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🇨🇴 Colombia

Colourful Cartagena, the lush coffee region, salsa-filled Cali and Caribbean beaches — Colombia has transformed into one of South America's most exciting trips.

Visa-free 📅 Best: Dec–Mar 💵 $75/day avg
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Capital
Bogotá
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Currency
Colombian Peso (COP)
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Language
Spanish
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Best time
Dec–Mar
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Visa
Visa-free (many)
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Avg daily budget
$35 – $250
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Safety
Use normal caution
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Main airport
Bogotá (BOG)
Overview

Why travellers love Colombia

Wander Cartagena's walled old town, hike in the coffee triangle, explore vibrant Medellín and relax on the Caribbean coast.

It's warm, affordable and friendlier than its old reputation suggests.

Where to go

Top places in Colombia

The destinations worth building your trip around.

Cartagena

Cartagena

🗓 2–3 days

Walled Caribbean old town and beaches.

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Medellín

Medellín

🗓 2–3 days

City of eternal spring, reborn and vibrant.

CityNightlife
Coffee Triangle

Coffee Triangle

🗓 2 days

Green valleys, farms and Cocora's palms.

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Bogotá

Bogotá

🗓 1–2 days

High-altitude capital, museums and food.

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Plan day by day

Colombia itineraries

Ready-made routes — tap a duration to see the plan.

Route
Cartagena → Medellín → Coffee Triangle
Trip length
5 days
Est. budget
$175 – $1,250
1–2

Cartagena

Walled Caribbean old town and beaches.

🗓 2 days✨ Culture · Beach · Romance
3–4

Medellín

City of eternal spring, reborn and vibrant.

🗓 2 days✨ City · Nightlife
5

Coffee Triangle

Green valleys, farms and Cocora's palms.

🗓 1 day✨ Nature · Adventure
Route
Cartagena → Medellín → Coffee Triangle → Bogotá
Trip length
7 days
Est. budget
$245 – $1,750
1–2

Cartagena

Walled Caribbean old town and beaches.

🗓 2 days✨ Culture · Beach · Romance
3–4

Medellín

City of eternal spring, reborn and vibrant.

🗓 2 days✨ City · Nightlife
5–6

Coffee Triangle

Green valleys, farms and Cocora's palms.

🗓 2 days✨ Nature · Adventure
7

Bogotá

High-altitude capital, museums and food.

🗓 1 day✨ Culture · City
Route
Cartagena → Medellín → Coffee Triangle → Bogotá
Trip length
10 days
Est. budget
$350 – $2,500
1–3

Cartagena

Walled Caribbean old town and beaches.

🗓 3 days✨ Culture · Beach · Romance
4–6

Medellín

City of eternal spring, reborn and vibrant.

🗓 3 days✨ City · Nightlife
7–8

Coffee Triangle

Green valleys, farms and Cocora's palms.

🗓 2 days✨ Nature · Adventure
9–10

Bogotá

High-altitude capital, museums and food.

🗓 2 days✨ Culture · City
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Visa & entry

Colombia visa requirements

Visa required?
Visa-free for many
Allowed stay
Up to 90 days
Visa on arrival
N/A
eVisa
N/A
Passport validity
Valid for stay
Visa type
Visa-free
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Visa rules change frequently. Most Western nationalities enter visa-free for up to 90 days. Always verify with the official Colombia immigration / e-visa website before travelling.

Full Colombia visa guide →Use the visa checker →
Money

Colombia budget guide

Budget

$35/day
  • Hostels & guesthouses
  • Local food & markets
  • Public transport
  • Free sights & nature

Luxury

$250+/day
  • 4–5★ hotels & resorts
  • Fine dining
  • Private transfers
  • Premium experiences
Full Colombia budget guide →
Things to do

Top attractions in Colombia

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Cartagena old town

Walled streets and Caribbean colour.

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Cocora Valley

The world's tallest wax palms.

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Medellín metrocable

Cable cars over a transformed city.

Coffee farms

Tours through the Zona Cafetera.

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Caribbean coast

Tayrona park and Rosario Islands.

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