Bolívar · Caribbean
Cartagena
A city to walk between balconies, squares and walls, discover flavors of the Caribbean and dedicate time to its heritage and its neighborhoods.
3 days suggested · Flexible budget
What to see and do in Cartagena →South America · TRAVEL GUIDES IN ENGLISH
What to see and do in Colombia
Coffee towns, urban heritage and the Caribbean coast to put together a trip that follows your interests.
YOUR JOURNEY, AT YOUR RHYTHM
Places to visit in Colombia
- Cartagena
- Cocora Valley
- Bogotá
Alternate walks through Salento and the Cocora Valley with a visit to a coffee farm.
Choose Cartagena to explore Caribbean history or Bogotá for a tour of museums and local cuisine.
TOURS AND EXPERIENCES
Colombia guides: what to see and do
Choose an area or destination to see places, activities, tips and itineraries. The length and budget of each guide are editorial suggestions.
Antioquia · Andes
Medellín
Medellín brings together museums, green spaces and paisa culture. It fits with those who enjoy exploring a city and alternating their tours with mountain landscapes.
3 days suggested · Moderate budget
What to see and do in Medellín →
Bogotá D. C. · Andes
Bogotá
The capital connects the heritage of La Candelaria with museums, cuisine from different regions and the eastern hills. A good choice for a cultural trip.
3 days suggested · Moderate budget
What to see and do in Bogotá →Quindío · Coffee Axis
Salento and Cocora
Salento invites you to combine streets with colorful facades, coffee farms and trails of the Cocora Valley. Ideal to give space to the landscape and learn about the coffee process.
3 days suggested · Moderate budget
What to see and do in Salento and Cocora →
Magdalena Caribbean
Santa Marta and Tayrona
Santa Marta combines history and coast; nearby Tayrona adds trails and natural landscapes. It allows you to alternate culture and nature without concentrating everything in a single day.
3 days suggested · Moderate budget
What to see and do in Santa Marta and Tayrona →
Archipelago · Insular Caribbean
San Andrés
An island to enjoy beaches, get to know the flavors and rhythms of the archipelago and get closer to its seascape. The Raizal culture is also part of the trip.
4 days suggested · Flexible budget
What to see and do in San Andrés →
Boyaca · Andes
Villa de Leyva
A town in Boyacá to explore colonial architecture, visit museums and discover rural landscapes. It fits with a getaway that combines heritage, science and good walks.
2 days suggested Economic budget
What to see and do in Villa de Leyva →
Amazon · Amazon
Leticia and the Amazon
From Leticia you can get close to the Amazon River, observe nature and learn about community tourism proposals. It is a destination to plan tours with local accompaniment.
4 days suggested · Flexible budget
What to see and do in Leticia and Amazonas →LOCAL FLAVORS
What to eat in Colombia
The cuisine also tells the landscape: a tray paisa in Antioquia, a high altitude soup or the flavors of the Caribbean.
Medellin · Antioquia
Bandeja paisa
Beans, rice, pork rinds and meat, with egg, banana, avocado and arepa: a hearty meal from the Paisa tradition.
Reference: Medellin Travel
Bogotá
Ajiaco santafereño
Chicken soup with three varieties of potatoes, corn on the cob and guascas. An emblematic preparation of the capital.
Reference: District Tourism Institute
Cartagena de Indias
Posta negra cartagenera
Beef browned and cooked with a dark sauce and spices, a classic in Cartagena kitchens.
Reference: Colombia Travel
Santa Marta · Magdalena
Cayeye
Cooked and mashed green banana, accompanied by cheese. A preparation linked to Magdalena cuisine.
Reference: Santa Marta Mayor's Office
San Andrés · Raizal tradition
Rondón
Coconut milk soup with fish, tubers and green banana. A taste of island culinary tradition.
Reference: Colombia Travel
Salento · Cocora Valley
Trout
A fish present in the cuisine of Salento and the Cocora Valley, with different preparations to discover in Quindío.
Reference: Colombia Travel · Salento
BEFORE YOU LEAVE
Tips for traveling to Colombia
Pack for your route, not just for the country
Altitude and region change the climate. Combine mountain and waterproof layers when your tour includes rain; Check the forecast for each destination.
Give time to travel
Organize trips by region. Before leaving by road or river, check the conditions of the route and confirm the logistics with your transporter.
Confirm prices and inclusions
Ask the price before hiring a service and what it includes. In small businesses and rural areas, check if they accept cards or if you need cash.
Nature also needs breaks
Before visiting Tayrona, check its closures and access. In the park, follow the trails, do not feed wildlife and respect the sacred territories and sites.
Official tourism sources in Colombia
Expand the information and review the visiting conditions in the reference sites of each destination.
Make room for your next trip
Combine the ideas that interest you the most and continue exploring with SoyTurista PR.
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