What to Do in Colombia

While Colombia may not have always been a popular tourist destination, the country has been attracting more and more visitors over the years particular after the 1990s. The country offers some incredible excursions and tour options - from coffee tasting and cycling routes to sprawling beaches and captivating museums. You could so much time exploring Colombia and all it has to offer, and it can be hard to figure out what to pack into a single short trip. To help you make the most of your time in this beautiful, diverse country, here are 12 things you can do on a short trip to Colombia.

Bogota, the capital city of Columbia, is such an exciting and diverse place it easily rivals New York with its cosmopolitan atmosphere and busy cultural calendar. There's never a shortage of things to do in Bogota. If you're planning on visiting the city, check out this list of the fifteen top things to do in Bogota and make the most of your stay.

The Lost City, or known locally as Ciudad Perdida, is one of the largest pre-Colombian towns that has been discovered in all of the Americas. Its ancient ruins are only reachable on foot, offering one of the most exciting and rewarding treks in Colombia — the Lost City trek.

A country full of natural wonders, a tour to Colombia offers superb opportunities for trekking in the Santa Marta mountains and snorkeling in the clear waters of the Rosario Islands. You can also discover the colonial architecture of Cartagena, enjoy a lazy beach vacation in San Andrés, explore Salento’s world-famous coffee, and lose yourself in the otherworldliness of the Tatacoa Desert. The country’s Pacific Coast is an excellent place to spot whales, while the Amazon rainforest is remarkable for its biodiversity. Read on for more unique things to do in Colombia.