City: Colombia
Top Things to do in Colombia
Top Hotels in Colombia
- 1. Hyatt Regency Cartagena
- 2. ESTELAR Cartagena de Indias Hotel & Convention Centre
- 3. Grand Hyatt Bogota
- 4. Hotel Las Americas Casa de Playa
- 5. Hotel Estelar Playa Manzanillo
- 6. Hilton Garden Inn Bogota Airport
- 7. Hotel Las Americas Torre del Mar
- 8. Hotel Cartagena Plaza
- 9. Hotel Caribe By Faranda Grand, A Member of Radisson Individuals
- 10. Hotel Almirante
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Things to do in Colombia, Colombia: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks
Coordinates: 4°N 72°W / 4°N 72°W / 4; -72
Restaurants in Colombia
1. Eje Cafetero (Zona Cafetera)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 78 reviews
Reviewed By Colombia-road-travel - Medellin, Colombia
I have driven all through this magnificent area a number of times, you must behold at least once. The landscape, the rolling hills, the Cauca Valley, the nature, the hiking, the coffee farms and the people, just go and see it and experience it for yourself. I have been through the whole area, back and forth, a number of times in my car as I always make it a point to "stop and smell the roses" as they say on my travels from my home in Medellin to Cali and into Ecuador and also Neiva to the south and so too on my return to my home in Medellin. You will enjoy as I and countless other have!
2. Represa de Chivor
3. Nabusimake
4. Parque Tematico Historias de Piedra
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By ShishaCrown
The park has interesting sculptures of various figures carved out of the trees and rocks. I took a taxi across Yopal and up a steep hill to get there. I paid a little fee to get in, like 5,000 or 15,000 Colombia pesos (COP) (less than $5 USD). The park is a very short hike up and down a steep hillside. The path makes a circle around and returns to the starting point. Tourists should wear sturdy shoes like hiking shoes. The views from this point are fabulous! One can see all of Yopal and much of the plains from here. I took a taxi to this vista from Yopal, about 20 minutes away. The driver remained and waited while I looked around for 20 minutes and then took me back to my origin. That cost 50,000 COP ($15 USD) for 2 hours.
5. Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12,870 reviews
Cartagena was always a desirable conquest for pirates and enemies of the Spanish Crown; and for this reason, the defense of the city from these threats was a question of priority for its inhabitants from the first decades of the existence of the city. Once the primitive nucleus of Cartagena and the outlying district of Getsemani were fortified, there was a need to erect a structure on San Lazaro Hill that would prevent an enemy attack from its peak, since the hill dominated the walls and the only entrance to the city, the Media Luna Entrance in Getsemani. In addition, this hill was the intermediate point between the city and the nearby Popa Peak, where some heavy guns and canons were installed between 1769 and 1780 to cross fire with the castle and make an enemy attack more difficult from the large beach of Playon Grande in Pie de la Popa.
Reviewed By myom624 - Coquitlam, Canada
A hilltop fortress (but just a 5-minute-or-so walk up from the bottom) with a "quite sprawling" area above the ramparts, this is really a site for a "high-ground walk" in I would categorize as generally 3 parts: the Central Part with the "national flag" (a good-sized one for a nice photo-op) where there's also a tunnel to go down below which connects with the North Part (a straight walk for just about 5 minutes to the other side but where inside are also some "diverging paths" to wander around a bit); the North Part which is the "most spacious" of the three where there's also like a higher promenade along its one side for some direct views to outside through the openings among the battlements alongside; and the South Part which is actually a 2-level one with its upper level being the "highest part" of the entire fortress (and likely due to that physical position being the "most number" of cannons of the Fortress to be found at that specific location). And yes, to enjoy above apart from spacious grounds are also great views all around especially to the south with just a "pretty phenomenal" view of the city's skyline (generally around the Bocagrande Beach area with really quite a number of modern high-rises spread along an impressive length!) and also to the east with La Popa Hill (a distant-but-clear view of its convent on top with actually also interestingly some of the cannons of this fortress pointed in that direction for some "unique scene" I would say). Just somewhat on the downside though (not personally for me) is that this is a site pretty much "all outdoor" except for some rest shelters, but be sure not to miss the small souvenir shop on the upper level of the South Part (which despite its size has a pretty good collection of a variety of souvenirs). If coming from the "Walled City", after coming out of its east side is just about a half-hour walk pretty much just a straight way (until arriving at the north end of the Fortress which is where to turn right for a further short walk to the ticket entrance), and also to pass by "at about halfway" along the way is the India Catalina statue right beside a big lake (one commemorating the tribal woman who accompanied Conquistador Pedro de Heredia in his quest to establish Cartagena). And actually as for statues, there's also one right at the bottom of this fortress (just to the left after coming back out of the ticket entrance) which is just somewhat of an interesting one featuring a "sword-weilding" commander or such (with my initial impression being one for the Spanish defenders in the 1740's War, but the inscription below mentioning actually being one for the British attackers!).
6. Mount Monserrate
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15,682 reviews
Monserrate hill provides exceptional panaromic views of Bogata and beyond.
Reviewed By astridc2015 - Aruba, Caribbean
This is a must visit: exciting funicular ride up the mountain, incredible views from the top, and peaceful paths for walking and contemplation.
7. Plaza de Mercado de Paloquemao
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 699 reviews
Reviewed By CaboSanLucasCocinera
We're Mexican, which means we walk markets, which we proceeded to do all over Colombia, and Bogota's Paloquemao is the Big Enchilada! The amazing variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, eggs, meats, flowers and on and on, put us in mind of Mexico City's La Merced. That's high praise. Colombia has excellent artisanal sugar, panela. The fresh blackberries brought tears to my eyes! The aisles are spacious and clean for a big market. If you are a food person, this is the place!
8. Plaza Alfonso Lopez Valledupar
9. Camino Real
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 473 reviews
Reviewed By maristelagm
Camino real is a great hike from Barichara to Guane, 5.1 miles, mostly down, clean, safe, well marked. About half an hour before the end there is a house where cold drinks are sold, just when you most need them! Views from the valley are great. Once in Guane, you can take the bus back to Barichara.The town is simple with a Church and a garden square. Take water, a hat and sunscreen for the hike.
10. Mirador Colina Iluminada
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 355 reviews
Reviewed By gustavo_1798
An incredible place, it has a spectacular view from where we can see different departments and cities, Illuminated Hill is a must see if you visit Finland, it is a place to have a good time with a good view.
