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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An Arajet aircraft in flight

Arajet Review: Is It Safe, Fares and Baggage

Arajet is the odd one out in our airline reviews: a Dominican carrier, not a…

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A LATAM aircraft parked at an airport gate

LATAM Colombia Review: Is It Safe, Fares and Baggage

I have flown LATAM more times than I can count — into Bogotá, around Colombia,…

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A server attending guests in a restaurant

How Much to Tip in Colombia (and When You Don’t)

Short answer: in Colombia the tip is voluntary, and in restaurants it is normally 10%….

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A Copa Airlines aircraft on the tarmac

Copa Airlines Review: Is It Safe, and Is It Better Than Avianca?

Ask a Colombian which airline they trust to get them somewhere on time and Copa…

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A Spanish restaurant interior with diners and hanging hams

Flamenco and Spanish Flavor Hit the Table at La Puerta de Alcalá

Located in the urban and sophisticated Santa Bárbara neighborhood in Usaquén, La Puerta de Alcalá…

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A person in a red dress walking a cobbled colonial street

Cielo.Travel Publishes February 2026 Update to ‘The 17 Best Restaurants in Bogota,’ Colombia Guide

Originally Published at Send2Press® Newswire Cielo.Travel today released its February 2026 update to “The 17…

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A leafy Bogotá street lined with restaurants and cafes

The 17 Best Restaurants in Bogotá (Updated 2026)

Colombia is home to celebrated cuisines that infuse European, Indigenous, and Afro-Caribbean influences. So, if…

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A traditional restaurant interior with wooden tables in Bogotá

The Best Ajiaco Santafereño and the Home Recipes That Santa Fe Restaurante Brings to a Global Standard

Address: Calle 7 #5-66 Hours: Check restaurant website for current hours Price Range: $$ Cuisine:…

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A candlelit French restaurant dining room in Bogotá

Croissants, Bistros, and Classic Plates — Bogotá’s French Side

 French food has long had a place in Bogotá’s dining scene, shaping everything from…

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A grill platter of Argentinian meats and sides

From Premium Steakhouses to Neighborhood Grills—Bogotá’s Argentinian Restaurants

 Argentinian food has carved out a strong presence in Bogotá, thanks largely to the…

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A Thai restaurant interior with warm lighting in Bogotá

Small Scene, Big Flavor — Thai Restaurants in Bogotá That Hit the Spot

 Thai food in Bogotá is still a niche world, but it’s one that keeps…

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A colourful Korean restaurant interior with a mural in Bogotá

Korean Food in Bogotá — From Traditional Kitchens to Modern BBQ

Bogotá’s Korean food scene hasn’t exploded overnight — it has grown slowly, shaped by family-run…

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