Colombia has so much to offer it’s hard to pick favourites, but we’ve had a go anyway. Here are our top 10 things to see and do in Colombia.
1.Bogota
Sprawling capital of Colombia with a bustling city centre.
2. Monserrate
Offering stunning views over Bogota and unexpected tranquility high above the city.
3. Museo Botero
This huge collection of Botero’s chubby artworks provides fun for the whole family, and it’s free!
4. Salt Cathedral Zipaquirá
This vast underground church complex carved into the salt feels truly otherworldly.
5. Valle de Cocora
The beauty of the Cocora Valley with its famous wax palm trees is absolutely breathtaking.
6. Coffee
Learning about the journey from seed to cup at one of the coffee traingle’s hacienda plantations is a hands on experience for the whole family.
7. Filandia
A small but incredibly colourful town in Quindio that makes for a wonderful lunch stop.
8. Communa 13, Medellin
Once one of the most dangerous neighbourhoods on the planet Communa 13 is now welcoming visitors from all over the world, showcasing its rich art and culture.
9. Piedra del Peñol, Guatapé
Climbing hundreds of steep steps up a giant rock might not be everyone’s idea of a good time, but the views over the lagoon are utterly rewarding
10. Cardagena
Unsurprisingly a popular holiday destination for locals, Cartagena de Indias is an easy-going, relaxed colonial town with the added bonus of the Carribbean coast and climate.