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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.
It didn't take 7 hours, and three out of the five people were already at the local police station. Well, that's going to be exciting :) The local bracelet seller suddenly wanted...
22.1. Ankommen im Cali. Außer Giovanni erwarten mich noch seine Freundin Caroline und Maria Isabel. Wir trinken Wein und unterhalten uns angeregt über meine Reise, aber auch...
Post 30 - The last days in Colombia. The hot Llanos around Villavicencio and the huge capital Bogotá.
Beitrag 28 - Tour über die schönsten Dörfer von Santander bis ins Extremsportparadies San Gil
27/01 - 30/01 A private little island in the Caribbean Sea, surrounded by mangroves and crystal-clear water: That might sound like a luxury vacation in a 5-star resort, but...
Let's go for new goals. This time we are taking it with Paolo Conte - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5XSiWmaKB4&list=RDG5XSiWmaKB4&start_radio=1 After traveling as a...
My exchange in wild Colombia ;))
What, now everything is really "already" over (#mimimi #gränndoch #schaffekennschuso)?! The last few weeks have passed in a flash. This whole thing feels somehow surreal to me....
Beitrag 29 - Weitere koloniale Perlen und viel Natur. Touri-Hochburg Villa de Leyva und das beschauliche Guadalupe.
Wir verbrachten die letzten 5 Wochen in Kolumbien und lebten einen Monat lang in Cartagena an der Karibikküste, bevor wir noch ein wenig das Landesinnere bereisten. Fotos &...
Baggage claim at Tabatinga airport
30/01 - 06/02 Once again we put on our damp, dirty shirts, covered our blisters on our feet, and forced ourselves to eat breakfast in the darkness with little appetite in order...
What was I thinking? This thought often accompanied me on our way to the Lost City, also known as Ciudad Perdida. And indeed, it was my idea to do this tour. What was I...
December 2, 2016 Palomino-Cartagena-San Gil-Sogamoso-Villa de Leyva-Bogotá Palomino is a small village east of the Tayrona National Park. The main activity (apart from lying on...
Even before my trip, I was aware that Medellín could possibly be the most interesting point of my journey through Colombia. The country’s second-largest city is located in a...
11/8/23 After breakfast today we drive to the center of Medellin as we want to take a tour of the city today. Medellín is the capital of the Colombian mountain province of...
So, I'm back again... I've been in Cartagena for 9 days now and I've already lost my heart a little bit to Colombia. Everything went super easy at the entry (thanks to the...
Medellin
Cartagena At 7:00 am local time, we arrived in Cartagena and spent the morning with an initial walk in the old town. We didn't have to deal with sweat stains for too long,...
Post 26 - Ocaña, capital for one day. And the beautiful colonial village of Playa de Belén with the Los Estoraques National Park.
After urgent requests and desperate messages, the second blog entry finally arrives: ... Since our highly praised hostel in Villa de Leyva was allegedly fully booked, we had to...
15/02 - 19/02 In the 90s, bombings, kidnappings, and murders ordered by drug cartels were a daily occurrence in Medellin. This earned the city the infamous title of 'Most...
Our journey takes us to Campoalegre, a small town in the province of Huila in Colombia. Here, we will spend almost a month as volunteer helpers in a foundation named...
We thought long and hard about whether or not to go to Caños Cristales. Mainly because it is relatively expensive. We paid around 550 francs per person for the flight, 2 nights,...
Upon arrival in Bogotá, we first enjoyed the first primitive signs of a civilized, capitalist society: there was a McDonald's at the airport! After indulging in a hearty,...
Colombia. The gateway to South America. Finally, we were there. Many people we had met along our journey, as well as numerous friends back home in Germany, had told us that...
Today marks my first trip - it's needless to say that my friend here knows almost everything already 😂 We headed to Rivera, specifi
Why Neiva of all places? Simple: My friend Erhard has traveled to South America several times, and his best friend lives here in Neiva. So it was quickly clear that our adventure...
From February 11th to 13th, we were in Cartagena de Indias, the fifth-largest city in Colombia with just over a million inhabitants. The city is surrounded by the Caribbean Sea....
Quindío, the emblematic coffee-growing region of Colombia, was an absolute must-see for me on this trip. I took a tourist bus from Medellín and arrived at my hostel in Salento...