Colombia Travel & Tourism

Colombia is a country of diverse landscape and equally diverse citizens, offering visitors a pleasing adventure through the hospitable nation. Bogotá, Colombia’s capital, has exchanged its dangerous reputation for a title as the city’s cultural epicenter. Home to seven million people and counting, Bogotá features a thriving nightlife, an abundance of cultural events and numerous museums. The city’s historic district, La Candelaria, offers a respite from the bustle of downtown. Visitors can escape to the island of Providencia to relax or explore the island’s numerous natural attractions. Those looking for a touristy stay can flock to Aguadulce on Providencia’s west coast, which offers hotels, cottages and restaurants. History buffs should flock to the small town of Villa de Leyva. The entire town was declared a national monument in 1954, and offers visitors a retreat into historic whitewashed colonial houses and cobblestone streets. The town pleases visitors with numerous art and craft shops, making it a popular weekend destination for Colombians living in Bogotá. Cali, Columbia’s third largest city, has a reputation for its lively party scene and love of salsa music. Located along the Río Cali, the city also offers a zoo that is dedicated to native Colombian wildlife. Those seeking adventure can enjoy Parque Nacional Tayrona, situated at the foot of the infamous Sierra Nevada de Santa Maria. The park hosts everything from expansive sandy beaches to mountains, rainforests to dry desert. Visitors can also view the ruins of Pueblito, an ancient settlement of the native Tayrona Indians. While the park’s beaches offer plenty of snorkeling and diving opportunities visitors must rent their gear from one of the bordering towns. Those looking for plenty of beachside pampering can travel to El Rodadero, a beach resort south of Parque Nacional Tayrona, while culturally inquisitive travelers can stop by the fishing village of Taganga.


Worldwide Tourism Popularity Ranking: 47 of 230


Air Travel

  • Quality of Airports: Average (4.2 of 7)
  • Number of Airlines: 28
  • Number of Arriving Passengers: 2147000

Hotels & Lodging

  • Quality of Lodging: Good (4.0 of 5)
  • Number of Hotels: 732
  • Average Room Rate: $114.37

Purpose of Visit

  • Business Trip: 19%
  • Family Vacation: 20%
  • Couples Getaway: 44%
  • Friends Trip: 11%
  • Solo Travel: 16%

Top Vacation Destinations in Colombia

Most popular cities in Colombia in terms of percentage of visitors and number of hotels:

  • Cartagena
    Popularity: 1 | 27.67% Visitors | 88 Hotels

  • Bogota
    Popularity: 2 | 25.12% Visitors | 159 Hotels

  • San Andres Island
    Popularity: 3 | 17.37% Visitors | 29 Hotels

  • Medellin
    Popularity: 4 | 7.76% Visitors | 64 Hotels

  • Santa Marta
    Popularity: 5 | 6.09% Visitors | 38 Hotels

  • Isla Baru
    Popularity: 6 | 1.97% Visitors | 3 Hotels

  • Barranquilla
    Popularity: 7 | 1.82% Visitors | 32 Hotels

  • Leticia
    Popularity: 8 | 1.08% Visitors | 11 Hotels

  • Villa De Leyva
    Popularity: 9 | 0.94% Visitors | 23 Hotels

  • Barichara
    Popularity: 10 | 0.86% Visitors | 11 Hotels

  • Pereira
    Popularity: 11 | 0.71% Visitors | 22 Hotels

  • Armenia
    Popularity: 12 | 0.69% Visitors | 18 Hotels

  • Providencia Island
    Popularity: 13 | 0.55% Visitors | 9 Hotels

  • Taganga
    Popularity: 14 | 0.55% Visitors | 6 Hotels

  • Isla Palma
    Popularity: 15 | 0.51% Visitors | 1 Hotels

  • Bucaramanga
    Popularity: 16 | 0.48% Visitors | 17 Hotels

  • Manizales
    Popularity: 17 | 0.46% Visitors | 19 Hotels

  • Salento
    Popularity: 18 | 0.44% Visitors | 8 Hotels

  • Paipa
    Popularity: 19 | 0.42% Visitors | 8 Hotels

  • Boyaca
    Popularity: 20 | 0.35% Visitors | 10 Hotels

  • Santa Fe De Antioquia
    Popularity: 21 | 0.35% Visitors | 5 Hotels

  • Pasto
    Popularity: 22 | 0.29% Visitors | 9 Hotels

  • Popayan
    Popularity: 23 | 0.27% Visitors | 14 Hotels

  • San Gil
    Popularity: 24 | 0.26% Visitors | 10 Hotels

  • Capurgana
    Popularity: 25 | 0.22% Visitors | 4 Hotels

  • Ibague
    Popularity: 26 | 0.21% Visitors | 7 Hotels

  • Girardot
    Popularity: 27 | 0.18% Visitors | 5 Hotels

  • Mompos
    Popularity: 28 | 0.17% Visitors | 2 Hotels

  • Valledupar
    Popularity: 29 | 0.16% Visitors | 7 Hotels

  • Covenas
    Popularity: 30 | 0.16% Visitors | 6 Hotels

  • Chia
    Popularity: 31 | 0.16% Visitors | 2 Hotels

  • Monteria
    Popularity: 32 | 0.13% Visitors | 7 Hotels

  • Tunja
    Popularity: 33 | 0.13% Visitors | 4 Hotels

  • San Agustin
    Popularity: 34 | 0.13% Visitors | 6 Hotels

  • Cucuta
    Popularity: 35 | 0.13% Visitors | 5 Hotels

  • Melgar
    Popularity: 36 | 0.12% Visitors | 8 Hotels

  • Rionegro
    Popularity: 37 | 0.11% Visitors | 3 Hotels

  • Villavicencio
    Popularity: 38 | 0.11% Visitors | 7 Hotels

  • Santa Rosa Del Cabal
    Popularity: 39 | 0.09% Visitors | 3 Hotels

  • Riohacha
    Popularity: 40 | 0.07% Visitors | 2 Hotels


Top Colombia Hotels

  • 1
    JW Marriott Hotel Bogota
    Calle 73 # 8-60, Bogota
    98% recommended | 120 reviews
  • 2
    Bogota Marriott Hotel
    Av. El Dorado #69b-53, Bogota
    99% recommended | 127 reviews
  • 3
    Casa De Isabella Hotel Boutique
    Carrera 2 N. 19-20, Santa Marta
    0% recommended | 76 reviews
  • 4
    Medellin Royal
    Cra. 42 No.5 Sur-130, Medellin
    97% recommended | 74 reviews
  • 5
    Diez Hotel Categoria Colombia
    Calle 10A 34-11, Medellin
    100% recommended | 65 reviews
  • 6
    La Casa Del Farol Hotel Boutique
    Calle 18, 3-115, Santa Marta
    0% recommended | 125 reviews
  • 7
    Lugano Imperial Suites
    Calle 70 A # 7-62, Bogota
    100% recommended | 8 reviews
  • 8
    Hotel Boutique Alma
    Carrera 5 57, Bogota
    100% recommended | 87 reviews
  • 9
    Hotel Poblado Alejandria
    Cuadra 36 2 Sur 60, Medellin
    97% recommended | 72 reviews
  • 10
    Casa Pestagua Hotel Boutique Spa
    Calle de Santo Domingo 33 - 63, Cartagena
    96% recommended | 64 reviews