Exciting and unpredictable, Colombia lures you to sultry South America. Reach new heights in its hip, high-altitude capital, or atop the world's longest mountain range. Float on, through swaths of rainforest, to a barren desert by the sea. Discover a lost city, or dive down to sunken ships and coral gardens. From pristine coast to natural marvels and colonial towns, Colombia defies expectations.
Visit Colombia: get started
Start exploring South America with a trip to Colombia! Take a city tour and sample the restaurants of Bogotá or celebrate Medellín’s annual flower festival. Tour Cartagena or enjoy its beaches while relaxing at a resort. Hike the Colombian side of the Andes Mountains or opt for a trek to Ciudad Perdida (“Lost City”). See Santa Marta, Colombia’s oldest city founded in 1525. Find Colombia tours to tourist attractions like the Tayrona National Natural Park, Rosario Islands and more.
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Colombia travel guide
Destination facts
Language
Spanish
What to bring back
A traditional vueltaio hat made from strips of local cane, guacamayas (colourful handmade vases, plates and bowls) and Colombian coffee.
What to eat
Bandeja paisa (the national platter: fried egg, different meats, rice and beans), aborrajados (deep-fried plantain with cheese), the iconic arepa (maize flour pancakes stuffed or topped with almost anything) and chocolate con queso (chocolate with cheese, why not).
Fun fact
Colombia is considered a “megadiverse” country—it’s the second most biodiverse country in the world, ranking just after Brazil, which is about ten times its size. It’s home to over 50,000 different species, including 20% of the planet’s birds and many animals native to Colombia that can’t be found anywhere else like the pink river dolphin and cotton-top tamarin (basically an adorable monkey with a mullet).
Important info
For more information on all necessary travel documents, visa, taxes and more, check Air Canada’s Travel Requirements page and the Government of Canada’s Travel and Tourism website.
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