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Colombia

Colombia blends colourful cities, lush landscapes and a culture shaped by music, coffee and Caribbean rhythm. In Cartagena, colonial streets and vibrant murals spill out toward the Caribbean coast, while Tayrona National Park protects jungle-covered beaches where mountains meet the sea. Inland, Medellín’s transformation is visible in neighbourhoods like Comuna 13, where outdoor escalators and street art reflect the city’s creative revival. In the coffee region around Salento, towering wax palms rise above misty valleys and working fincas offer a closer look at Colombia’s most famous export. From Bogotá’s lively food and arts scene to island escapes in San Andrés and treks to the ancient Lost City, Colombia rewards travellers with culture, nature and a contagious sense of energy.

Cultural Detour

Cultural Detour

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Cheat-Sheet:
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MAJOR AIRPORT:

El Dorado International Airport (Bogotá) (BOG)

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CURRENCY:

Colombian Peso ($ / COP)

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HIGH TRAVEL SEASON:

December to March & July to August (dry for coffee regions)

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LOW TRAVEL SEASON:

April to June & September to November (lush rain)

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TIPPING CULTURE:

10% optional

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HOW TO SAY 'THANK YOU':

Gracias, pronounced "grah-see-ahs"

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Why we love it

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The Colombia effect

There's a moment in the coffee region around Salento where you're walking through a valley with mist rolling in off the hills and a coffee finca somewhere below you, and you think, how is this not on everyone's list. Colombia keeps giving you moments you didn't see coming, in places you almost didn't go.

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