
The best time to visit Colombia
Let your Colombian adventure begin
Entirely, completely and unapologetically Colombian, the Caribbean Coast stretches for 1,100 rhythmic and flavourful miles from Panama to Venezuela. Monkey-filled mountains and jungles compete for your attention with kaleidoscopic reefs and sandy coves, and that’s even before you’ve reached Cartagena with its restaurants, art galleries and rainbow-hued buildings that are as colourful as the chilli-hot vibes. The coast is defined by the colour and music of the Afro-Caribbean culture and Barranquilla is a hotspot for music and dance, whilst the Lost City of Sierra Nevada is all about ancient archaeological wonders and insights into the country’s pre-colonial history. In Palomino, sink into the low-key, fishing-village atmosphere, then head to the Rosario Islands, blissful, reef-ringed atolls, to snorkel in the clearest waters. And then there’s Tayrona National Park, one of the most popular destinations in Colombia for both locals and visitors – and with very good reason. Known for its stunning ecosystems, the beaches are beautiful, the wildlife is fascinating and the hiking is adventurous.
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Enticing, colourful, delicious, tropical… the Caribbean Coast is the definition of having a good time, enjoying life, and is the perfect start (or end) to a Colombian adventure.
La Guajira, in the northernmost tip of the South American continent, is certainly for the intrepid, but the enormous sand dunes that drop into the Caribbean are atmospheric and a striking contrast to the rest of the region.
Some of the more remote parts of the coast require a certain degree of fitness and stamina to enjoy, particularly when the weather is hot. Come prepared and always listen to advice on the ground.
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