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Do you want to know the country
that offers unique and
unforgettable experiences?
Libertad y Orden

Colombia is the land of startling contrasts and unlimited
possibilities; a country that has a vast culture, geography,
and a history that sets it apart from the rest offering unique,
magical, authentic, and unforgettable travel experiences.
Tourists from around the world are beginning to discover
Colombia in its fullness, and this realization has bolstered our
commitment to strengthen the hotel infrastructure, to develop
the regions, to increase security, to improve services, and to
reinforce our competitiveness to have a tourism industry
that is comprehensive, diverse, and innovative. Colombia has
become a fashionable destination and has been hailed as one
of the most influential emerging countries in the world due to
the size of its economy, its population and its territory, for the
commitment from its institutions, its economic stability, its
strategic location and its natural wealth. To top it all off, its
gamut of tropical, equatorial, and rugged landscapes provide a
wide range of ecosystems. Lastly, as a result from the mix of
indigenous, European and African cultures, Colombia offers an
assortment of popular cultural events, fairs, and festivals just
like the Carnival of Barranquilla, the Carnival of Blacks and
Whites in Pasto, the Medellin Flower Fair, Easter celebration
in Popayan, the Festival of the Vallenato Legend in Valledupar,
among many other celebrations and attractions which are
inside this publication for you to discover. If you want to find a
place with magical realism, do not wait any longer: the answer
is Colombia.
Juan Manuel Santos Calderon
President of Colombia
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JUANMANUELSANTOS

Fairs, festivals, and cultural events
Salsa
Religious tourism
Archaeological tourism
Heritage destinations
Gastronomy
Capital cities
Nature
Birdwatching
Whale watching
Agritourism
Adventure
Diving
Cruise ships
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COLOMBIA
COLOMBIA IS CULTURE
COLOMBIA IS NATURE
COLOMBIA IS ADVENTURE
COLOMBIA IS SUN & BEACH
COLOMBIA IS NAUTICAL AND CRUISE SHIPS

Amazon
Barranquilla
Bogota
Boyaca
Cali, Valle del Cauca
Cartagena
Choco
Guajira
Huila
Medellin
Meta
Coffee Cultural Landscape
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San Andres, Providencia and Santa Catalina
Santa Marta
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COLOMBIA IS MULTIDESTINATION
COLOMBIA IS WELLNESS
WHO ARE WE?

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Colombia is considered a diverse country given its culture, geography, and rich history making it a unique
and genuine travel destination. Traveling there can be an experience like straight out of a novel where you
will be captivated and dazzled by the contrast of its colonial architecture and modern cities, the richness
of its native communities, the incredible natural biodiversity, the traditional fairs and festivals that display
the traditions and not to mention the exquisite and peculiar cuisine from its different regions. If you are
looking to fall in love with a country where every day is a magical experience, the answer is Colombia.

Panama
Ecuador
COLOMBIA
Peru
Venezuela
Brasil
Colombia has a privileged geographical position in the northwestern
corner of South America, bordered by the Caribbean Sea on the
north side and the Pacific Ocean on the west side. Colombia has a
wide range of climates and topography making it one of the most
biodiverse countries in the world. It shares its borders with Panama,
Venezuela, Brazil, Peru, and Ecuador. It also shares its maritime
borders with Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, Jamaica, Dominican
Republic and Haiti. The territory is divided into a flat region to the
east and the Andes Mountains to the west, with three ramifications.
Its incomparable beauty is a tribute to its many rivers, snowy peaks,
and desert surfaces.
440,831 mi2
358,558 mi2
799,389 mi2
AREA
Land
Maritime
THE TOTAL AREA OF COLOMBIA MEASURES 440,831 mi2
, WHICH IS ALMOST 3
TIMES THE SIZE OF CALIFORNIA AND 2 TIMES THE SIZE OF TEXAS.
POPULATION WISE, COLOMBIA IS 2 TIMES LARGER THAN AUSTRALIA, AND
BIGGER THAN ALL THE COUNTRIES OF CENTRAL AMERICA.
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SOCIAL INDICATORS
POPULATION
NATIONAL
MONUMENTS
INTANGIBLE
CULTURAL
HERITAGE
CULTURAL
HERITAGE OF
HUMANITY
POPULATION
DENSITY
OFFICIAL
LANGUAGE CURRENCY
LITERACY
RATE
LIFE
EXPECTANCY
INTERNATIONAL
CALLING CODE
46.7 million
people
(2011 – DANE*)
1,085 throughout
the national
territory
8 7
106people/mi2
(2011–DANE*)
Spanish Colombian Peso
(COP)
*DANE - National Administrative Department of Statistics.
94.2%
(2011 – DANE*)
73.9 years
(2011 – DANE*)
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COLOMBIAISMAGICALREALISM

ADMINISTRATIVE BRANCH
Colombia has 32 departments and six major regions (Caribbean,
Pacific, Andean, Orinoco, Amazon, and Insular). Colombia has
many development centers and nine metropolitan areas, each
with a population of over 500,000 people: Bogota, Medellin, Cali,
Barranquilla, Cartagena, Cucuta, Bucaramanga, Ibague, and the
Coffee Cultural Landscape (Manizales, Pereira, and Armenia).
GOVERNMENT
Colombia is a Social State of Law organized as a unitary
constitutional republic with a political centralization and
administrative decentralization. Public power is divided into
three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial where various
supervisory bodies govern such as the Attorney General’s Office,
the Comptroller’s Office and the Citizen’s Oversight Organizations.
Since August 2010, Juan Manuel Santos Calderon serves as
President of the Republic of Colombia.
HOTEL INFRASTRUCTURE
There are wide options to choose from when it comes to hotel
infrastructure. There, you will be able to find from large, luxurious hotel
accommodations, exquisite boutique hotel with the charm of the
16th century to modern or even typical haciendas amid extensive
coffee plantations, including tourist lodges located in nature reserves
or close to the ocean that will fit any taste or budget. In addition,
a wide range of convention centers, exhibition centers, and meeting
rooms are available with cutting edge technology and top of the line
logistics to ensure a successful corporate or private event.
Santander
Boyaca
Cartagena
San Andres
and Providencia
Bogota
Meta
Amazon
Medellin
Choco
Barranquilla
Santa Marta
Coﬀee Cultural
Landscape
Cali, Valle de Cauca
Nariño
*Source: Jones Lang LaSalle - Hotelería en Números, Colombia, 2012.
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GREENWICH MEAN
Time difference to
TIME ZONE
WEATHER
-5 HOURSacross its territory throughout
the year (UTC -5).
Colombia is considered a country with a tropical climate 365 days a year without
seasons, only experiencing dry and rainy seasons throughout different regions.
Differences in altitude between cities may also cause for climates to change
dramatically across the different regions. The country’s coastal areas are not affected
by the hurricane season due to their privileged geographical location. 365DAYS
YEAR
AMAZON SANTAMARTA CARTAGENA MEDELLINPACIFICBOGOTA
BARRANQUILLA CALI HUILA SANTANDER META
SANANDRES,PROVIDENCIA
ANDSANTACATALINA
COFFEECULTURAL
LANDSCAPE
BOYACA
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82°F 73°F 75°F 75°F 75°F82°F57°F
Argentina -3
Japan +9
England 0
Canada -6
Russia +8
+2 hours
+14 hours
+5 hours
-1 hour
+13 hours
COUNTRY UTC
TIME
DIFFERENCE
Mexico -6
Peru -5
Spain +2
China(Beijing)+8
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+7 hours
+13 hours
COUNTRY UTC
TIME
DIFFERENCE
United States
(New York) -4 +1 hour
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VACCINES FOR TRAVELERS
VISAS AND PERMITS
ELECTRICAL OUTLETS
In order to travel to certain regions of the country, travelers must be vaccinated against
yellow fever at least 15 days before their departure. The vaccine is recommended for
those who visit the departments of La Guajira, North of Santander, Putumayo, and the
Eastern Plain regions, the Amazon, the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, and the entire
Atlantic Coast.
Entering and remaining in Colombia is allowed for tourism purposes for up to 90 days
from the date of entry. Countries that do not require a visa to enter Colombia are:
Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados,
Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bhutan, Canada, Czech Republic,
Chile, Cyprus, South Korea, Costa Rica, Croatia, Denmark, Dominica, Ecuador, El
Salvador, United Arab Emirates, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, United States, Estonia, Fiji,
Finland, France, Granada, Greece, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Hungary, Indonesia,
Ireland, Iceland, Marshall Islands, Solomon Islands, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Latvia,
Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Morocco, Mexico, Micronesia, Monaco,
Norway, New Zealand, Netherlands, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay,
Peru, Poland, Portugal, United Kingdom, Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Dominican
Republic, Romania, Russian Federation, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Samoa, San Marino,
Santa Lucia, the Vatican, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Singapore, South Africa,
Sweden, Switzerland, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Uruguay, Venezuela,
Hong Kong, and Taiwan.
110 volts AC at 60 Hz (110V AC, 60 Hz). The typical American electrical sockets are
available that have a two-flat pin input.
PASSPORT
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COLOMBIA IS
CULTURE
GoldMuseum,Bogota.
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Colombia embraces a past that reflects its glory in every city,
town, in its cuisine, fairs and festivals, religion, but especially in
its people allure. Proof of this is that Colombia hosts the Ibero-
American Theater Festival of Bogota, one of the largest festivals
in the world that brings together the best of the performing arts
of the five continents. In addition, other events like the Carnival
of Blacks and Whites, and the Barranquilla Carnival with the
most colorful display of culture and folklore of the Caribbean
coast, just to name a few.
Also, our major capital cities have a wide range of museums
with noteworthy collections, such as the Gold Museum in
Bogota where the biggest display of gold is preserved mounting
to nearly 34,000 pieces of gold and 19,600 objects belonging to
the pre-Columbian cultures.
Additionally, Colombia is a country where you can learn about
traditions and monuments closely linked to the Catholic religion,
such as the Santuario de las Lajas in Ipiales, one of the most
beautiful sanctuaries in America and what about those places
that were the scene of battles and conquests as Cartagena,
where the forts and monuments have been declared by the
UNESCO as a World Heritage Site?
Colombia is offering travelers the opportunity to interact with
multiple cultures inviting you to discover the wonders of this
destination.
CULTURAL TOURISM IS THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE AND INTERACTIVE
WAY TO LEARN ABOUT A COUNTRY. EXPERIENCE A BRIEF FLASHBACK
TO ITS PAST WHILE ENJOYING THE TRADITIONS THAT ARE CHERISHED
IN THE PRESENT.
CULTURAL OFFER
IN COLOMBIA
FAIRS AND FESTIVALS
SALSA
RELIGIOUS TOURISM
ARCHAEOLOGY
HERITAGE DESTINATIONS
GASTRONOMY
CAPITAL CITIES
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CARNIVALS, EXHIBITIONS, DANCES, DRESSED-UP PARADES AND PROCESSIONS
HAPPEN EVERY YEAR IN COLOMBIA. OUR RELIGIOUS HOLIDAYS, LANDMARK
COMMEMORATIONS OF OUR HISTORY AND EVEN THE TRIUMPHS OF OUR ATHLETES
ARE A REASON TO CELEBRATE! TO REALLY KNOW COLOMBIA YOU HAVE TO BE PART
OF THE FESTIVITIES! AND WE INVITE YOU TO COME.
FAIRSAND
FESTIVALSAND
CULTURALEVENTS
THESEARESOMEFAIRSANDFESTIVALYOU
CANENJOYINCOLOMBIA
Valledupar, Cesar
Cartagena, Bolivar
Bogota
Medellin, Antioquia
The Manizales Fair
The Cali Fair
Carnival of Blacks
and Whites
Petronio Alvarez Festival
World Salsa Festival
The Yipao Parade and Contest
Flower Fair
Hay Festival
Barranquilla, Atlantico
Carnival
Ibero - American
Theather Festival
Vallenato Legend Festival
Classical Music Festival
International Film
Festival
Coﬀee Cultural
Landscape
Cali, Valle de Cauca
Nariño
Santa Marta, Magdalena
Sea Festivals
TheBarranquillaCarnival,Barranquilla.
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CARNIVALOF
BLACKSAND
WHITES
In 2001, the Carnival of Blacks and Whites was declared a
National Cultural Heritage. It is held during the first week of
January in Pasto; the Andean city is located in southwestern
Colombia. It is a native cultural display that expresses the
perfect fusion of all the ethnic influences that were in that
region over the centuries: its mix of indigenous rituals and the
cultural expressions of the Spanish and Africans.
CarnivalofBlacksandWhites.
WHERE / Pasto, Nariño
WHEN / From January 4 to 6
ACTIVITY TO ENJOY /
Days before the event you can visit the workshops
where the craftsmen show the construction of the
floats that tower 49 feet high.
The Castañeda Family Parade where floats and
costumes are displayed.
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THEMANIZALES
FAIR
Recognized as a National Cultural Heritage, the Manizales Fair is
a seven-day affair that unfolds into an immense party display
proclaiming the tradition of the Colombian coffee culture.
The season is celebrated with interesting activities such as
the bullfighting season and other activities like the super fair
concert where international artists participate. The Manizales
Fair is widely recognized nationally and internationally by the
International Coffee Pageant; a great opportunity to show the
world of this unique culture.
WHERE / Manizales, Coffee Cultural
Landscape
WHEN / Second week of January
ACTIVITY TO ENJOY /
Bullfighting Season
TheManizalesFair.

CLASSICAL
MUSICFESTIVAL
The International Music Festival was created in 2007 to
strengthen the country’s musical development and is today
renowned for its high artistic quality of national and interna-
tional proponents of this genre that come to the event. For
nine consecutive days, in the various places of the walled city
and some neighborhoods of Cartagena, it receives internatio-
nal visitors who are also music lovers.
WHERE / Cartagena
WHEN / Third week of January
ACTIVITY TO ENJOY /
Concert around city landmarks such as chapels
and plazas permeated with history.
SanPedroSquare.
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HAYFESTIVAL
INTERNATIONAL
FILMFESTIVAL
The beautiful walled city becomes a luxurious backdrop, where
great exponents of literature, film, journalism, music, and art
from the United States and countries of Latin America and
Europe, gather to talk and interact with the public for four days.
The International Film Festival is the oldest film festival in Latin
America. Held since 1960, where international juries select the
winners of the statuette India Catalina, an acknowledgment
to the best cinema of the Latin American. On display there
are about 220 audiovisual achievements: 107 feature films,
33 short films, and 80 international videos. It is known as an
international audiovisual illustration of Colombia and other
countries from the region presented to the world.
WHERE / Cartagena WHERE / Cartagena
WHEN / Third week of January WHEN / Last week of February
ACTIVITY TO ENJOY / ACTIVITY TO ENJOY/
Dialogues with major authors, Nobel prizes are
awarded, concerts, and literary competitions.
Outdoor movie screenings in public parks near
the historic downtown.
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PROEXPORT.COM.CO
THEBARRANQUILLA
CARNIVAL
The UNESCO appointed the Carnival in 2008 as a Masterpiece
of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.
During four days, the city becomes a great cultural stage where
multiple parades bring 500 folk groups to dazzle the crowds by
showing off with dances and typical costumes of the region.
Other activities also include festivals with international artists
and events that express the rich culture that commemorates
100 years of this carnival.
WHERE / Barranquilla
WHEN / 4 days before Ash Wednesday
ACTIVITY TO ENJOY /
Battle of the Flowers Parade, a 3-mile route where
the magic of the floats and costumes exhibit the joy
of 100 year carnival celebration.
BarranquillaCarnival,Barranquilla.
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IBERO-AMERICAN
THEATER
FESTIVAL
Every two years, Bogota welcomes theater companies from around the world and every continent to perform over 800 shows and
bring 250 national and international theater companies. The Festival presents a varied repertoire, from street theater performers
playing in public squares and avenues to large structures and special enclosures with unusual performances.
WHERE / Bogota
WHEN / For two weeks during Easter
ACTIVITY TO ENJOY /
Theatrical plays in open air stages around plazas.
Ibero-AmericanTheaterFestival,Bogota.
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VALLENATO
LEGENDFESTIVAL
FESTIVALOF
THESEA
It is held in Valledupar, the capital of the department of
Cesar in the Colombian Caribbean. During this time, the
city becomes one big party, filled with parades, shows, and
unforgettable music. Today, the festival has a significant
recognition at the national and international level, thanks to
the participation of Vallenato musicians from Aruba, Cuba,
United States, France, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Venezuela, and
other Caribbean countries.
Since 1959, Santa Marta celebrates the Fiestas del Mar (Festival
of the Sea) in July, month during which the city celebrates its
birthday. The National Nautical Games consist of water sport
competitions followed by a regatta. For five days, the most
beautiful bay in the Americas, as it is known for, becomes the
ideal scenario gathering athletes and lovers of nautical and sport
tourism. The city showcases cultural activities around sun and
beach, music, dance, and fun.
WHERE / ValleduparWHERE / Santa Marta
WHEN / Last week of AprilWHEN / Last week of July
ACTIVITY TO ENJOY /ACTIVITY TO ENJOY /
Attend a competition where the Vallenato King
is chosen.
National Nautical Games.
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THEYIPAO(TYPICALJEEP)
PARADEANDCONTEST
Each year, between the months of June and July, the
inhabitants of Calarca decorate their streets, houses, and
balconies with cultural representations. Through this event,
a tribute is given to the Willys Jeep, for its performance and
endurance in the Colombian coffee mountains where over
the years they have transported people, coffee, products,
and objects.
WHERE / Calarca, the Coffee Cultural Landscape
WHEN / July each year
ACTIVITY TO ENJOY /
The Pique Contest: colorful wheelie race between
Willys Jeeps, the typical cars of the region.
TheYipaoParade,Calarca.
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WORLD
SALSA
FESTIVAL
If you want to enjoy the best of Salsa and Colombian dancers,
then you cannot miss this festival where all of the Cali dance
schools participate and are accompanied by schools from
other cities representing over 5,000 dancers. The World Salsa
Championships demonstrates not only the competition itself,
but also the knowledge that exists about this genre around the
city. Enjoy free concerts, dance workshops, and chat with music
experts.
WHERE / Cali, Valle del Cauca
WHEN / First week of August
ACTIVITY TO ENJOY /
Salsa music demonstration in the Bullring of
Cañaveralejo. There, you can learn how to salsa
dance with one of any of the major dance schools.Cali.
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PETRONIO
ALVAREZ
FESTIVAL
The Petronio Alvarez Festival established itself as the largest
and most characteristic party of the Afro-Colombian folklore
of the Pacific Coast. It represents the sensuality of dance and
songs that renew ancestral musical fusions.
WHERE / Cali, Valle del Cauca
WHEN / September
ACTIVITY TO ENJOY /
Regional Pacific music concerts and provincial
cuisine showcase.
PetronioAlvarezFestival,Cali.
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THEMEDELLIN
FLOWERFAIR
Every year in August, when the balconies, terraces, and
gardens are overflowing with flowers in Medellin, the Fair is
then officially inaugurated offering local and foreign tourists
more than 140 events, such as the Silleteros Parade where
the local farmers of Santa Elena exhibit more than 80
varieties of flowers in monumental wooden saddles which
are displayed throughout the main avenues of the city and
later nominated in four categories.
WHERE / Medellin
WHEN / Second week of August
ACTIVITY TO ENJOY /
Parade of classic and vintage vehicles where
the collection cars roam the streets of Medellin.
Experience a horseback ride with over 7,000 horses
on display along a 6-mile route.
Silletero,Medellin.CourtesyofMinistryofTrade,IndustryandTourism.
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THECALI
FAIR
During five days, the salsa music and the Cali culture becomes
the host of domestic and foreign visitors who come to the capital
of the Valle del Cauca to enjoy the city as a musical and cultural
stage.
Do not miss the display of the Cali dancers, the international
salsa champions, or the vast concerts featuring renowned artists
in the genre.
WHERE / Cali
WHEN / Last week of December
ACTIVITY TO ENJOY /
Party nights, colorful parades, dancers, gathering
of music lovers, collectors, the Fiesta Brava in the
Cañaveralejo Plaza, and Salsa Dancing Clubs of
Cali.
Cali.
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FAIRSANDFESTIVALS/2013
JANUARY
MAY
SEPTEMBER
FEBRUARY
JUNE
OCTOBER
MARCH
JULY
NOVEMBER
APRIL
HAY FESTIVAL /Cartagena
PETRONIO ALVAREZ PACIFIC
MUSIC FESTIVAL
/ Pacific Coast
WORLD SALSA FESTIVAL / Cali
THE MANIZALES FAIR /
Coffee Cultural Landscape
CLASSICAL MUSIC FESTIVAL
/ Cartagena
THE CALI FAIR / Valle del Cauca
THE FLOWER FAIR / Medellin
CARNIVAL OF BLACKS
AND WHITES /Pasto
THE INTERNATIONAL FILM
FESTIVAL OF CARTAGENA
/ Cartagena
THE IBERO-AMERICAN
THEATER FESTIVAL OF BOGOTA
/ Bogota
THE YIPAO PARADE AND CONTEST IN
CALARCA / Coffee Cultural
Landscape
FESTIVAL OF THE SEA / Santa
Marta
THE VALLENATO LEGEND FESTIVAL
/ Valledupar
THE BARRANQUILLA CARNIVAL
/ Barranquilla
AUGUST
DECEMBER

Cali,
Valle del Cauca
THISISTHECITYWHEREYOUCANLEARNTO
DANCETHISMAGICALRHYTHM
Cali.
THISMUSICALRHYTHMISTHEBREADANDBUTTEROFCALI,WHICH
HASBECOMEAUNIQUEEXPERIENCEFORMUSICANDARTLOVERS.ITIS
THEOPPORTUNITYTORUBSHOULDERSWITHWORLDCHAMPIONSALSA
DANCERSANDLEARNHOWTODANCEANDHAVEFUNATTHESAMETIME.
SALSA MUSIC
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Cali.
CALI DANCERS HAVE GAINED WORLDWIDE RECOGNITION BECAUSE
OF THEIR CHAMPIONSHIP TITLES IN TOURNAMENTS AND MAJOR
INTERNATIONALPLATFORMS.
Salsa music is still practiced throughout the popular sectors of
the city, a genre that emerged 50 years ago in the capital of
the Valle del Cauca and has developed into a salsa culture-craze.
Today, there are more than 80 salsa schools in Cali, ranking the
city as the top location with the most number of schools of its
kind in the world.
You cannot miss a journey through the Salsa culture and learn
how to dance with the best of the genre, visiting different
schools of salsa, in addition to personally meeting the
orchestras, musical instrument manufacturers, artists, and
photographers.
HIGHLIGHTS/
Cali.
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EVENTS
SUMMERSALSAFESTIVAL/
It is held annually between July and August, with bands,
dancers, concerts, and a variety of cultural performances.
SALSODROMOATTHECALIFAIR/
From December 25 through the 29, at the Salsodromo
(Salsadrome bleacher area) the Cali Fair is inaugurated
with an impressive drive from the 26 schools and 1,300
participant dancers, unveiling their skills, where the artists
are considered a crucial part of the Cali tradition becoming
a global institution.
The half-mile stretch that comprises the Salsodromo,
audiences can appreciate from the bleachers a taste of the
world’s largest salsa display that took 6 months to prepare
and is exhibited in a time span of approximately five hours.
Cali.
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DELIRIOIT’S A FIESTA SHOW that is performed under a circus tent the
last Friday of each month, alternating artistic exhibits with
music, becoming an animated moving party with the best
orchestra and salsa DJs.
In each show, a roster of world cup artists who take
dance as a lifestyle, gather a group of 250 performers
that range between the ages of 15 and 18 and perform
a fast choreographed and perfectly synchronized show
that brings together 150 artists on stage.
ENSALSATEPresents an innovative twist by merging different
genres and rhythms of salsa music, becoming the first
show that combines instruments and dances of the
best performers, with the grandeur of a wardrobe full of
brightness and colors.
The public is the most important part of Ensalsate
because they can actively participate in the show, the
rumba (party) and the beat of the night. In each staging
area, the public is given a chance to dance with a live
orchestra and enjoy surprises throughout the night.
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Cali.
THESEARETHEREGIONSWHEREYOUCAN
EXPERIENCETHERELIGIOUSTOURISM
COLOMBIA IS A COUNTRY WITH OVER 500 YEARS OF CATHOLIC RELIGIOUS TRADITION.
THIS IS THE PRODUCT OF THE EVANGELIZATION AND CATECHESIS DURING THE SPANISH CONQUEST.
RELIGIOUSTOURISM
TorredelRelojandCathedral,Popayan.CourtesyofCesarDavidMartinez.
Mompox, Bolivar
Pamplona,
Norte de Santander
Tunja and Villa de Leyva,
Boyaca
Bogota
Cali and Buga,
Valle del Cauca
Popayan, Cauca
Ipiales, Nariño
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Colombia’s history is associated with an intense and fervent
religious vocation manifested in its entire splendor during
Easter or Holy Week for Catholics; a celebration that dates
back to colonial times. This celebration brings together a
large number of people in different cities and towns who
participate in the activities planned by the Church and
other institutions.
FROM HERE, IMPORTANT ARCHITECTURAL MONUMENTS, TEMPLES,
ARTISTIC AND CULTURAL EXPRESSIONS OF FAITH HAVE RISEN OVER
TIME ANDHAVEBECOMETHEICONSOFRELIGIOUSTOURISMANDLOCAL
FESTIVALSORRITUALSTHATHAVEATTRACTEDDOMESTICANDFOREIGN
TOURISTSALIKE.
BUGA
It is the most representative religious tourism city in Colombia
because it is home to the Basilica of the Lord of Miracles. This
sanctuary was granted the title of Basilica in 1937 by Pope
Pius XI because of the numerous miracles experienced here
and the large number of pilgrims who visited it. Also, here lies
the statue of the Holy Redeemer.
Milagroso,Buga.

SANTUARIO DE NUESTRA
SEÑORA DEL ROSARIO DE
LAS LAJAS(SANCTUARY OF OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY OF THE LAJAS)
It is considered the most beautiful sanctuary of America. It
was built in honor of the Virgin of Our Lady of the Rosary of
the Lajas (slabs) and is visited by thousands of pilgrims on
their fortnightly festival during the month of September,
just in time for Easter. The sanctuary is four miles from the
town of Ipiales and is widely known as “the miracle of God
of the abyss.”
Popayan is one of the most important religious destinations
of the country. Among the most representative churches of
the city are the Bethlehem Chapel, Church of San Francisco,
La Ermita (the Chapel), St. Joseph and the Cathedral
Basilica of Our Lady of Assumption. Easter processions in
Popayan are one of the oldest traditional celebrations across
Colombia, and dubbed by the UNESCO as an intangible
heritage.
POPAYAN
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It has the most important national monuments like the
image of Christ the King, located in the Cerro de los Cristales
(The Crystal Hill) in Cali. Also, it is the Ermita de Cali (the
Chapel), and the convent of La Merced, a religious complex
located on the site where the city of Santiago de Cali
was founded, clustered by the chapel of the Virgin of the
Remedies, the chapel of San Juan de Letran, the Religious
Convent and the Religious Art Museum.
CALI
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CUNDINAMARCA
ANDBOYACAThe tradition and religious culture in these departments of the
Colombian Andean Region boasts old colonial buildings, palaces,
conventsandchurcheswherethefaithfulcongregateforreligious
celebrations. In Bogota you can find the Sanctuary of the Baby
Jesus and the Sanctuary of the Fallen Lord of Monserrate, as
well as the towns of Tunja and Villa de Leyva in the Department
of Boyaca, are some of the destinations for tourists to explore
temples and churches, as well as attending concerts of religious
music, lectures, and presentations of religious art, pontifical
masses and processions including retreats.
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In the department of Norte de Santander, Pamplona is one
of the most popular religious destinations and attractions for
Easter celebration. Devotees from all over the world come to
witness and participate in its solemn processions and church
services which are accompanied by colorful ornaments and
figures of Jesus Christ and his 14 steps on the way to the
cross.
PAMPLONA
Located 154 miles from Cartagena de Indias on the banks
of the Magdalena River, Santa Cruz de Mompox is one of
the most beautiful places in Colombia. Easter is the pinnacle
event of this settlement. Every year during the celebration,
residents of Mompox dust off their jewelry to adorn the
figures of the saints in long processions parading through the
streets to commemorate the death of Christ. The churches
of Santa Barbara, La Concepcion, Santo Domingo, and
San Juan de Dios together form an important cultural and
historical legacy.
MOMPOX
Mompox.
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ARCHAEOLOGICAL
TOURISMARCHAEOLOGICALPARKSAREONEOFTHEMOSTIMPORTANTCULTURALTREASURESOF
COLOMBIAANDFORTHISVERYREASONEVERYYEARTHOUSANDSOFTOURISTSTRAVEL
TOTHESEDESTINATIONSLOOKINGTOEXPLOREANDLEARNFROMTHEPASTANDCOME
CLOSERTOTHEMAGICOFTHESEMYTHICALPLACES.
Santa Marta
Tayrona Archaeological Park
Huila
San Agustin
Archaeological Park
DISCOVERTHEARCHAEOLOGICALTOURISM
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SanAgustin.
SANAGUSTIN
ARCHAEOLOGICALPARK
The San Agustin Archaeological Park, declared a World Heritage
Site by the UNESCO in 1995 is the only place in the world known
to have more than 500 towering statues carved in stone according
to the mythology of the local indigenous sculptors. Most of the
statues were part of the funerary paraphernalia of the ancient
inhabitants of this region and was associated with funeral rituals,
with the spiritual power of the dead and the supernatural world. In
2013, 100 years of scientific research are celebrated.
DESTINATION/HUILA
ATTRACTION/
TAYRONA CULTUREIn the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta National Natural Park,
you will find the Lost City or Teyuna Archaeological Park, home
to the Tayrona people, the most advanced pre-Columbian
indigenous culture.
It was discovered in 1976 by a group of researchers. This culture
vanished during the Spanish conquest. Today there are four
indigenous communities: the Kogi, the Arhuaco, the Wiwa and
the Kankuamo, which still preserve their traditions.
DESTINATION/SANTAMARTA
ATTRACTION/
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HERITAGE
DESTINATIONSUNDOUBTEDLYTHECOLONIALERALEFTAPASTOFGREATHISTORICALANDCULTURAL
VALUETHATISSTILLALIVEINCOLOMBIA;REFLECTEDINITSSTREETS,HOUSES,AND
STATUESACROSSTHEMUNICIPALITIESWHICHHAVEBEENDECLAREDNATIONAL
MONUMENTSFORTHEIRHISTORICALPRESERVATION.
THESEARESOMEHERITAGE
DESTINATIONSINCOLOMBIA
Coﬀee Cultural
Landscape
Santa Fe de Antioquia,
Antioquia
Mompox and
Cartagena, Bolivar
Barichara and Giron, Santander
Villa de Leyva,
Boyaca
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Also christened the prettiest village in Colombia, this
municipality in the department of Santander was part of
the liberation campaign led by Simon Bolivar a little over 200
years ago. However, this town can display over 300 years of
history and customs, which is why it was declared a National
Monument due to its gorgeous architecture made of stone
seen in its chapels, houses, and colonial cobblestoned streets.
Barichara also offers the opportunity to visit a craftsman shop,
learning how to work the sisal and the typical regional stone-
carving techniques during a day class.
BARICHARA,
SANTANDER
HERITAGEDESTINATION/
Declared National Monument: 1978
To visit: Main square / Quaint Roads / Cultural
Institute (Casa de la Cultura)
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Known as the ‘White City’ due to its preserved colonial
architecture in which the predominant color is found in its doors,
windows and balconies. This is not just a destination rich in
architecture, but it is also a destination for lovers of religious
tradition, where you can appreciate temples and the traditional
devotion of the region.
GIRON, SANTANDER
To visit: Religious Art Museum /
Basilica Juan Bautista
It preserves the traditional regional architecture, which is
characterized by white walls with colorful doors and balconies,
cobblestoned streets, and wide plazas that make history alive.
It has an important religious tradition, which becomes alive
during Easter. This destination is rich in cuisine and history
and is approximately two hours away by land from the city of
Medellin.
SANTAFEDEANTIOQUIA,
ANTIOQUIA
To visit: Metropolitan Cathedral /
the Filigree Route
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Located on the banks of the Magdalena River, this town
was established during the Spanish colonization revealing
the traditional architecture of Seville, which the UNESCO
declared in 1995 as part of the Historical and Cultural
Heritage of Humanity. Dubbed as the ‘Museum City’, Mompox
has a religious heritage and important craftsmanship,
celebration of Easter and the manufacturing of fine gold.
MOMPOX - BOLIVAR
Designated by the UNESCO: 1995
To visit: Church of San Francisco /
Museum of Religious Art
About 110 miles away from the capital of Colombia, Villa de Leyva
preserves its architectural heritage of over 400 years of history since
its inception. Old houses, cobblestoned streets and the country’s largest
square, coupled with the surrounding of desert-like features of the
Boyaca department, make this city a very attractive destination for
those looking to live a glimpse of history at least for a moment.
VILLADELEYVA,BOYACA
To visit: Plaza Mayor / Paleontological
Research Center / Vineyards / Villa de Leyva
Cathedral
VilladeLeyva,Boyaca.

Cartagena de Indias is a fantastic city that keeps historic
secrets inside its walls and balconies, its buildings, and narrow
stone paths. This widely recognized international destination
makes visitors fall in love with the enchanting stories of the
past and its colonial buildings that contrast with the modern
architecture making it a world-class tourist destination.
Its nightlife is known for being very dynamic and full of joy,
portraying the real culture of the people that live in the
Colombian coast. Among the most fascinating activities about
this city, is riding a horse-driven carriage and experiencing a
historical journey full of magic and history.
CARTAGENA
DEINDIAS
To visit: the historic downtown bordered by
the city walls that date almost 500 years of
history / Rosario Islands with beautiful beaches
and 45 minutes away from the city.
CartagenadeIndias.

PaisajeCulturalCafetero.
Shaped by the departments of Caldas, Quindio, Risaralda, and
the North of Valle del Cauca, it depicts the country’s coffee
tradition, framed in a mountainous landscape that contrasts
with the Spanish-influenced architecture made of mud and
clay roofs surrounded by coffee plantations. This area is rich
in traditions that are portrayed in its crafts, cuisine, fairs, and
festivals that today their heritage and provincial folklore is
still preserved.
COFFEECULTURAL
LANDSCAPE
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GASTRONOMYCOLOMBIA’SMULTICULTURALISMANDITSVARIEDTOPOGRAPHY,MAKEOURGASTRONOMY
ANOTHERREASONTOVISIT.THISISACOUNTRYTHATCANNOTBETIEDTOASINGLETYPICALDISH,
ASEACHREGIONOFFERSAUNIQUESELECTION,WITHDIFFERENTINGREDIENTS,PREPARATIONS,
ANDPRESENTATIONS.DININGCANBECONSIDEREDACULTURALEXPERIENCE,WHEREAMIXTUREOF
NATIVE,AFRICAN,TURKISH,SPANISH,ANDOTHERCULTURESCONVERGEMAKINGGASTRONOMYTHE
GREATESTEXPONENTOFTHECULTUREITSELF.
Cartagena, Bolivar
Bogota
Medellin, Antioquia
Barranquilla,
Atlantico
Cali,
Valle de Cauca
THESEARESOMEDELIGHTFULDESTINATIONS
INCOLOMBIA
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VALLEDEL
CAUCAThanks to its geographical location, the cuisine of this
region has a high influence of the Pacific and Afro-
Colombian culture. Some of their best known products
are: sancocho de gallina (chicken stew) cooked in firewood,
the manjar blanco (caramel spread), pandebono (cheese
bread), desamargado (grapefruit dessert), champús (citrus
juice and maize), cholao (flavored shaved ice), the lulada
(lulo juice), the marranitas (fried green plantains stuffed
with pork rinds), the aborrajado (ripe plantain fritters) and
fruits like palm fruit, star fruit, and giant granadilla which
are known to be part of multiple food preparations.
The leading locations of where to find this cuisine in
Cali are:
1/. Ciudad Jardin
2/. El Peñon
3/. Granada
4/. San Antonio
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ANTIOQUIAAntiochian cuisine is based on ingredients that include corn,
beans, cassava (yucca) and tubers. One of its most outstanding
dishes and internationally known is the Bandeja Paisa or Paisa
Tray (combo) which is characterized by its bean soup, rice,
ground beef, pork, sausage, black pudding, fried plantain slices,
a fried egg, avocados, and an arepa (cornmeal flat cakes).
Antioquia also has a variety of restaurants offering local and
international cuisine, primarily located in 10 areas:
1/. The Calle de la Buena Mesa
2/. The Golden Mile and avenues
3/. The Corridor of Las Palmas
4/. The Lleras Park
5/. Plaza Mayor (The Town square)
6/. Eastern Antioquia
7/. Envigado
8/. Downtown
9/. Laureles
10/. Provenza
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BOGOTA
Traditionally recognized by the Ajiaco, a soup made with several
varieties of potato that come from the Cundinamarca highlands
with guascas (quick weed herb), corn and fresh farm-grown
chicken. However, Bogota is also considered a cosmopolitan
capital, which offers a wide range of local, regional, and
international cuisine. There are 4 popular zones in the city that
reflect the variety of world-renowned restaurants including:
// Area C in the La Candelaria
// The T- Zone between 82nd street and 13th
Avenue (Carrera)
// The G-Zone between 65th and 70th streets and
6th and 5th Avenues (Carrera)
// The M-Zone in the La Macarena area
BARRANQUILLA
ANDCARTAGENA
Its cuisine is the result of the cultural mix of the region. It is the
amalgamation of the indigenous culture, African, Arabic, Turkish,
Lebanese, Italian, French, and Spanish. Some of its recognized dishes
include: sancocho (chicken, beef or fish stew), deep-fried food such
as: arepa (cornmeal flat cakes) with eggs, yucca fritters, carimañola
(empanada-shaped yucca fritter with chicken or beef), fruits like:
corozo, tamarind, zapote, and nispero. Both cities offer a wide range of
cuisine with typical and international top-notch restaurants.
RestauranteAndresCarnedeRes,Bogota.
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CAPITAL
CITIESALTHOUGHBOGOTAISTHECAPITALOFCOLOMBIA,OTHERCITIESHAVEDEVELOPED
INTOIMPORTANTECONOMIC,CULTURAL,ANDSOCIALHUBSINRECENTYEARS;
THEYHAVEALSOBECOMEVACATIONDESTINATIONSNOTONLYFORTOURISTS,BUT
ALSOFORHOSTINGINTERNATIONALEVENTS.
Cali,
Valle del Cauca
Medellin
Bogota
CAPITALCITIESOFFERINCOLOMBIA
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Bogota.
BOGOTA
BOGOTA, THE CAPITAL OF COLOMBIA, IS THE MOST POPULOUS CITY IN THE COUNTRY
AND WITH THE BIGGEST GEOGRAPHICAL SPREAD. HOME TO THE NATIONAL
GOVERNMENT, LARGE CORPORATIONS, AND PRESTIGIOUS UNIVERSITIES WELCOMES
PEOPLEFROMAROUNDTHECOUNTRYMAKINGITADIVERSEEPICENTERINCOLOMBIA.
Every 2 years the Ibero-American theater festival is held in
Bogota represented by
Discover The Gold Museum, which holds the world’s largest
collection of its kind, with nearly 34,000 pieces of gold and
20,000 gold objects belonging to the Quimbaya, Calima,
Tayrona, Sinu, Muisca, Tolima, Tumaco, and Malagana
civilizations.
The Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira; Colombia’s wonder located
180 meters beneath the earth, it is the largest reserve of
rock salt in the world since its opening in 1995 receiving
more than 13 million tourists from around the world.
DiscovertheSantuariodelSeñorCaidodeMonserrate(Shrine
of the Fallen Lord of Monserrate), located on a hill bearing the
same name on the Eastern mountain range bordering the
city, where you will experience both; the rich heritage and the
urban development of Bogota.
47 miles away from Bogota you can visit the sacred lake
of Guatavita; the legendary location where during the 16th
century, the Spanish conquistadors arrived in the territory.
7 MILLION INHABITANTS
LOCATED 8,500 FEET
ABOVE SEA LEVEL NEARBY YOU’LL FIND
5 CONTINENTS, 45 COUNTRIES, 650 SHOWS, 142 COMPANIES
ANDMORETHAN1,200ARTISTSONSTAGE.
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MEDELLIN
PROCLAIMED IN 2013 AS THE WORLD’S MOST INNOVATIVE CITY, IT IS THE VENUE
OFTHEMAINFINANCIALANDINDUSTRIALCENTERSINTHECOUNTRYANDWHERE
TEXTILES, APPAREL, TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY
ARE NOTORIOUS. IT IS KNOWN AS THE “CITY OF THE EVERLASTING SPRING”
BECAUSEOFITSYEAR-ROUNDPRIVILEGEDWEATHER.
The Flower Fair is held every year in August when regional
tradition is echoed with rides, parades, and exhibitions.
The Antioquia Museum, with more than 100 artistic
creations of Fernando Botero.
Witnessing the sign of progress, social transformation,
development, and innovation, the city has established
itself as a modern capital.
Handicrafts with 80 different varieties of flowers and
flower-decorated wooden chairs carried on the back of the
local farmers.
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CALI
SALSA MUSIC
WORLD
CAPITAL
BESIDES BEING THE CAPITAL OF SALSA MUSIC, CALI IS CHARACTERIZED BY THE PRODUCTION OF
SUGAR, WHICH HAS LEFT AN IMMENSE WEALTH IN THE VALLE DEL CAUCA. EVIDENCE OF THIS, ARE
THE SUMPTUOUS ESTATES THAT ARE STILL PRESERVED IN THE REGION, SOME OF WHICH HAVE BEEN
TURNEDINTOMUSEUMSWHEREYOUCANSTILLBREATHETHEAIROFTHE19THCENTURY.YOUCANNOT
MISSTHECANEMUSEUM,WHEREVISITORSCANLEARNABOUTTHECULTIVATIONOFSUGARCANEAND
SUGAR PRODUCTION AND STAY THE NIGHT AT THE BEAUTIFUL HACIENDAS, WHICH PROVIDE AMPLE
AMENITIESANDSERVICES.ITISALSORECOGNIZEDFORBEINGTHESPORTSCITYOFAMERICA,THANKS
TO ITS INFRASTRUCTURE IN SPORTS VENUES, WHERE IT HAS BEEN HOST TO INTERNATIONAL EVENTS
OFTHISKIND.
Water sports on Lake Calima where you will find the third
fastest year-round wind currents in the world.
Intheworldcapitalofsalsamusic,youcanenjoythebestshows
andhaveathoroughunderstandingofthelocalcultureandlearn
how to dance salsa side-by-side along with world champions in
this genre.
A cooking workshop where you will learn about the rich
cuisine of the Pacific.
The Cali Fair in December with great equine shows and
spectacular concerts.
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COLOMBIA IS
NATURE
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Colombia is one of the most rich biodiverse countries in the world; epitomized
in its vast geography comprised of two seas, three mountain ranges, the Sierra
Nevada, lush jungles, and wild rivers. This can give you an idea of how you enjoy
a variety of temperatures that allow for spectacular natural experiences related
to birdwatching, whale watching, and agritourism.
THE COUNTRY IS HOME TO 20% OF BIRD SPECIES IN THE WORLD, 17% OF AMPHIBIANS, 8% OF FRESH
WATERFISH,8%OFREPTILES,16%OFBUTTERFLIES,AND10%OFMAMMALSAMONGOTHERS.
31 PARKS OPEN TO TOURISTS.
11% OF THE TERRITORY IS A PROTECTED AREA.
NATURE
BIRDWATCHING
WHALE
WATCHING
AGRITOURISM
NATURE TOURISM
OFFER IN COLOMBIA
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NATURE
Bogota
Meta
Medellin
Santa Marta
Coﬀee Cultural
Landscape
Choco
Amazon
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Amazon.
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Located in the southern part of Colombia, it has two border
points, sharing the Amazon jungle with Brazil and Peru.
It houses 869 different bird species, 140 amphibians, 85
mammals, 147 reptiles, and 6,800 different plants.
AMACAYACU PARK: hiking through the trees, walk through
the canopy suspension bridges, watch the pink and gray
dolphin, and even get to visit a monkey island.
Try a cuisine that combines the culture of three countries.
Learn how to decipher the forest through indigenous eyes.
AMAZON
ATTRACTION
VictoriaRegia,Amazon.

In the north of Colombia’s Sierra Nevada of Santa Marta,
you will find a mountainous terrain that almost has an
independent ecosystem. It is the highest mountain in the
world that sits at the banks of a lake, with an area of
37,000 acres, of which 30,000 are land and 7,000 are
marine.
Enjoy ecotourism activities at the beaches that are
naturally protected between the sea and the forest, filled
with stunning landscapes that harbor 370 bird species.
TAYRONANATIONAL
NATURALPARK
ATTRACTION
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This area is characterized for providing a great opportunity to see
unique species and ecosystems due to its geographical diversity
as weather patterns in Colombia are shaped by the height and
seasons.
ARVI PARK: characterized as a natural reserve connected to
the city of Medellin through the metrocable, a public transport
systemthatwasonlypossiblebythesocialtransformationofthe
region. It is a natural preserve initiative from a civil partnership of
the conservation of the environment where you can enjoy guided
tours that explain how simple actions can help preserve nature.
ANTIOQUIA
ATTRACTION
It has the largest variety of amphibians, birds, reptiles, plants
and mammals in the country because it has all the ecosystems;
from warm basins of major rivers, high altitude lagoons,
temperate climatic zones, medium level altitudes, and moors.
At the Cocuy National Natural Park visitors can enjoy mountain
hiking, rock climbing at the Pulpito del Diablo (Devil’s Pulpit),
trekking around the large green lagoons amid the moorland
ecosystem. This is the favorite place for mountain climbers.
BOYACA
ATTRACTION
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This area is characterized with the coffee culture where you will find
the Otun Quimbaya Wildlife Sanctuary portrayed by its sub-Andean
rainforest, where a variety of orchids and bromeliads are found. Also,
you can go birdwatching of 300 different species, 3 of which are
endemic. Spot spectacled bears and mountain tapirs.
The Nevados Park with 131,000 acres of nature reserve;
hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, and ice climbing are
highly recommended.
COFFEECULTURALLANDSCAPE
ATTRACTION
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The Choco rainforest is found at the Pacific Oceanfront. Its basins at
the San Juan and Atrato rivers are on the list of those with the highest
biodiversity in the world with 131,000 acres of reserve forest and nearly
400 bird species.
Every year in this place, between June and November, you can admire
beautiful humpback whales and sea turtles return to breed in Colombian
waters from the migratory route of the South Pole.
UTRIA NATURAL PARK: a cove where the humpback
whales come to give birth and where you can see for
yourself the first flaps of the young calf.
Take hikes through the tropical jungle.
CHOCO
ATTRACTION
ColombianPacific.
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BIRDWATCHINGCOLOMBIA IS THE COUNTRY THAT HAS THE MOST DIVERSE BIRD SPECIES IN THE
WORLD WITH 1,907 SPECIES IDENTIFIED, 74 OF WHICH ARE ENDEMIC. THERE
ARE VARIOUS NATIONAL DESTINATIONS THAT OFFER VISITORS A CHANCE TO
ADMIRE BIRDS THAT ARE ONLY FOUND IN THIS COUNTRY, WHERE THE 116 IBA
(IMPORTANT BIRD AREAS) AREAS STAND OUT THROUGHOUT THE TERRITORY.
WATCHTHOUSANDSOFBIRDSPECIES
Bogota
Medellin
Santa Marta
Coﬀee Cultural
Landscape
Choco
Valle del
Cauca
Amazon
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THE AMAZON
THE ANDEAN REGION
(SOUTH) This area hosts 750 different species living in a tropical rainforest. In Leticia,
the capital and its surroundings, it is common to find flocks of more than 20 species
of parrots, parakeets, and macaws.
(Mid Section) It is one of the richest and most diverse regions of birds in the planet. It
is inhabited by over 800 species of birds. Bogota and its surroundings offer marvelous
options for birdwatching including birds like the common moorhen from Bogota, the
short-billed leaf tosser, and the house wren. In the region of Soata (in the department
of Boyaca, located in the mid-eastern section) you will find endemic species such as
the crested oropendola, the eurasian jay, the hummingbird, the royal flycatcher and,
the house wren.
In southwestern Antioquia you will discover parrots, hummingbirds and the Diglossa
bird (flower piercers). In the hills of Tatama and The English, as well as in national
parks such as Munchique and Farallones de Cali, the endemic tanagers are found like
the black-andgold, bold-ringed tanager, and gorgeted puffleg.
In Medellin (Antioquia, in the northwest) and its vicinity are witnesses to more than
300 species including some that are endemic. You can find species like the antbird,
the Cuaca guan bird, fruit eating birds, the tapaculo bird, gralarias and mountain
tanagers. Traveling the north of this area, there are another 120 endemic and
endangered species among which are the cotinga and gralaria birds.
The Coffee Cultural Landscape offers several places for birdwatching such as the
Alicante river, the Bellavista Nature Reserve, and the Rio Claro reserve, where you can
see hummingbirds, toucans, woodpeckers, and tanagers.
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THE COLOMBIAN PACIFIC
THE EASTERN PLAINS
THE COLOMBIAN CARIBBEAN
There are approximately 650 species. Many are endemic such as the Baudo
Oropendola, the Baudo Guan, rarities like Gray-necked Wood-Rail and the Lesser
Antillean Pewee. In the department of Choco (northwest) it is known to house the
Blue Billed Curassow, the cotinga bird, macaws and toucans groups.
In this region there are about 700 species, 50 of which are considered regionally
endemic. This place has eight national parks and more than 15 Important Areas
for Bird Conservation (IABC): It is possible to see aquatic birds that congregate
there which are considered endemic and endangered such as the Sapphire-
bellied Hummingbird. It is also home to the greater flamingo, small woodpeckers,
flycatchers, slender-billed, grayish saltatores, and cardinals.
Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta stands out for its impressive birdwatching locations.
There are 635 different species of birds including parakeets, hummingbirds, 3 short-
billed leaf tossers, gralarias of Santa Marta, the tapaculo bird, flycatchers, warblers
and mountain tanagers.
There are about 470 species living here. In Villavicencio, the main city of eastern
region of Colombia, you can observe the hoatzin a.k.a. the stinkbird, guamucos,
orinoco geese, storks, ibexes, herons and picocucharas (Platalea spoonbills).
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WHALE
WATCHINGEITHERFROMLANDORFROMABOAT,ITISPOSSIBLETOSEETHESILHOUETTESOF40-TONHUMPBACKWHALES.
AFTERAJOURNEYOFNEARLY5,000MILESFROMANTARCTICA,THEYARRIVEINTHECOLOMBIANPACIFICWATERS
TOMATEANDGIVEBIRTHTOTHEIRYOUNGBETWEENJULYANDNOVEMBEREACHYEAR.ITISPOSSIBLETOLIVEAN
UNFORGETTABLEEXPERIENCESEEINGTHECALVES’FIRSTFLAPS.
Nuqui and
Bahia solano
Guapi and Gorgona
National Natural Park
BEAMAZEDBYTHEWHALESINTHE
COLOMBIANPACIFIC
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COLOMBIA HAS UNRIVALED DESTINATIONS AND ATRACTIONS SUCH AS WHALE WATCHING AT MALAGA BAY,
NUQUI, SOLANO BAY, AND THE NATIONAL PARKS OF GORGONA AND UTRIA WITH BEAUTIFUL BEACHES THAT ARE
CHARACTERISTICOFTHEPACIFICSHORE.
Even some whales remain until the first days of December. The
arrival of the humpback whales is gradual and they usually do not
stay in the same place.
During the season, about 3,000 of these mammals swim along the
coast of Malaga bay, the Gorgona National Natural Park and the
gulfs of Tribuga and Cupica, where they remain between four to five
months.
The water quality, the low presence of boats and tranquility in the
area are some of the reasons the southeastern Pacific is a breeding
ground for humpback whales.
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To the west of the Choco department, on the beaches
of the Tribuga gulf, there is the town of Nuqui as one of
strategic importance and with the best vantage points for
whale watching. It is a region of tropical rainforest where
rivers, waterfalls, and streams are born.
Nuqui’s environment is home to a population of countless
wildlife, fresh air, plenty of land and water, living in
harmony with the largest diversity of flora, making it one
of the most sought-after places in Colombia specially for
environmentalists and travelers who love and respect
nature.
The dense forest, the virgin beaches, and the warm sea of
the Pacific, make Bahia Solano a traveler’s paradise where
visitors can watch whales swim away into spectacular
sunsets. For nature lovers, it is certainly a place to be
discovered.
NUQUI BAHIASOLANO(CHOCO) (CHOCO)
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In the bay that bears its same name, resting on the Pacific
Ocean, lies the town of Guapi, an important port of the Cauca
department (southwest) and the gate towards the Gorgona
National Natural Park. Given the rich flora and fauna of this
reserve. Either by land or sea, it is the favorite destination for
researchers and tourists who appreciate nature.
GUAPIAND
GORGONANATIONAL
NATURALPARK(CAUCA)
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AGRITOURISMCOLOMBIA IS A TERRITORY OF AGRICULTURAL TALENT THAT OFFERS TRAVELERS THE BEST
OF ITS LANDSCAPES, CROPS, AND EMBLEMATIC TOWNS THAT PRESERVE THEIR CUSTOMS.
THERURALSETTINGSCAPTIVATEVISITORSFORITSTRANQUILITY,ARCHITECTURE,MUSICAL
EXPRESSIONS,ITSCULTURE,FINEDININGAND,CRAFTS.
Coﬀee Cultural Landscape
Boyaca
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In this region the smoothest and best coffee in the world is
grown and harvested. For this reason it has become a coveted
international destination for rural tourism: the coffee culture
of the region is a world-renowned successful agribusiness
industry, where Juan Valdez has become an emblematic figure.
This region consists of the departments of Risaralda,
Caldas, Quindio, and Norte del Valle and has been declared a
World Heritage Site by the UNESCO for its beautiful coffee
landscapes, biodiversity, and cultural richness.
COFFEECULTURAL
LANDSCAPE
THECOFFEECULTURALLANDSCAPESTANDSOUTBECAUSEITSGRAINIS
HARVESTEDBYHANDANDHANDPICKEDINFAMILYESTATES.INTHISREGION
EVERYTHINGISSTILLDONEBYHAND.
CALDAS, QUINDIO, RISARALDA AND NORTE DEL
VALLE offer accommodation in coffee farms where the
landscape, the tranquility, the regional cuisine and the
warmth of its people are its protagonists.
Visitors can experience numerous hikes among the green
coffee plantations, horseback riding through waterfalls,
listen to birds chirping on the background, fish peacefully
nearby, go mountain biking, or visit neighboring towns. The
National Coffee Park and Panaca Park promote local culture
values and it is a fun experience for all ages.
There is a wide range of accommodation options at a great
value. Haciendas and beautiful traditional villas embody the
great coffee culture in La Virginia, located in Risaralda. They
retain their original architecture including furnishings and
traditional interior decor.
There are haciendas with guesthouses that can be the ideal
option for a family stay where visitors will virtually blend
with nature. Also in Marsella, there are farmsteads where
visitors can learn all about the coffee process.
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It is a region filled with beautiful haciendas and villas surrounded
by roses and carnations crops, potatoes, barley, wheat, and
vegetables fields that give life to this place forged with rural
tradition and tranquil villages accompanied by colonial churches
emerging from the fields.
BETWEEN MUNICIPALITIES OF DUITAMA AND NOBSA
you will find the Puntalarga vineyard, where you can enjoy its
famous Marques de Puntalarga wine.
RAQUIRA: Located 37 miles from Tunja, the capital of Boyaca.
They are well-known by the ceramic handicrafts which are
presently exported to different countries.
BOYACA
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COLOMBIA IS
SUN & BEACH
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Its major attraction is the Sea of Seven Colors with pristine and
quiet waters, as a result of the coral reef shelter. This island, with
temperatures exceeding 80° degrees Fahrenheit, is a perfect
destination for diving enthusiasts and other visitors who like to
perform activities such as kitesurfing, windsurfing, and beach
sports.
The charm of its inhabitants is one of the main features compared
to other destinations, where you will hear the characteristic sounds
of Caribbean music: reggae, calypso, and socca.
The island is located very close to Johnny Key and the Aquarium,
two islands where unique experiences can be enjoyed just 5
minutes away by boat. It is a destination for tourists who are
expecting to fall in love with the colors of the sea, traditional food,
reggae, and singular regional cocktails. TripAdvisor chose San
Andres as one of the top 10 destinations for sun and beach in
South America (2012 Traveller’s Choice).
The Aquarium is an open sea fish tank where you can get close
and personal with the diverse marine species. Here you can swim
with manta rays that approach the coast at certain times of the
day; definitely a unique experience that is only offered here.
SANANDRES
Colombia has 994 miles of coastline facing the Caribbean Sea,
exhibiting a diverse offer of sun and beach destinations ranging
from beautiful beaches on tropical islands, to coastal cities that
are nothing short of unforgettable experiences.
SUN AND BEACH
SUN AND BEACH TOURISM
OFFER IN COLOMBIA
San Andres
Cartagena
Santa Marta
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Two volcanic islands are linked by the Puente de los Enamorados
- Lovers’ Bridge; where you will be able to see the best sunsets.
The destination can be reached via 20-minute flight from San
Andres and its major attraction is looking down at a virgin
landscape populated by colorful wooden houses built by hand.
This is a calm and quiet environment for those tourists
looking to connect with the Caribbean nature. It was declared
a Biosphere Reserve by the UNESCO; it has the third largest
barrier reef in the world where divers can discern the entire
seascape thanks to its crystalline waters allowing you to see
beyond one hundred feet deep discovering reefs that have been
there for hundreds of years.
Santa Catalina is Providence’s younger sister. This small
mountainous island with just 0.4 mi² in diameter is an option
for a secluded and romantic beach place with lukewarm
crystalline water that has become one of the most seductive
spots of Colombia.
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THE ISLAND’S CULTURAL CENTER MUSEUM: It is a house all made
of wood that will take you back in time. Located on the
Circunvalar Avenue km 5.
BOTANICAL GARDEN: It gives visitors a journey through the
different stages of the flora evolution and makes a short
summary of the history of the plants brought to the island
by the English settlers.
PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY SPRATT BAY: right on the northern edge
of San Andres, where the downtown is located, there is an
extensive road with shops and restaurants on one side, and
the endless blue ocean on the other.
SAN LUIS: It is the name given to the east of the island. Here
are the best beaches to relax and enjoy on your stay with an
interesting hotel selection.
ECOTOURISMPARKS: at the Westview Park, on the opposite side
of La Piscinita (The Small Pool) there lies the cave of the
Siren and the famous huts made from aromatic coconut
wood.
THEBAPTISTCHURCH:It is the oldest of San Andres and remains
in La Loma sector, the highest point of the isle. From this
vantage point, you have an incredible panoramic view of the
entire island.
JOHNNY CAY: a heavenly island with lush palm trees and
restaurants that offer local island cuisine.
AQUARIUMANDHAYNESCAY: a 10-minute boat ride, will take you
to an island that has colorful kiosks, where you can drink a
refreshing cocktail, after going snorkeling or watching the
playful little fish swim in the shallow waters of the Aquarium.
PIG POND: a pond in where you can go birdwatching or
spot the amazing alligators.
MORGAN’S CAVE: a coral formation that has a reputation,
stories, and legends attached.
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The charm of Santa Marta is unique: there is a natural park
where the forest and the sea come together in one place.
There, the sun, the beach, and snorkeling are combined with
ecotourism and creature sighting.
SANTAMARTA
CHOSEN BY TRIPADVISOR
IN THE TOP 10 SUN & BEACH
DESTINATIONS IN SOUTH
AMERICA (Traveller’s Choice 2012)
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POZOS COLORADOS: located in an exclusive area of the city with fine hotels, a
quiet beach, and awesome scenery.
PLAYA BLANCA: It is located 15 minutes away from Rodadero via boat ride,
where this white sandy beach can offer you a quiet and serene dip in the
ocean.
EL RODADERO: It is a 10-minute ride away from the city. It has the largest
hotel selections and it is considered the perfect beach for water sports
such as sailing, scuba diving, and waterskiing, among other watersports.
PLAYA GRANDE: five minutes away from Taganga via a boat ride, this beach is
where you can enjoy the scenery and delicious seafood.
TAGANGA: It is just 20 minutes away by road from Santa Marta. This place
is famous for its coral reefs that can be admired when you practice diving.
ATTRACTIONS OF SUN AND BEACH IN SANTA MARTA:
Tayrona National Natural Park.

CARTAGENA
In Cartagena you will find the Bocagrande, El Laguito, Marbella, Crespo,
La Boquilla, Manzanillo del Mar, Tierrabomba, and Bocachica beaches. A
few miles away from the historic downtown of Cartagena, you will marvel
with its local cuisine, strolls along the city wall and its vibrant nightlife.
If you are looking for a heavenly experience, take a 45-minute boat ride to
the Rosario and San Fernando Baru Islands, portrayed by its crystalline
waters and white sandy beaches.
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ROSARIOISLANDS: this charming little archipelago made of coral is one of the
most important marine reserves in the continent. It is 90 minutes away by
ship or 45 minutes away by a chartered boat from Cartagena.
SANBERNARDOISLANDS: It is a charming archipelago located just south of the
city, with strong water currents especially in some areas and seasons. Its
beaches are a wonderful setting for sun lovers longing for peace and rest.
BARU ISLAND: It is a large island located near Cartagena known for its fine
white sandy beaches and its underwater gardens. Access to the island can
be done either by boat crossing the Bay of Cartagena or by car taking the
ferry that crosses the Canal del Dique.
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COLOMBIA IS
ADVENTURE
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For those who love adventure sports, Colombia is a paradise
location, with coastline facing two oceans (the Atlantic and the
Pacific), and split by the Andes Mountains dividing it into five
natural regions with different characteristics (Caribbean, Pacific,
Andean, Amazon, and Orinoco), this fascinating geography allows
visitors to enjoy striking adventure activities, that has the perfect
conditions to guarantee a unique experience.
ADVENTURE
SCUBA DIVING
ADVENTURE TOURISM
OFFER IN COLOMBIA
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GOINTOAMAGICALADVENTURE
INTHESEREGIONS
Boyaca
Santander
Cundinamarca
Coﬀee Cultural
Landscape
Cali,
Valle del Cauca
Choco
Medellin
ADVENTURE
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SANTANDER
BECAUSE OF ITS RUGGED TOPOGRAPHY, SANTANDER’S
BEST FEATURE IS PRACTICING ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES ON
LAND AND WATER.
Here is one of the most stunning landscapes in the country:
The Chicamocha Canyon, where you can hike, mountain bike,
raft, and rappel.
Santander is also in the area of San Gil, considered the
cradle of adventure activities in the country. You can do cave
exploration in the Indian Cave where the only entryway is by
rappelling down and then taking a thrilling leap into the void
inside the cave.
Besides adventure activities, you will have the opportunity to visit
the beautiful heritage villages like Barichara where you can travel
through one of the oldest routes in the country where once the
Spanish entered the country.
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PARAPENTE
CALI CHOCO
WIND ACTIVITIES ARE ONE OF THE MOST REGARDED
ACTIVITIES IN THE CAPITAL OF THE VALLE DEL CAUCA.
In Roldanillo Valle you can paraglide and practice
skysurfing and windsurfing in Lake Calima, considered to
have the third world’s strongest winds.
TheChocoregioncanprovideoneofthemostunforgettable
and adventurous experiences, where visitors can choose
to surf in a sea that clashes against the tropical jungle
and spot humpback whales who come to the peaceful
Colombian pacific between July and October of each year
to give birth to their calves. You can also enjoy adventure
and trek through the tropical jungle in order to spot the
world’s most poisonous frogs.
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COFFEE CULTURAL
LANDSCAPE
EXPERIENCE ALL THE MAGIC THE COFFEE
CULTURAL LANDSCAPE HAS TO OFFER.
Practicing mountain biking in this region is such an adventure,
with bike tours in places like the Cocora Valley; a stunning
natural landscape where the valley is adorned by palm trees as
tall as 66 feet high. While you are there, take advantage of the
charming Colombian coffee culture.
The mountain tourism is also well-known because of its hike
tours to the snowy peaks at 17,388 feet.
Do not miss the horse rides on nature trails where you will get
to know the fascinating ethnicity and tradition that surrounds
the equestrian culture of the region.
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SCUBA DIVINGCOLOMBIAHASONEOFTHEBESTDIVINGSPOTSINTHEWORLD,THANKSTOITSPRIVILEGED
FEATURES WITH TWO OCEANS ON EACH SIDE AND ALSO CONSIDERED A TRUE LIVING
LABORATORY. THE RICHNESS OF ITS VEGETATION HOUSES MANY ENDEMIC SPECIES,
BECAUSEOFTHEUNIQUEVARIATIONSOFFAUNA.
Valle del Cauca
Choco
Malpelo
Island
San Andres
Cartagena
Santa Marta
Gorgona
Island
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Diving in Colombia is a unique experience that can be found by visiting its national
parks and wildlife sanctuaries, exploring its extensive beaches, jungles, villages, and
communities that still preserve their ancestral traditions.
CHOCOIT IS A SMALL FISHING VILLAGE ENGULFED BY JUNGLE WITH LARGE STRETCHES OF BEACHES
AND NUMEROUS FRESHWATER STREAMS. IT IS AN IDEAL DESTINATION FOR HIKERS, DIVERS,
SURFERS, AND NATURE LOVERS.
LOCATION
DIRECTIONS
By plane from Medellin to Quibdo.
By boat from Bahia Solano.
By cargo ship from Buenaventura.
In the Gulf of Tribuga, at the banks of the Ancachi river.
ATTRACTIONS
Watch the breeding of crabs (February-March) and the arrival
of the agallona sardine (April-May), the spotting of seabirds
and large predators.
Surf in places like Pico de Loro, Pela Pela, Juan Tornillo, El
Derrumbe, and El Chorro where between April and December,
the swell comes from the southwest creating big crashing
waves.
Dive in La Parguera and have a close encounter with white and
black fin sharks, snappers, tuna, black-tailed mackerel fish
schools, and the beautiful seabed of gorgonians.
Witness the return of the humpback whales from July to
November.
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DIVINGINTHEGULFOF
MORROSQUILLOANDSAN
BERNARDOISLANDSTHE GULF OF MORROSQUILLO IS A BEAUTIFUL SPACE TO ENJOY THE BEACHES AND PEACEFUL
WATERS. WE RECOMMEND VISITING THE COASTAL TOWNS AND GET TO KNOW THEIR
FOLKLORE AND CRAFTS, AND TRAVEL TO THE ISLAND OF SANTA CRUZ.
LOCATION
WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU VISIT
DIRECTIONS
By land to the Gulf of Morrosquillo from Cartagena.
By boat to the island of San Bernardo from Tolu, Coveñas
Cartagena.
The Sanguare Nature Reserve with 272 acres of tropical
dry forest. It is a place surrounded by mangroves, coastal
freshwater lagoons, seagrass, corals, and savannas. To really
get to know this place, a good idea is to enroll in summer
camps and educational outings.
Located on the Caribbean Coast of Colombia.
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MALPELOISLAND
(VALLEDELCAUCA)
IT IS AN ISLAND LOCATED IN THE WESTERNMOST POINT OF COLOMBIA SURROUNDED BY
ELEVEN BOULDERS. ITS BEEN RECORDED ON MAPS SINCE 1550, BUT 20 YEARS AGO THE
ISLAND APPEARED IN THE SPOTLIGHT AND HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED AS A SANCTUARY FOR
ITS FABULOUS OCEAN BIODIVERSITY REGARDED BY LOVERS OF THE UNDERWATER WORLD.
LOCATION
DIRECTIONS
By diving boats from Buenaventura.
315 miles from the port of Buenaventura.
ATTRACTIONS
This destination is in the top 10 best places in the world to see
hammerheads and white tip sharks, whales, turtles, and the
small tooth sand tiger shark; a kind of depth creature called
‘the monster’ and countless fish from all sizes and colors.
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GORGONAISLAND
(CAUCA)
IT IS RECOGNIZED AS THE ‘SCIENCE ISLAND’ BECAUSE IT IS CONSIDERED TO BE A LIVING
LABORATORY FOR RESEARCHERS, ECOTOURISTS, AND DIVERS WHO HAVE FOUND HERE A
SANCTUARY OF BIODIVERSITY.
LOCATION ATTRACTIONS
DIRECTIONS
By plane from Cali.
By coastal ships and diving boats or a boat from Buenaventura
or a small boat from Guapi.
Walk the trails and visit the ruins of the old prison, the old
pier, the eco-shop, and the archaeology exhibition.
Watch turtles and impressive humpback whales return from
July to October.
Located 35 miles from the town of Guapi.
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THEROSARIOISLANDSAREONEOFTHEMOSTIMPORTANTMARINERESERVESONTHECONTINENT,
WHILE BARU IS A DESTINATION OF WHITE BEACHES AND CRYSTAL CLEAR WATERS, WHICH ARE
JUSTAFEWMINUTESAWAYFROMTHECITYOFCARTAGENA.
LOCATION ATTRACTIONS
DIRECTIONS
By boat 45 minutes away from Cartagena de Indias.
Dive into the underwater mountains shaped by coastal reefs
where you will come close to elkhorn and fire corals, among
others. Also, in the reef plateau you will find soft corals and
sea fans, sea pens, and sea chandeliers. You can also practice
shipwreck diving.
28 miles southeast of Cartagena de Indias.
ROSARIOISLANDS
ANDBARU
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CAPURGANAAND
SAPZURROCAPURGANA AND SAPZURRO ARE TWO VILLAGES WITH WHITE SANDY BEACHES SITTING
IN FRONT OF AN INCREDIBLE BLUE OCEAN THAT BORDERS THE DARIEN JUNGLE IN THE
COLOMBIAN CARIBBEAN SEA. THIS IS A PLACE THAT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR DIVING.
THE BEST SEASON TO VISIT IS BETWEEN MAY AND NOVEMBER, WHERE THERE ARE MORE
THAN 70 DIVING SITES, AND A FASCINATING MARINE LIFE.
LOCATION
WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU VISIT
DIRECTIONS
By plane from Medellin (Antioquia, northwest) and Cartagena de
Indias (Bolivar, north).
By land to the town of Turbo and then by boat, crossing the
Gulf of Uraba.
The Pool of the Gods, teaming with colorful fish and aquatic birds.
Do not forget to take a horseback tour or trek through the jungle
and reach Sapzurro, known for its stunning white beaches of La
Miel and the Archipelago of San Blas.Bordering with Panama and part of the Gulf of Uraba.
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SANTAMARTA
(MAGDALENA)
IT IS THE OLDEST COLONIAL CITY IN COLOMBIA, WITH MANY HISTORICAL SITES, MONUMENTS
ANDBUILDINGSTHATAREPARTOFTHECOLONIALARCHITECTUREANDCULTUREOFCOLOMBIA.
THISPLACEEARNEDTHETITLEOFTOURISM,CULTURAL,ANDHISTORICALDISTRICT.
LOCATION
DIVE INTO PLACES LIKE:
ATTRACTIONS
Visit the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, with the highest snow-
capped peaks of the country.
Cienaga Grande and Taganga, a picturesque fishing village with
exquisite cuisine. You can also go mountain biking, horseback
riding, birdwatching, and practice canopy (zip lining).
Gayraca and Neguange Bay, home to diverse fish like damsels,
french angel, butterfly, blowfish, and barracudas, and more
than 39 types of soft corals and gorgonians or sea fans.
Located on the Caribbean Coast in the department of Magdalena.
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SANANDRES
(CARIBBEAN)
A SEA OF MULTICOLORED CORAL REEFS COVERED BY CROTONS, PALMS, AND COCONUT TREES
SURROUND THE ISLAND. IT HAS THE PERFECT SETTING FOR SNORKELING BECAUSE OF THE
CORALREEFSANDAQUARIUM.THERE,YOUCANSEECOLORFULFISHANDSPECIESSUCHASTHE
BUTTERFLY FISH, SERGEANT, BISHOP, BLOWFISH, AND SEAHORSES SWIMMING CLOSE TO THE
GORGONIANS,RAYS,ANDBARRACUDAS.THEWATERSOFSANANDRESALLOWVISIBILITYFROM
10TO49FEETDEEP,WITHWEAKCURRENTSANDMORETHAN40DIFFERENTDIVINGSITES.
LOCATION
THINGS TO DO IN SAN ANDRES
DIRECTIONS
By plane from Bogota.
Dive into the coral barriers and into the Aquarium, where
you will come up close to fish of all colors like the butterfly
fish, sergeant, bishop, and countless blowfish kinds. Watch
seahorses whirl around gorgonians, rays, and barracudas.
Visit the dive sites as: La Caleta San Jose, La Calera, Las
Piedras de la Langosta, Trampa Tortuga, Nirvana, Bowle View,
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PROVIDENCIAANDSANTA
CATALINAISLANDSTWOSMALLISLANDSTHATMAKEUPTHETHIRDLARGESTCORALBARRIERREEFINTHEWORLD
AND THE ONLY ONE THAT BORDERS VOLCANIC ISLANDS MEASURING 98 FEET HIGH THAT
DESCENDINTOTHEDEPTHSOFTHEOCEAN.
LOCATION
ATTRACTIONS DIVING SITES
DIRECTIONS
By plane or by boat from San Andres Island.
La Chimenea, La Tortuga, Felipe’s Place, Tete’s Place, Manta’s
City, El Valle de las Esponjas, El Planchon, Table Rock-a
rock that looks like a Swiss cheese with its tunnels that
communicate with each other where nurse sharks, white and
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COLOMBIA IS
NAUTICAL AND
CRUISE SHIPS
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From the vibrant city of Cartagena de Indias, with its fascinating history, to Santa
Marta, where the legacy of the native culture and an extraordinary diversity of
landscapes merge with the sea to San Andres, Providencia and Santa Catalina
Islands where beaches blend with the exotic vegetation of the virgin islands.
OURCRUISEDESTINATIONSPROVIDEAUNIQUEEXPERIENCEFORPASSENGERS
WHODISEMBARKATANYOFTHETHREEMAINPOINTSINTHECARIBBEAN.
Currently, there are 27 cruise lines scheduled to arrive at the ports of Colombia.
The cruise ship companies with the largest operating schedules are Princess
Cruises, Pullmatur, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, Holland America Line and
Norwegian Cruise Line. New cruise ship companies are visiting for the first time
Colombia such as Paul Gauguin Cruises and Kristina Cruises. The Disney Cruise
Line also returned to Colombia after a four-year hiatus.
CRUISE SHIPS
NAUTICAL
NAUTICAL AND CRUISE SHIPS
TOURISM OFFER IN COLOMBIA
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CRUISE SHIPSOURCRUISEDESTINATIONSOFFERUNIQUEEXPERIENCESTOPASSENGERS
THAT DISEMBARK IN ONE OF THE THREE LOCATIONS ACROSS THE
CARIBBEAN.
San Andres
Cartagena
Santa Marta
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CARTAGENA
DEINDIAS
The cruise port is protected by a bay that has an average
depth of 43 feet.
It has eight berths that allow safe operations for
passengers and ships.
At the port, there is drinking water, waste disposal, and
fuel supplies.
The cruise terminal is located approximately 1.8 miles
from the walled city, 5 miles from the Rafael Nuñez
International Airport and it is close to major attractions
and shopping areas.
It has a duty-free zone, city tours tickets, telephone, and
internet access. The port provides services 24 hours a
day, 365 days a year.
Features boarding operations for cruise departures
from Cartagena. Today, Royal Caribbean Cruises and
Pullmantur passengers embark from this city.
THE CARTAGENA REGIONAL PORT AUTHORITY WITH 13 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE MANAGES
THE PORT OF CARTAGENA DE INDIAS. THIS PORT PROVIDES CRUISE LINES WITH THE LATEST
TECHNOLOGYANDEXCELLENTLOGISTICSERVICES.
THEPORTOFCARTAGENADEINDIAS
INLESSTHANADAY,CRUISEPASSENGERSAREABLETOTOURTHECITYTHAT
OFFERS COBBLESTONED STREETS, COLONIAL BUILDINGS, CHURCHES, AND
FORTIFIEDWALLSTHATDATE500YEARS.
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Santa Marta
San Andres
Puerto Limon, Costa Rica
La Ceiba, Honduras
Belize City, Belize
Veracruz, Mexico
Kingston, Jamaica
Miami, Florida
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Tampa, Florida
Mobile, Alabama
New Orleans, Louisiana
Houston, Texas (Galveston)
Panama Canal (Colon)
Aruba
Cozumel
Curacao
The San Felipe de Barajas Castle is the largest fort built by the
Spanish during the colonial America.
The Palace of the Inquisition - Cartagena de Indias was the
third and final destination of the Spanish inquisition in the
New World. In this palace, there were hundreds of witches and
other heretics tortured and executed.
Fine dining, centered mainly on seafood, tropical fruit, and
vibrant culture.
Fortified walls that line the coast and shelter nearly 500 years
of history surround the historic downtown of the city.
The beautiful old houses have given way to luxury boutique
hotels and spas that make your relaxing day an unforgettable
memory.
PLACESTOVISIT
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SANTAMARTAIN LESS THAN A DAY, DISCOVER THE OLDEST TOWN IN AMERICA WITH A BACKDROP OF A
SNOW-PEAKED MOUNTAINTHATWASTHESTAGEOFHISTORICALEVENTSINCOLOMBIA.
PORTOFSANTAMARTA
THISPORTISMANAGEDBYTHESOCIEDADPORTUARIADESANTAMARTAS.A.(PORT
SOCIETYOFSANTAMARTALLC)ITOFFERSCRUISELINESWITHADVANCEDTECHNO-
LOGICALSERVICESFORONSHORELOGISTICS INCLUDING:
A strategic location in the city, near the historical downtown and sights.
The terminal is considered safe, due to its 60 feet deep-water elevation.
It offers seven berths in excellent condition. There are no size restrictions
and it is capable of docking any type of cruise ship.
SantaMarta.
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108
520
526
782
888
1,353
421
927
984
1,905
1,391
1,413
1,595
344
255
560
209
Cartagena
San Andres
La Ceiba, Honduras
Belize City, Belize
Veracruz, Mexico
Kingston, Jamaica
Miami, Florida
Tampa, Florida
Mobile, Alabama
Aruba
Cozumel
Curacao
SANTAMARTA
NAUTICALMILES PLACESTOVISIT
Visit the Quinta of San Pedro Alejandrino, an 18th century villa
where Simon Bolivar died. The terminal is considered safe, due
to its 60 feet deep-water elevation.
The Cathedral: national monument built in 1766.
Madame Agustine’s House: colonial architectural jewel.
Tayrona National Natural Park: this unspoiled paradise is
located near Santa Marta and it consists of 7,500 acres of
land and numerous bays.
Taganga: renowned for its beautiful beaches, a fishing village
and an excellent place for diving.
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SANANDRES
NAUTICALMILES
452
520
173
343
464
996
391
787
813
919
1,136
1,138
1,237
250
683
595
737
Cartagena
Santa Marta
La Ceiba, Honduras
Belize City, Belize
Veracruz, Mexico
Kingston, Jamaica
Miami, Florida
Tampa, Florida
Mobile, Alabama
Aruba
Cozumel
Curacao
SANANDRESIN A DAY VISITORS WILL ENJOY THE BEACH, WATER SPORTS, DIVING, AND
ECOTOURISM.
SanAndres,ProvidenciaandSantaCatalinaIslands.
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PLACESTOVISIT
Visit Providencia and Santa Catalina islands located about
60 miles north considered the third largest reef in the world
measuring 22 miles long.
Diving and snorkeling are the main attractions for its calm
currents, moderate temperatures, and high visibility.
Adventure and sports: swimming, horse riding, paragliding, and
windsurfing.
Blue Wall and Blue Hole: vertical underwater walls that descend
to a depth of 30 feet, which offers spectacular views of corals
and countless fish.
Visit Johnny Cay, also called the Sucre Islet. Its white sandy
beaches, crystalline waters and tropical vegetation epitomize
the essence of San Andres.
The Aquarium, a nature location to go fish watching.
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NAUTICALCOLOMBIA SITS OUTSIDE OF THE HURRICANE PATHS GIVING IT A PRIVILEDGED GEOGRAPHIC
LOCATIONOFFERINGCALMWATERS. ITALSOSERVESASTHECONNECTIONROUTETOARUBA
ANDTHECARIBBEANSITTINGCLOSETOPANAMAANDVENEZUELA.
DISCOVERTHEMAGICIN THECOLOMBIAN
PORTSDESTINATIONS
CartagenadeIndias.
San Andres
Cartagena
Barranquilla
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CARTAGENA
DEINDIASCartagena offers the opportunity to visit the nearby
islands, where the National Natural Park of Corales
del Rosario and Baru Island are found, home to the
immense rich ecological marine life offering tourists
unimaginable waterscapes suitable for boating,
sailing, and many other activities.
LIKEWISE, THE INNER BAY OF CARTAGENA IS CONSIDERED ONE OF THE MOST
BEAUTIFUL IN THE WORLD ACCORDING TO THE WORLD’S MOST BEAUTIFUL BAYS
INTHEWORLDCLUB,ALLOWINGVISITORSTOANCHORINTHECALMWATERSAND
ENJOYUNPARALLELEDSETTINGSINTHEWORLD.
With all of its charming history, Cartagena de Indias
continues to wonder visitors with its historical city
walls that have protected the city for nearly 500 years
contrasting with its boutique hotels and restaurants
that feature the best cuisine in the Caribbean and the
paradisiacal islands located just 28 miles away from
shore.
CartagenadeIndias.

BARRANQUILLAIt is one of the main industrial cities of Colombia, where the
traveler can find a marina equipped with all the amenities
to service yachts and international vessels. The Magdalena
River is a major waterway in the country with 932 miles
long connecting the Caribbean Sea with the heartland of
Colombia bordering Barranquilla.
This city, declared the American Capital of Culture in 2013,
is the setting for the biggest party of Colombia; the Carnival
of Barranquilla, an event recognized by the UNESCO as an
Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. It is a year-round
attractive and well-known destination for shopping, culture,
and cuisine.
Barranquilla..
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SANANDRES,
PROVIDENCIAAND
SANTACATALINA
ISLANDS
It is a perfect destination for boaters. These islands are known
for the Seven-Colored Sea and for having one of the longest coral
reefs in the world.
Its marine wealth has earned its recognition from the UNESCO
as the Seaflower Biosphere Reserve. Visitors can experience
this underwater ecosystem with a simple snorkeling gear due to
its crystal clear water with a visibility of up to 98 feet deep. In
addition, it is one of the most recommended places for diving in
the Colombian Caribbean.

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WELLNESS
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The abundant wealth of natural resources found in Colombia has turned it
into an exclusive platform and a supplier of unique ingredients of health and
wellness. Thanks to its extensive volcanic system, Colombia has more than 300
telluric thermal and alkaline springs ideal for hydrotherapy, relaxation, and rest
performed in places surrounded by green landscapes, waterfalls, and villages that
maintain their traditions, rituals, and culture.
One of its main advantages is the variety of products and the ability the country
has to produce fruit, flowers, and plants with unique medicinal properties mostly
driven by its privileged year round geographical location close to the equator.
These elements are used as ingredients for health and beauty treatments in
spas located in cities like Bogota, Cartagena, Barranquilla, Santa Marta, and the
departments that make up the Coffee Cultural Landscape.
WELLNESS
WELLNESS TOURISM
OFFER IN COLOMBIA
CartagenadeIndias.
Bogota.
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COLOMBIA
IS MULTI-
DESTINATION
Amazon.
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AMAZON
BIRDWATCHING
NATURE
POPULATION
AVERAGE
TEMPERATURE
72,858 25°C - 77°F
Bogota
LETICIA
A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE
Visit the Amazon where you will be able to find the only lush
jungle with indigenous communities and learn from their
ancestral knowledge. See pink dolphins that change color, or
visit the stunning Victoria Regia Natural Reserve where there
are high treetop platforms built that can hold a small person
and where visitors can also zip line. All of this adventure happens
in the border of 3 countries where visitors get up close to the
indigenous local culture. This is the first destination in Colombia
with a sustainability certification.
2h00aprox.
NATURE (p. 60)
International Airport
Alfredo Vasquez Cobo
Touristic offer
in the Amazon:
AMAZON
NATIONAL AIR FREQUENCIES
Routesfrom
maincities
Averagefrequencies
perweek
Bogota 11
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ATLÁNTICO
BARRANQUILLA
POPULATION
AVERAGE
TEMPERATURE
1,193,667 28°C - 82°F
Bogota
BARRANQUILLA
WELLNESS
GASTRONOMY
SHOPPING
FAIRS AND FESTIVALS
NAUTICALANDCRUISES
1h3Oaprox.
18h aprox.
A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE
NTERNATIONAL FREQUENCIES PER WEEKIn the American Capital of Culture of 2013, be part of the
carnival that has over a century of history, declared as a
Historical Heritage and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by the
UNESCO.
CULTURAL (p. 16)
WELLNESS (p. 118)
NAUTICALANDCRUISESHIPS(p.104)
Ernesto Cortissoz
International AirportTouristic offer in Barranquilla:
COUNTRY DEPARTURECITY FREQUENCIES PER WEEK
United States Miami 7
Panama Panama 14
Routesfrom
maincities
Averagefrequencies
perweek
Bogota 120
Bucaramanga 12
Medellin 27
San Andres 3
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Bogota.
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BOGOTA
GASTRONOMY
RELIGIOUS TOURISM
ARCHAEOLOGY
FAIRS AND FESTIVALS
SHOPPING
POPULATION
AVERAGE
TEMPERATURE
7,467,804 14°C - 57°F
A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE
Visit the Gold Museum that houses the world’s largest gold
exhibition. There, you will find archaeological remains of all the
cultures that existed during that period in Colombia, showcasing the
vast multiculturalism and diversity that is found in the country.
CAPITAL
CITY
CULTURAL (p. 16)
NATURE (p. 60)
WELLNESS
El Dorado International
Airport
BOGOTA/
WELLNESS (p. 118)
Touristic offer in Bogota:
BIRDWATCHING
DIRECT INTERNATIONAL FREQUENCIES PER WEEK
COUNTRY DEPARTURE CITY FREQUENCIES PER WEEK
Germany Frankfurt 5
Argentina Buenos Aires 8
Aruba Aruba 7
Bolivia La Paz 7
Brazil
Sao Paulo -
Rio de Janeiro
32
Canada Toronto 8
Chile Santiago 25
Costa Rica San Jose 15
Cuba Habana 6
Ecuador Quito - Guayaquil 63
El Salvador San Salvador 28
Spain Madrid - Barcelona 30
United States
Miami - New York
Ft. Lauderdale - Houston
Atlanta - Orlando
Washington
147
France Paris 6
Mexico Mexico D.F. 60
Panama Panama 69
Peru Lima 69
Dominican
Republic
Santo Domingo
Puna Cana
11
Venezuela Caracas - Valencia 47
125

BOYACA
POPULATION
AVERAGE
TEMPERATURE
1,269,401 14°C – 57°F
RELIGIOUS
TOURISM
ADVENTURE
BIRDWATCHING
NATURE
AGRITOURISM
HERITAGE
DESTINATION
Bogota 3h aprox.
TUNJA
CULTURAL (p. 16)
NATURE (p. 60)
Touristic offer in Boyaca:
BOYACA
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ThetownofCocuyislocatedinthemoorsnestedinthehighAndean
forest that has a perpetual snow covered landscape, a jungle,
wetlands, a 2.7 mile high lagoon all-in-one. Experience mountain
biking in an environment where you will see the climate and scenery
changefrom3,280feetto9,186feetatthenationalpark.
A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE
ElCocuyNationalNaturalPark.CourtesyofOscarHernandoCañon.
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VALLE
DEL CAUCA
CALI,VALLE
DELCAUCA
Bogota
CALI
08h aprox.
POPULATION
AVERAGE
TEMPERATURE
2,269,653 28°C - 82°F
RELIGIOUS TOURISM
BIRDWATCHING
ADVENTURE
FAIRS AND FESTIVALS
GASTRONOMY
SALSA MUSIC
CAPITAL CITY
CULTURAL (p. 16)
NATURE (p. 60)
Alfonso Bonilla Aragon
International Airport
Touristic offer in Cali:
00:26haprox.
Routesfrom
maincities
Averagefrequencies
perweek
Barranquilla 10
Bogota 226
Cartagena 14
Medellin 50
Pasto 7
Quibdo 7
San Andres 10
Santa Marta 3
INTERNATIONAL FREQUENCIES PER WEEK
Ecuador Quito - Guayaquil 8
El Salvador San Salvador 3
Spain Madrid 5
United States Miami - New York 17
Panama Panama 28
Peru Lima 3
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Learn how to dance and be part of the most spectacular show in
the musical genre that displays the world salsa champions. Tour
the dance schools built on social responsibility, inspiring their
dancers to travel the world in dance championships.
A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE
Cali.
ElGatodeTejada,Cali.
129

CARTAGENA
POPULATION
AVERAGE
TEMPERATURE
955,709 28°C - 82°F
FAIRS AND FESTIVALS SUN AND BEACH
NAUTICAL AND CRUISES
WELLNESS
SCUBA DIVING
RELIGIOUS
TOURISM
GASTRONOMY
SHOPPING
HERITAGE
DESTINATION
CULTURAL (p. 16) SUNANDBEACH(p.80)
WELLNESS (p. 118)
ADVENTURE (p. 88)
1h3O aprox.
18h aprox.Bogota
Rafael Nuñez
International AirportCARTAGENA
Touristic offer in Cartagena:
BOLIVAR
Routesfrom
maincities
Averagefrequencies
perweek
Bogota 158
Bucaramanga 11
Cali 14
Medellin 64
Pereira 4
San Andres 7
COUNTRY DEPARTURE CITY FREQUENCIES
PER WEEK
Unites States
Miami - New York
Ft. Lauderdale
14
Panama Panama 18
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CartagenadeIndias.
A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE
Visit the walls that have embraced 500 years of history, with its colonial
architecture and traditional houses converted into boutique hotels. A place
where the streets reflect the inspiration merged with the culture and modernity
of its diverse cuisine, shops, galleries, and churches keeping its secrets.
131

CHOCO
POPULATION
AVERAGE
TEMPERATURE
480,826 28°C - 82°F
NATURE (p. 60) ADVENTURE (p. 88)
WHALE
WATCHING
BIRDWATCHING
NATURE
DIVING
Bogota
QUIBDO
01h25aprox.
A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE
Come to the place where you can witness whales giving
birth to their newborn calves. Also come to see the
nesting and hatching of the turtles, the migrating bird
species and take jungle tours to see the most poisonous
frogs.
El Carano
Airport
Touristic offer in Choco:
CHOCO
Choco.
Routesfrom
maincities
Averagefrequencies
perweek
Bogota 29
Cali 7
Medellin 92
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GUAJIRAPOPULATION
AVERAGE
TEMPERATURE
874,532 27°C - 79°F
Bogota
RIOHACHA
20h aprox.
Almirante Padilla Airport
A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE
Located on the Caribbean Sea, La Guajira is known for its
unspoilt beaches near sand dunes. Do not miss the chance
to live an unforgettable experience by coming closer to an
ancient and fascinating culture like the Wayúu.
GUAJIRA
01h35aprox.
Guajira.
Routesfrom
maincities
Averagefrequencies
perweek
Barranquilla 12
Bogota 14

HUILA
CULTURE (p. 16)
CULTURE
POPULATION
AVERAGE
TEMPERATURE
1,097,615 24°C - 75°F
00h 30aprox.
5h aprox.
Bogota
A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE
At the Archaeological Park of San Agustin discover the
largest American cemetery that is 100 years old with
statues that date back from the first through the tenth
century still preserved in excellent conditions.
Experience the stunning desert landscapes of Tatacoa, and
a night for stargazing.
Benito Salas Airport
Touristic offer in Huila:
Routesfrom
maincities
Averagefrequencies
perweek
Bogota 86
NEIVA
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ArchaeologicalParkofSanAgustin.
135

MEDELLIN
POPULATION
AVERAGE
TEMPERATURE
2,368,282 24°C - 75°F
SHOPPING
WELLNESS
FAIRS AND
FESTIVALS
GASTRONOMY
CAPITAL CITY
CULTURAL (p. 16) ADVENTURE (p. 88)
WELLNESS (p. 118)
Bogota
00h30aprox.
9haprox.
BIRDWATCHING
NATURE
MEDELLIN
ANTIOQUIA
Jose Maria Cordoba
International AirportTouristic offer in Medellin:
Routesfrom
maincities
Averagefrequencies
perweek
Barranquilla 31
Bogota 310
Bucaramanga 41
Cali 57
Cartagena 64
Coffee Cultural Landscape 58
Quibdo 90
San Andres 19
Santa Marta 21
Curazao Curacao 2
Ecuador Quito 15
Spain Madrid 2
United States
Miami - New York
Ft. Lauderdale
24
Panama Panama 41
Peru Lima 3
Venezuela Caracas 6
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A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE
Visit the city with the human capital known for its prominent warmth
and kindness. Recognized internationally for its development,
transformation, and modernity structure. It is considered the
entertainment destination acknowledged for its parties, exquisite
food, and fine shopping. This is the Latin American mecca for fashion,
shopping and quality of life at affordable prices.
Medellin.
137

CañoCristales,Meta.CourtesyofAndrésHurtado.
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META
NATURE (p. 60)
NATURE
POPULATION
AVERAGE
TEMPERATURE
783,168 18 - 24°C
59 - 75°F
3h aprox.
VILLAVICENCIO
Bogota
A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE
Visit Caño Cristales, where you will find the most beautiful
river in the world. Discover this natural destination away
from civilization, where the river’s algae change color
depending on the time of year. During the first trimester
they turn gray, then red, blue, and purple. The magic of this
place deserves to be discovered.
META
Touristic offer in
Meta:
Routesfrom
maincities
Averagefrequencies
perweek
Bogota 26
139

COFFEECULTURAL
LANDSCAPE
POPULATION
AVERAGE
TEMPERATURE
1,140,233 18 - 22°C
64 - 71°F
AGRITOURISM
BIRDWATCHING
ADVENTURE
FAIRS AND FESTIVALS
HERITAGE
DESTINATION
CULTURAL (p. 16)
NATURE (p. 60)
ADVENTURE (p. 88)
Bogota
00h30 aprox.
8h
Aprox.
NATURE
MANIZALES
PEREIRA
ARMENIA
CALDAS
QUINDIO
NORTE
DEL VALLE
RISARALDA
Touristic offer in the Coffee Cultural
Landscape:
aprox.
Routesfrom
maincities
Averagefrequencies
perweek
Bogota 189
Cartagena 4
Medellin 59
Santa Marta 3
PER WEEK
United States Ft. Lauderdale 2
Panama Panama 7
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A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE
Visit the Coffee Cultural Landscape declared a historical
heritage site by the UNESCO. Live the full experience of
planting, collecting, and enjoying the smoothest coffee cup
in the world. Also relish the incredible landscapes, immerse
yourself in the coffee culture, ride horses, drive an emblematic
Willis Jeep and visit coffee plantations. You can live all of
these rural experiences and still enjoy a luxury stay.
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NARIÑO
Bogota
PASTO
18h
Antonio Nariño Airport
aprox.
FAIRANDFESTIVALS
RELIGIOUS
TOURISM
CULTURAL (p. 16) POPULATION
AVERAGE
TEMPERATURE
1,680,795 13°C – 55ºF
A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE
Visit the Santuario de las Lajas 4.3 miles away from the
town of Ipiales, a magnificent temple that towers 328
feet high overlooking the canyon that nests a soaring 164
feet high bridge above the river.
1h25 aprox.
NARIÑO
Touristic offer in
Nariño:
Routesfrom
maincities
Averagefrequencies
perweek
Bogota 25
Cali 7

SANANDRES,
PROVIDENCIAAND
SANTACATALINA
ISLANDS
Bogota
SAN ANDRES
1h47 aprox.
POPULATION
AVERAGE
TEMPERATURE
68,868 28°C - 82°F
NATURE (p. 60)
SUN AND BEACH (p. 80)
SUN AND BEACH
NAUTICAL AND CRUISES
DIVING
Touristic offer in San Andres,
Providencia and Santa Catalina
Islands: NATIONAL AIR FREQUENCIES
Routesfrom
maincities
Averagefrequencies
perweek
Barranquilla 3
Bogota 52
Cali 10
Cartagena 7
Medellin 19
PER WEEK
Panama Panama 4
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A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE
In a sea of seven colors with beautiful beaches, swim with
approximately 200 manta rays that quickly approach the
coast of the island at a certain time of the day.
SanAndres,ProvidenciaandSantaCatalinaIslands.
145

QuintadeSanPedroAlejandrino,SantaMarta.
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