No doubt about it, Colombia is one of the world’s friendliest countries. Never been there before? Let us paint the picture for you. Beaches, mountains, coffee plantations, grand old Spanish buildings, salsa clubs, exotic fruits, flower bouquets, hummingbirds, and smiles the size of your arm. Throw in a volcanic mud bath, and you've got yourself a holiday.Highlights
First thing you gotta know about Bogota: how to pronounce it (emphasise the ‘ta’, not the ‘go’. Bogo-tahh. Now you’re talking). Second thing: head to the Paloquemao Market
La Cocora-cha, la Cocora-cha… Hike through the awesome Cocora Valley to check out colourful hummingbirds and the world's tallest palm trees
Get behind the scenes of the beans during a stay on a traditional coffee estancia located DEEP in Colombia's coffee country
Pablo Escobar and his crew no longer be meddlin’ with Medellin. Now this town is where it’s at. Hit the salsa clubs and ride the cable car up to flower-filled Santa Elena
Cartagena is one of Latin America’s most romantic cities. A fine place to finish up. Beach, anyone?
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Bogotá
Bogotá is Colombia's beating heart – an interesting, beautiful and vibrant capital. It is the city of Colombia with the largest number of universities and research centers, and has an important cultural offer, which is represented in many museums, theaters and libraries. Bogotá is also known for its trendy nightlife.
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Medellín
Medellín is the mountain capital of Antioquia province, Colombia. It is a dynamic nucleus of the nation. The vibrant and tropical city is the second largest in the country behind Bogota and boasts an average annual temperature of 73 degrees Fahrenheit, which has earned it the epithet of City of Eternal Spring. Medellín is famous for its gardens, its flowers and a large variety of orchids. Today, it is one of the most interesting and innovative city to visit.
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Cartagena
Cartagena is Colombia's most famous tourist destination on the Caribbean coast. The city is renowned for its colonial and colourful architecture. With a tropical climate, the city is also a popular beach destination. The city was founded on June 1, 1533, and named after Cartagena, Spain, itself after the original Carthage in Tunisia. However, settlement in this region around Cartagena Bay by various indigenous people dates back to 4000 BC. During the colonial period Cartagena served a key role in administration and expansion of the Spanish empire. It was a center of political and economic activity due to the presence of royalty and wealthy viceroys. In 1984 Cartagena's colonial walled city and fortress were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.