In the not too distant past, Medellín was considered one of the most dangerous cities in the world. In particular, one area stood above...

The first week of every August, Medellín comes to life with the Feria de las Flores (Festival of Flowers). The entire city is abuzz...

Don't have the time to go birdwatching? Aviario Nacional (National Aviary) is Colombia's premier bird sanctuary. It features over 1,800...

One of the best attractions in the city of Cali is the zoo. Zoológico de Cali is the best zoo in Colombia and regarded as one of the best...

La Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino is a popular place to visit in Santa Marta, just a 15 minute taxi ride from the city center. It's a...

One of the most fascinating places to visit in Cartagena is Castillo San Felipe de Barajas. It was originally built in 1536 and is the...

Playa Blanca is considered one of the most beautiful beaches not only in Colombia, but in all of South America. With powdery white sand...

Between the months of June and October, people head to Colombia's Pacific coast to get a glimpse of the humpback whale. After a long...

As one of the top cities in the world for graffiti, quite possibly the best tour in Bogotá is the Bogotá Graffiti Tour. This tour is held...

Cascadas de Juan Curí are a series of waterfalls about 30 minutes south of San Gil. You can access the waterfall and swimming hole from a...

In Bogotá is one of the best museums in Colombia, Museo del Oro (Gold Museum). This museum showcases priceless pre-Columbian artifacts...

If visiting Barichara, a great activity that will get your blood pumping is to hike the Camino Real to the village of Guane. It's a...

One of Colombia's most spectacular natural areas is Chicamocha Canyon, located between the cities of San Gil and Bucaramanga. The best...

Plaza Botero, in the center of Medellín, is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city. Scattered around the plaza are 23...

Ride the cable car or funicular up to Monserrate, the highest point in Bogotá. At the top, there's a path to a historic 17th century...

On the edge of the Amazon rainforest, near the city of Mocoa, is a hike to a 230 foot tall waterfall called Fin del Mundo (End of the...

One of Colombia's most dramatic scenes is at Santuario de Las Lajas. This stunning Gothic Revival basilica was built inside a canyon....

Tourists in Bogotá often flock to Zipaquirá to see the Salt Cathedral (Catedral de Sal), but did you know there's another salt mine to...

If you plan on visiting the Coffee Region as a family, there are plenty of things for kids to do! One place your kids will love is Parque...

Colombia makes wine? Yes! As a tropical country, Colombia doesn't exactly come to mind as a wine producing country, but one Colombian...