Columbia Hotels & Travel Guide

A passionate country where coffee, emeralds, the Caribbean Sea and the Andes meet

🏛️ Official LanguageSpanish
💴 CurrencyColombian peso (COP)
✈️ From JapanApproximately 14-16 hours from Japan

About Columbia

A passionate country where coffee, emeralds, the Caribbean Sea and the Andes meet

Located in the northwest of South America, Colombia is a country with diverse natural and cultural diversity facing the Caribbean and Pacific Oceans. It boasts some of the world's best coffee production, the world's largest emerald production, the World Heritage city of Cartagena, and a rich salsa and vallenato music culture. In recent years, the country's security situation has improved significantly, making it a popular tourist destination. It's also known as the hometown of Gabriel Garcia Marquez, where the world of magical realism still thrives.

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Cartagena

Cartagena

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A World Heritage site walled city facing the Caribbean Sea, a treasure trove of colonial architecture

Main Attractions

Walled CityFort San FelipeGetsemani DistrictClock Tower GateRosario Islands

Bogota

Bogota

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The capital city surrounded by the Andes, a center of culture and art

Main Attractions

gold museumBotero MuseumMonserrate HillLa Candelaria districtSimon Bolivar Park

Medellin

Medellin

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A city of eternal spring, a model city for innovative urban development

Main Attractions

Rock of GuatapeBotero SquareMetrocableAlbi ParkComuna 13

Santa Marta

Santa Marta

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Historic port town on the Caribbean coast, gateway to Tayrona National Park

Main Attractions

Tayrona National ParkCiudad PerdidaRodadero BeachQuinta de San Pedro AlejandrinoMinka Village

🎯 Columbia Travel Tips

Best season

The dry seasons from December to March and July to August are ideal for sightseeing. The climate varies by region, and the Caribbean coast is warm all year round.

means of transportation

There are many domestic flights. Long-distance buses are also comfortable. Uber is safe and convenient within the city. Medellin has a well-developed metro and cable car system.

Payment Method

The Colombian peso is the currency. Cards are accepted in major cities, but cash is the only option in rural areas and markets. ATMs are widely available.

Culture and Coffee

Spanish is the official language, and English is only spoken in tourist areas. Produces some of the world's best coffee. Arepas and bandeja paisas are local specialties.

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