Wax palms in the Cocora Valley, Colombia’s Coffee Region
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Luxury travel in Colombia

Caribbean colonial towns, coffee country and a renewed creative energy.

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Cartagena
Bogotá
Introduction

Colombia at a glance

Colombia combines a Caribbean coastline, Andean cities and lush coffee-growing hills. Bogotá and Medellín have lively food and arts scenes, Cartagena’s walled city is one of the most atmospheric in the Americas, and the Coffee Region offers peaceful hacienda stays.

Why visit

  • Cartagena’s walled old town and the nearby Rosario Islands.
  • The Coffee Cultural Landscape, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
  • Excellent restaurants and contemporary art in Bogotá and Medellín.
Signature experiences

Private moments in Colombia

  • A private coffee-farm visit and tasting with a grower
  • A sailing day to the Rosario Islands
  • The Gold Museum with a specialist guide
  • A street-art and urban-renewal walk in Medellín
Best time to visit

When to go, month by month

December to March and July to August are generally drier in the Andean regions. The Caribbean coast is warm all year and driest from December to April.

RegionJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovNowDec
Cartagena & the CaribbeanJanuary: IdealFebruary: IdealMarch: IdealApril: IdealMay: GoodJune: GoodJuly: GoodAugust: GoodSeptember: VariableOctober: VariableNovember: VariableDecember: Ideal
Bogotá & the Coffee RegionJanuary: IdealFebruary: IdealMarch: GoodApril: VariableMay: VariableJune: IdealJuly: IdealAugust: IdealSeptember: GoodOctober: VariableNovember: VariableDecember: Ideal
  • Ideal
  • Good
  • Variable
  • Off season

A general guide to typical conditions; weather varies from year to year.

Good to know

  • Bogotá sits at about 2,600 metres; Cartagena is at sea level and hot.
  • Domestic flights are short and frequent.
  • Check your government’s current travel advice for Colombia, which varies by region.
FAQs

Colombia: your questions

How many days do I need in Colombia?

Ten days covers Bogotá, the Coffee Region and Cartagena comfortably.

Is Colombia good for families?

Yes, with careful planning. Coffee farms and the Caribbean islands are particularly popular with families.

Can I combine Colombia with Peru or Ecuador?

Yes. Bogotá has direct flights to both Lima and Quito.

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