Colombia is a beautiful and diverse country in South America with access to the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean. This country offers a huge variety of destinations and experiences and caters to all tastes. Colombia has truly something to offer to everyone.
Here are 7 Great Reasons to travel to Colombia
We put together information and itinerary suggestions for some of the destinations in Colombia. Browse through our Colombia travel guide, check out the different regions and contact us if you would like to learn more, plan a trip or have a question.
Bogota, the capital of Colombia, at 2.600 meter above sea level can literally take your breath away. This melting pot offers a great variety of delicious cuisines and cultures and it’s high modern buildings and authentic colonial architecture show its past and present.
In the surrounding area you can find Zipaquira, known for its famous Salt Cathedral and Guatavita, important to the El Dorado legend. A little further there is Villa de Leyva, a beautiful colonial village and many other places of interest.
Medellin or the City of Eternal Spring, makes for a great destination for anyone interested in modern cities, cultural events and pleasant climate. The city is surrounded by mountains and known for its flower fair as well as Bandeja Paisa. You can find many places of interest in the surroundings such as Guatape and El Peñol, Santa Elena or Jardin to mention a few.
The Coffee region is a must for every coffee enthusiast and nature lover. The green mountains and beautiful coffee plantations make for a great adventure. You can learn about the coffee production or hike through the cocora valley, there are many options to choose from. There are colourful villages to explore, many cultural activities to participate in and great landscapes to enjoy.
The Caribbean Coast with its many beautiful beaches is great for anyone interested in a relaxed atmosphere and cultural activities and highlights. Along the coast you can find the Tayrona Natural Park, which is great for a hike along the beach and swimming. Cartagena, a highlight on its own, is a fantastic base to visit the surrounding islands while ensuring fantastic restaurants and many cultural activities.
The Colombian Amazon is the hotspot for wildlife-spotting and an amazing destination for anyone interested in nature and indigenous cultures. The incredible flora and fauna houses many species of birds, amphibians, mammals and reptiles as well as some 6.800 species of plants and makes for a real adventures.
The pacific coast has a lot to offer – from unspoilt beaches, walks in the jungle to whale watching. It is a spectacular destination for nature lovers and adventurers. One of the highlights is the migration of the humpback whales between June and October.
Santander is most known for its great opportunities for adventure sport activities in the Chicamocha Canyon and its cultural highlights such as the colonial town Barichara, the big-bottomed ants and its cuisine.
This is where all your questions about Colombia are answered and useful information about travelling to Colombia is shared.
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