Complete guides for the 32 departments: attractions, ecotourism, gastronomy, culture and how to get to each destination.
Colombia is one of the most diverse tourist destinations in the world. In a single country you'll find Caribbean beaches, Amazon rainforest, Andean peaks, endless plains, and Pacific coastlines. Each of its 32 departments offers a unique experience: from the Barranquilla Carnival — an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity — to humpback whale watching on the Pacific coast, and the UNESCO-listed Coffee Cultural Landscape of the Andean region.
Colombia is home to more than 1,100 municipalities, six distinct natural regions, extraordinarily rich regional cuisine, and biodiversity that places it among the world's top five megadiverse countries. These guides gather the essential information to plan your visit: what to see, what to eat, when to go, and how to reach every corner of Colombia.
Caribbean beaches, the Barranquilla Carnival, the Walled City of Cartagena, and the arid beauty of La Guajira.
Coffee Cultural Landscape, heritage towns, Nevado del Ruiz, the Chicamocha Canyon, and the capital Bogotá.
Humpback whale watching, Chocó rainforest, Bahía Solano, and Afro-Colombian gastronomy.
The Eastern Plains (Llanos), Meta rivers and lagoons, wildlife, and Llanero cowboy tradition.
Amazon rainforest, pink river dolphin watching, Leticia, and the world's largest river.
Colombia has no traditional seasons, but it does have dry and rainy periods. The dry season (December–March and July–August) is ideal for most destinations. Check the climate of each department before you travel.
View climate by department →Colombia has more than 1,100 municipalities. Find out which ones belong to each department, their capitals and distances to better organise your itinerary.
View municipalities by department →Colombia's six natural regions — Caribbean, Andean, Pacific, Orinoquía, Amazon, and Insular — each contain unique ecosystems and unmatched nature tourism experiences.
Explore the regions →