Colombia is a tropical country of incredible diversity and charm. It is an popular touristic destination and it offers great contrasts, ranging from Caribbean beaches to Andean mountaintops and dense Amazon rainforests in the far south.

Colombia is the second most diverse country on the planet. The country offers five different geographic contexts with its own landscape, fauna and flora. These are the Andes, the Caribbean, the Pacific Coast, the Amazon, and the Eastern Plains. There are a total of 55 protected natural areas spread across each of these landscapes.

Los Nevados National Park offers snow peaks surpassing 4,800 meters above sea level and it is home to species that are unique in the world, among them the snow parakeet and the paramo humming bird. A variety of recreational and sport activities are available in the park such as trekking, mountain biking, rock and ice climbing and sports fishing.

Gorgona National Park is located in the Pacific Coast and it features a beautiful tropical rainforest, coral formations and an enormous variety of marine species and colonies of migratory birds whose nests are found on the island.

Rafting: The country offers a variety of rapids to engage in this thrilling sport. The following are some of the top destinations for water rafting: Magdalena River, Rio Negro, the Barragan river, Suarez, Chicamona, and Fonce Rivers.

Diving. The country’s Caribbean Sea, with depths of 4,000 meters, is known as the Colombian Depression and it is a must-go diving destination. Likewise, the Colombian Pacific Ocean combines a rich and varied flora distributed in lagoons, estuaries, mangrove, swamps, coral formations, cliffs, sedimentary bottoms and sandy beaches.

Paragliding: Due to their geographical conditions and climate, the best sites for paragliding in Colombia are in Santander, Valle del Cauca, the Bogotá region and Medellín. Paragliding may be practiced year round, with the exception of rainy days.

Museo del Oro. It is located in the city’s central district and It houses over 6,500 gold and ceramic pieces, it’s a dramatic walk through Colombia’s rich and fascinating history with gold production. If you only see one museum in Bogotá, it should be this one.

Bogotá is the capital of Colombia, and its located in the center of the country on a vast plain at 2,600 meters above sea level. It has a moderate temperature and a diverse population of eight million people. It is very rich in culture, offering over 60 museums and art galleries, the most famous Rock Festival of the continent and and the most important theater festival in the world, the Iberoamerican Theater Festival.

High upon the Andes Mountains, watching over the city of Bogotá, is Cerro de Monserrate. Standing at an impressive 3160 meters, the church is a popular pilgrimage point that gives tourists a fantastic view of Colombia’s sprawling capital city. You can reach the church using a funicular railway that is easily accessible from the city’s center.

Barranquilla is a city located in northern Colombia, near the Caribbean Sea. It is also the main river and sea port of the country.

The Carnival of Barranquilla is a celebration Colombia offers to the world and it gathers traditions based on the creativity of the Colombian people as expressed through dance, music, handcrafts, costumes, and party styles.

Castillo de Salgar was built by the Spanish in 1848 during the colonial era. It is a place of historical interest that has served as a Spanish fort, a prison, an institute for the disabled and recently and a institute of the University of Arts of the University of Atlántico.

Cartagena is a fantastic city that guards the secrets of history in its walls, balconies, buildings and narrow cobbled streets.