Check the weather city by city, starting with Bogotá.
Colombia is one of Latin America's trendiest destinations, blending turquoise Caribbean shores, the Amazon, lush Andes and colourful cities. From colonial Cartagena to innovative Medellín, via the Cocora Valley, the country offers remarkable diversity.
A colonial city listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cartagena dazzles with its colourful streets, imposing fortifications and nearby Rosario Islands beaches. Its Caribbean atmosphere, cumbia music and coastal cuisine make it unmissable.
Highlights : Ciudad Amurallada (old town), Castillo de San Felipe, Rosario Islands, Convento de la Popa.
Once blighted by the cartels, Medellín has become a model of urban innovation and social renewal. Its metrocable system, the outdoor escalators in Comuna 13 and its library parks are clear proof of that transformation.
Highlights : Comuna 13, Plaza Botero, Parque Arví, Museum of Antioquia.
The Cocora Valley is home to giant wax palms, Colombia's national trees, which rise up to 60 metres into the clouds. Hiking through this unique landscape is one of the finest experiences in South America.
Highlights : Wax palms, Salento, Coffee farm, Los Nevados (volcanoes).
The high-altitude capital (2,600 m) is Colombia's cultural heart, with world-class museums, the historic La Candelaria district and the famous Gold Museum. Paloquemao Market and the Sunday Ciclovía are authentic local experiences.
Highlights : Gold Museum, Candelaria, Cerro Monserrate, Paloquemao Market.
Colombia is one of the most affordable destinations in Latin America. Costs vary greatly by region: Cartagena is pricier than the Andean cities.