Colombia
A diverse country in northwestern South America, with varied scenery from the Caribbean coast to the Andes and coffee-growing regions.
Colombia lies in northwestern South America and is the only South American country with coastlines on both the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean. The Andes run through the west, and the southeast extends into the Amazon rainforest. Key destinations include the capital Bogotá, the colonial city of Cartagena, the valley city of Medellín, Salento in the Coffee Triangle, and Tayrona National Natural Park on the Caribbean coast. Highland cities have mild weather all year, and in most regions the dry season from late in the year to early spring is the best time to travel. The main international gateway is El Dorado International Airport in Bogotá.
Destinations
- Bogotá
- Medellín
- Cartagena
- Barranquilla
- Santa Marta & Tayrona
- San Andrés Island
- Leticia (Amazon Tri-border)
- Salento & Coffee Region
- San Gil & Barichara
- Cabo de la Vela (La Guajira)
- Villa de Leyva
- Cali
- San Agustín
- Pasto
- Capurganá & Sapzurro
- Popayán
- La Macarena & Caño Cristales
- Santa Cruz de Mompox
- Providencia & Santa Catalina
Itineraries
- Classic Colombia: Four Cities, Coffee Region & Caribbean – From Bogotá, Salento, and Medellín to Cartagena, experience the highlands, the Coffee Triangle, vibrant cities, and the…
- Boyacá & Santander Colonial Towns Road Trip – Drive north from Bogotá through Villa de Leyva and Barichara to San Gil, exploring colonial towns, stone paths, and whi…
- Colombia Caribbean Coast: Historic Towns, Jungles & Beaches – Travel east from Cartagena to Minca, Tayrona, and Palomino, linking historic towns, mountain forests, and jungle bays.
- Capurganá to Panama: Island Hopping via San Blas – Take a speedboat from Colombia's Caribbean coast and island-hop through the Guna Yala archipelago to Panama City.
- Sierra Nevada Lost City Trek – A 4-day, 3-night trek into the mountains from Santa Marta to the ancient ruins of Teyuna, staying at campsites along th…
- La Guajira Peninsula: Desert to South America's Northernmost Point – Depart from Riohacha on a 4WD journey through the Wayuu desert, passing Cabo de la Vela to Punta Gallinas.
- San Blas Sailing to Cartagena – Sail from Panama City through the San Blas Islands, crossing the Caribbean Sea to the historic city of Colombia.
- San Andrés & Providencia Islands – Island hop through the Sea of Seven Colors and visit the tranquil island of Providencia, perfect for diving, snorkeling…
- Amazon: Leticia & Pink Dolphin Lakes – Fly to Leticia and travel upriver by boat to Puerto Nariño to spot pink river dolphins and explore rainforest reserves.