colombia
Colombia has changed enormously in recent years and is now one of the most exciting places to visit in South America. Cartagena’s walled old town is full of colour, music and excellent restaurants.
Inland, the coffee region is green and hilly, Medellín is lively and creative, and Bogotá has world-class museums.
where to go
A walled colonial city on the Caribbean.
The Gold Museum, the Botero Museum and La Candelaria.
Coffee farms and the Cocora Valley's wax palms.
A creative city surrounded by mountains.
Jungle meets the Caribbean in this national park.
Coral islands off Cartagena.
when to go
Colombia is warm all year. The driest months are December to March and July to August.
December to March
Sunny and dry, the best time for Cartagena and the coast.
July to August
A second dry season, good for the coffee region.
April to June, September to November
More rain, but still warm, with lush landscapes.
where to stay
Bogotá
A historic hotel in the Zona G restaurant district.
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experiences
Walk the old city and Getsemaní.
Learn how coffee is grown and roasted.
Walk among the world's tallest palm trees.
A private boat to the Rosario Islands.
Explore Comuna 13 with a local guide.
Learn to dance in the salsa capital.
The main tourist areas are safe to visit with good planning. Please check FCDO advice before travelling.
December to March and July to August.
Ten to fourteen nights.
Yes, especially Cartagena and the coffee region.
pair it with
The Galápagos Islands, Andean markets and the cloud forest, all in one small country.
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Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley, Lake Titicaca and the Amazon, plus Lima's celebrated restaurants.
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The Salar de Uyuni's mirror-like salt flats and the high Andes at their most dramatic.
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