Looking for the top places to visit in Colombia? This country does scale like few others: Amazon rainforest, Andean peaks, colonial towns, Caribbean beaches—and that’s before you even factor in the food and music. You won’t find a single “right way” to see Colombia. But these 11 stops are a good place to start, from cultural hubs to off-the-map escapes. ...
Squares are everywhere in Colombia. They’re in the middle of cities, towns, and even tiny villages—and more often than not, they’ve been there since the place was founded. As expected, many historical squares have become some of the most recognizable attractions in the country. Fun fact: Most Spanish colonial-era settlements in the Americas were designed following a grid plan around ...
Founded in 1536 in a fertile Andean valley on the Cali and Cauca rivers, Santiago de Cali is Colombia’s third-most populated city. Its architectural and cultural heritage, warm climate, and status as the “Capital of Salsa Music,” as well as its strategic position between the Colombian Coffee Triangle and the border with Ecuador make Cali one of the most visited ...