🇨🇴Colombia·Americas
Colombia
Emerald mountains, colonial gold, and Caribbean coast
dest.flightsFrom
£520
dest.hotelsFrom
£55/per night
dest.budgetPerDay
£90
dest.avgTemp
24°C
dest.bestTime
December to March
dest.safety
7.8/10
dest.about Colombia
Colombia is one of South America's most captivating destinations — a country of extraordinary biodiversity, colonial splendour, and warm-hearted people. Cartagena's walled old city glows gold at sunset, Medellín has transformed into a design and innovation hub, and the Coffee Region's misty hillsides produce some of the world's finest beans. From Caribbean beaches to Andean peaks, Colombia rewards every kind of traveller.
dest.topHighlights
Cartagena Old City
A UNESCO-listed walled city of colourful colonial mansions, bougainvillea-draped balconies, and Caribbean charm
Coffee Region
Misty Andean hillsides covered in coffee plantations — stay on a finca and learn the art of the perfect cup
Medellín
Once notorious, now celebrated — a city of cable cars, street art, eternal spring, and world-class gastronomy
Tayrona National Park
Pristine Caribbean beaches backed by jungle and ancient Teyuna ruins — one of South America's finest parks
Bogotá
A high-altitude capital of world-class museums, vibrant street art, and the legendary Gold Museum
Amazon & Llanos
Explore the Colombian Amazon from Leticia or witness the vast Llanos plains teeming with wildlife
dest.thingsToDo Colombia
- Explore Cartagena's walled old city at golden hour
- Visit a coffee finca in the Zona Cafetera
- Take Medellín's cable car over the city
- Hike to the Ciudad Perdida (Lost City) in the Sierra Nevada
- Swim at Tayrona National Park's jungle-backed beaches
- Explore Bogotá's Gold Museum and La Candelaria
- Spot pink river dolphins in the Amazon near Leticia
- Paraglide over the Cocora Valley's towering wax palms
dest.weather Colombia
dest.bestMonthsToVisit December to March
5-dest.day Colombia dest.itinerary
Arrive Bogotá
- ·Arrive El Dorado International Airport
- ·Check in to La Candelaria boutique hotel
- ·Gold Museum visit
- ·Dinner in Zona Rosa
Medellín Innovation
- ·Fly to Medellín (1h)
- ·Cable car over the city
- ·Parque Arví forest walk
- ·El Poblado nightlife
Coffee Region
- ·Drive to Salento (3h)
- ·Coffee finca tour
- ·Cocora Valley wax palms hike
- ·Trout dinner in Salento
Cartagena Old City
- ·Fly to Cartagena (1h)
- ·Walled city walking tour
- ·Sunset at Café del Mar
- ·Getsemaní street art
Tayrona & Departure
- ·Morning at Tayrona National Park
- ·Swim at Cabo San Juan beach
- ·Return to Cartagena
- ·Departure flight
dest.whereToEat Colombia
El Cielo
Colombian Avant-Garde · Medellín / Bogotá · $$$$
La Pepita Burger Bar
Colombian Gourmet · Medellín · $$
Carmen
Modern Colombian · Cartagena · $$$
Andrés Carne de Res
Colombian Grill & Culture · Chía, near Bogotá · $$$
dest.practicalInformation
dest.visaRequirements
Citizens of the EU, UK, USA, Canada, and Australia do not require a visa for stays up to 90 days. A valid passport and onward ticket are required. Colombia is straightforward to enter — no tourist card needed for most nationalities.
dest.gettingAround
Domestic flights connect major cities quickly (Avianca, LATAM, Viva). Buses are comfortable and affordable for intercity travel. Uber and InDriver operate in most cities. Taxis are metered in Bogotá — always use official cabs or apps. Car rental available for the Coffee Region.
dest.currency
COP (Colombian Peso)
dest.timezoneLanguage
GMT-5 · Spanish
dest.frequentlyAskedQuestions
Is Colombia safe for tourists?
Colombia has transformed dramatically and is now a popular tourist destination. Stick to well-travelled areas, use registered taxis or apps, and follow standard urban safety precautions. Cartagena, Medellín, and the Coffee Region are all considered safe for visitors.
What currency does Colombia use?
The Colombian Peso (COP). ATMs are widely available in cities. Credit cards are accepted at most hotels and restaurants. Carry some cash for markets, rural areas, and smaller establishments.
What is the best time to visit Colombia?
December to March and July to August are the driest months and ideal for most regions. The Coffee Region is beautiful year-round. Cartagena is warm and sunny throughout the year.
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