There’s a hidden world in the middle of Colombia’s
Amazon called
Serranía de Chiribiquete National Natural Park. Symbolically located deep in the heart of the country,
it easily holds our number one spot on this bucket list.
This captivating landscape was declared
a Cultural and Natural Heritage of Humanity by Unesco in 2018 and 14% of all animal species on earth call its 4.3 million hectares home. If this wasn’t stunning enough,
its majestic geological formations preserve human-created artwork dating back over 20,000 years!
You can even explore this paradise by plane, flying over the area to appreciate the tepuis, waterfalls, rivers, lakes, and rainforest from above. This is definitely one of the Best places to visit in South America, but how can you get there? Simply take a flight from Guaymaral airport north of
Bogotá, the capital of Colombia.
2. Sleep under the stars in one of Colombia’s four deserts
Just 30 minutes away from the city of
Neiva, an abrupt change in the landscape takes center stage. By day,
varying shades of orange paint an unforgettable landscape, while at night an abundance of stars join you for company.
This is the
Tatacoa Desert, a tropical dry forest that is undoubtedly one of the best tourist places to add to your bucket list through Colombia. A place where cacti of different shapes and sizes reign, some growing up to five meters, and where extensive labyrinths of earth and plateau deliver unparalleled majesty.
It is here, like nowhere else,
where you can appreciate the best starry sky, either from the La Tatacoa Astronomical Observatory or from the comfort of
glamping, making it one of the world’s best places for couples to travel.
Colombia’s big cities enrich the country with their style, tradition, and art. Not only do they embody the past, but they also build a future every day through a refreshing urban landscape.
3. Walk among urban art in Medellín
Let yourself be surrounded by the 'paisa' culture of
Medellín, also known as the
"City of eternal spring" due to the warmth of its people and year-round pleasant climate, while you tour a vibrant art scene throughout its streets.
Enjoy the creative air of the city streets, including 23 works by Colombian artist Fernando Botero, and dive into an epicenter of culture: the Comuna 13. If you like to travel alone,
book an urban art and graffiti tour to discover a curated collection of works that represent the incredible cultural transformation here.
4. Visit studios of talented artists in Cartagena de Indias
Without a doubt, “La Heroica” or “The Heroic City”, as
Cartagena de Indias is also known, will surprise you on every corner. Its streets are full of history and culture, inviting you to stay and explore it nonstop. Begin with the
San Felipe Castle, an iconic point of the city that was
declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco.
Afterwards, take a stroll to
Getsemaní, an old bohemian neighborhood where graffiti art adorns every street. Tour galleries and even visit the studios of renowned local artists who the city inspired for an unmissable tourist attraction and must-see for any bucket list.
Schedule your experience in the ancient streets of Getsemaní in Cartagena through one of the
many urban art and graffiti tours that the city offers.
Fall in love with earthly paradises, some of the best vacations spots
For a moment you’ll wonder if you’re witnessing heaven on earth, as few
tourist attractions can warm your soul and make time stand still as these do.
5. A paradise in the middle of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta is also on this list
Just 45 minutes away from the city of
Santa Marta is
Minca, a destination located in the
Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta National Natural Park where you can go hiking and find natural freshwater wells and coffee farms.