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Colombia

What comes to mind when you think of Colombia? Erase everything negative from your memory, because Colombia has cleaned up its reputation and is quickly becoming a great tourism destination. From ecotourism and archaeology to beautiful beaches and a diverse culture, now’s the time to discover Colombia before the rest of the world does!

I’ve been very fortunate to live in Colombia and have traveled to many areas of the country. I’ve broken the list down into sections to help you find what you’re looking for. You’ll find a complete list of cities, towns, and attractions under each region in the table of contents below.

 

General Info

 

Popular Cities and Towns

 

Colombian Heritage Towns

The Colombian Heritage Towns (Pueblos Patrimonio) are a collection of small to mid-sized towns that represent outstanding aspects of Colombia’s culture, history, and traditions. The network was established in 2010 and is administered by the National Tourism Foundation (FONTUR). It currently includes 18 towns (as of May 2024).

To date, I have visited 15 of these towns:

 

Amazon Region of Colombia

A vast region of Colombia is made up of the vast Amazon River basin. The remote southeast corner of the country, Amazonas, is full of wonderful tourism opportunities for those wishing to know the Amazon River, the communities living along it, and the surrounding jungle.

General Info:

Cities and Towns:

Indigenous Communities:

International Excursions:

 

Andean Region of Colombia

The Andean Region of Colombia is the most populous region of the country. It contains the largest cities and some of the most spectacular natural places. I’ve broken it down into several sections.

 

Antioquia

More than just Medellín, Antioquia offers the chance to explore several beautiful towns.

Cities and Towns:

Misc. Attractions:

Natural Wonders:

Events:

 

Boyacá

The department of Boyacá features several beautiful towns and a great climate. It deserves to be explored much more than it is.

Cities and Towns:

Misc. Attractions:

Historical and Archaeological Parks:

Natural Wonders:

Theme Parks:

 

Capital Region and Cundinamarca

The department of Cundinamarca, surrounding Bogotá, has several historic towns and some interesting places to visit.

Cities and Towns:

Archaeological Sites:

Natural Wonders:

Food:

 

Coffee Region of Colombia (Eje Cafetero)

Much of Colombia’s Coffee Region is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a peaceful world of green mountains and colorful towns. I’ve listed the cities and towns by department.

General Info:

Department of Caldas:

Department of Quindío:

Department of Risaralda:

Department of Valle del Cauca:

Monuments, Museums, and Nature Parks:

Theme Parks and Activities:

 

Santander & Norte de Santander

These two departments in northern Colombia offer some of the country’s most incredible natural features as well as several tranquil towns.

Department of Norte de Santander:

Department of Santander:

Natural Wonders:

 

Southwest Colombia

From the city of Cali to the border of Ecuador to the south, Southwest Colombia has some interesting archaeological sites and a unique culture. I’ve broken down the cities and towns by department.

Department of Cauca:

Department of Huila:

Department of Nariño:

Department of Tolima:

Department of Valle del Cauca:

Archaeological Sites:

Natural Wonders:

Monuments, Museums, and Nature Parks:

Theme Parks:

Food:

 

Caribbean Region of Colombia

The Caribbean region of Colombia is home to one of the most magical cities in South America, beautiful beaches, and fantastic national parks.

Department of Atlántico:

Department of Bolívar:

Department of Córdoba:

Department of La Guajira:

Department of Magdalena:

Department of Sucre:

San Andrés & Providencia:

Monuments, Museums, and Nature Parks:

Natural Wonders:

 

Pacific Region of Colombia

Colombia’s Pacific Coast features undiscovered beaches, thick jungle, and friendly people.

Cities and Towns:

 

National Parks

 

Events

 

Food

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