Best Places to Visit in Colombia in 2023
I’ve compiled a list of the best places to visit in Colombia for your 2023 trip.
There are plenty more amazing Colombian cities to visit, but these are some that should be highly considered.
If you can make it to all of these places, you are extremely fortunate
Best Cities to Visit in Colombia
Medellin - Colombia's Top City Overall
Medellin is a unanimous choice of best overall city in Colombia. The city of eternal spring has almost too much to do and at a very low price point.
Travelers making their way to Medellin must read my First timers guide to Medellin before venturing there!
Bogota - Colombia's must visit capital
Many folks will steer you away from Bogota becaue of it’s horrible traffic and pollution, but I love Bogota.
The city has a wide range of free and fun activities combined with a brisk mountain climate.
The food scene is diverse, the nightlife is solid, and there’s decent public transportation to explore the city.
For those heading to Bogota, read here about the best things to do in Bogota today
Cartagena, Colombia - Caribean Beauty
Cartagena is a city some absolutely love or don’t enjoy at all.
The city is famous for it’s history and lovely architecture alongside partying into the wee hours of the morning.
There are countless things to but some of the most popular activities revolve around the water
Cali, Colombia - Salsa Capital of the World
Salsa and Colombia are some of the most synonymous terms around.
Cali is the home of Salsa and more than worthwhile stop when looking for the best places to visit in Colombia in 2022!
If you are heading to or from Colombia’s Pacific Coast, (which you should) Cali is a great base to explore before or after.
Best Places to visit in Colombia: Pueblos/Small Towns
Guatape - Medellin's quick trip city
This tiny puebla in the Antioquian countryside is mandatory to visit on your travels this year!
The giant Penol del piedra is gorgeous and needs to be checked off anyone’s Colombian bucket list.
Read all about how to explore the best things to do in Guatape today!
Mongui - Sleepy yet Scenic Colombian Pueblo
Mongui won’t make it on most traveler’s radars, but if you can make this one happen, I’d go for it.
This one is not often visited as others favor, Villa De Leyva, but don’t follow the herd.
This is the gateway to one of the most impressive sights in all of Colombia, Paramo De Oceta
Best Places to visit in Colombia for Outdoor Adventure + Nature
San Gil - Colombia's Outdoor Capital
San Gil has everything any adventure traveler could want. Bungee jumping, waterfalls, mountain biking, hiking, and more.
Read my full guide on why San Gil is a must stop for every thrill seeker
Cocorna - Rafting + Paragliding close to Medellin
The most overlooked city in all of Colombia is Cocorna. Only 1.5 hours from Medellin, this small city is amazing for so many reasons.
Class 4 rapids, cheap paragliding, and hardly any tourists.
Go here now and visit Freakn Creekn for some of Colombia’s top river rafting
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I hope you found this helpful when planning your trip to Colombia.
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