Colombia offers exciting sights and activities that can be enjoyed by parents and kids alike. From fascinating museums such as the Museo de Oro in Bogotá, to parks, city tours, horse riding and snorkeling, there is always something for your little ones to enjoy. This article covers the best sights and activities for families.
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 a one-of-a-kind experience, especially for beachgoers, restless travelers, and scuba divers who yearn for off-the-beaten-path adventure.
The romantic city of Cartagena, white-sand Caribbean beaches, beautiful Coffee Country and sizzling salsa dancing combine to make Colombia a wonderful honeymoon destination. This list covers some of the top destinations to consider when making plans for your post-nuptial getaway.
One of Colombia’s greatest appeals is its diversity of indigenous peoples. From the Arhuaco of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta to the Zenú of the Golfo de Morrosquillo, Colombia’s 87 native tribes represent an indigenous heritage as rich as anywhere in the Americas. While some groups are not receptive to outsiders, others welcome visitors. The following five pueblos indígenas provide an immensely rewarding way of experiencing Colombia at its most unique and intriguing.
Colombia offers excellent biking opportunities for both beginners and seasoned riders. The steep mountain paved roads are terrific for road bikers and have bred world-class racers. For mountain bikers, there is endless scope for easy country trails and gut-wrenching mountain single tracks. This guide will help you get around Colombia on two wheels.
January in Colombia is one big party. It's the tail end of the holiday season, and locals and foreign visitors alike are out in force, enjoying the last weeks of a much-deserved vacation. The crowds may be formidable, but there are still plenty of ways to enjoy this diverse nation.
There are few better times of the year to visit Colombia than February. Prices are low, there are fewer crowds, and at the end of the month, one of the biggest carnival celebrations on the entire continent takes place in Barranquilla.
Colombia is a country as pious as it is fun-loving, and March features one of the biggest religious celebrations: Semana Santa. Aside from Holy Week, there's also the chance Carnival lasts into the beginning of the month. Let this guide direct you to the biggest celebrations (and best locations) for a March trip to Colombia.
April is the perfect month to visit Colombia—prices are low and the crowds have thinned. Plus, one of the most popular music festivals in the country takes place this month. Let this guide point you to the fun and adventure.
May is a real sweet spot on the calendar to visit an eclectic paradise like Colombia, though you'll need to be savvy as it's one of the rainier months of the year. It's still low season, so you can travel the country without being engulfed by the crowds. Take a unique Caribbean beach vacation, visit the northernmost point of South America, or check out the huge Festival of Wayúu Culture.
The last month of Colombia's first wet season sees a drier Caribbean Coast and Andes region, while the Pacific continues to be damp (though lush!) and the Amazon rivers swell. Yet there are still destinations to enjoy, from arid deserts to tropical beaches and everything in between—though you can expect a slight increase in crowds and prices toward the end of the month as you lead into the dry shoulder season of July.
If you've reached July and have still to decide on that perfect summer adventure, give Colombia a shot. Sure, it will be busy with other peak-season travelers, but its diversity of topography and climate means you'll be able to find a place of your own. The Amazon region is particularly nice this month, when low river waters make more of the region accessible to explore.
Whether you're trying to escape the summer heat back home or are looking to ramp up the thermometer on a tropical holiday, there are plenty of spots in Colombia that will appeal to you, like the Pacific coast, now that humpback whales are making their annual appearance. Also, one of the most famous festivals in the entire country takes place during this month.
If you want to visit Colombia during the lull between peak seasons, September is a good time to do so. You'll experience all the famous sights and places without having to contend with the masses of foreign travelers—plus, there are seasonal activities and events to enjoy.
Colombia in October is relatively tranquil, as the summer crowds are gone and the country enters one of its wettest months overall. Yet, you'll find drier conditions along the Caribbean and on the islands of San Andrés and Providencia. The Amazon region, too, while rainy year-round, also sees slightly less rainfall and is still in its low-water season, making a number of destinations appealing. Let this guide clue you in on how best to enjoy Colombia during October.
November can be a great time to visit Colombia—especially if you're after smaller crowds, better prices, and unique wildlife experiences. While rain lingers on the Pacific coast and in the Amazon, many regions are starting to dry out ahead of peak season. It's also ideal for whale watching, Amazon boat trips, and soaking up culture in Cartagena, where Independence Day festivities add extra buzz.
You won't find a more festive month in Colombia than December. Everyone here prepares weeks in advance for Christmas and the New Year, with seemingly non-stop parties and celebrations leading up to the big day. Higher lodging and airfare prices are to be expected, as is great weather throughout the country—even famously rainy Bogotá stays mostly dry this month.
