the 10 most popular places to visit in colombia by john andres capacho calderon

Tayrona National Park

jcapacho140986 — 2017-10-12 23:14:53 UTC

This is one of the most important Colombian natural parks in our country and is one of the best tourist destinations for backpackers in the world. It is located 34 km from the city of Santa Marta. The ramifications of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, the highest coastal mountain on the planet, the Park Tayrona offers you attractive beaches and the relaxing panorama of an extremely blue sea. For people looking for activities with more adrenaline the park offers them self-diving, hiking and snorkelling. This natural park also has archaeological remains of an ancient city of Tayrona.

Cape of the candle

jcapacho140986 — 2017-10-12 23:23:59 UTC

If you are passionate about the desert and coastal environments you must add the Cape of the candle to your agenda. This is a coastal accident south of the Caribbean Sea. It is located in the extreme north of South America, specifically in the Colombian Guajira peninsula. The Cabo de la vela is a mix of Caribbean and desert, it is a unique place where you can stay at a reasonable price. It is the favorite destination of solitary travelers, mainly foreign tourists, who visit Colombia in search of rest and tranquility

San Agustín

jcapacho140986 — 2017-10-12 23:25:22 UTC

i and what you are looking for is something more relaxed to take pictures and enjoy the daily environment, we advise the municipality of San Agustín, located south of the department of Huila, where you can find any kind of accommodation, hotels, lodging houses and places where you can camp One of the best tourist attractions that San Agustin offers is the Archaeological Park. This is one of the most important of Colombia, and was declared a World Heritage Site, There you can observe the statues, indigenous monuments, enjoy its extraordinary museum, horseback riding, and many others that this tourist destination offers.

Nevado del Cocuy

jcapacho140986 — 2017-10-12 23:28:54 UTC

If you are one of those who likes the mountains and the beautiful landscapes I recommend the Nevado del Cocuy. There you can observe and touch the snow, something that many have not experienced. This Nevado is located north of Boyacá and it is not necessary that you are an expert in mountaineering to climb to the places where you can observe these extraordinary Colombian landscapes.

Gorgona Island

jcapacho140986 — 2017-10-12 23:31:08 UTC

If you are a lover of wild environments this tourist destination will fascinate you, Isla Gorgona is located 35 km west of the Pacific coast of Colombia and belongs to the municipality of Guapí in the department of Cauca. Gorgona was imprisoned in the 20th century. Here you can find the best places to dive in South America. One of the most special attractions of the island is its fauna, such as snakes and monkeys, and the paths between the jungle that lead to the dream beaches.

Caño Cristales

jcapacho140986 — 2017-10-12 23:32:31 UTC

For lovers of natural paradises I advise you to travel to Caño Cristales, for many, the most beautiful river in the world. It is located in the Sierra de la Macarena, in the municipality of la Macarena. This beautiful river is located 220 km from the town of Villavicencio, where you can buy a plane ticket to the municipality of la Macarena. It is known as "The river of the 5 colors" or "the rainbow that melted" and the shades that it obtains are due to the green, red, yellow, black and blue algae and its stones covered with moss.

Villa de Leyva

jcapacho140986 — 2017-10-12 23:37:17 UTC

If you are looking for rest and relaxation, Villa de Leyva is an excellent alternative. It is located in the Province of Ricaute in the department of Boyacá and one of its advantages is that it is located less than 3 hours from Bogota. here you can find beautiful hotels, restaurants and enjoy the architecture of this beautiful municipality. Its cobbled streets and bohemian atmosphere captivate travelers. I recommend you visit the waterfall of Periquera.

Laguna de Iguaque

jcapacho140986 — 2017-10-12 23:38:26 UTC

It is located in jurisdiction of the municipality of Chiquiza, in the department of Boyacá. According to Laleyenda Muisca, the goddess Bachué left the lagoon with a child in her arms called Bochica. They are considered the ancestors of the human race. If you like hiking and nature tours, the lagoon of Iguaque will enchant you. The ascent of this lagoon is unforgettable; walking among forests and moors wreathed with mist make this sanctuary of fauna and flora an extraordinary place. Here you will appreciate how life is where water is born.

Lost City

jcapacho140986 — 2017-10-12 23:39:27 UTC

If what you are looking for when traveling are tourist destinations of Colombian Indian history, I assure you that you will love this place. Ciudad Perdida-Buritaca-200 or Teyuna is an archaeological site and an old indigenous village. This extraordinary city was built around the 7th or 8th century AD. It is currently one of the 250 oldest villages of the 4 indigenous groups found in the southwest and the north face of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. Ciudad Perdida Archaeological Park is located in the Sierra Nevada of Santa Marta, this attraction mesmerizes travelers with its beautiful paths between forests, in which there are waterfalls, hanging bridges and remains of the Tayrona people.

Puerto Nariño

jcapacho140986 — 2017-10-12 23:41:07 UTC

It is located on the banks of the Loretayo River, 87 km from Leticia, the capital of the department of Amazonas, and 1240 km from Bogota. It has an altitude of 159 meters, it has a temperature of 30 degrees Celsius. This municipality is the second of major importance in the department both in extension. In the world there are few places with a wild environment like the Amazon and very few special towns with such beautiful architecture as the Puerto Nariño, which can be reached by boat or boat from Leticia. If you are a lover of rucksacks and natural landscapes this is going to become one of the favorite tourist places, in this municipality there are no cars or motorcycles and people only move by walking.