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Colombia stands out for travelers with its extraordinary variety packed into one country: Caribbean beaches, Andean cities, lush coffee hills, Amazon rainforest, and vibrant colonial towns. What makes it especially compelling is the energy of its culture—warm hospitality, lively music and dance, colorful street art, and a food scene that reflects regional diversity. From the restored walled city of Cartagena to the innovative neighborhoods of Medellín and the high-altitude capital of Bogotá, Colombia offers a mix of history, creativity, and natural beauty that feels both accessible and adventurous.
Key highlights include exploring Cartagena’s old town and nearby Rosario Islands, visiting Medellín for its urban transformation and cable-car views, and heading into the Coffee Region for plantation tours and rolling green landscapes. Nature lovers can hike in Tayrona National Natural Park, discover the towering wax palms of Valle de Cocora, or venture deeper into the Amazon and Pacific regions for wildlife and remote scenery. Practical tips: Colombia’s climate varies more by altitude than by season, so pack layers for cooler mountain cities and lighter clothing for coastal areas. Domestic flights are useful for covering long distances, basic Spanish is helpful outside major tourist hubs, and using registered taxis or ride apps is a smart way to get around in cities.
The best time to visit Colombia is generally January to March and November, when travel popularity is highest and conditions are especially appealing for exploring cities, the Coffee Region, and the Caribbean coast. February, March, and November can offer a particularly good balance of strong traveler interest and fewer peak-holiday crowds than December or early January.
We spent just one more night in Medellin and then flew to the Caribbean coast on the 14th. Our first destination here was Cartagena, where we stayed for 3 nights. Cartagena is...
Auch an diesem Tag wurde das Camp 4:45 Uhr geweckt, mit anschließendem Frühstück. Um 6 ging es dann wieder los. Wir erreichten nach ca einer halben Stunde den Fluss Rio...
After spending the last few days saying goodbye and clearing out our apartment, our journey started on Saturday, August 17 with a day trip to Munich. There we spent a few cozy...
About four hours northeast of Cartagena is Tayrona National Park. There are beautiful hiking routes, picturesque beaches, and some wild animals to discover. I had found a small,...
Colombia enchants us during our last days of travel on Isla Fuerte with its people, scents, and rhythms, rocking us in the Caribbean wind. Yoga at dawn, overlooking the water....
We continued with door-to-door service on Saturday to Barranquilla, where we were allowed to spend 2 days at Juli's aunt's house. After a brief introduction, we continued to the...
The city seen from a castle
So this is it. As soon as you post a post with a bathing suit photo, it gets twice as many views. That's typical, my high literature art is just pearls before swine! But joking...
Finally, I made it! We have arrived in the present, so I don't have to catch up on blog posts anymore because I started the blog too late. Another achievement: I had a...
Upon the suggestion of a Scottish woman, I decided to stay in Taganga, a small fishing village 10 minutes north of the big city, instead of Santa Marta, and take a diving course...
Cartagena is located on the Caribbean coast and boasts a well-preserved colonial city. Within the former city walls, there are beautifully colored buildings with good...
A very long ride from Medellin through Bogota to Valle de Leyva brought us to the countryside. We strolled through the cobblestone streets, ate homemade ice cream, and the best...
So it didn't take long and we were there again. Spontaneous. 'Any idea how we're getting there?' -'Spontaneous. Maybe Pedro can give us a ride in his car, maybe we take the...
In May 2025, I traveled again with my family to Chiquinquirá, where we celebrated my grandfather's 80th birthday.
The next morning, we were awakened at 6 o'clock by very loud church bells. 🥴😫😴 After a modified Colombian breakfast with arepas, coffee,
Rio Magdalena, view to the north
Tag 12: early rising, as we had a long drive to the airport and it is the 1st working day for many Colombians after New Year's - taxi rides without functioning seatbelts,...
Today I was at Juan Valdez with my girlfriend and we played this game with the 36 questions. It's still very unfamiliar to say 'my girlfriend'. We only met 3 weeks ago, but have...
So I've done it now, now there's travel content. After the most uncomplicated journey I've ever had (5 minutes to get through immigration, queuing, completely absurd) and two...
There is so much I wanted to do for her. There are million unfinished documents on my laptop. Things I was going to write about her, for her. She was the most beautiful...
My fever is finally gone and I'm ready to explore Medellin again. Let's start at quarter past ten for the Pablo Escobar tour. We'll pass by his family's house, which was blown...
After two of our fellow travelers were diagnosed with dengue fever the day before, I also woke up with its symptoms. The fever thermometer showed 37.6°C, which was not a reason...
Actually, the title here is incorrect, the 4th stop was actually a city called Tunja. After the hike, we tried to get to San Gil but got stuck in Tunja due to lack of good...
We wanted to take a look at a Colombian metropolis, and since Cali still has a bad reputation, we drove to the legendary Medellín. Our speedy bus driver drove like lightning, so...
From the most beautiful city in Colombia
The monuments of Monguí are impressive and something that every tourist must see when visiting Monguí. They tell the story of the city and are commemorations of important things...
Day 2: Arrival in Bogota at 3:45 AM - 6 hours time difference - 1 hour wait for our luggage + fire brigade operation at Bogotá airport - departure from Bogotá (which is at an...
It went on the same as the last few days, I did nothing and lay in the sun and I'm finding it increasingly difficult to bring myself to do anything at all :D But I got my first...