Explore Colombia
All travel information at a glance
Explore Colombia
Colombia is often underestimated in a way that is almost unfair. Of course, one knows Cartagena with its colorful houses and the old town. But Colombia is so much more than that one photo that you keep seeing over and over. Caribbean coast and Pacific, coffee plantations in the Andean highlands, dense Amazon rainforests, open Llanos savannahs, colonial cities, and one of the liveliest metropolises in South America — all of that is one single country.
Nils has been living in Colombia again for some time, after having spent several years there before. He knows the country not as a tourist, but from within. What fascinates him to this day: how different the individual regions are from each other. Bogotá does not feel like Medellín, Medellín is not like the Coffee Zone, and the Coffee Zone is not like the Caribbean coast. If you only see one corner, you have actually hardly seen anything at all.
That’s exactly what makes trip planning so exciting — and sometimes so difficult. Where to go first? How much time does one really need? When is the best time to travel, and how does it differ depending on the region? What should you know before you travel?
Our Colombia travel guide gives you the overview. We help you build the trip that suits you — whether you have two weeks or two months, whether you relax in a hammock by the sea or drive through the mountains in a jeep.
Do you want to know more or already know that you want to go? Write to us, our team is looking forward to your inquiry!
Facts
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Population
about 54 million
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Official language
Spanish
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Visa
Visa-free entry or e-visa for many nationalities for up to 90 days of stay
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Time difference
CET -5
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Currency
Colombian Peso
Birdwatching in Colombia
Diving & Snorkeling in Colombia
Safety in Colombia
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Your contact
- Speaks languages: German, English, Spanish
- Phone number: +49 211 975 333 234
- Email address: nils@takememories.com