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Aerial view of a Caribbean island in the Rosario Islands off Cartagena, Colombia

Caribbean Coast

Colombia's Caribbean coast in one guide: which city to pick (Cartagena, Santa Marta, Barranquilla, La Guajira or Tolú), when to go, how many days you need and how to connect them.

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Wax palms rising above green hills in the Cocora Valley, Quindío

Coffee Region

Everything to plan a Coffee Region trip in Colombia: how many days you need, where to stay, the best experiences, when to go, how to get there, what it costs and a free PDF portfolio.

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Bogotá

Plan Bogotá: La Candelaria, the Gold Museum, Monserrate, street art and food, day trips to Zipaquirá and Guatavita, how many days to stay and how to handle the altitude.

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Medellín

Plan Medellín: Comuna 13, the Metro and Metrocable, Guatapé and the Peñol rock, Plaza Botero, paisa food, how many days to stay and where to base yourself.

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Aerial view of Leticia, Colombia, with an observation tower rising above the Amazon rainforest

Amazon

Everything you need to book an Amazon tour in Colombia: six packages compared, best time to go, how to get there, costs, what to pack and a limited-time early-booking discount.

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Aerial view of Leticia, Colombia, with an observation tower rising above the Amazon rainforest
Amazon

Amazon Tours in Colombia: Best 4 & 5-Day Packages (2026 Guide)

Everything you need to book an Amazon tour in Colombia: six packages compared, best time to go, how to get there, costs, what to pack and a limited-time early-booking discount.

Wax palms rising above green hills in the Cocora Valley, Quindío
Coffee Region

Coffee Region Colombia Travel Guide: Where to Go, How Many Days and What It Costs (2026)

Everything to plan a Coffee Region trip in Colombia: how many days you need, where to stay, the best experiences, when to go, how to get there, what it costs and a free PDF portfolio.

Group resting among tall wax palms in the Quindío cloud forest, Quindío
Coffee Region

Best Time to Visit Colombia's Coffee Region: Month by Month

Dry months, rainy months, holiday weekends and hotel seasons explained, so you can pick the right month for the Coffee Region.

Sunset over the Tarapoto Lakes near Puerto Nariño in the Colombian Amazon
Amazon

Best Time to Visit the Colombian Amazon: High Water vs Low Water

The Colombian Amazon can be visited all year. Here is what changes between high water and low water, and how to choose.

What to Do in Cartagena: The 10 Best Plans
Caribbean Coast

What to Do in Cartagena: The 10 Best Plans

Historic Center, museums, Getsemaní, islands, Orika, Mompox, the Totumo Volcano and Montes de María: the 10 best plans in Cartagena and Bolívar.

Signpost at the tri-border of Colombia, Brazil and Peru in Leticia
Amazon

How to Get to the Amazon from Cartagena: Flights to Leticia

Leticia has no road access. Here is how to fly from Cartagena, which flight times work best and how you move around once you land.

Stone sculpture of an indigenous face with the Cocora Valley wax palms behind it
Coffee Region

How to Get to Colombia's Coffee Region: Airports, Buses and Transfers

Which airport to choose (Armenia, Pereira or Manizales), how long it takes by road from Bogotá and Medellín, and how airport transfers work.

Where to Eat in Cartagena: The Best Restaurants
Caribbean Coast

Where to Eat in Cartagena: The Best Restaurants

A neighborhood guide to Cartagena's best restaurants in the Walled City, Getsemaní and Bocagrande, with budget and vegetarian options.

Cartagena After Sunset: 7 Nightlife Experiences You Can't Miss
Caribbean Coast

Cartagena After Sunset: 7 Nightlife Experiences You Can't Miss

Rooftops, cocktail bars, salsa, party chivas and dinner with live music: what to do in Cartagena at night, plus seasonal tips.

Traveler with open arms among wax palms in the Cocora Valley
Coffee Region

Things to Do in Salento and the Cocora Valley: Hikes, Tours and Tips

Wax palm viewpoints, the hike to Acaime, Salento's Calle Real and how to choose between a private tour, a shared tour and a full day with Filandia.

Dugout canoe on the Amazon River
Amazon

What to Pack for the Colombian Amazon: Checklist and Health Tips

A practical packing list for the Colombian Amazon, with bag rules, the yellow fever recommendation and basic safety tips.

Best Coffee Shops in Cartagena: 10 Places to Try
Caribbean Coast

Best Coffee Shops in Cartagena: 10 Places to Try

10 coffee shops in Cartagena, from the Walled City to Getsemaní: specialty coffee, breakfasts and beans from Montes de María.

Birdwatching in Colombia: A Nature Travel Guide
Trip planning

Birdwatching in Colombia: A Nature Travel Guide

Colombia has over 1,900 bird species. Learn why it is a top birdwatching destination, its iconic birds and where to see them near Cartagena.

Ripe red and orange coffee cherries on a branch
Caribbean Coast

How to Buy Colombian Coffee in Cartagena: Beans, Labels & Brewing Gear

How to read a coffee bag, choose beans for your taste and brewing gear, and carry a good bag home from Cartagena.

Things to Do in Colombia's Coffee Region
Coffee Region

Things to Do in Colombia's Coffee Region

Salento, Cocora Valley, Filandia, Pijao and hot springs: the best plans in the Coffee Cultural Landscape, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Things to Do in Caicedonia: A Complete Guide to Valle del Cauca's Sentinel
Coffee Region

Things to Do in Caicedonia: A Complete Guide to Valle del Cauca's Sentinel

Yipitour, Heliconia Park, Biocentinela, Perrenque Montañero and the Cacao Route: five nature, coffee and birding experiences in Caicedonia.

Colombia in 15 Days: Your Best Trip Starts Here
Trip planning

Colombia in 15 Days: Your Best Trip Starts Here

A route through 8 destinations in Colombia: Bogotá, Coffee Region, Medellín, Cartagena, Santa Marta, Cali, San Andrés and Villa de Leyva.

Team Building in Colombia: Corporate Integration Activities
Trip planning

Team Building in Colombia: Corporate Integration Activities

Team building programs and corporate integration activities in Cartagena and Colombia: leadership, communication, emotional intelligence and teamwork.

Visit Colombia Travel: Tourism and Trip Services
Trip planning

Visit Colombia Travel: Tourism and Trip Services

Nature, culture, food and sustainable tourism: what Holidays in Colombia offers for your vacation in Colombia.

Medellín

Medellín & Antioquia Travel Guide: Day Trips, Towns and Trip Planning

Your starting point for Medellín and Antioquia: the best day trips by interest, the regions they sit in, and how to plan them.

Medellín

Best Time to Visit Antioquia: Weather, Rainy Months and Festivals

Weather by altitude, the drier and rainier months, and the festivals worth planning around when you visit Medellín and Antioquia.

Medellín

How to Plan Day Trips from Medellín: Distances, Private vs Shared and Booking

Drive-time bands, private versus shared tours, pickup and meeting points, and how booking and payment work.

Medellín

What to Pack for Antioquia Day Trips: Clothes, Cash and Practical Tips

Clothes for each climate, cash and ID, and practical tips for mountain roads and busy attractions.

Medellín

Best Day Trips from Medellín: 14 Plans Across Antioquia

Fourteen day trips from Medellín, from Guatapé to the coffee towns, with what each one is like and which tour to book.

Stone terraces of the Lost City among palms and jungle
Caribbean Coast

Lost City Trek Guide: What It Is Like, What to Pack and When to Go

What the Lost City trek is like day by day, how hard it is, what to pack and when to go.

Cabo San Juan with its viewpoint over the rocks in Tayrona Park
Caribbean Coast

Tayrona National Park: Which Beaches to Visit and How Long to Stay

The beaches of Tayrona Park one by one, which are safe for swimming, how much time you need and how to choose between a hike, a boat or a sailboat.

Sunset over the jungle from the mountains of Minca
Caribbean Coast

Minca and the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta: What to Do and How to Choose

Minca, waterfalls, coffee and cacao farms, the Don Diego River and the communities of the Sierra Nevada: what to do and how many days to give it.

Golden-sand beach and sea in front of a hill in La Guajira
Caribbean Coast

Cabo de la Vela and Punta Gallinas: Guide to the 3-Day La Guajira Trip

What the three-day trip to Cabo de la Vela and Punta Gallinas is like, what you see each day, where you sleep and what to bring to the desert.

Aerial view of a Caribbean island in the Rosario Islands off Cartagena, Colombia
Caribbean Coast

Caribbean Coast of Colombia: Tours & Travel Guide (2026)

Colombia's Caribbean coast in one guide: which city to pick (Cartagena, Santa Marta, Barranquilla, La Guajira or Tolú), when to go, how many days you need and how to connect them.

Visitors walking along the fortress walls of Cartagena, Colombia
Caribbean Coast

Cartagena Tours: Things to Do, Where to Eat and Island Day Trips

Everything for your Cartagena trip: the best tours, how many days to stay, where to eat and drink coffee, what to do after 7 pm and which island and day trips are worth it.

Caribbean Coast

Santa Marta Tours: Tayrona Park, Minca and the Sierra Nevada

Plan Santa Marta: Tayrona National Park beaches, the cloud-forest village of Minca, Taganga, Palomino, the Lost City trek, how many days to stay and the best time to go.

Caribbean Coast

Barranquilla Tours: Carnival, Food and the Magdalena River

Plan Barranquilla: the Carnival, the riverfront Gran Malecón, the old pier of Puerto Colombia, the food you must try and how to visit in a day from Cartagena.

Caribbean Coast

La Guajira Tours: Cabo de la Vela, Punta Gallinas and Wayuu Culture

Plan La Guajira: Cabo de la Vela, Punta Gallinas (the northernmost tip of South America), desert dunes, flamingos and Wayuu culture, with days, best time and what to pack.

Caribbean Coast

Tolú Tours: San Bernardo Islands, Mangroves and Gulf of Morrosquillo

Plan Tolú: boat trips to the San Bernardo Islands, mangrove birdwatching in the Ciénaga de la Caimanera, local seafood, how many days to stay and how to get there from Cartagena.

Bogotá

Bogotá Tours: Things to Do, Day Trips and Travel Guide (2026)

Plan Bogotá: La Candelaria, the Gold Museum, Monserrate, street art and food, day trips to Zipaquirá and Guatavita, how many days to stay and how to handle the altitude.

Medellín

Medellín Tours: Things to Do, Comuna 13, Guatapé and Travel Guide (2026)

Plan Medellín: Comuna 13, the Metro and Metrocable, Guatapé and the Peñol rock, Plaza Botero, paisa food, how many days to stay and where to base yourself.

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