10 of the most popular places to visit in Colombia by Wendy Quecho

10. The Candelaria in Bogota

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The historic center of Bogota is an incredible place for a tour. It is impossible to escape the "history" when you are there. Many streets still retain their colonial charm. In the historic center of Bogota, you can enjoy a cup of world-famous Colombian coffee on top of one of Colombia's most famous and iconic peaks: Cerro Monserrate.

9. The Cathedral of Zipaquira Salt

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The small town of Zipaquira is famous for its salt marshes and the Cathedral of Salt 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.

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8. Mompox

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Mompox is an impressive Colombian city renowned for its architecture, culture and great natural landscape. Mompox is a city frozen in time. While the rest of the country has evolved and modernized, Mompox looks a lot like it used to be during the colonial era, for this reason it was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1995

7. Barichara

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Barichara has been considered as "the most beautiful city of Colombia" and offers a charming, colonial and unique romantic atmosphere. When visiting this quaint little town, be sure to check out the local craft shops, try some culonas ants (giant ants).

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6. Cabo de la Vela in La Guajira

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A visit to Cabo de la Vela requires a fairly long trip north of the Caribbean coast, in the department of La Guajira, but it's worth it!
La Guajira, with its desert and almost foreign landscapes and the proud heritage and traditions of its indigenous inhabitants (the 'Wayuu') is one of the most incredible and remote places that can be visited in Colombia.

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5. Villa de Leyva

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Is definitely the most tourist and popular city of Boyaca. This colonial town, frozen in time, will make you feel as if you had been transported to colonial times. Its main square is surrounded by magnificent colonial structures and a beautiful parish church, the square area is approximately 14000 square meters and is considered the largest square in Colombia.

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4. The coffee region

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The coffee region of Colombia is also called the Coffee Triangle. You can tour this fertile region, located in the heart of the Andes, where most 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 wide variety of options for rural tourism, including visits to coffee farms to learn about the coffee production process, natural parks.

3. Cartagena

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It is within the walled city where you will find the heart and historical soul of this colonial city. The architecture, the historical sites, the colors, the sounds, the aromas and the atmosphere inside the walled city are not only inspiring, they also come together to create the perfect environment for a little romance. Spend a few days in this beautiful city and also visit the spectacular Rosario Islands.

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2. Tayrona National Natural Park

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It is another place of immense natural beauty with a great diversity of fauna and flora. The park is located on the Caribbean coast near Santa Marta. It is home to the most beautiful beaches in the country. You can spend a day hiking along its jungle ecosystem and sandy beaches, and have the opportunity to swim, or snorkel on some of the beaches where it is safe to do so.

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1. Caño Cristales

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Caño Cristales is the most beautiful river in Colombia and perhaps one of the most unspoilt natural places to visit in this diverse country. Caño Cristales is located inside the La Macarena National Natural Park in the department of Meta in the eastern region of Colombia known as The Plains.
Caño Cristales is a unique natural wonder due to its outstanding combination of colors such as yellow, green, blue, black and especially the red color given by the underwater plant Macarenia clavigera.

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