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Key Info for Visitors
- Currency: COP
- Languages: Spanish, English (in tourist areas), Indigenous languages
- Climate: Tropical
- Timezone: America/Bogota
- Population: Approximately 51 million people
- Best Time to Visit: best time to visit is during the dry seasons to enjoy outdoor activities.
- Visa Requirements Citizens from many countries including the US, EU, UK, Canada, Australia, and several Latin American countries do not require a visa for stays up to 90 days. Visa on arrival is generally not available; travelers should check if an e-visa or pre-arranged visa is needed depending on nationality. Passport validity of at least six months is typically required.
About Colombia
Colombia is a vibrant South American country known for its diverse landscapes, rich culture, and warm hospitality. From the lush Amazon rainforest and towering Andes mountains to the Caribbean coast and sprawling coffee plantations, Colombia offers a unique blend of natural beauty and cultural heritage. Visitors are drawn to its colorful colonial cities like Cartagena, bustling urban centers such as Bogotá and Medellín, and the rhythmic sounds of cumbia and salsa that fill the air. Colombia’s history, reflected in its architecture and museums, intertwines with modern art and cuisine, making it a dynamic destination. Adventure seekers can explore rainforests, hike volcanoes, and dive in coral reefs, while food lovers enjoy a variety of traditional dishes. The country’s welcoming people and growing tourism infrastructure make it an increasingly popular choice for travelers seeking an authentic and diverse experience.
Top Attractions
1. Cartagena’s Walled City – A UNESCO World Heritage site, famous for its colonial architecture, cobblestone streets, and vibrant plazas. 2. Tayrona National Natural Park – Known for stunning beaches, tropical forests, and indigenous culture, ideal for hiking and wildlife spotting. 3. Cocora Valley – Home to the towering wax palm trees, Colombia’s national tree, set against a backdrop of misty mountains. 4. Medellín – The “City of Eternal Spring,” celebrated for its innovation, cultural festivals, and cable car rides over the city. 5. Coffee Triangle – A scenic region where visitors can tour coffee farms, learn about coffee production, and enjoy beautiful rural landscapes.
Popular Activities
Colombia offers a wide range of activities including hiking in the Andes and Amazon, birdwatching, scuba diving in the Caribbean Sea, and paragliding over Medellín. Cultural experiences include visiting indigenous communities, attending vibrant festivals like Carnaval de Barranquilla, and exploring museums and street art. Adventure lovers can try white-water rafting, canyoning, and horseback riding. Relaxation options include beach lounging on the Caribbean coast and wellness retreats in the coffee region.
Colombia Tours & Experiences
- Top Attractions: 1. Cartagena’s Walled City – A UNESCO World Heritage site, famous for its colonial architecture, cobblestone streets, and vibrant plazas. 2. Tayrona National Natural Park – Known for stunning beaches, tropical forests, and indigenous culture, ideal for hiking and wildlife spotting. 3. Cocora Valley – Home to the towering wax palm trees, Colombia’s national tree, set against a backdrop of misty mountains. 4. Medellín – The “City of Eternal Spring,” celebrated for its innovation, cultural festivals, and cable car rides over the city. 5. Coffee Triangle – A scenic region where visitors can tour coffee farms, learn about coffee production, and enjoy beautiful rural landscapes.
- Duration Range: Colombia offers a wide range of activities including hiking in the Andes and Amazon, birdwatching, scuba diving in the Caribbean Sea, and paragliding over Medellín. Cultural experiences include visiting indigenous communities, attending vibrant festivals like Carnaval de Barranquilla, and exploring museums and street art. Adventure lovers can try white-water rafting, canyoning, and horseback riding. Relaxation options include beach lounging on the Caribbean coast and wellness retreats in the coffee region.
- Group Size: Intimate Groups
- Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate
- Recommended For: The best time to visit is during the dry seasons to enjoy outdoor activities. Pack lightweight clothing for tropical weather and layers for cooler mountain areas. Respect local customs such as greeting with a handshake or kiss on the cheek. Stay aware of your surroundings and avoid isolated areas at night. Use ATMs in secure locations and carry some cash for small purchases. Learning basic Spanish phrases enhances the travel experience.
Average Tour Price: $65
Lowest Price Tour: $45
Highest Price Tour: $200
4348 Available Tour Excursions in Colombia
Admittedly, the Commune 13 today is one of the most touristic places in the city, and for us it is important that you feel confident, calm and good energy. We want to make you feel at home, that you enjoy, you love and revolutions with your smile providing more color, also you’ll see the neighborhood from above when riding the cable car where you’ll have the opportunity to understand the difference between social classes that we have in the city to have a better perspective of our society.
Price: $65.00
Duration: 4 hours
Our Guatape & Paragliding private tour is a 2023 Travelers' Choice Award Winner, the highest honor TripAdvisor can give. Thinking on your necessities when you are visiting Medellin for a short time we decided to make your travel plans easier with this great combination of Guatape rock, Guatape town and paragliding all in one day. In this 9.5 hours tour you will be able to visit the rock, to walk around the pictoresque Guatape town and learn its history with our certified bilingual tour guides. And last but not least the paragliding flight will be an unforgettable experience since you will be flying over mountains, rivers and towns. The green color of the mountains is so vivid that together with a 90 meters (295 ft) beautiful waterfall make you feel that you are flying over a paradise. If you want to have a memorable experience in Medellin and have adrenaline flying around mountains then please do not hesitate to book this tour and enjoy the beauty of this region in a different way
Price: $188.00
Duration: 9 hours
Explore with us on a nice hike, the Tropical Dry Forest, just 1 hour away from Cartagena. Discover this amazing ecosystem with incredible species that were able to adapt to the no rain season. Within the fauna, there is a charismatic monkey, the Cotton Top Tamarin, a squirreled – size primate that takes the first place as one of Colombia’s most appealing endemic mammals. Through this unique off-the-beaten-path trip will make you enjoy the flora and fauna of this forest while you´re learning of it, having fun and exercising yourself. With a maximum of 8 people in the group expect a warm, friendly and personal atmosphere that will make you feel you´re with a close friend who has a great travel experience to share with you
Price: $129.00
Duration: 8 hours
You can visit the city and enjoy it to your liking, however, having the company of a local will always make a noticeable difference. The curious facts, the history, the reality, the past, the present and the possible future are better dimensioned when you are with someone who has lived in Medellin. On Monday, the museum house of the memory is closed, due to maintenance, therefore, we visit the art gallery of the National Palace instead. We are passionate about visiting the city again and again, it will always be different because each person gives you unique moments and therefore generates special memories. On Mondays the museum house of the memory is closed for maintenance, therefore, we visit the art gallery of the National Palace instead.
Price: $70.00
Duration: 4 hours
Avoid Tourist Crowds In Medellin: Comuna 4 Dare to go beyond the tourist-packed streets and delve into the heart of Comuna 4, a Barrio that for decades the government did not recognize, where now authenticity thrives and local stories come to life. Our immersive tour is not just a stroll; it's an intimate exploration led by a passionate guide and a local community leader who grew up in the barrio and who calls this vibrant community home. What Sets Us Apart: • Respect: This is not "poverty tourism", quite the opposite, it's an opportunity for locals to show you how proud they are of their barrio. • Experience: We have been running this experience since 2016, amplifying the voice of the locals and the Transformation of Medellin. • Knowledge: We are professional tour guides who have lived abroad, and are not satisfied with over-simplified explanations. We explain the Colombian education system, the health care system, the welfare system, and more.
Price: $25.00
Duration: 3 hours
All inclusive motorcycle tour of Colombia's north coast. Many more tour options available. Come with the longest running / highest rated motorcycle tour company in Northern Colombia!
Price: $359.00
Duration: 48 hours
We know every traveler is unique. Rent a Local Friend was designed for you to enjoy Bogota at your own pace. Offering flexibility, personalization and authentic local experiences. After booking, we will create the perfect plan tailored to your interests and travel style. However, with Rent a Local Friend, you’re in control of your itinerary, spend more time at places you love or adjust your plans on the go. You’ll have a knowledgeable local by your side, ready to guide you through everything Bogota has to offer. Whether you want to: * Visit iconic landmarks * Immerse yourself in Bogotá’s colorful graffiti arts scene * Explore local markets * Savor local cuisine * Wander Bogota’s streets and much more … We have you covered. Our service is perfect for solo travelers, couples, or small groups looking for a personalized and flexible experience. Ready to meet your new local friend? Book now!
Price: $64.00
Duration: 4-8 hours
Welcome to our family finca in the Andes. We’ll pick you up and bring you straight into nature, where our family will welcome you with mountain views, fresh Colombian coffee, and the kind of breakfast our grandma used to make for us—completely handmade with love, using ingredients grown right here on the farm. Animal welfare is at the heart of everything we do. Our animals live freely, are never caged, and are cared for with respect and kindness. You’ll get to interact with them up close Then, hop on for a safe, 2.5-hour horseback ride across our private 200-acre property—no public roads, no pavement, just pure nature and the peaceful Andes which makes the experience totally safe. At We keep our groups intimate—no more than 8 people. If you're traveling with a larger group, we’re happy to arrange a private experience just for you. Come live a piece of Colombia the way we did growing up—real, warm, and full of heart.
Price: $110.00
Duration: 7 hours
We will take you on a day trip. We will pick you up by a private transportation and travel 1:30h, where we will arrive in the small authentic village of Venecia, little known by the tourist world, at the foot of the imposing mountain called Cerro Tusa! We will then leave for an expedition in an electrical mountain bike for several hours. You will be immersed in the heart of Colombia … Thanks to the electric assistance, we will be able to cover long distances in a short time and maybe even have the chance to observe iguanas, tatous, monkeys, ocelots and big cats, without forgetting the countless species of birds that come to feast on the exotic fruits like macaw, and the likes. We will cycle along rivers, waterfalls, coffee plantations, traditional finca roads, mountain villages, and finish with a snack and a swim at an ecohotel where the pool has a breathtaking view of Cerro Tusa.
Price: $152.00
Duration: 9-10 hours
After you are pricked up at your place in our private vehicles we head east to the Guatape region. Your first stop in this Guatape tour is to try different exotic fruits you don't even know existed, with delicious sour or sweet flavors. Our second stop is a flooded town replica: at this place you will be able to see and feel what it was like to live in the actual flooded town. Your guide will tell you all of the history of this town and show some pictures of how it was before. After exploring this replica, we'll go toward the Guatape Rock also known as Piedra del Peñol. At this massive rock you get the chance to climb up it. Once you reach the top, you can stay up there for as long as you wish as you get to witness one of the most beautiful views you have ever seen. Lastly you head to Guatape: City Of Zocalos. One of the most colorful and picturesque towns in Colombia. How did this Zocalo tradition start and why? Take this tour and find out!!. Book now!!
Price: $127.00
Duration: 8 hours
In this wonderful place hidden by mountains and waterfalls that descend from the tropical rainforest, you can enjoy a great climate and one of the most crystalline rivers in South America. Explore exotic plants and amazing birds. Walking in the middle of this place and swimming in these waters will make you feel so free and connected with the origin of life.
Price: $270.00
Duration: 11 hours
This tour is designed for those who want to visit the most traditional places within Medellin. It doesn't matter if you are only visiting Medellin for a day. Our professional guides will make sure and understand your main interests in order to save you time and only focus on those places and facts you are most interested in. Together we will create a once in a lifetime experience that will certainly motivate you to come back to Medellin.
Price: $69.00
Duration: 4 hours
This is the perfect tour for you if you love off-the-beaten-path destinations, breathtaking sceneries and being surrounded by nature. Learn about the origin of two of the most consumed drinks in the world: coffee and chocolate. During this tour you get to visit two different non-touristy farms, one of cacao and one of coffee, only 1 hour away from Medellin and close to each other so you spend most of the time enjoying and learning about the artisanal process of both products. Taking this tour you learn and participate in all the steps from planting the seeds to packaging. Then you have the chance to customize your chocolate and buying premium quality coffee and chocolate products. To complement this experience we provide a delicious traditional lunch (included) served in the farm that you eat as you contemplate the stunning views. But definetly the best of this tour is interacting with the warmest farmers in their houses. Book this amazing tour, you will never regret!
Price: $158.00
Duration: 8 hours
This is a one-of-a-kind experience that takes you to some of the most stunning islands in the world. The locals are always excited to welcome guests, and the vibe is nothing short of positive and lively. A day trip to the Rosario Islands is always a good day. Unlike many boat rental companies, we don’t have commission agreements with any restaurants. In fact, we encourage you to explore as many places as you can. The islands offer a variety of excellent dining options, and the same goes for the beautiful beaches you'll discover. We’re here to guide you and offer recommendations if needed, ensuring you make the most of your time in this tropical paradise!
Price: $1,250.00
Duration: 8 hours
Your safety is our top priority. With highly trained and professional drivers behind the wheel, rest assured that you're in expert hands. Our rigorous safety protocols, including regular vehicle inspections and real-time GPS tracking, guarantee a secure trip from start to finish. Our fleet of well-maintained vehicles ensures a smooth ride, providing you with the ultimate peace of mind during your travels. From the moment you step into one of our comfortable cars, you'll feel right at home, focusing on what matters most – enjoying the journey! Cherish moments with your loved ones without the hassles of navigating traffic or worrying about directions.
Price: $225.00
Duration:
Embark on a full color learning experience at this cultural house and garden in the renowned Macarena neighborhood, located in downtown Bogotá. Our workshops cater to both aspiring artists and enthusiasts of all ages, providing a unique opportunity to express yourself with the therapeutic power and fun of color. The workshop covers the fundamentals of drawing and color theory, using markers and spray cans, as well as chromotherapy and imagination games to make the experience memorable and enjoyable. With the guidance of our experienced instructors, you'll explore techniques such as can control, filling with gradients, and creating three-dimensionality through the clever use of opposite colors and contrasts. The main objective is to create your own graffiti name and throw-up, reflecting on art as a tool for personal identity and self-expression. Discover the transformative power of graffiti as you unleash your creativity, gain artistic insights, and express yourself through this dynamic and immersive workshop. Whether you're a novice or an experienced artist, our workshops offer a unique opportunity to expand your creative horizons in a supportive and inspiring environment.
Price: $49.38
Duration: 2 hours
Welcome to my introduction to my hometown: discover local culture while we walk amongst landmarks and try local snacks. Come hungry! I will take you through a list of food spots that I've personally chosen. From hots to colds, solids to beverages, sweet to salty, stores & street vendors, national and local, fried to baked, fruits to meats, and everything in between while we walk amongst the city's most famous landmarks. All tasting options are snacks. Don't be fooled, most are not small. Our route will be the following (depending on availability): STOP 1: plantain chips. STOP 2: Bakery - pandebono, roscón. STOP 3: coconut products STOP 4: Empanadas and local fried snacks as well as lulada and champús, traditional beverages. STOP 5: Chontaduro: regional fruit said to be aphrodisiac. STOP 6: Raspado / Cholado - ice with fruits in different preparations. Vegans welcome. Vegetarians welcome. Gluten-free people are welcome. Meat-lovers welcome as well! There are options for everybody.
Price: $30.00
Duration: 2 hours
In love with Medellin? You should see it from the air, it's even more beautiful. The day starts with a pick up at your place in a private vehicle and from there we head to the west of Medellin to a rural area looking for the perfect altitude of 7,000 feet above sea level. Our flights usually take around 15 minutes. However, this can vary depending on weather conditions. You fly over one of the best contrasts: dozens of dairy farms as well as skyscrappers in the bottom of the valley as you can see the whole Medellin city from the sky. At all times you will be safe knowing that your licensed and experienced pilot is right there with you. We know how important is to have long-lasting memories of this experience so we'll make sure to have it all recorded and that's why we included the GoPro camera service with no extra-cost for you, just make sure to bring an SD card or have enough space in your phone to transfer the content. Book now, we promise you will not regret it!
Price: $129.00
Duration: 3 hours
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Frequently Asked Questions
Local Food & Cuisine
Colombian cuisine is diverse and flavorful, featuring dishes like arepas (corn cakes), bandeja paisa (a hearty platter with beans, rice, meat, and plantain), and ajiaco (chicken and potato soup). Fresh tropical fruits and coffee are staples. Street food such as empanadas and buñuelos are popular snacks. Dining customs emphasize sharing and hospitality. Noteworthy restaurants include Andrés Carne de Res in Bogotá for a lively atmosphere and Carmen in Medellín for contemporary Colombian cuisine.
Getting Around
Colombia is accessible by international flights to major airports in Bogotá, Medellín, and Cartagena. Domestic flights are common for covering large distances quickly. Local transportation includes buses, taxis, and ride-sharing apps in cities. In rural areas, minibuses and shared taxis are typical. Costs vary but are generally affordable. Traffic can be congested in cities, so planning extra travel time is advised.
Travel Tips
The best time to visit is during the dry seasons to enjoy outdoor activities. Pack lightweight clothing for tropical weather and layers for cooler mountain areas. Respect local customs such as greeting with a handshake or kiss on the cheek. Stay aware of your surroundings and avoid isolated areas at night. Use ATMs in secure locations and carry some cash for small purchases. Learning basic Spanish phrases enhances the travel experience.
Culture & Customs
Colombians are known for their friendliness and strong family ties. Social customs include polite greetings and valuing personal relationships. Festivals like Feria de Cali and Carnaval de Barranquilla showcase music, dance, and colorful costumes. It is customary to dress neatly, especially in urban settings. Punctuality is flexible in social situations but expected in business. Showing respect for local traditions and the environment is appreciated.
