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A colorful street in Cartagena's Getsemaní neighborhood, strung with bunting, with people walking past painted houses

Tips · Jul 23, 2026

How Much Does a Trip to Colombia Cost?

A practical breakdown of Colombia travel costs: daily budget tiers in pesos and dollars, what drives prices, plus tips on ATMs, cards, cash, and tipping.

Burlap sacks of Colombian Excelso coffee beans with a metal scoop resting on top

Itineraries · Jul 20, 2026

3 to 5 Days in the Coffee Region: A Day-by-Day Itinerary

How to spend 3 to 5 days in Colombia's Coffee Region: a Salento-based itinerary covering Cocora, farm tours, Filandia, and hot springs, with costs and transport.

Towering wax palms rising above misty green hillsides in the Cocora Valley, Colombia

Tips · Jul 18, 2026

8 of the Best Tour Companies Based in Colombia

A roundup of eight respected Colombia-based tour operators: who they are, what they specialize in, and which kind of traveler each one suits, from Lost City treks to fully curated private journeys.

A close-up map of Colombia and neighboring Venezuela

Itineraries · Jul 18, 2026

One Week in Colombia: 3 Routes That Actually Work

Three one-week Colombia itineraries: the classic cities route, the Caribbean coast route, and the Andes and coffee route, each with day-by-day plans and costs.

A narrow colonial street in Cartagena lined with brightly painted balconied houses and hanging flowers

Itineraries · Jul 16, 2026

Colombia in 10 Days: An Itinerary That Doesn't Feel Rushed

A realistic 10-day Colombia itinerary: Bogotá, Medellín with Guatapé, the Coffee Region, and Cartagena, connected by short flights, with costs in COP and USD.

A green Andean valley of coffee hills and forest in Antioquia, Colombia

Itineraries · Jul 14, 2026

The Perfect 2 Weeks in Colombia: A Day-by-Day Itinerary

A day-by-day 2-week Colombia itinerary covering Bogotá, the Coffee Region, Medellín, Guatapé, Cartagena, and Tayrona, with transport, costs, and timing.

A Colombian folk dancer in a bright traditional costume mid-performance

Tips · Jul 6, 2026

The Best Time to Visit Colombia: A Month-by-Month Guide

The best time to visit Colombia is December to March, with a second dry window in July and August across the Andes. Here is every month, region by region.

The towering granite monolith of El Peñol rising above the green reservoir near Guatapé

Guides · Jul 6, 2026

Complete Guide to Guatapé and El Peñol

Plan the perfect day or overnight trip from Medellín to Guatapé: climb El Peñol rock, wander the painted zócalos, take a boat on the reservoir, and beat the crowds.

A cup of Colombian coffee on a wooden table in a café in the coffee region

Guides · Jul 6, 2026

Salento and the Cocora Valley: The Heart of Colombia's Coffee Region

A complete guide to Salento and the Cocora Valley: hiking among the world's tallest wax palms, Willys jeeps, coffee farm tours, quieter Filandia, and how to get there.

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Guides · Jul 6, 2026

Things to Do in Santa Marta: Colombia's Caribbean Gateway

Santa Marta is the launchpad for Tayrona, Minca, Taganga, and the Lost City Trek. Here is what to do in the city and how to use it as a base on Colombia's coast.