The highlights of Colombia in one month
Colombia itinerary
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Published on:
Sept. 14, 2020
30 days
3059 km
12 steps
This one month round trip will show you the main highlights of Colombia. Your trip will be very diverse with loads of options for great activities.
Step 1: Bogotá
3 days recommended
Bogotá
Bogotá, located in the center of the country, is the capital of Colombia. It's known for its cobblestone streets and colonial landmarks in La Candelaria. There are also a range of interesting museums to visit and has a very vibrant nightlife.
step 1: Bogotá
Transportation type:
car/bus/boat
460 km / 285 miles
step 2: Cali
Step 2: Cali
3 days recommended
Cali
Cali is a city located in the Valle del Cauca department. The city is known as "the salsa capital of the world" and the main attraction of Cali is to learn salsa. The city is full of vibrant salsa bars and most hostels offer lesson. Take some lesson and the hit the bar so dance with the locals!
step 2: Cali
Transportation type:
car/bus/boat
219 km / 136 miles
step 3: Salento
Step 3: Salento
3 days recommended
Salento
Salento is a small town located in the central department of Quindio. The town is known for its great atmosphere, colourful buildings and as a gateway to the beautiful surrounding regions, including astonishing Cocora Valley, one of the highlights of Colombia.
step 3: Salento
Transportation type:
car/bus/boat
273 km / 169 miles
step 4: Medellín
Step 4: Medellín
4 days recommended
Medellín
Medellín is the second largest city in Colombia and the capital of Colombia’s mountainous Antioquia province. The city's nickname is the “City of Eternal Spring” due to its temperate weather. The city once known as the most violent in the world is now a popular travel destinations, because of its vibrant atmosphere, cultural activities and great nightlife.
step 4: Medellín
Transportation type:
car/bus/boat
70 km / 43 miles
step 5: Guatape
Step 5: Guatape
1 days recommended
Guatape
Guatapé is a town located east of Medellín. It’s known for its colourful houses, the vast, man-made Peñol-Guatapé Reservoir and Piedra del Peñol, a giant granite rock southwest of town, which you can climb to enjoy the amazing views from the top.
step 5: Guatape
Transportation type:
car/bus/boat
703 km / 436 miles
step 6: Cartagena
Step 6: Cartagena
3 days recommended
Cartagena
Cartagena is a port city founded in the 16th century located on Colombia’s Caribbean coast. It's known for its walled Old Town with cobblestone streets and colorful colonial buildings.
step 6: Cartagena
Transportation type:
car/bus/boat
225 km / 139 miles
step 7: Santa Marta
Step 7: Santa Marta
2 days recommended
Santa Marta
Santa Marta is a city located on the Caribbean coast of the northern Colombian department of Magdalena. The city was the first Spanish settlement in Colombia and remains a busy port city. The city is known as a gateway for trips into the Tayrona National Natural Park, its nearby beach towns and for treks to the Lost City archaeological site in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains.
step 7: Santa Marta
Transportation type:
car/bus/boat
5 km / 3 miles
step 8: Taganga
Step 8: Taganga
2 days recommended
Taganga
Taganga is a small fishing town located on the Caribbean coast next to Santa Marta. The town is known for its beautiful bay, its beach and its laidback atmosphere.
step 8: Taganga
Transportation type:
car/bus/boat
13 km / 8 miles
step 9: Tayrona National Park
Step 9: Tayrona National Park
2 days recommended
Tayrona National Park
Tayrona National Park is located in northern Colombia, along the Caribbean coast. It consist of a large protected area covering the foothills of where the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta meet the Caribbean coast. It’s known for its tropical beaches, coastal lagoons, dense rainforest and rich biodiversity. There is also an archaeological site found withing the park, consisting of terraces and structures built by the Tayrona civilisation.
step 9: Tayrona National Park
Transportation type:
car/bus/boat
25 km / 15 miles
step 10: Minca
Step 10: Minca
2 days recommended
Minca
Minca is a small peaceful town located near Santa Marta, in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains. Minca is known for its waterfalls, coffee farms, biodiversity and as a gateway to the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains.
step 10: Minca
Transportation type:
car/bus/boat
728 km / 452 miles
step 11: Barichara
Step 11: Barichara
2 days recommended
Barichara
Barichara is a town located in the north of Colombia. it's known for its cobbled streets, colonial architecture and its sandstone Catedral.
step 11: Barichara
Transportation type:
car/bus/boat
22 km / 13 miles
step 12: San Gil
Step 12: San Gil
3 days recommended
San Gil
San Gil is a small city located in the Northern region of the Colombian Andes near Bucaramanga. It's known as the adventure capital Colombia with an abundance of outdoor activities nearby. Activities include hiking, rafting, caving, canyoning, mountain biking, bungee jumping and paragliding.