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West Caribbean Coast - San Blas secluded beach
West Caribbean Coast - Capurgana
West Caribbean Coast - Trigana - arbol gigante
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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
West Caribbean Coast - Capurgana - way to cocarita
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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
East Caribbean Coast - Barranquilla - Carnaval with friends
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
Pacific Coast - El Valle - Playa El Almejal sunset
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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Los Llanos - Caño Cristales - Tapete rojo with Tom
Los Llanos - Caño Cristales - Tapete Rojo
Los Llanos - Caño Cristales - Los Ochos
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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
Antioquia - Guatapé - plazoleta de los zocalos - in the village
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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