Travel Guides

Our travel guides to Colombia, written by the team that runs the tours: where to go, how to get there, what it costs and when to come.

Santa Marta's bay and marina from the air, with the Sierra Nevada rising behind the city

Santa Marta, Colombia: The Old City, the Beaches, Tayrona and How to Plan Three Days

The base for Tayrona, Minca and the Lost City: what Santa Marta is, the old city and the Quinta, the beaches, the airport, safety, weather, where to stay and a plan.

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The thatched lookout of Cabo San Juan on its rock between the two beaches, Tayrona National Park

Tayrona National Park: The Gates, the Fees, the Closures and the Hike to Cabo San Juan

The park with an opening calendar: the four gates, the hike to Cabo San Juan, 2026 fees and insurance, hours, closures, weather and the Santa Marta days around it.

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The waterfall and the pools at the Santa Rosa de Cabal hot springs above Pereira

Pereira, Colombia: What It Is, What to Do and How to Use It as Your Coffee-Region Base

The coffee region’s airport city: what Pereira is like, the hot springs and Cocora day trips, the weather, safety, where to stay and the plan that works.

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A traveler waving from a Willys jeep at a viewpoint over the coffee hills of Quindío

Colombia’s Coffee Region: Where to Go, What to Do and How to Plan It

The wax palms, the coffee farms, the hot springs and Manizales: where to go in Colombia’s coffee region, how to get there and how many days it needs.

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Two visitors at the rim of Lake Guatavita looking down on its green water

Lake Guatavita: The Lake Behind El Dorado, and How to Visit It from Bogotá

The green lake where the Muisca crowned the gilded chief, 90 minutes from Bogotá: 2026 tickets and hours, the guided walk, the town that moved and the day that works.

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The blue-lit tunnel of the Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral

The Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá: What It Is, What It Costs and How to Visit from Bogotá

The church carved 180 meters underground an hour north of Bogotá: 2026 tickets and hours, what is inside, how to get there, and the day that works with Guatavita.

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Whitewashed colonial arcade and cobbled street in the centre of Villa de Leyva

Villa de Leyva: The Colonial Town Three Hours from Bogotá, and How to See It in One Day or Two

The colonial town three hours from Bogotá: the Plaza Mayor, the fossils, Pozos Azules, Ráquira and Iguaque, how to get there, when to go and what a day costs.

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Traveler admiring a giant sculpture near Cocora Valley, Salento, Colombia

Salento and the Cocora Valley: The Wax Palms, the Coffee Farms and How to See Them in a Day

Salento and the Cocora Valley: the wax palm walk, the coffee farm, Filandia, how to get there from Bogotá or Medellín, when to go and what a day costs.

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Traveler walking through misty wax palms in Cocora Valley, Quindío, Colombia

Best Time to Visit Colombia: Month by Month, Region by Region, and the Weeks We Would Avoid

The best time to visit Colombia, month by month and region by region: IDEAM rain averages, the 2027 holidays and festivals, and what El Niño changes in 2026.

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A bar lit in red and green at night in Bogotá

Reggaeton Rooftop Done Right at Presea Bogotá

Location: Ac. 85 #14-43, Bogotá, Colombia There’s a moment every party lover knows well —…

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A JetSMART aircraft parked on an airport apron

Flying JetSMART and What to Expect from South America’s Newest Low-Cost Airline

JetSMART is one of those airlines that quietly started as a regional experiment and then…

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A rooftop bar at night with red awnings and city lights

What to Expect at Bogotá’s Beloved Federal Rooftop

Location: Cl. 84A #12‑25, Piso 5, Chapinero, Bogotá, Colombia Looking for a high-energy night out…

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A bartender preparing cocktails behind a bar in Bogotá

Haute Sipping in Bogotá at Huerta Coctelería Artesanal

Location: Cra. 12a #83-64, Bogotá, Colombia Bogotá’s bar scene is full of surprises, but few…

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Guests seated in a plant-filled bar with skylights

Why Apache Rooftop Bogotá Should Be On Your Radar

Location: Cra. 11 #93‑77, Click Clack Hotel, Chapinero, Bogotá, Colombia In a city packed with…

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Two people at a bar being served by staff in Bogotá

A Cocktail Experience Like No Other At La Sala de Laura

Location: Carrera 5 #66-11, Chapinero, Bogotá La Sala de Laura is perfectly planted in Chapinero,…

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A glass-roofed rooftop bar with plants and diners in Bogotá

Elevated Nightlife at Monaco Rooftop in Bogotá

Location: Calle 90 #16‑34, Piso 22, Bogotá, Colombia  In a city like Bogotá—with its skyline,…

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A green mountainside path above Bogotá

Get in Sync with Bogotá on Our Guided Tour

The moment you step out into the high-altitude air of the Andes, you feel the…

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The blue-lit tunnel of the Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral

Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral and Emerald Lagoons at Guatavita

Worlds Below the Surface When we think of Bogotá’s surroundings, towering mountains, colorful towns, and…

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A dark bar interior with hanging lights in Bogotá

A Rustic Bistro Blending European Flavors with Colombian Freshness at Café Bar Universal

Address: Calle 65 #4a-76 Hours: Mon–Sat: 12:30 PM – 11:00 PM | Sun & Holidays:…

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An overhead view of plated dishes on a wooden table

A Sensory Journey and Unpredictable Colombian Cuisine at El Chato

Address: Calle 65 #4-76, Chapinero Alto, Bogotá Hours: Mon–Sat: 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM &…

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The San Alberto cafe terrace on a Bogotá street

Polished Coffee Rituals in Café San Alberto

Café San Alberto is one of those traditional and knowledgeable coffee shops, where the cup,…

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