10 of the most popular places to visit in Colombia by jeniffer romero meza https://padlet.com/jeniffer_romero13/42hwimuculxq en-us 2018-04-05 22:14:42 UTC 2025-10-22 09:42:10 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/279369157/5fbc49e60c5f05b5548cf1533c0a5624/La_Piedra_del_Penon_de_Guatape_al_fondo.jpg 4) Cabo de la Vela in La Guajira jeniffer_romero13 https://padlet.com/jeniffer_romero13/42hwimuculxq/wish/249069149
A visit to Cabo de la Vela requires a quite long journey to the north of the Caribbean coast, in the department of La Guajira, but it is worth it
La Guajira with its desert and almost alien landscapes and the proud heritage and traditions of its indigenous inhabitants (the 'Wayuu') is one of the most amazing and remote places you can visit in Colombia, with Cabo de la Vela documented as the first point in the South American continent where an European laid foot back in 1499.
At Cabo de la Vela, you will find beautiful places like: The "Pilon de Azucar, a small peak, from where you will see the stunning views of the region, and the beach "Ojo de agua" a very nice beach to relax, enjoy the spectacular landscape and take a refreshing bath in the Caribbean sea. You will spend the night in one of the Rancherias managed by the local community, where you will have plenty of time to relax and learn a little bit about the Wayuu culture.

]]> 2018-04-05 22:33:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jeniffer_romero13/42hwimuculxq/wish/249069149 8) The Coffee Region jeniffer_romero13 https://padlet.com/jeniffer_romero13/42hwimuculxq/wish/249069892 Colombia's Coffee Region is also called the Coffee Triangle. You can tour this fertile region, located in the heart of the Andes, where the majority of the famous Colombian coffee is produced. This region is not only blessed with the perfect weather conditions to grow the best quality coffee but also with a great variety of options for rural tourism, including visits to coffee farms to learn about the coffee production process, hiking in natural parks or visiting traditional Paisa towns. ]]> 2018-04-05 22:40:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jeniffer_romero13/42hwimuculxq/wish/249069892 6) Cartagena jeniffer_romero13 https://padlet.com/jeniffer_romero13/42hwimuculxq/wish/249070189 Cartagena is the capital city of the Colombian department of Bolívar and is located along the central part of the Colombian Caribbean Coast. Cartagena was declared a World Heritage Site in 1984 for its historical importance as a port city, as well as for its impressive fortification. It was one of the first cities founded in Latin America so its colourful streets are full of history. It is within the walled city that you will find the historic heart and soul of this colonial city. The architecture, the historical sites, the colours, the sounds, the aromas and the atmosphere within the walled city are not only inspiring, but many say they also come together to create the perfect ambience for a little romance. Spend a few days in this beautiful city and also visit the spectacular Islas del Rosario]]> 2018-04-05 22:44:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jeniffer_romero13/42hwimuculxq/wish/249070189 2) Tayrona National Natural Park jeniffer_romero13 https://padlet.com/jeniffer_romero13/42hwimuculxq/wish/249070591 The Tayrona National Natural Parkis another place of immense natural beauty with a high diversity of fauna and flora. The park lies at the Caribbean coast near Santa Marta. It is home of the most beautiful beaches in the country. You can spend a day hiking along its rain forest eco-system and sandy beaches, and have the opportunity to swim, or practice snorkeling at some of the beaches where is safe to do it.]]> 2018-04-05 22:47:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jeniffer_romero13/42hwimuculxq/wish/249070591 10)Villa de Leyva jeniffer_romero13 https://padlet.com/jeniffer_romero13/42hwimuculxq/wish/249070829
Villa de Leyva is definitely the most touristy and popular town in Boyaca. This colonial village frozen in time will make you feel like you have been transported back to the colonial times. Its main plaza is surrounded by magnificent colonial structures and a beautiful parish church, the area of the plaza is about 14000 square meters and it is considered the largest plaza in Colombia. The town has various historic sites, which are also museums like: La Casa Museo Antonio Nariño, (Antonio Nariño is a Colombian independence hero), the Museo del Carmen, a religious museum exhibiting valuable paintings and religious objects from the 16th century onwards, and the Paleontological Museum, which has a collection of fossils dating from the Cretaceous and Mesozoic period when this area was covered by the sea.
Near Villa de Leyva you can also visit the Archeological Park of Moniquira, also known as "El Infiernito". This is an old Muisca sanctuary with a solar calendar and huge sculptures to the fertility of the land. You can also visit the Fossil Museum to see the petrified skeleton of a large marine reptile that inhabited this region 120 million years ago.
Spend three days in Boyaca including Villa de la Leyva and other towns off the beaten track during a unique tour

]]> 2018-04-05 22:50:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jeniffer_romero13/42hwimuculxq/wish/249070829 9) San Gil jeniffer_romero13 https://padlet.com/jeniffer_romero13/42hwimuculxq/wish/249071049 San Gil is an old colonial town in northeast Colombia. Founded by the Spanish in 1689, it was named the region’s tourism capital in 2004. The designation honors mainly the main outdoor activities, such as mountain biking, rafting and kayaking. Couch potatoes may enjoy a visit to the cathedral built in 1791; the Parque La Libertad, the center of the city’s social life; the Parque El Gallineral, a park set in a river, and Plaza de Mercado, a covered market where travelers can sample a variety of typical Colombian foods.]]> 2018-04-05 22:52:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jeniffer_romero13/42hwimuculxq/wish/249071049 7) The Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira jeniffer_romero13 https://padlet.com/jeniffer_romero13/42hwimuculxq/wish/249071183
The Salt Cathedral small town of Zipaquira is famous for its salt mines and for the  built inside the network of monumental chambers and tunnels that were left behind when commercial mining operations ceased. This cathedral is unlike any other in the world, in terms of its innovative architecture. It was opened in 1995 and represents an eclectic mix of religion and architecture to maximise protection from the ever-present risks of working in a mine.
The stations of the cross path across the mine is a poignant representation of Jesus' last moments, which culminates in the three-part cavernous subterranean cathedral. Visitors are impressed not only by the incredible engineering work and sculptures but also by the religious meaning and importance of this place for the miners. 



]]> 2018-04-05 22:53:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jeniffer_romero13/42hwimuculxq/wish/249071183 5) Mompox jeniffer_romero13 https://padlet.com/jeniffer_romero13/42hwimuculxq/wish/249071437 Santa Cruz de Mompox (its official name) is located in an island surrounded by an arm of the Magdalena river, in the Momposina depression between the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta and the Sierra de San Lucas. The town was founded in 1540 and was an important trading centre during the Spanish rule due to its strategic location. The Magdalena is Colombia's longest river and was the main transport route from the Caribbean coast to the centre of the country during colonial times. Mompox was also a safe place for the Spaniards to keep gold and other treasures protected from the siege of pirates and a refuge for the families running away from the pirate attacks in Cartagena.]]> 2018-04-05 22:55:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jeniffer_romero13/42hwimuculxq/wish/249071437 3) Hacienda Nápoles jeniffer_romero13 https://padlet.com/jeniffer_romero13/42hwimuculxq/wish/249071836 If there's one man who lingers large over Colombia's recent history, it's the billionaire drug trafficker Pablo Escobar. What few people realize is that you can actually visit the lavish estate built and owned by Escobar in Puerto Triunfo, about 110 miles east of Medellin. The sprawling complex, known as Hacienda Nápoles, fell into disrepair in the decade after Escobar's death in 1993. But the local municipality took control of the property in the mid-2000s and turned it into - of all things - an ever-growing amusement park with an eclectic mix of themed zones, hotels, a water park, and safari-style zoo.
The amusements and hotels may be new, but signs of Escobar are everywhere. His antique car collection sits on display next to the ruins of his former mansion, one of the Cessna planes he used to smuggle drugs to the US is perched atop the entry gate, and there's a small museum that grapples with his legacy. There is also a Jurassic zone filled with the life-size dinosaur replicas he purchased for his son and a wild hippo herd that, after years of heavy procreation, has grown from four to 40 and now represents the largest herd outside of africa.
]]> 2018-04-05 22:59:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jeniffer_romero13/42hwimuculxq/wish/249071836 1) Guatape jeniffer_romero13 https://padlet.com/jeniffer_romero13/42hwimuculxq/wish/249074314 La Piedra Del Peñol is a large chunk of rock that rises out of the middle of a man-made lake near the sleepy town of Guatape, 2 hours north-east of Medellin. The lake was only created in the 60s for hydro-electric purposes, and has made the view from the top of the climbable rock exquisite. The township of Guatape is only as old as the lake, and because of this it has been able to create its own very unique aesthetic. One of the original house owners decided to decorate the front of his house with colourful tiles depicting his trade, and over the years the entire town followed suit. It’s the cutest.]]> 2018-04-05 23:25:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jeniffer_romero13/42hwimuculxq/wish/249074314