school and the hecticness of NYC 👋😁
@DariStep
4 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot 🙏🏼
Viva Colombia
Very entertaining and informative tour and very well done. No screaming on the paragliding though I was sort of looking forward to that. 😇 I'd have garlic sauce with those ants. Wonderful country!
@DariStep
3 ай бұрын
It really is 😍
You're braver than I am, with the ant! I'm planning a trip to Colombia. My Spanish is "decent"
@DariStep
3 ай бұрын
Good luck 🍀
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Glad you had a great time but as you said. It can be dangerous especially for women in my opinion. Driving so far to get to your destination. To me, that seems really risky for two young beautiful ladies. Going into the mountains where you stayed was so secluded. It was beautiful! And the hammick was pretty kool! But if your from another country not knowing where is safe. You had your friend take you places that were. You always do great vlogs and thank you for taking us along! ❤❤
@DariStep
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching 💫