Americas
Colombia
The land of El Dorado, in full.
I invite you to explore some of Colombia's many faces: Bogotá and its highland plateaus, the coffee-growing valleys, the Amazon rainforest, and the world-famous Caribbean beaches — together with their local cultures.
Colombia packs, just a short domestic flight apart, worlds that in other countries would take weeks to cross: the cool altitude of Bogotá, at 2,600 meters, with its colonial layout and pre-Columbian heritage; the coffee landscape of the Eje Cafetero, among wax palms and farms where coffee is still grown and roasted as it was a century ago; the colonial Caribbean of Cartagena de Indias, a walled city and World Heritage site, with its turquoise-water islands a short catamaran ride away; Tayrona National Park, further north, where the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta drops down to the sea in a territory the Kogi people consider sacred; and, at the far south, the Amazon rainforest around Leticia, with eco-lodges suspended over the river and Indigenous communities still living in the Amazon as their ancestors did. There's no single route: each region stands on its own and can be combined according to the time available and the pace sought, from city and culture to jungle, beach, and total disconnection.
Datos del viaje
Experiences
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Private salsa class in a colonial mansion
An introduction to salsa with a private teacher in the parlor of a colonial mansion in Cartagena, with a bilingual host accompanying the whole class.
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In the parlor of an old colonial house in the walled city, a private teacher gives a first salsa lesson while a bilingual host picks guests up at their hotel and stays with them throughout the activity. The class ends with a refreshing drink in the same colonial courtyard, before returning to the hotel.
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Visit to Tayrona National Park
Rainforest, pristine beaches, and a mountain that drops straight into the Caribbean, in a territory the Kogi people of the Sierra Nevada consider sacred.
View experience: Visit to Tayrona National Park
Tayrona National Park occupies the stretch where the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, the world's highest coastal mountain range, descends to the Caribbean in just a few kilometers: tropical rainforest, crystal-clear rivers, and white-sand beaches separated by rounded rock formations. For the Kogi, one of the four Indigenous peoples of the Sierra Nevada and direct descendants of the Tayrona civilization that gives the park its name, this mountain is the "Heart of the World": a sacred territory that still shapes their understanding of the balance between nature and humankind, and one that preserves Tayrona archaeological remains, such as those at Pueblito, within the park's boundaries. The visit follows trails between jungle and coast, from Cañaveral beach to Cabo San Juan del Guía, passing through Arrecifes, Arenilla, and the Piscina Natural.
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Ceramics workshop in El Carmen de Viboral
In a town with a centuries-old ceramics tradition in the mountains of Antioquia, a workshop where you hand-paint your own piece of the region's typical pottery.
View experience: Ceramics workshop in El Carmen de Viboral
El Carmen de Viboral, in the mountains of Oriente Antioqueño, holds one of Colombia's oldest ceramics traditions. In a small family workshop, a potter shows the full process — from the wheel to the decoration — and guests hand-paint their own piece following the region's characteristic floral motifs, which they then take home as a keepsake.
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Private tasting of Colombian rum and chocolate
In a colonial mansion in the walled city, a sommelier-guided tasting of three rums and three chocolates from different regions of the country.
View experience: Private tasting of Colombian rum and chocolate
In the courtyard of a colonial mansion in Cartagena, a sommelier leads a tasting of three Colombian rums — aged 12, 15, and 30 years — paired with three chocolates of different cacao percentages, also Colombian. A way to discover, through taste, the diversity of regions and climates the country produces.
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Private catamaran to the Rosario or San Bernardo Islands
A day aboard a private catamaran sailing among the turquoise-water archipelagos off Cartagena.
View experience: Private catamaran to the Rosario or San Bernardo Islands
A private catamaran departs from Cartagena for the Rosario or San Bernardo Islands, two archipelagos of turquoise water and coral reefs a short distance from the city. The day includes swimming and snorkeling, lunch on board or on one of the islands, and the option to extend the stay with a night at an overwater hotel.
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Amazon extension in Leticia
Two nights at an eco-lodge deep in the Amazon rainforest, with a visit to Amacayacu Natural Park and a meeting with an Indigenous curaca.
View experience: Amazon extension in Leticia
At Colombia's southern tip, where the country narrows between Peru and Brazil, Leticia is the gateway to the Amazon rainforest. The Calanoa Reserve, a wooden eco-lodge on the Amazon River, serves as a base for exploring Amacayacu Natural Park along three guided eco-routes — medicinal plants, river wildlife, and Indigenous culture — and for a meeting with the region's curaca, who shares her people's customs. The day closes with a traditional patarasca lunch: river fish grilled over charcoal and wrapped in bijao leaf.
Itinerary ideas
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13 days
Essential Colombia
Bogotá, the Coffee Region, Cartagena de Indias, and Tayrona National Park
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Bogotá as the gateway, with Monserrate, the Gold Museum, and La Candelaria, plus a day trip to the Chingaza páramo; the Coffee Region, between the Cócora Valley, a coffee hacienda, and the town of Salento; the walled city of Cartagena de Indias, with the San Felipe Castle and the Getsemaní neighborhood; and a close in Tayrona National Park, with a trek to Cabo San Juan del Guía and a free beach day.
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10 days
Colombia and the Caribbean by Catamaran
Bogotá, the Coffee Region, Cartagena de Indias, and 3 days by private catamaran on the Caribbean
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Bogotá with the Paloquemao Market and the Gold Museum; the Coffee Region, between the Cócora Valley and a coffee hacienda; the walled city of Cartagena de Indias, with the San Felipe Castle and Getsemaní; and three days sailing a private catamaran through the Caribbean, with nights in the San Bernardo archipelago and the Rosario Islands. With an optional three-day extension to Tayrona National Park, with a trek to Cabo San Juan del Guía.
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19 days
Complete Colombia: Andes, Amazon, and Caribbean
Bogotá, Zipaquirá, the Amazon in Leticia, the Coffee Region, Medellín, Cartagena de Indias, and Tayrona National Park
View itinerary idea: Complete Colombia: Andes, Amazon, and Caribbean
The most complete route: Bogotá with Monserrate, the Gold Museum and La Candelaria, the Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral, and the Chingaza páramo; three days deep in the Amazon rainforest in Leticia, with the Calanoa Reserve and Amacayacu Natural Park; the Coffee Region, between the Cócora Valley and a coffee hacienda; Medellín and its urban transformation, with the option of Santa Fe de Antioquia or El Carmen de Viboral; and a close in Cartagena de Indias and Tayrona National Park, with a trek to Cabo San Juan del Guía.
Traveller testimonials
We're a family of 4 who love to travel. Our experience with Willi on our trip to Colombia was wonderful. He designed a route for us with the best activities and guides. The service we received, both while planning the trip and during it, was unbeatable. He took care of every last detail and made sure we had an unforgettable vacation. We'll be back soon
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to travel to Colombia?
From December to March and in July and August, the less rainy seasons. Even so, Colombia's climate varies a great deal with altitude, so there are options outside those dates depending on the region. When planning the route I look at each area, not just the country as a whole.
How long should a trip to Colombia last and how long does it take to get there?
I suggest 10 to 14 days. There is a direct flight from Madrid, about 10 to 11 hours, which makes it easy to start without a long connection. If you want to combine several regions, such as the coast, the coffee region and the capital, that is the reasonable minimum to avoid racing against the clock.
Do I need a visa to travel to Colombia with a Spanish passport?
Not for tourism. On arrival, immigration grants a visitor permit of up to 90 days, extendable to a maximum of 180 days a year, and you need a valid passport and a return or onward ticket. As of November 2026 that is what Spain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs states; confirm it on its official page before you travel.