South America · Republic of Colombia

Colombia

Colonial walls in Cartagena, rolling coffee country and the infectious joy of a land of contrasts.

Capital: Bogotá
Idioma: Spanish
Moneda: Colombian peso (COP)
Mejor época: December - March (dry season)
Visa: Not required for tourists from many countries

Sobre el destino

Colombia is a country of contrasts and infectious joy. From the vibrant streets of Medellín, the 'City of Eternal Spring', to the Caribbean beaches of Cartagena and its breathtaking walled city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover the Coffee Region, home to the world's finest coffee, venture into the Amazon rainforest and savor the cultural richness of Bogotá, a city where colonial history meets modern energy.

Imperdibles

Cartagena de Indias - Walled city (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Coffee Region - Home of the world's finest coffee
Medellín - Innovation and urban transformation
Colombian Amazon - Rainforest and biodiversity
Tayrona Park - Idyllic beaches and a nature reserve

Quiero viajar a Colombia

Lugares

Rincones que no te puedes perder

Cartagena

A walled city of flower-draped balconies and Caribbean sunsets.

Coffee Region

Coffee farms, towering wax palms and colorful towns such as Salento.

Medellín

The City of Eternal Spring, a symbol of innovation and renewal.

Colombian Amazon

Rainforest and mighty rivers from Leticia, gateway to the Amazon.

Tayrona National Park

Pristine beaches where the Sierra Nevada meets the Caribbean.

Consejos de viaje

Viaja preparado

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Climate: Varies with altitude (tropical on the coasts, temperate in the mountains)
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Currency: Colombian peso; exchange money at official exchange offices
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Getting around: Affordable domestic flights for long distances
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Safety: Greatly improved; follow local advice
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Food: Try bandeja paisa and ajiaco santafereño