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: 591
  • 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 | 29.29% Visitors | 74 Hotels

  • Bogota

    Popularity: 2 | 23.99% Visitors | 137 Hotels

  • San Andres Island

    Popularity: 3 | 20.9% Visitors | 28 Hotels

  • Medellin

    Popularity: 4 | 6.84% Visitors | 54 Hotels

  • Santa Marta

    Popularity: 5 | 5.08% Visitors | 26 Hotels

  • Barranquilla

    Popularity: 6 | 1.45% Visitors | 28 Hotels

  • Villa De Leyva

    Popularity: 7 | 1.11% Visitors | 20 Hotels

  • Isla Baru

    Popularity: 8 | 1.07% Visitors | 3 Hotels

  • Armenia

    Popularity: 9 | 0.78% Visitors | 17 Hotels

  • Pereira

    Popularity: 10 | 0.72% Visitors | 17 Hotels

  • Barichara

    Popularity: 11 | 0.69% Visitors | 11 Hotels

  • Providencia Island

    Popularity: 12 | 0.59% Visitors | 9 Hotels

  • Salento

    Popularity: 13 | 0.57% Visitors | 6 Hotels

  • Leticia

    Popularity: 14 | 0.53% Visitors | 8 Hotels

  • Isla Palma

    Popularity: 15 | 0.53% Visitors | 1 Hotels

  • Boyaca

    Popularity: 16 | 0.5% Visitors | 9 Hotels

  • Bucaramanga

    Popularity: 17 | 0.49% Visitors | 11 Hotels

  • San Gil

    Popularity: 18 | 0.42% Visitors | 8 Hotels

  • Taganga

    Popularity: 19 | 0.42% Visitors | 2 Hotels

  • Paipa

    Popularity: 20 | 0.37% Visitors | 8 Hotels

  • Santa Fe De Antioquia

    Popularity: 21 | 0.35% Visitors | 3 Hotels

  • Manizales

    Popularity: 22 | 0.32% Visitors | 17 Hotels

  • Chia

    Popularity: 23 | 0.3% Visitors | 1 Hotels

  • Pasto

    Popularity: 24 | 0.26% Visitors | 6 Hotels

  • Capurgana

    Popularity: 25 | 0.22% Visitors | 4 Hotels

  • Popayan

    Popularity: 26 | 0.21% Visitors | 9 Hotels

  • Girardot

    Popularity: 27 | 0.17% Visitors | 4 Hotels

  • Rionegro

    Popularity: 28 | 0.17% Visitors | 3 Hotels

  • Monteria

    Popularity: 29 | 0.17% Visitors | 6 Hotels

  • Valledupar

    Popularity: 30 | 0.17% Visitors | 5 Hotels

  • Ibague

    Popularity: 31 | 0.15% Visitors | 7 Hotels

  • Riohacha

    Popularity: 32 | 0.12% Visitors | 2 Hotels

  • Villavicencio

    Popularity: 33 | 0.12% Visitors | 3 Hotels

  • Covenas

    Popularity: 34 | 0.09% Visitors | 5 Hotels

  • Isla Tierra Bomba

    Popularity: 35 | 0.09% Visitors | 2 Hotels

  • Puerto Gaitan

    Popularity: 36 | 0.09% Visitors | 1 Hotels

 

Top Colombia Hotels

  • 1
    JW Marriott Hotel Bogota
    Calle 73 # 8-60, Bogota
    98% recommended | 34 reviews
  • 2
    Diez Hotel Categoria Colombia
    Calle 10A 34-11, Medellin
    100% recommended | 18 reviews
  • 3
    Hotel Boutique Alma
    Carrera 5 57, Bogota
    100% recommended | 30 reviews
  • 4
    Bogota Marriott Hotel
    Av. El Dorado #69b-53, Bogota
    99% recommended | 48 reviews
  • 5
    Ar Hotel Salitre
    Carrera 60 No. 22-99, Bogota
    95% recommended | 18 reviews
  • 6
    Medellin Royal Hotel
    Cr 42 No. 5 Sur -130, Medellin
    97% recommended | 35 reviews
  • 7
    Casa Claver Loft Boutique Hotel
    Calle de las Damas no. 3- 134, Cartagena
    100% recommended | 18 reviews
  • 8
    Hotel Poblado Alejandria
    Cuadra 36 2 Sur 60, Medellin
    97% recommended | 27 reviews
  • 9
    Hotel Estelar Blue
    Carrera 42 # 1 - 74 Sur, Medellin
    100% recommended | 17 reviews
  • 10
    Hotel Casa Victoria
    Carrera 32 No 1 Sur-13, Medellin
    97% recommended | 16 reviews