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Introducing Colombia

Visiting Colombia
Explore one of the world’s most biodiverse countries, not only in terms of wildlife and flora, but also in terms of landscape, culture and gastronomy. Visit both the Pacific and Atlantic oceans, then head off into the Andes and Amazon. Read more

Things to do

Whether you’re seeking adventure, local culture, or simply looking to relax by the Caribbean Sea, Colombia offers a wonderful experience, and the warmth of its people will make you feel at home.

When is the best time to visit?
Located near the equator, weather conditions in Colombia vary only slightly throughout the year, making Colombia a great year-round destination. Read more

How many days do you need to visit Colombia?

To get a good taste for Colombia you will need at least a week, and ideally a bit more. Learn more

Getting Around Colombia
There are a number of ways to travel between Colombia's cities and regions, navigating the country's diverse topography as you go. Domestic flights, car transfers, and boat transfers are all common ways to get around, depending on your route. Bogotá's El Dorado International Airport (BOG) is the most common arrival point for international travelers, while Cartagena and Medelliín also have airports with plenty of flight options. Learn more

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Colombia Tours & Itineraries

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One of Tayrona's stunning beaches on the Caribbean Sea
Map of Colombia's Caribbean Coast  - 7 Days
Colombia's Caribbean Coast - 7 Days

This seven-day land and sea adventure covers all the highlights along Colombia's northern coast. You'll experience the culture and fairy-tale romance of Cartagena's Old Town, explore the beautiful Tayrona National Park, hike through mountainous jungles, go bird-watching, visit a coffee farm, and finish your trip with a relaxing trip to the Rosario Islands by private speedboat.

The lush coffee region of the Cocora Valley
Map of Bogotá, Cocora Valley, Medellín, and Cartagena - 9 days
Bogotá, Cocora Valley, Medellín, and Cartagena - 9 days

On this 9-day tour, you'll get to explore the historical and cultural side of Bogotá before heading to the wax palm forests of the Cocora Valley. After spending some time on a local coffee plantation, head over to the beautiful city of Medellín, the home town of the famous Colombian artist, Fernando Botero. Finally, head north to the Pearl of the Caribbean, the colorful town of Cartagena.

Beach at Tayrona Park
Map of The Real Colombia - 9-Day Adventure
The Real Colombia - 9-Day Adventure

In nine days, explore the ice-capped summits of the Sierra Nevada to the white sand beaches of the tropical Caribbean coast to discover a range of indigenous and contemporary cultures, as well as astounding biodiversity. Drive across city centres and take scenic mountain roads through the famous coffee region. Experience Colombia’s warm climate and culture by river and sea on rafting and sailing expeditions. 


A mountainous plantation in Colombia's Coffee Triangle
Map of Bogotá, Coffee Triangle & Caribbean Coast - 7 Days
Bogotá, Coffee Triangle & Caribbean Coast - 7 Days

Colombia is a nation of vibrant cities, sleepy pueblos, and extraordinary landscapes. This action-packed seven-day tour gives you a taste of the true diversity of this country. Within the span of a week, you'll visit the museums of Bogotá, savor freshly roasted coffee near Salento, and gaze at the sea from Cartagena's ramparts. 

Cartagena
Map of Best of Cartagena - 5-Day Itinerary
Best of Cartagena - 5-Day Itinerary

Explore Cartagena’s colonial architecture by foot, partake in its rich culinary scene, and meet the local characters for an authentic glimpse into Colombia’s Caribbean culture. Cartagena’s old town is like an outdoor museum, whose stories will be told by an experienced local guide.

Sky and trees reflected in the Amazon River
Map of Colombia Andes, Amazon & Caribbean - 14-Day Itinerary
Colombia Andes, Amazon & Caribbean - 14-Day Itinerary

This tour takes you off the beaten path and truly epitomizes the diversity that runs through Colombia and its people. Colombia's mountains, jungles, Caribbean beaches, Spanish colonial architecture, rural and indigenous cultures combine to offer a quite unforgettable tour in one of the world's great (and yet uncharted) destinations.

Make The Most of Your Time in Colombia

Have a fixed number of days? Maximize the things to see and do during your visit
Street scene in the historic old city of Cartagena
How Many Days to Spend in Colombia

A great trip to Colombia requires at least five days to get a taste of one big city and its surrounding areas. The more days you can add, the more opportunities to explore...

Colombia Travel Essentials

All you need to know to get started planning the perfect trip
When the weather is rain-free, lace up your hiking boots and trek the jungles to the ancient ruins of Ciudad Perdida
Best Time of Year to Visit Colombia

The best time to visit Colombia is during the popular dry seasons (December-March and July-August), when the weather is warm, skies are clear, and conditions are ideal for...

Cartagena
Best Places To Visit In Colombia

Colombia’s diverse culture and geography attract visitors from across the globe. You’ll discover an incredible range of places and people. Everywhere you go, you’ll enjoy the...

Colombia Travel Advice

Read our detailed insights to make sure you have the best trip
Ultimate Guide to Island Hopping in Colombia
Ultimate Guide to Island Hopping in Colombia

Beyond the untamed landscapes and Spanish Colonial heritage of Colombia's mainland, coral islands beckon. For visitors looking beyond the country's highlights, these gems offer...

Colombia Honeymoon
Great Honeymoon Ideas for Colombia

The romantic city of Cartagena, white-sand Caribbean beaches, beautiful Coffee Country and sizzling salsa dancing combine to make Colombia a wonderful honeymoon destination....

Colombia Destination Guides

Detailed travel guides for the main regions of the country
Colombia Coffee Country
Ultimate Guide to Colombia's Coffee Region

Colombia's coffee region, set amid the rugged hills between Medellín, Cali, and Ibague, produces some of the finest coffee in the world. Besides learning how the coffee is made,...

Colombia Hotel Advice

Unique places to stay, curated by kimkim specialists
Medellín
El Cielo Hotel
5.0
(9)
· Luxury
Situated in the Astorga neighborhood of Medellín, Elcielo Hotel & Restaurant offers a luxurious experience in a beautiful location. Just a short drive from Lleras Park and Santafé Mall, you'll have easy access to some of the city's most popular attractions. Additionally, the hotel is only 2.7...
Medellín
Patio del Mundo
4.8
(14)
· Upscale
Patio Del Mundo is a charming property combining two beautifully restored villas in the El Poblado Provenza neighborhood of Medellín. Surrounded by lush gardens, the hotel is just a short walk from various bars, restaurants, boutiques, museums, and parks. You'll be staying in the heart of the...
Photo courtesy of The Artisan D.C. Hotel, Autograph Collection
Bogotá
The Artisan D.C. Hotel, Autograph Collection
4.8
(13)
· Upscale
Drawing inspiration from local Colombian artists and culture, The Artisan DC Hotel Autograph Collection provides an experience that truly embodies the vibrant energy of Bogotá. This boutique hotel offers a unique fusion of contemporary and traditional elements right in the heart of the city's...

Best Experiences in Colombia

Unique things to do, curated by kimkim specialists
Bogotá
Zipaquirá & Nemecón Salt Mines Day-Trip
A mere 50 minutes north of Bogotá lies the town of Zipaquirá, which became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007. While certainly a charming colonial town, Zipaquirá is a must-visit Colombian destination for one single landmark: the Salt Cathedral, located just outside of town. This is indeed a...
Sunset in La Candelaria, Bogotá
Bogotá
Bogotá City Tour
Bogotá is one of Latin America's most interesting and historic capital cities. At one time it was the seat of government for the new South American republic after independence from Spain. Believe it or not, many historic landmarks from those independence years still stand in Bogotá even now. A...
Plaza Botero, downtown Medellín
Medellín
Medellín City Tour
The city of Medellín, located in central Colombia's Antioquia region, is a true global success story. Once plagued by cartel violence, over the past 20 years it has turned itself around to become a model of safety, boasting a mass-transit system second to none. This six-hour tour begins in...

Our Latest Colombia Content

Savor a street food tour and rum and chocolate tasting in Cartagena's old city
Map of Discover Medellín, Guatapé & Colombia's Caribbean Coast - 8 Days
Discover Medellín, Guatapé & Colombia's Caribbean Coast - 8 Days

In just eight days, you'll discover four iconic destinations across Colombia. Start in Medellín, where you'll explore the city's transformation through its history, art, and culture, with highlights like the Museo Casa de la Memoria and Comuna 13. Go on outdoor adventures like hiking to La Miel waterfall, visiting a traditional coffee farm, and cycling around a lake in Guatapé before flying to Cartagena. Indulge in local street food and a rum and chocolate tasting, then enjoy some relaxation time on Isla Grande.

Visit the beautiful Valle de Cocora in Colombia's coffee region during this nine-day tour
Map of Explore Colombia's Coffee Region & Caribbean Coast: Armenia, Cartagena & Isla Barú - 9 Days
Explore Colombia's Coffee Region & Caribbean Coast: Armenia, Cartagena & Isla Barú - 9 Days

Set off on a nine-day adventure through Colombia's Coffee Region and vibrant Caribbean coast! In Armenia, stay in the hacienda of a working cacao farm, marvel at the towering wax palms of misty Valle de Cocora, and visit a coffee plantation. Then, fly to colorful Cartagena to explore its historic walled streets, craft your own chocolate, dance to drum rhythms, and unleash your inner chef in a cooking class. Finally, unwind on Isla Barú, where swimming, snorkeling, bird-watching, and beach bliss await.

Trek to Colombia's epic Lost City during this two-week adventure
Map of Colombia's Ruins, Beaches, Mountains & Desert with Lost City Trek - 14 Days
Colombia's Ruins, Beaches, Mountains & Desert with Lost City Trek - 14 Days

Spend two amazing weeks in Colombia, beginning in the capital of Bogotá, where you'll tour museums and take in the views. Trek through the Sierra Nevada rainforest for four days to discover the hidden ruins of the Lost City. Then, relax on the beaches of Tayrona National Park before switching climates to the Tatacoa Desert for stargazing and otherworldly rock formations. Finally, wrap up your adventure in the Andes, discovering pre-Columbian relics and burial chambers in Tierradentro and San Agustín.

Colombia Travel Videos

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Family Trip in Colombia

Colombia Travel Maps

Get the lay of land, and understand distances between the places you want to visit
Map 5 Main Regions of Colombia: A Guide To Planning Your Trip
5 Main Regions of Colombia: A Guide To Planning Your Trip
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Map 7 Days in Colombia - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas
7 Days in Colombia - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas
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Map 10 Days in Colombia - 5 Unique Itineraries
10 Days in Colombia - 5 Unique Itineraries
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Meet our Local Travel Specialists

Experienced travel agents with a passion for Colombia
Travel specialist Michael Gold
active 4 mins ago

Michael Gold

Since I was little, I have been fascinated by getting to know the great wide world. The exchange with other cultures has always been my focus. Therefore, I have made my interest my profession. In...

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Travel specialist Margoth Rico
active 16 mins ago

Margoth Rico

I have seen how Colombia has evolved from a dangerous destination to a safe, welcoming, and upcoming destination, and I am therefore extremely passionate to be part of my country's tourism...

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Travel specialist Margarita Moreno
active 15 mins ago

Margarita Moreno

Welcome to your exceptional journey through Colombia. I’ve got a degree in hotel and tourism administration, enriched by history and heritage studies. Currently, I’m pursuing a Master's in Project...

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Travel specialist Felipe Rico
active 59 mins ago

Felipe Rico

I have seen how Colombia has evolved from a dangerous destination to a safe, welcoming, and upcoming destination, and I am therefore extremely passionate to be part of my country's tourism...

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Trip Reviews for Colombia

The latest reviews by travelers who booked their trip on kimkim

Thanks a lot. You guys were amazing. we all h...
Colombia | Sep 7 - Sep 13, 2025

Pankaj
Pankaj P.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Oct 01, 2025
Thanks a lot. You guys were amazing. we all had a wonderful time with unique experiences.
Your team was wonderful. We did not have any issue... there was minor breakdown but your guide Eddie was on top of it. he arranged back up very fast and everything was just perfect. Eddie was very informative and very nice..
Again thanks to you Michael and Kimkim.. Michael you always answered any of our question/concern with utmost urgency and respect. Thanks for your guidance. We look forward for...
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Thanks a lot. You guys were amazing. we all had a wonderful time with unique experiences.
Your team was wonderful. We did not have any issue... there was minor breakdown but your guide Eddie was on top of it. he arranged back up very fast and everything was just perfect. Eddie was very informative and very nice..
Again thanks to you Michael and Kimkim.. Michael you always answered any of our question/concern with utmost urgency and respect. Thanks for your guidance. We look forward for another trip with you guys in the future.
Cheers,
On behalf of our group many many thanks.
pankaj

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Caribe Faranda
Cartagena

I had a very bad experience. The AC was not working. At late night I was going for a food to 24 hour restaurant and they would not put a tab on my room. I had to pay cash or credit card... I had to husstle.. It was not nice.

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very old property.
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Hotel Park 10
Medellin

OK. not the best.

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I was expecting modern hotel in spirit of modern Columbiam style...
Activity Reviews
Sunset Drum & Dance Safari at the Beach of La Boquilla
Sunset Drum & Dance Safari at the Beach of La Boquilla
Colombia

amazing

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Boquilla Mangrove Tour
Boquilla Mangrove Tour
Cartagena

amazing

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Salsa Experience
Salsa Experience
Cartagena

amazing..

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Private Boat Trip to Rosario Islands
Private Boat Trip to Rosario Islands
Colombia

Really nice.

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Walking Tour & Street Food
Walking Tour & Street Food
Cartagena

nice. Learned about the history and transformation was amazing.

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Peñol Boulder & Guatapé Boat Trip
Peñol Boulder & Guatapé Boat Trip
Medellín

really woth it.

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Paragliding in Medellín
Paragliding in Medellín
Medellín

It was very nice however we had to climb a lot before we can reach for paragliding. As I mentioned few guys had trouble walking. And when we finished we saw a second spot very close in walking distance had the same service but one did not have to climb. I wish other guys would have enjoyed this spot.

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Medellín Transformation Tour
Medellín Transformation Tour
Medellín

very nice.

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Local specialist: Michael Gold
Michael
Michael Gold
Local specialist in San Agustín, Huila, Colombia | Replied on Oct 01, 2025
Dear Pankaj,
thank you so much for your wonderful feedback — it truly means a lot to us! I’m very happy to hear that you and your group had such a great time in Colombia and could enjoy so many unique experiences. It’s fantastic that your guides were able to take such good care of you and quickly solve the small hiccup along the way.
I also really appreciate your honest feedback regarding the hotels and paragliding. This helps us a lot to further improve our services and fine-tune our...
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Dear Pankaj,
thank you so much for your wonderful feedback — it truly means a lot to us! I’m very happy to hear that you and your group had such a great time in Colombia and could enjoy so many unique experiences. It’s fantastic that your guides were able to take such good care of you and quickly solve the small hiccup along the way.
I also really appreciate your honest feedback regarding the hotels and paragliding. This helps us a lot to further improve our services and fine-tune our recommendations for future travelers.
It was a real pleasure to support you with your trip planning, and I’m very grateful for your trust. On behalf of our whole team here: thank you once again! We’d be delighted to welcome you back anytime for another adventure.
Warm regards from Colombia,
Michael & The Chaska Tours Team

KimKim couldn't have been better!
Colombia | Sep 12 - Sep 21, 2025

Margaret
Margaret H.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Sep 29, 2025
We had an amazing trip around Colombia experiencing the art, culture, food and of course the coffee in this beautiful country. All our guides were so informative and helpful; Ricardo in Bogota was so knowledgable kind and interesting,.....in fact none of them disappointed in anyway. Columbia is a vibrant, extremely friendly and interesting country with a rich cultural heritage. I would not hesitate in recommending it as a great holiday destination and I would definitely recommend kimkim for... Read more

We had an amazing trip around Colombia experiencing the art, culture, food and of course the coffee in this beautiful country. All our guides were so informative and helpful; Ricardo in Bogota was so knowledgable kind and interesting,.....in fact none of them disappointed in anyway. Columbia is a vibrant, extremely friendly and interesting country with a rich cultural heritage. I would not hesitate in recommending it as a great holiday destination and I would definitely recommend kimkim for its professionalism, choices of accommodation and tour guides and overall attention to detail.

Hotel Review
The Artisan D.C. Hotel, Autograph Collection
Bogotá

We were not well when we arrived at the hotel and the staff could not have been nicer / more helpful to us. The staff in the restaurant were extremely nice and the food was great & good value. The room and bathroom was perfect.

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Local specialist: Margarita Moreno
Margarita
Margarita Moreno
Local specialist in Bogota | Replied on Sep 30, 2025
Dear Margaret! I’m so happy to hear you both had such an amazing time exploring Colombia, and that you enjoyed the art, culture, food, and of course, the coffee. It means a lot to us to know that our guides, especially Ricardo, made your experience even more special. He and the whole team are always so dedicated, and it makes us really happy that they exceeded your expectations! Colombia really has something unique, doesn’t it? We are so glad you were able to connect with the culture,... Read more

Dear Margaret!

I’m so happy to hear you both had such an amazing time exploring Colombia, and that you enjoyed the art, culture, food, and of course, the coffee. It means a lot to us to know that our guides, especially Ricardo, made your experience even more special. He and the whole team are always so dedicated, and it makes us really happy that they exceeded your expectations!

Colombia really has something unique, doesn’t it? We are so glad you were able to connect with the culture, the people, and everything that makes this place so vibrant. There’s no better reward for us than knowing that you had a memorable time.

Thank you so much for trusting kimkim and us with your journey. We truly hope to welcome you back someday... you will always have a home in Colombia 🇨🇴💛

Sending you a big hug, and thanks again for sharing your experience with us.

Un abrazo,
Margarita

Start to finish KimKim and Margarita looked a...
Colombia | Sep 12 - Sep 21, 2025

Justin
Justin H.
Qatar | Reviewed on Sep 29, 2025

Start to finish KimKim and Margarita looked after every detail of each day- hotels were great, air and land transfers were flawless and our guides in each city were very professional, informative and passionate about their wonderful country- Columbia.
A great adventure, very well priced, safe and really memorable. Exceeded all expectations

Thanks KimKim Team

Local specialist: Margarita Moreno
Margarita
Margarita Moreno
Local specialist in Bogota | Replied on Sep 29, 2025

Thank you so much, Justin, for sharing your wonderful feedback. It makes us truly happy to know that every detail, from the hotels to the transfers and guides, helped create a trip that exceeded your expectations.

Your words mean a lot to us, as our team’s passion is to deliver exactly what you described: safe, authentic, and memorable experiences.

We hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon 🇨🇴
There’s always more of Colombia waiting for you!

Best,
Margarita

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