About

Colombia is a country where music fills the streets coffee is grown in misty hills and history mixes with modern energy. Once known for its turbulent past Colombia has transformed into one of the most exciting destinations in Latin America. From the Caribbean coast with its white sand beaches and Afro Caribbean culture to the Andean highlands where colonial towns cling to mountainsides the variety is endless.

Travelers come for the rhythm of salsa in Cali the street art of Bogotá and the magic realism of Cartagena where Spanish forts and pastel colored houses face the Caribbean. Inland you will find coffee farms and hidden valleys while to the north the desert of La Guajira meets turquoise seas. Colombia feels alive and authentic yet welcoming and full of surprises.

Popular Things To Do

• Explore Cartagena’s Old Town – Walk cobblestone streets lined with colonial houses and lively plazas then watch the sunset from the city walls.

• Visit Medellín – Once infamous Medellín is now a modern hub with cable cars linking mountain neighborhoods and a thriving art and nightlife scene.

• Trek to the Lost City (Ciudad Perdida) – A four to five day jungle trek to ancient stone terraces hidden in the Sierra Nevada mountains.

• Discover the Coffee Triangle – Stay in fincas surrounded by rolling hills and learn the process of Colombia’s most famous export.

• Dance salsa in Cali – Known as the world capital of salsa Cali offers buzzing clubs and lessons for beginners and pros alike.

• Relax in Tayrona National Park – Hike through rainforest to reach Caribbean beaches backed by jungle and framed by giant boulders.

Tips & Tricks

• The peso can fluctuate so check rates often. Cash is useful in small towns while cards work fine in cities.

• Domestic flights are cheap and save time on long routes. Buses are safe and comfortable but journeys can be slow through the mountains.

• Colombia does not have four seasons but different climates. Pack for warm Caribbean days and cooler Andean nights.

• The country is much safer than its reputation but stay aware in big cities. Use trusted taxis or apps like Beat.

• Spanish is spoken everywhere and a few words will take you far. English is less common outside major cities.

• The best coffee is exported so search for specialty cafés or take a farm tour in the coffee triangle to taste it fresh.