Cartagena
A walled Caribbean city of colourful colonial streets, plazas and sea breezes — a UNESCO World Heritage old town.
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Avg temperature
Varies by altitude
Language
Spanish
Currency
Colombian peso (COP)
Timezone
GMT-5
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Why Colombia
Why travel to Colombia
Where the Andes meet the Caribbean and the Amazon, Colombia is a country of colonial cities, cloud forests, coffee farms and two very different coastlines. Here is what to expect on the ground.
What's the weather like?
Colombia sits near the equator, so temperature depends more on altitude than season. The Caribbean coast and lowlands are hot and humid, often near 30°C, while high-altitude Bogotá stays cool year-round. There are drier and wetter months rather than four seasons.
Top things to do
- Trek the Cocora Valley among the world's tallest palms
- Wander the walled colonial old town of Cartagena
- Ride the cable cars and street-art tours of Medellín
Dishes to try
- Bandeja paisa — a hearty platter of beans, rice, pork and plantain
- Arepas — grilled corn cakes
- Ajiaco — Bogotá chicken and potato soup
- Sancocho — rich meat and vegetable stew
On the map
Top places to visit in Colombia
From Caribbean walls to Andean palm valleys and coffee country, these are the landscapes our Colombia expedition is built around.
Bogotá
The high-altitude capital at around 2,600m, with the historic La Candelaria quarter, the Gold Museum and Monserrate above the city.
Medellín
Once notorious, now reinvented — a valley city of spring-like weather, hillside cable cars and the street art of Comuna 13.
Cocora Valley
A green Andean valley near Salento where the world's tallest wax palms, Colombia's national tree, rise from the mist.
Tayrona National Park
A Caribbean coast park where jungle meets white-sand coves and clear waters near Santa Marta.
Guatapé
A brightly painted lakeside town beside the towering El Peñol rock, climbed by a staircase of around 700 steps for sweeping views.
Before you go
Colombia expedition FAQs
When is the best time to visit Colombia?
Colombia is a year-round destination. The drier months (roughly December to March, and July to August) are popular, but conditions vary widely by region and altitude.
How fit do I need to be for this expedition?
This expedition involves a mix of walking and active days alongside cultural highlights. Please check the individual expedition page for the difficulty rating and full day-by-day detail.
Do I need a visa for Colombia?
Many nationalities can enter Colombia visa-free for tourism, but rules depend on your passport and can change. Please confirm current requirements with an official Colombian government source before you travel.
How big are the groups?
We run small-group expeditions to keep things personal. See the expedition page for the exact group size and departure dates.
What's included in the price?
The expedition page lists exactly what's included and excluded — typically accommodation, guiding and listed activities. International flights are usually arranged separately.
Ready for Colombia?
Join a small group of like-minded adventurers on our Colombia expedition — handcrafted by a premium boutique adventure club based in Austria.
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