When talking about Colombia, the first thing that comes to mind is drugs, cocaine and gangsters, but when you visit it you will be surprised by the natural beauty that abounds in it, from waterfalls and islands to national parks and tropical Amazon forests. In this article we will dive in to the Top 10 Tourist Places in Colombia, we tried to summarize the large number of tourist destinations of this country in ten of the best destinations in the country.
1- Cartagena
Cartagena is the crown jewel of Colombia’s Caribbean coast and one of the best-preserved colonial cities in the Americas. Renowned for its magnificent colonial architecture, Cartagena boasts well-preserved historic ruins and vibrant, colorful houses. Each terrace is adorned with a stunning collection of lush plants, adding to the city’s charm and beauty.
2- Medellin
Medellín is Colombia’s second most populous city, estimated at 2.4 million people, and although throughout history it has enjoyed a bad reputation, it is currently one of the most attractive destinations for tourists in the country, this city was once ranked as the most dangerous city in the world, at a time when it was home to the richest drug dealer in the world, Pablo Escobar.
3- Eje cafetero
Colombia is the third largest producer of coffee in the world, so it is a very wonderful country to taste some food, especially in the Andean hills that are known for it’s coffee plantations, which open its doors to tourists in order to take a tour around the farm, or experience tasting coffee from its source, and there are a number of shops that rent bicycles, in order to tour the area absolutely freely and enjoy its beauty.
4- Leticia
For wildlife enthusiasts, Leticia is an ideal destination to explore nature. Renowned for its ecotourism opportunities, the city offers an exceptional experience with its rich landscapes and diverse wildlife. Visitors can embark on guided tours through the lush Amazon rainforest, with the mighty Amazon River flowing just beyond the city’s southern limits.
5- Tayrona National Park
In the Tayrona National Park you will find some of the best beaches in Colombia, which are famous for the large number of palm trees and clear coastal lakes, in addition to the fact that most of the beaches of this park, located near the mountains that give those beaches a magical touch of beauty.
6- Bogotá
Bogotá is the country’s capital and most populous city, this city is the beating heart of the country, home to a range of sights, especially historical monuments, including colonial buildings, museums, churches and others.
7- The Lost City
The lost city is a historical area of an ancient city, hidden in the depths of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta Mountains, discovered in the seventies of the last century, and is believed to have once been the largest city in the world before the discovery of the Americas, and to this day a large part of this city is still buried within the mountains.
8- Providencia Island
The island of Providencia is one of the strangest islands to visit in Colombia, for several reasons, including that the island is located closer to Nicaragua on Colombia, in addition to the fact that its inhabitants do not speak Spanish like most of the country’s population, but the language used on the island is English.
9- Hacienda Napolis
Hacienda Napolis is a tourist area with many luxury buildings and is a zoo, what attracts tourists to this place is simply that the luxury buildings in this place, owned by the richest drug dealer in history, Pablo Escobar.
10- Kano Crystals
When you’re on a trip to Columbia, you’re invited to visit one of the most beautiful and strange rivers in the world, the Canyo Christels River. What distinguishes this river are the beautiful colors it enjoys, unlike other rivers on our planet that are usually blue, this river is otherwise, due to the grasses and algae of wonderful colors that give the river these charming views.
