Attractions in Colombia

Castillo San Felipe de Barajas

The Castillo San Felipe de Barajas is a massive Spanish military fortress in Cartagena, built to defend against pirates and enemy fleets.

Movistar Arena Bogotá

The Movistar Arena is an ultra-modern indoor arena in Bogotá used for major concerts and events.

Old Shoes Monument

The Old Shoes Monument is a giant bronze sculpture in Cartagena depicting a pair of worn-out boots.

Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá

The Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá is an underground Roman Catholic church built within the tunnels of a salt mine.

Coltejer Building

The Edificio Coltejer was once the tallest building in Colombia and remains a landmark of Medellín.

San Pedro Claver Church

The Iglesia de San Pedro Claver is a historic church in Cartagena, named after the Spanish Jesuit who dedicated his life to caring for enslaved Afric…

Rock of Guatapé

The Rock of Guatapé, also known as El Peñol, is a giant monolithic inselberg with zigzag stairs built into its side.

Las Lajas Sanctuary

Las Lajas Sanctuary is a spectacular neo-Gothic basilica built inside the canyon of the Guáitara River.

Atanasio Girardot Stadium

The Atanasio Girardot Stadium is the main sports complex in Medellín.

Colón Theater

The Teatro Colón in Bogotá is the national theater of Colombia and an architectural gem.

Clock Tower of Cartagena

The Torre del Reloj is the striking main gate into the walled old city of Cartagena.

Roberto Meléndez Stadium

The Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez in Barranquilla is the home stadium of the Colombia national football team.

Monserrate Sanctuary

The Monserrate Sanctuary is a white church on Mount Monserrate that watches over Bogotá.

Lancers Monument

The Lancers Monument commemorates the brave lancers who fought in the Battle of Pantano de Vargas.

Cali Tower

Torre de Cali is the tallest building in Cali and a symbol of the city's modern development.

Bolívar Square

Bolívar Square is the main square of Bogotá and the historical heart of the city.

Torre Colpatria Skyscraper

Torre Colpatria is one of the tallest buildings in Bogotá and a striking city landmark.

National Capitol of Colombia

The National Capitol of Colombia on Bolívar Square in Bogotá is the seat of the National Congress.

Metropolitan Cathedral of Medellín

The Metropolitan Basilica Cathedral of Medellín is a massive neo-Romanesque Catholic church located by Bolívar Park.

Window to the World

The Window to the World is a modern, colorful monument in Barranquilla.

Bridge of Boyacá

The Bridge of Boyacá is a small but historically immensely important structure.

Solidarity Monument

The Solidarity Monument is an iconic sculpture in Cali representing collective cooperation and the drive for progress.

Cristo Rey Statue Cali

The Cristo Rey Statue on Cerro los Cristales is an iconic monument in Cali.

Pumarejo Bridge

The Pumarejo Bridge is a modern cable-stayed bridge in Barranquilla that spans the Magdalena River.

César Gaviria Trujillo Viaduct

The César Gaviria Trujillo Viaduct is an impressive cable-stayed bridge connecting the cities of Pereira and Dosquebradas.

Botero Square

Botero Square is a major public plaza in Medellín decorated with the lush, voluminous bronze sculptures of the famous Colombian artist Fernando Boter…

El Campín Stadium

Estadio Nemesio Camacho El Campín is the main stadium in Bogotá.

Santa Fe de Antioquia

One of the oldest cities in Colombia, famous for its cobblestone streets and colonial architecture in a warm tropical climate.

Monguí

Considered one of Colombia's most beautiful heritage towns, famous for its colonial architecture and soccer ball manufacturing.

San Agustín

San Agustín is home to South America's largest collection of religious monuments and pre-Columbian megalithic sculptures.

Barichara

Often called the most beautiful village in Colombia, Barichara fascinates with its pristine Andalusian architecture.

Ráquira

Colombia's pottery capital, a vibrant and colorful town known for its traditional clay craftsmanship.

Tatacoa Desert

A stunning arid landscape featuring striking red and gray rock formations and excellent stargazing.

Nature

Lake Calima

An artificial reservoir, famous for its strong winds and water sports activities.

Lake Guatavita

A nearly circular crater lake, widely considered the origin of the El Dorado legend.

La Cocha Lagoon

A large volcanic lake in southern Colombia, surrounded by páramo landscape.

Lake Tota

The largest lake in Colombia, a high-altitude lake in the Andes of Boyacá.

Farallones de Cali

The Farallones de Cali are prominent rock peaks in the Western Cordillera, forming an impressive backdrop for the city of Cali.

Chiles Volcano

The Chiles Volcano is located right on the border between Colombia and Ecuador, forming a twin volcanic system with Cerro Negro.

Serranía de San Lucas

The Serranía de San Lucas is an isolated mountain massif in northern Colombia, harboring dense forests and rich gold deposits.

Serranía del Baudó

The Serranía del Baudó is a densely forested mountain range along the Pacific coast of Colombia, extending into Panama.

Machín Volcano

The Machín Volcano is a small but dangerous volcano in the Central Cordillera, feared for its explosive potential.

Cordillera Occidental (Colombia)

The Cordillera Occidental is the westernmost branch of the Colombian Andes, stretching parallel to the Pacific coast.

Cumbal Volcano

The Cumbal Volcano is the highest peak in southern Colombia and an active stratovolcano near the border with Ecuador.

Cordillera Central (Colombia)

The Cordillera Central is the highest of the three Andean branches in Colombia and is home to numerous active volcanoes.

Serranía del Perijá

The Serranía del Perijá is the northernmost extension of the Andes, marking the border between Colombia and Venezuela.

Doña Juana Volcano

The Doña Juana Volcano is an explosive stratovolcano in the Colombian Massif, surrounded by dense cloud forest.

Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta

The Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta is the highest coastal mountain range in the world, geologically isolated from the Andes.

Cerro de Guadalupe

Cerro de Guadalupe is a prominent mountain that, along with Monserrate, rises above the capital city of Bogotá.

More highlights

historical

El Infiernito (Monquirá Archaeological Park)

A pre-Columbian Muisca site near Villa de Leyva featuring large phallic stone columns, likely used as an astronomical observatory.