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Cities & Regions in Colombia

From the Andean highlands of Bogota to the Caribbean coast of Cartagena and the Amazon in Leticia — pick a city for honest guides on where to go, where to stay, and what to eat.

Andes & Interior

The sandstone cathedral of Barichara rising above the terracotta rooftops of the colonial village
Barichara

Plan your trip to Barichara - Colombia's most beautiful village, with cobblestone streets, sandstone architecture, and the Camino Real to Guane waiting below.

The colourful zocalos-decorated buildings of Guatape town with the reservoir behind
Guatape

Plan your trip to Guatape - the colourful lake town near Medellin, home to El Penol rock and one of the most scenic reservoirs in Colombia.

The vast cobblestone plaza of Villa de Leyva with colonial white-washed buildings
Villa de Leyva

Plan your trip to Villa de Leyva - Colombia's best-preserved colonial town with one of the largest public squares in the Americas, fossils, and weekend markets.

Coffee Region

The city of Pereira with the green hills of the coffee region rising behind the urban centre
Pereira

Plan your trip to Pereira - the commercial heart of Colombia's coffee region, gateway to Salento and Manizales, with thermal springs and paragliding nearby.

Colourful balconied houses lining the main street of Salento in Colombia's coffee region
Salento

Plan your trip to Salento - the gateway to the Cocora Valley wax palm forests, Colombia's coffee region, and a perfectly preserved pueblo paisa.

Caribbean Coast

Santa Marta bay with the Sierra Nevada mountains rising behind the Caribbean coast
Santa Marta

Plan your trip to Santa Marta - Colombia's oldest city, gateway to Tayrona National Park and the Lost City trek, with Caribbean beaches on the doorstep.

Pacific & Amazon

Colourful streets of Cali with the Andes foothills in the background
Cali

Plan your trip to Cali, Colombia's salsa capital - from the barrio dance halls of Juanchito to the viewpoints above the city and the Valle del Cauca.

The Amazon river at Leticia with dense jungle reaching to the water's edge
Leticia

Plan your trip to Leticia - Colombia's Amazon gateway, on the triple frontier with Brazil and Peru, for jungle lodges, piranha fishing, and river dolphins.

Other Cities

San Andres

Plan your trip to San Andres, Colombia's Caribbean island with turquoise water, coral reefs, and a unique Raizal culture.