Top 5 Best Destinations in Colombia - South America

Colombia's turbulent past has tarnished it with a reputation for being a hostile destination to visit, but those brave enough to venture here will discover a vibrant nation of friendly colourful people and a country with a Caribbean coastline, Amazon jungle, energetic cities and ancient culture. Check out the ETG list of our top 5 destinations to visit in one of the most exciting countries in South America.

Top 5 Best Destinations in Colombia - South America

1. Cali & Southwest Colombia - Colombia (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

This is the Cali & Southwest Colombia chapter from Lonely Planet’s Colombia guidebook.


2. Colombia - Boyaca, Santander & Norte De Santander (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

The deep gorges, fast-flowing rivers and soaring, snowcapped mountains of Boyacá, Santander and Norte de Santander together form Colombia’s heartland, one of the first areas settled by Spanish conquistadores.


3. Bogota - Colombia (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Bogotá is Colombia’s beating heart, an engaging and vibrant capital cradled by chilly Andean peaks and steeped in sophisticated urban cool.

4. Colombia - San Andres & Providencia (Chapter)

The archipelago of San Andrés and Providencia is near Nicaragua, historically tied to England and politically part of Colombia, but while these pristine islands may lack an untainted pedigree, their diverse history and picture-postcard setting make them Colombia’s most interesting paradise.

5. Colombia - Medellin & Zona Cafetera (Chapter) Lonely Planet

One of Colombia’s most enchanting regions, Medellín & Zona Cafetera is made up of coffee plantations and flower farms, lush cloud forest, dynamic student towns, and the busy metropolis of Medellín.


6. Colombia - Plan your trip (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

This chapter contains the Welcome to Colombia, 20 Top Experiences, Need to Know, If You Like, Month by Month, Itineraries, Colombia Outdoors and Regions at a Glance chapters from Lonely Planet’s Colombia guidebook.


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