Places to visit in Colombia

Colonial history, world-class museums and modern urban energy combine beneath the dramatic peaks of the Andes in Bogotá, Colombia, the country’s vibrant capital. Sitting at over 2,600m above sea level, Bogotá blends cobbled colonial streets with sophisticated cultural institutions, lively cafés and some of the country’s best nightlife.

Colombia’s sun-drenched Caribbean coast, where colonial cities, idyllic islands, tropical beaches and vibrant culture combine to create one of South America’s most rewarding coastal destinations. From the historic streets of Cartagena to the white sands and coral reefs offshore, this is Caribbean Colombia travel at its most complete.

One of Latin America’s most captivating and romantic cities, where flower-draped balconies, cobbled streets, colonial architecture and Caribbean sunshine create an unforgettable atmosphere. Nowhere in Cartagena Colombia feels quite like the walled Old Town, and this Cartagena travel guide starts, as most visits should, right there.

Coffee Region holidays showcase Colombia’s coffee country, where rolling hills, traditional haciendas and colourful rural towns sit between Pereira, Armenia and Manizales in the western Andes. Terraced fincas, bamboo forests and giant banana plants produce the world’s finest coffee, while the spring-like climate makes it ideal for finca stays, cloud forest walks and thermal springs.

Innovation, creativity and culture have transformed Medellín, Colombia into one of Latin America’s most fascinating urban destinations, earning it the nickname the City of Eternal Spring. Surrounded by green mountains and blessed with a year-round temperate climate, Medellín combines world-class gastronomy, public art, exciting nightlife and a remarkable story of renewal.

Volcanoes, steep emerald valleys, sugar plantations and traditional mountain villages make up Colombia’s southern heartland, and San Agustín, Popayán & Cali are its three great draws.

Dense rainforest, mighty rivers and indigenous communities create an unforgettable Amazonian adventure in one of the most remote and biodiverse regions on Earth. Far from Colombia’s cities and mountain landscapes, the Colombian Amazon offers intimate wildlife encounters, ancient cultures and access to one of the greatest natural wonders.

One of South America’s great wildernesses – vast grasslands, seasonal wetlands and traditional cattle ranches. Stretching between the snow-flecked Andes and the Amazon basin, Los Llanos offers extraordinary wildlife encounters, authentic cowboy culture and truly off-the-beaten-track adventures, which is exactly why Colombian Llanos holidays keep landing on our “most underrated” list.

Discover colonial Popayán, a historic university town filled with music and character, and nearby Silvia, known for its Guambiano community. Continue to Cali, a vibrant tropical city and the salsa capital of Colombia. Its infectious energy offers a striking contrast to the archaeological and colonial heritage of southern Colombia.