literature out there about Colombia, knowing where and what to do can be challenging. Throw in the ever present security question, and the planning process is downright frustrating.
Here are my top five best places to visit in Colombia. I could go on, but gotta keep it short. If you have anything to add, please do so below.
The Coffee Triangle
Colombia is the most famous coffee producer in the world and in the Colombian Coffee Triangle coffee is not just a hot drink but a culture and livelihood. A tour through this region takes you through spectacular green countryside, where you have the chance to go on a coffee farm tour, horse ride and hike though the Cocora Valley, full of the tallest palm trees in the world.
Tayrona National Park and the Lost City
Chances are that if you´ve heard anything about Colombia you´ve heard something about Tayrona National Park and the Lost City. Tumbling down from the tallest coastal mountain range on the planet, this 15,000 hectare park is bursting with tropical wildlife and archaeological treasures. Apart from scuba diving, wildlife observation and relaxing on the beach, Tayrona National Park is the leaving point for Colombia´s most famous hike, a 5 day jungle trek to the Lost City, dubbed ´the new Machu Pichu´.
Cartagena
Cartagena´s colonial charm, colorful culture and picturesque coastal setting has made it Colombia´s number 1 travel destination for decades. Whether you´re there to wander through the narrow streets of the World Heritage site Listed old city, party or chill out on the beaches of the beautiful neighboring islands, Cartagena certainly has something for everyone.
Bogota
Bogotá, the capital of Colombia, has everything that a cosmopolitan city could have, juxtaposed with a 500 year old history and an undeniably Colombian vibe. In Bogotá you can check out the famous gold museum containing pre-Columbian art, as well as the biggest collection of Botero artwork in world. On top of this you can dine at some world class restaurants, wander through La Candelaria and check out the pumping nightlife in the Zona Rosa.
The Amazon
A trip to Colombia´s Amazon rainforest is certainly one of the must do excursions for any nature lover. This jungle literally palpitates with life, and here you can do some of the best wildlife observation tours on the planet, to see everything from pink dolphins, anacondas, jaguars and over 1500 different bird species.
