Colombia is full of hope and optimism as it plunges toward a brighter, safer, and more wealthy future. Read on to know the most popular tourist destinations.
Columbia can be called a region of extremes. It is home to both sun-drenched deserts and snow-capped mountains. From the enchantment of Cartagena to the energy of Medellin and even to the serenity of the ancient villages of Salento & Mompox, you'll find a wealth of stunning sites along the route. However, the legendary warmth of the Colombian people will have you returning for more. See what you should consider by consulting our recommended itineraries for Colombia. Read on to know the best of tourist destinations.
Cartagena
Few other colonial cities in the Americas have been conserved to the same degree as Cartagena on Colombia's Caribbean coast. As a result, it's possible to have the impression that you've traveled back in time when you stroll around the ancient walled city. Perhaps it's the city's old walls, which stretch for 13 kilometers and date back centuries, or the vibrant colonial buildings that have been lovingly renovated and are now restaurants and five-star hotels. Maybe it's the tangle of winding lanes draped in bougainvillea or the majestic Catholic cathedrals that dominate each square. Whatever it is, there is something irresistible about this Caribbean paradise.
Medellin
Bogotá may be the official capital of Colombia, but Medellin is the city that most tourists fall in love with because of its charming atmosphere and friendly locals. Once considered the much more dangerous town in the world, Medellin is now known for something entirely different after a quarter-century: innovation.
Cafetero Eje
Colombia, the world's third-largest coffee bean grower, is a great place to go on a coffee bean tasting or tour. The nearest significant cities for production are Armenia, Pereira, and Manizales, located west of Bogota in the subtropical Andean highlands. An increasing number of coffee estates in Coffee Axis have welcomed visitors in recent years, offering tours, tastings, and luxurious farm stays.
Leticia
Strangely, Colombia doesn't immediately spring to mind when you think of the Amazon, given that almost a quarter of the country is covered in its dense (and sometimes impassable) forests. Nevertheless, Leticia, a sleepy border hamlet on the margins of the Amazon River where Colombia, Brazil, and Peru all meet, serves as the de facto capital of the enormous Amazon Basin.
