Colombia travel guide

What to see, what to eat, when to go and itineraries by real travelers.

  • 24 places to see
  • 19 local dishes

Colombia, officially the Republic of Colombia, is a country located in South America, with insular regions in North America. Colombia's mainland is bordered by the Caribbean Sea to the north, Venezuela to the east, Brazil to the southeast, Peru and Ecuador to the south and southwest, the Pacific Ocean to the west, and Panama to the northwest. Colombia is divided into 32 departments. The Capital District of Bogotá is the country's largest city hosting the main financial and cultural hub. Other urban areas include Medellín, Cali, Barranquilla, Cartagena, Bucaramanga, Pereira, Santa Marta, Cúcuta, Ibagué, Villavicencio and Manizales. It covers an area of 1,141,748 square kilometers and has a population of around 52 million.

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What to see in Colombia

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  • Bolívar Square

    Bogotá

  • Caño Cristales

    La Macarena, Meta

  • Castillo San Felipe de Barajas

    Cartagena, Bolívar

  • Chicamocha Canyon

    Aratoca, Santander

  • Ciudad Perdida

    Santa Marta, Magdalena

  • Cocora Valley

    Salento, Quindío

What to eat in Colombia

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  • Arepa

    Arepa

  • Bandeja Paisa

    Bandeja Paisa

  • Café Colombiano

    Café Colombiano

  • Pandebono

    Pandebono

    Valle del Cauca

  • Patacones

    Patacones

  • Sancocho

    Sancocho

When to go

The months when this country is one of our destinations of the month.

  • January

    Cartagena29°C

    Caribbean city with colonial charm, beaches and vibrant nightlife.

Itineraries in Colombia

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