About us
Who is behind Discover Colombia?
Behind Kolumbien Entdecken stands Lukas Hohl-Jaramillo — half Colombian, half Swiss, and deeply connected to both countries. His mother is Colombian and his father Swiss; both were born and raised in Colombia. Family, close friendships, and many years of experience have made Colombia feel like a second home to him. Lukas Hohl-Jaramillo’s vision is to connect Switzerland and Colombia — culturally, socially, and on a human level. Through his travel agency kolumbienentdecken.ch, he and his team organize individual and unforgettable journeys that go far beyond classic tours, offering authentic insights into the country, its people, and its culture. In addition, Lukas is a co-owner in Medellín of the boutique hostel RANGO and the Swiss bakery BREAD FACTORY, located in the heart of the city and designed as meeting places for travelers and locals alike.
Alongside travel planning, Lukas has been socially engaged for many years. For several years, he was part of the “Diplomacia Deportiva” project, supported by the Colombian and Swiss governments, which provided young people from conflict-affected regions of Colombia with new perspectives through sports, culture, and education. He is also dedicated to connecting committed individuals with meaningful organizations and projects, and to fostering enthusiasm for social engagement within Colombia itself. In Switzerland, Lukas organizes — through his event agency — the LAKELIVE Festival in Biel/Bienne, where Colombian artists such as Carlos Vives, Juanes, or Bacilos regularly perform. In this way, he brings Colombia’s joie de vivre and cultural diversity to Switzerland as well, strengthening the exchange between the two countries.
“I look forward to introducing you to Colombia. Because the only risk is that you’ll want to stay.”
OUR ADVANTAGES
Hotel Rango
Hotel Rango
In the heart of Medellín’s creative El Poblado district lies a special place:
The RANGO boutique hotel. It is a meeting place, a design statement, and a place of enjoyment all at once. A place for travelers, creative types, and locals.
The hotel combines:
modern, clean design
high-quality, personal hospitality
an urban lifestyle in the heart of Medellín
For many of our guests, RANGO is not just a place to stay, but an experience—and often a highlight of their trip to Colombia.
Bread Factory Medellín
Bread Factory Medellín
The Bread Factory is a special place in the heart of Medellín.
A Swiss bakery in the same building as the RANGO Hotel – characterized by craftsmanship, quality, and genuine hospitality.
Here, handmade baked goods are created according to traditional Swiss recipes. With plenty of time, care, and attention to detail. A piece of Switzerland in Colombia – warm, honest, and authentic. Lukas Hohl-Jaramillo is the co-owner of both projects and, together with a dedicated team, builds bridges between cultures, tastes, and people.
Lakelive Festival Biel/Bienne with a lot of Colombia
Lakelive Festival Biel/Bienne with a lot of Colombia
Colombia lives on not only in our travels, but also in music. In addition to kolumbienentdecken.ch, founder Lukas Hohl-Jaramillo organizes the LAKELIVE Festival in Biel/Bienne with his event agency Eventra GmbH. An integral part of the festival on Lake Biel is the legendary Latin Night—full of rhythm, energy, and Latin American joie de vivre. Numerous internationally renowned artists with strong ties to Colombia have already performed on stage, including Carlos Vives, Bacilos, Juanes, ChocQuibTown, Diego Torres, Ozuna, Gente de Zona, David Bisbal, and many more.