Colombia
Colombia is a country where each city has a distinctly different character. Bogotá is a high-altitude metropolis, Medellín is pleasant thanks to its mild climate, and Cartagena is a colorful old Caribbean city. Altitude and climate vary widely between regions, so pack clothing accordingly when traveling.
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Bogotá
Bogotá is the capital of Colombia, located in a high Andean basin at 2,600 meters above sea level. Its university district and old Spanish colonial architecture make it a city rich in sights.
45 sights 9 guides El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Medellín
Medellín is a city in the Andean highlands of western Colombia, at an elevation of 1,500 meters. As one of Colombia's largest cities, it offers scenery shaped by its mountainous terrain.
33 sights 9 guides José María Córdova International Airport (MDE)
Cartagena
Cartagena is a port city on Colombia's northern Caribbean coast. It offers scenic ocean views along with the lively atmosphere typical of a port town.
9 sights 9 guides Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG)
Cali
Cali is a city in Colombia's Valle del Cauca region, set on a plateau along the Cauca River in the west of the country. It's a great place to spend a relaxed time amid scenery that unfolds along the riverbanks.
15 sights 9 guides Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport (CLO)
Barranquilla
Barranquilla is a city on Colombia's northern Caribbean coast, at the mouth of the Magdalena River. As Colombia's largest port city, it offers the scenery of where river meets sea.
9 sights 9 guides Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ)
Top sights in Colombia
Museums & galleries
Gold Museum
A museum located east of Santander Park in Bogotá, Colombia, and one of the country's leading attractions. It houses an impressive collection of pre-Columbian gold artifacts crafted by indigenous peoples.
Nature
Magdalena River
This 1,540-kilometer river flows across western Colombia to the Caribbean Sea. It is regarded as one of Colombia's major rivers.
Temples & religious sites
Primary Cathedral of Bogotá
A Neoclassical cathedral on Bogotá's main square, serving as the primatial church of the Archdiocese of Bogotá. Its grand facade and interior are both worth taking in.
Nature
Monserrate
This 3,152-meter mountain overlooks downtown Bogotá, with a pilgrimage church at its summit. Climb to the top for a sweeping view of the entire city.
Views & landmarks
Torre Colpatria
A 50-story skyscraper in downtown Bogotá that was Colombia's tallest building when it was completed in 1979. It remains a standout landmark on the city's skyline today.
Parks & gardens
Plaza de Bolívar
The main square in the heart of Bogotá's old town. At its center stands a statue of Simón Bolívar erected in 1846, known as Bogotá's first public monument.
Museums & galleries
Colombian National Museum
Located in the Santa Fe district of Bogotá, this is Colombia's largest and oldest museum. It houses a wide range of collections spanning history, art, and culture.
Castles & palaces
Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas
This fortress stands on San Lázaro Hill in Cartagena, Colombia. Built in 1639 as a strategic stronghold defending the city, it bears traces of battles fought among European powers.
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