Colombia’s tourism numbers have recovered three years after the first case of coronavirus was detected in the country. In January, 2023, almost half a million foreigners visited the country.
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Petro at ANATO: Colombia must end “ghetto tourism”
After Cartagena and Santa Marta made the World’s 50 Most Dangerous Cities list, Colombia’s Petro warned of deep social inequalities that exist within the tourism sector.
Spend time among Colombia’s iconic wax palm in San Félix, Caldas
While Salento is part of the obligatory tourism trail in the Central Andes to see towering wax palms, the locality of San Félix, in Caldas, is among the most spectacular destinations to wander among Colombia’s national tree.
Bogotá puts cycling at heart of tourism promotion
Bogotá’s Tourism Institute wants to draw more international tourist to the city given its sustainable mobility, 590-km of bike paths and new portfolio of urban and rural routes.
A coming-of-age hike into Colombia’s Sierra Nevada
On a first trip to Colombia as an adult, Maya Salgado decided to do the five-day hike to the Sierra Nevada’s Lost City, and archaeological wonder that could become a “paradise lost” with mass tourism.
Ciudad Bolívar builds its own history in one-of-a-kind museum
Residents of Ciudad Bolívar in Bogotá’s sprawling south are building their museum to document social issues, political activism and cultural revival of their locality.
US cuts visa wait times down to 2 months for Colombians
The US Embassy in Bogotá announced that visa processing times for Colombians wanting to visit the US have been reduced from two years to two months.
Cartagena: Always “jump on that bus”
A chance encounter under the Caribbean heat of Cartagena sparked a 20-year international romance.
Bogotá’s IDT opens San Juan de Dios Hospital to tours
Bogotá’s District Institute of Tourism has opened the doors of the San Juan de Dios to guided tours, and opportunity to visit one of the oldest hospitals in South America.
UK ends tourism visa requirements for Colombians
The United Kingdom will eliminate tourist visa requirements for Colombians as from November 9, 2022. The decision marks a diplomatic victory for President Gustavo Petro.
Bogotá’s IDT offers historic tours of city’s Cementerio Central
Bogotá’s District Institute of Tourism (IDT) has reopened the historic area of the Central Cemetery – Cementerio Central – to visitors, with guided tours that recount the history of this famous landmark,
Three of world’s top 10 ancient sites in Latin America
The popular travel app Visited released their World’s Top 10 ancient sites listing, with three located in Latin America.
Bogotá hosts SATW travel writers convention
The Colombian capital is hosting the SATW convention and showcase for travel writers of the country’s immense tourism offering.
Santa Fe de Antioquia and highlands of Colombia’s Occidente
Immerse yourself in Antioqueño hospitality and breathtaking scenery with a trip to the western highlands of the department.
Guaviare’s post-conflict frontier open to tourism
The reputation of the Guaviare department has been slighted by the coca harvest, but with the post-conflict, eco tourism has taking root.
Colombia’s beach escapes and popular destinations
With thousands of miles of coastline, Colombia boasts some of the world’s most beautiful and pristine beaches.