Attractions of Colombia

To help inspire or plan your trip to Colombia, some of its major attractions for travellers are shown below, including some of the best natural, historical, cultural and adventure sites in the country. These include all of UNESCO World Heritage Sites for Colombia which represent the best of the world's cultural and natural heritage.
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Natural attractions in Colombia

Los Nevados National Park
Los Nevados National Park, located west of Bogota, is home to some of the most striking scenery in the Colombian Andes. There are five main snow-capped peaks in the park, including the active volcano Nevado El Ruiz at 5,325 metres. Driving through the park on 4WD provides some stunning views of the mountainous landscape while the trek to the Glacier del Ruiz at 5125 metres offers the chance to walk on the ice. There are also some thermal baths in the area to relax in after a day of trekking.

Los Nevados National Park

Los Nevados National Park, located west of Bogota, is home to some of the most striking scenery in the Colombian Andes. There are five main snow-capped peaks in the park, including the active volcano Nevado El Ruiz at 5,325 metres. Driving through the park on 4WD provides some stunning views of the mountainous landscape while the trek to the Glacier del Ruiz at 5125 metres offers the chance to walk on the ice. There are also some thermal baths in the area to relax in after a day of trekking.

Manizales
Manizales is a major centre of coffee production in Columbia and is surrounded 'Eje Cafetera', or Coffee Country, a region of lush green valleys and coffee plantations producing Colombia's main export. Here it's possible to visit a local plantation to learn about the cultivation, collection and threshing processes, stay on a local finca (or ranch) and experience this key part of Colombian culture amidst beautiful scenery. UNESCO World Heritage Site: Coffee Cultural Landscape of Colombia

Manizales

Manizales is a major centre of coffee production in Columbia and is surrounded 'Eje Cafetera', or Coffee Country, a region of lush green valleys and coffee plantations producing Colombia's main export. Here it's possible to visit a local plantation to learn about the cultivation, collection and threshing processes, stay on a local finca (or ranch) and experience this key part of Colombian culture amidst beautiful scenery.

UNESCO World Heritage Site: Coffee Cultural Landscape of Colombia

Tayrona National Park
Tayrona National Park is located within the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, the highest coastal mountain in the world, which plunge from 5775 metres through thick, green jungle to the isolated and pristine, palm-fringed beaches on the coastline. The white sand and turquoise waters, in addition to scattered sea-sculptured boulders, make it one of the most beautiful coastal regions in the world. The diverse wildlife found in the park includes black howler and dusky titi monkeys, red squirrels, red woodpeckers, collared peccaries, iguanas, jaguars and a wide variety of lizards and birdlife.

Tayrona National Park

Tayrona National Park is located within the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, the highest coastal mountain in the world, which plunge from 5775 metres through thick, green jungle to the isolated and pristine, palm-fringed beaches on the coastline. The white sand and turquoise waters, in addition to scattered sea-sculptured boulders, make it one of the most beautiful coastal regions in the world. The diverse wildlife found in the park includes black howler and dusky titi monkeys, red squirrels, red woodpeckers, collared peccaries, iguanas, jaguars and a wide variety of lizards and birdlife.

Los Katíos National Park
Los Katios National Park is located in north-western Colombia near the border with Panama and is an area of exceptional biodiversity with many endemic plants, over 450 species of bird and 550 vertebrate species. Covering 720 km², the park comprises two sections - the mountains of the Serrania del Darien in the west covered by tropical rainforest and the floodplains and swamp forests of the Atrato River in the east. UNESCO World Heritage Site: Los Katíos National Park

Los Katíos National Park

Los Katios National Park is located in north-western Colombia near the border with Panama and is an area of exceptional biodiversity with many endemic plants, over 450 species of bird and 550 vertebrate species. Covering 720 km², the park comprises two sections - the mountains of the Serrania del Darien in the west covered by tropical rainforest and the floodplains and swamp forests of the Atrato River in the east.

UNESCO World Heritage Site: Los Katíos National Park

Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary
The Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary is located 500km off Colombia's eastern coast and includes Malepo Island and the surrounding marine environment. This undisturbed environment provides a critical habitat for endangered marine species including short-nosed ragged-toothed sharks, hammerhead sharks, silky sharks, whale sharks, giant grouper and billfish. The dramatic underwater rock formations and the diversity of species make this one of the top diving sites in the world. UNESCO World Heritage Site: Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary

Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary

The Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary is located 500km off Colombia's eastern coast and includes Malepo Island and the surrounding marine environment. This undisturbed environment provides a critical habitat for endangered marine species including short-nosed ragged-toothed sharks, hammerhead sharks, silky sharks, whale sharks, giant grouper and billfish. The dramatic underwater rock formations and the diversity of species make this one of the top diving sites in the world.

UNESCO World Heritage Site: Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary