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Less frequently visited than the east coast, the Caribbean's west coast is more authentic, with its small, peaceful villages and landscapes of white sandy beaches, jungle, and mountains. It's the perfect place for hiking, diving, and snorkeling enthusiasts and for those who prefer nature and tranquility to the hustle and bustle of the cities.
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Less frequently visited than the east coast, the Caribbean’s west coast is more authentic, with its small, peaceful villages and landscapes of white sandy beaches, jungle, and mountains. It’s the perfect place for hiking, diving, and snorkeling enthusiasts and for those who prefer nature and tranquility to the hustle and bustle of the cities.

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West Caribbean Coast - Playa soledad
West Caribbean Coast - Capurgana - beach fishing day
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Capurgana is a tiny village on the West Caribbean coast, on the border with Panama. This little green paradise is only accessible by boat or plane. The atmosphere is peaceful and time seems to stand still. It's the perfect place to enjoy beautiful beaches, go hiking and diving.
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The eastern Caribbean coast is a popular Colombian destination, thanks to its many tourist attractions. From bustling colonial cities to paradise islands, natural parks, and lush jungles, there’s something to suit every travel taste.

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East Caribbean Coast - Barranquilla - Men from Carnaval
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East Caribbean Coast - Barranquilla - Carnaval
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Colombia's fourth-largest city and a major port on the Magdalena River, Barranquilla is a city with a vibrant cultural scene. Its main attraction is its magnificent carnival, one of the most famous in the world, which takes place in February. Apart from the carnival, Barranquilla has, for now, little tourist appeal.
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Little-visited and very rainy, Colombia’s Pacific coast offers splendid, wild landscapes of immense beaches, lush jungle, great surfing spots, and humpback whale watching. The peaceful villages, home to an Afro-Colombian population, are perfect for a getaway from it all.

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Pacific Coast - El Valle - Playa El Almejal - Aleja
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Pacific Coast - El Valle - Humpback whale
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Located on the northern part of the Pacific coast, El Valle relies on fishing and tourism for its livelihood. It's the ideal place to enjoy nature, with its two beautiful beaches, surfing, whale watching and turtle watching, depending on the season. You can wander all over the area, where a peaceful atmosphere reigns-except in town on weekends, when the locals bring out their giant speakers to party.

Los Llanos are vast plains in the eastern part of Colombia. It is one of the country’s most beautiful, wildest, and biodiverse regions. Particularly photogenic, it is known for its immense flood plains, cattle breeding, beautiful rivers, “llanera” culture, and animal watching. Los Llanos encompasses 4 departments (Casanare, Arauca, Meta, and Vichada).

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Caño Cristales in the department of Meta is world-famous for being the river of five colors, due to its dazzling palette of yellows, blues, greens, oranges and reds, caused by the presence of a particular plant. This amazing phenomenon only occurs from June to November during heavy rains. It can only be reached from the town of La Macarena.
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The Antioquia department lies between the western and central parts of Colombia’s Andes mountain range. Known through Medellín and Guatapé, this mountainous area abounds in hidden treasures such as bucolic colonial towns and fantastic sites such as paramos and crystal-clear rivers for lovers of outdoor activities.

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Antioquia - Guatapé - Colorful street with Aleja
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Antioquia - Guatapé - Piedra del Peñol view
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Guatapé and its famous Piedra del Peñol, an impressive 200 m-high monolith, is one of Antioquia's most visited sites. After climbing the 740 steps, the view of an immense lake winding between green hills is breathtaking. Guatapé is also known for its downtown area, with its colorful colonial houses and lively streets. This destinaiton is always very busy, especially on weekends.
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Boyaca and Santander are two border departments in the northeastern Andean region. Boyaca offers numerous hiking opportunities in El Cocuy National Park and the paramos of Iguaque and Oceta, home to a unique ecosystem. There are also charming colonial villages such as Villa de Leyva and Monguí. The village of Barichara is another gem in Santander, the first Colombian department to develop extreme sports activities such as rafting and paragliding.

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Boyaca & Santander - Barichara - village
Boyaca & Santander - Barichara - colorful houses
Boyaca & Santander - Barichara - colorful street
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Nestled on a mountainside overlooking the Chicamocha canyon, Barichara, in the department of Santander, is a colonial town founded during the Spanish conquest. It is renowned for its architecture, one of the most beautiful and best preserved in Colombia. It's also a place where you can meet many craftsmen, notably in paper-making and weaving workshops.

Mountainous and carved by fertile valleys, the departments of Bogotá, Tolima, and Cundinamarca are home to numerous tourist attractions, including Bogotá, the country’s huge capital surrounded by superb paramos, Zipaquira and its salt cathedral, Ibague and its traditional music festival, La Chorrera, Colombia’s largest waterfall, and great spots for hiking, canyoning, and hot springs.

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Bogota and around - Bogota - from Montserrate
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Located in the middle of the Eastern Andes mountain range and South America's third highest capital (over 2,600 m above sea level), Bogotá is a huge, bustling metropolis brimming with great experiences to discover Colombian culture and gastronomy. The hub of many of the region's tourist attractions, its airport makes it easy to get around the country.
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The coffee region, or Zona Cafetera, mainly spans three departments (Caldas, Risaralda, and Quindío). In addition to its coffee cultural landscape, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the region is best known for its colonial villages such as Salento and Filandia, the Valle de Cocora and its wax palms, its thermal baths, and the Los Nevados National Park with its snow-capped peaks that attract hikers and mountaineers.

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Coffee region - Aguadas -church
Coffee region - Aguadas - main square
Coffee region - Aguadas (2)
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A small town in the Caldas department, Aguadas is known for its handicrafts, including the famous "aguadeño" hats made from iraca palm fiber. A hat museum explains the manufacturing process and how to wear them in the local style. The historic center is also well worth a visit. The thick fog that fills the streets of Aguadas in the early hours of the morning has earned it the nickname of "city of fog".

Cali and the surrounding area in southern Colombia have four departments: Valle de Cauca, Cauca, Huila, and Nariño. Apart from Cali, known as the capital of Salsa, it’s a little-visited region despite its beautiful landscapes (Tatacoa Desert, Purace Park), culture (Pasto Festival), history (Popayan), and vestiges of past civilizations (Tierradentro, San Agustin).

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Cali and around - Cali - Salsa in La Topa Tolondra
Cali and around - Cali - salsa poster
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Cali, in the department of Valle del Cauca, is best known as a paradise for salsa dancing. Dancing the night away doesn't mean you can't take advantage of the many day trips available in the area, from hiking to Pance to tubing at San Cipriano. The area is also renowned for its birdwatching.
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This immense region adjoining the eastern Andes includes the departments of Putumayo, Caqueta, Guaviare, and Guainia. It abounds in rivers and waterfalls and boasts an incredible diversity of ecosystems, with vast forests, plains, and astonishing geological formations. It’s a magnificent playground for nature lovers, outdoor activities, and wildlife observation.

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Amazon Gateway - Florencia - Watefall Salto del Caraño
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Amazon Gateway - Florencia - Reserva Las Palmas
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Surrounded by spectacular and unknown natural sites, Florencia in Caqueta is an ideal destination for hikers (Las Dalias Reserve with its Cajona Canyon), birdwatchers (Mirador de los Toucans), to discover the culture of the Huitoto people and to enjoy water activities such as rafting on the Orteguaza River.

The Colombian Amazon covers almost 10% of the country’s territory and includes the departments of Amazonas and Vaupés. Immense stretches of thick jungle crossed by the Amazon, the world’s longest and widest river, make it the ideal setting for unforgettable adventures. The Amazon is home to phenomenal biodiversity. Two distinct seasons, high and low water, will influence your choice of activities.

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Amazon - Araracuara - Canyon Or Chorro
Amazon - Araracuara - Chorro
Amazon - Araracuara - Ciudad perdida de la amazonia
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In the heart of the Colombian Amazon, surrounded by a lush jungle rich in biodiversity and fish-filled rivers, Araracuara in the Amazonas department is best known for its canyon, one of the most majestic in Colombia, and its waterfalls. Breathtaking vistas such and a strong indigenous culture also characterize this destination.

East of Nicaragua, almost 800 kilometers from the Colombian coast, lie three heavenly Colombian islands comprising the archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia, and Santa Catalina. This little paradise lost in the middle of the Caribbean Sea, with its turquoise waters and dreamy beaches, is ideal for a holiday combining relaxation and diving.

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Caribbean Islands - Providencia
Caribbean Islands - Providencia - Southwest Bay
Caribbean Islands - Providencia
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Providencia is an idyllic island in the Colombian Caribbean, renowned for its well-preserved and beautiful coral reef, ideal for diving and snorkeling. Deliberately preserved from mass tourism, the island retains an authentic, peaceful atmosphere with its lush, mountainous vegetation and small, hidden beaches.

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