Tourism in Colombia
Colombia Travel Guides
Thinking of visiting Colombia? Each of our Colombia travel guides covers a destination in the country. They have been crafted from the best information gathered on-site, thanks to our own experiences and the strong relationships we’ve built with local experts.
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Colombian Destinations Listed Alphabetically
Places from A to I
Places from J to P
Places from R to Z
- Rincon del Mar
- Riohacha
- Rosario islands
- Salento
- San Agustin
- San Bernardo Islands
- San José del Guaviare
- Santa Marta
- South of Colombia
- Tatacoa
- Tayrona National Park
- Villa de Leyva
- Yopal
Select a Region of Colombia
Western Caribbean Coast
Western Caribbean Coast
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.
Visiting the Western Caribbean Coast
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Capurganá
Eastern Caribbean Coast
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.
Visiting the Eastern Caribbean Coast
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Barranquilla
The Pacific Coast
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.
Visiting the Pacific Coast
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El Valle
Los Llanos
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).
Visiting the Eastern Plains
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Caño Cristales
Antioquia
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.
Visiting Antioquia
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Guatapé
Boyaca & Santander
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.
Visiting Boyaca & Santander
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Barichara
Cundinamarca & Tolima
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.
Visiting Cundinamarca & Tolima
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Bogotá
La Zona Cafetera
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.
Visiting the Coffee Region
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Aguadas
South of Colombia
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).
Visiting the South of Colombia
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Cali
Amazon Gateway
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.
Visiting the Gateway to the Amazon
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Florencia
Colombian Amazon
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.
Visiting the Colombian Amazon
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Araracuara
Insular Region
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.
Visiting the Caribbean Islands
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Providencia
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