Colombia is a country in northern South America, known for its coffee, its varied landscapes and its coastlines on both the Caribbean and the Pacific. Few destinations offer such a range of scenery within one national frontier, which makes the country a good choice for travellers who want more than a single kind of holiday.
What a visit offers
- Coffee country: Colombia is widely associated with coffee, and visitors can learn about the crop as they travel through its growing regions.
- Diverse ecosystems: The country's geography gives rise to many different natural environments, so the landscape can change considerably from one area to the next.
- Two coasts: The Caribbean and Pacific shorelines are quite different in character, and each has its own appeal for those who enjoy the sea.
- Lively places: Colombia's towns and coastal areas are known for their energy, a quality that many visitors remember as much as the scenery.
Planning your trip
Because Colombia is large and its regions differ so much, it helps to choose a few areas to focus on rather than trying to cover everything. A route that combines the coffee region with one of the coasts gives a good sense of the country's range. Travellers should check current entry requirements and local conditions before setting out, as these can change.
Whether you come for the coffee, the wildlife-rich landscapes or the coast, Colombia rewards a visit that is planned around the regions that interest you most.
