Colombia is a South American country that is developing as a major tourist destination of America. From the unbelievable scenery to the dense forests to the beautiful beaches, delicious traditional food, salsa dancing and its great history, Colombia offers to the tourists all what they need and therefore the tourism is increasing there day by day.

Colombia has some of the world's best travel destinations and cities; read along to find the inspiration for your next trip.

Bogota is the capital and largest city in Colombia.

Top things to do in Bogota –

• Travel over a number of architectural buildings, museums and its cobblestone center.
• Head to the Plaza Bolivar where you can see many historical landmarks.
• Step up to the Monserrate mountain with a church.
• Know about arts in Museo Botero and history of Colombia in Museo Nacional De Colombia.
• Go inside its colonial churches to know more about its buildings.
• Enjoy great dining and shopping facilities.

Popular food to try in Bogota includes Almojabana, Ajiaco, Arepa, Pandebono, Aguapanela, Changua, Pan de Yuca and many more traditional dishes.

Best time to visit Bogota is from December to March during the dry season.

How to reach Bogota– you can book a flight to the El Dorado International Airport that is serving Bogota city and the nearby towns.

Medellin is the second largest city of Colombia and the capital city of mountainous Antioquia province of Colombia.

Top things to do in Medellin –

• Attend the famous annual Flower Festival of Medellin for which the city is nicknamed as the City of Eternal Spring.
• Take a round of Plaza Botero where you can find parks and sculptures of Fernando Botero.
• Tour to the opulent El Castillo Museum.
• Night out with friends in the upscale El Poblado area.
• With a cable connectivity, you can enjoy the view of the valleys.
• Get entertained with the traditional Tango dancing here.

Popular food to try in Medellin comprises Ajiaco, Bandeja Paisa, Arepa, Sopa de Mondongo, Hogao and many more Colombian delicacies.

Best time to visit Medellin are months from December to April.

How to reach Medellin – you can book a flight to the Jose Maria Cordoba International Airport to get access to the Medellin city.

Cartagena is a large port city in Colombia located at the northern coast of Colombia along the Caribbean sea.

Top things to do in Cartagena –

• Enjoy fine dining in many authentic restaurants of this walled sea town.
• Visit the famous restaurants like Cancha Cevicheria, Cebiches and Seviches, La Cevicheria, Saint Roque Café Pub Restaurant and Dona Lola Comida Del Caribe.
• Stroll along the various streets of Cartagena.
• Round over the cobblestone centers, landmarks and culturally rich squares.

Popular food to try in Cartagena consists of traditional food like the Pargo Frito, Pan De Bono, Mondongo soup and many more local dishes.

Best time to visit Cartagena is from December to April or during June, July and August.

How to reach Cartagena – the city can be reached easily by taking a flight to the Rafael Nunez International Airport.

Cali is a city in Colombia located at the Valle Del Cauca department of Colombia, southwest of Bogota. Top things to do in Cali –

• Relish the pop salsa dancing and the various clubs that you can find in its suburbs.
• Admire the unique gothic style art and architecture of Ermica Cathedral.
• Head to the huge hilltop Cristo Rey Statue, the most popular landmark in Cali.
• Move to Church of San Antonio, an 18th century cozy church in Cali.
• Meander the Plaza De Cayzedo square offering a vibrant night scene.

Popular food to try in Cali comprises Chontaduro, Cholado, Raspado, pizza, Lulo juice, Lulada, Mango Viche, Salpicon, Champus, Aborrajatos, Marranitas and empanadas.

Best time to visit Cali are the months of June, July and August.

How to reach Cali– you can reach Cali city easily by taking a bus from any major cities of Colombia.

Salento is an Andean town in Colombia located west to Bogota and the part of the coffee triangle of Colombia.

Top things to do in Salento –

• Explore the amazing coffee shops and estates of this coffee region.
• Fall in love with its verdant scenery of town.
• Try fresh Colombian coffee in its various shops like Café Jesus Martin, Mankala Café Galeria, Café Quindio, Summer Café and Café De La Esquina.
• Take a guided coffee tour to explore coffee plantations.
• Complete your trip at Cocora valley that is home to rare parrots and wax palm trees.

Best time to visit Saleto is from July to September.

How to reach Saleto– the nearest airport from the town is Matecana International Airport located around 43 km from the town in Pereira from where you can take a bus to reach the town.

Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona is a large protected natural area in northern Colombia often covering the foothills of the Sierra Nevada De Santa Marta.

Top things to do in Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona –

• Get lost in its coastal lagoons, large coves and lakes and dense rainforests.
• Witness the rich biodiversity of wildlife in the park.
• Wander the Caribbean beaches like Playa Arenilla, Playa Inca Inca and Playa De Taganga.
• Locate the archaeological ruins of the ancient Tayrone civilization.

Best time to visit Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona is from mid June to mid July.

How to reach Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona– you can reach the park easily by taking a flight to Santa Marta, the nearest city from here.

San Gil is a small town in Colombia located in northern Colombia along the river Fonce known as a center for adventure sports all across the country.

Top things to do in San Gil –

• Get an adrenaline rush in your body with various adventure activities.
• Go sporty with activities like river rafting, camping, paragliding, biking and many water sports.
• Hop on to many landmarks like Catedral De La Santa Cruz and La Catedral Casona Del Conde Del Cuchicute.
• Feel natural peace in El Gallineral National Park.

Popular food to try in San Gil includes Carne Seca, Cabro, Pepitoria, Mute, Fritanga, Changua, Hormidas Culonas, Carne Oreada and many local specialties.

Best time to visit San Gil are the months of December, January and February.

How to reach San Gil– you can book a flight to Los Pozos Airport located around 1800 feet above the sea level to get access to the city.

Palomino is a small coastal town in Colombia located in the Guajira region in southwest Colombia.

Top things to do in Palomino –

• Enjoy the sea waves with its famous tube ride.
• Ride along the Palomino river and enjoy the great weather and scenery.
• Feel calm and peace and relax while enjoying the great environment.
• Reach the Sierra Nevada De Santa Marta and the Caribbean sea.
• Get amazed with the amazing sunset view with this tube ride.

Best time to visit Palomino is from November to January.

How to reach Palamino– the town can be reached easily by taking a bus from the cities like Santa Marta and Riohacha.

Santa Marta is a famous resort city in Colombia located along the coast of Caribbean sea in the Magdalena department of northern Colombia.

Top things to do in Santa Marta –

• See a number of ships sailing in one of the busiest ports of Colombia.
• Roam the Rodadero beach, the most famous beach in Santa Marta.
• Enjoy the dolphin shows of Rodadero Sea Aquarium and Museum.
• Provide an interactive learning about marine animals in Marine World Aquarium.
• Get surprised at the Spanish architecture of Palacio Episcopal and Ciudad Perdida Lost City Museum .

Popular food to try in Santa Marta comprises of Caribbean, Colombian, South American and vegan food.

Best time to visit Santa Marta are the months of December, January, February and March.

How to reach Santa Marta – the city can be reached easily by booking a flight to Simon Bolivar International Airport.

Tulua is a city located at the heart of Valle De Cauca in Colombia and a major industrial and commercial center of Colombia.

Top things to do in Tulua –

• Explore the wine production of this wine region.
• Visit prominent wine shops like Vinedos and Bodegas Del Norte, Mojitos Bar and more.
• Progress to Parque Nacional De La Uva for some great wine, beer and similar products.
• Be the part of the annual festival of Tulua held in the month of June.

Popular food to try in Tulua comprises Marranitas, empanadas, Arepas Con Todo, Tamal, Arepa De Choclo Pandebono and beverages like Chicha De Maiz, Champus and Masato.

Best time to visit Tulua is from mid November to late December.

How to reach Tulua– the city can be reached easily by booking a flight to the Heriberto Gil Martinez Airport.

Pico Cristobal Colon is the highest mountain peak of Colombia located at the Magdalena department of Colombia.

Top things to do in Pico Cristobal Colon –

• Climb up to the snow capped summit.
• Get mesmerized by the sweeping views from the mountaintop.
• Explore the Sierra Nevada De Santa Marta mountain range.
• Get adventurous with activities like hiking, trekking and mountaineering.
• Watch a number of bird species in the mountains.
• Discover many peaks like Pico Simon Bolivar, Pico Ojeda and Pico La Reina.

Popular food to travel in Pico Cristobal Colon is the traditional Colombian food with empanadas.

Best time to visit Pico Cristobal Colon from November to March for exploring the mountains.

How to reach Pico Cristobal Colon – you can take a bus from the major cities of Colombia to reach here where you can reach the mountain by trekking.

Barichora is a beautiful small town in Colombia located in the northern part of the country.

Top things to do in Barichara –

• Discover the colonial architecture and cobbled streets.
• Visit the Cathedral De La Inmaculada in the city center.
• Feel holy in Capilla De Santa Barbara.
• Get an outstanding view of the city from Mirador Salto Del Mico.
• Find many 19th century buildings along the streets like Bioparque Moncora, Capilla De Jesus and Parroquia De Santo Lucia church.

Best time to visit Barichara is from the month of December to March

How to reach Barichara– you can take a bus from the cities like San Gil and Bucaramanga to reach this small town.

Villa De Leyva is an amazing historic small town located in Colombia, northeast to Bogota.

Top things to do in Villa De Leyva –

• Travel over many while washed colonial buildings with some 17th century buildings.
• Meander along the traditional cobbled streets and lanes.
• Start your journey from the Plaza Mayor De Villa De Leyva.
• Hop historical landmarks like Museo paleontologico De Villa De Leyva, Casa Terracotta, Casa Museo Antonio Narino, Museo Del Fósil and Museo Del Carmen – Religious Art.
• Get a city break in lakes and natural landmarks near town.

Popular food to try in Villa De Leyva includes Broiled hen, jam, sausage, Arepas and wine.

Best time to visit Villa De Leyva is from October to February .

How to reach Villa De Leyva – the Source airport from the town in El Dorado Airport in Bogota. You can take a bus from Bogota to reach the town.

Cocora valley is a beautiful valley located at the Central Cordillera of Andean mountains in Colombia and a splendid wildlife sanctuary in the country.

Top things to do in Cocora Valley –

• Fall in love with the misty weather of this mountainous region.
• Go hiking in the huge hills of the valley.
• Trip to the city of Salento and explore the Los Nevados National Park .
• Click a plenty of adoring photographs for your Instagram page.

Best time to visit Cocora Valley is from December to March and during July and August.

How to reach Cocora Valley – you can take a flight to the Pereira city from Bogota and take a bus from Pereira to get to the valley.

Cano cristales is a river, tributary of the river Guayabero, located at the Serrania De La Macarena.

Top things to do in Cano Cristales –

• Witness the phenomenon making it the ‘River of the Five Colors’.
• Feel the tranquility of the pristine natural richness of the river valley.
• Book a tour with a licensed guide to visit the river.
• Progress to the Macarena national park home to many nature’s wonders.

Best time to visit Cano Cristales is from mid June to December.

How to reach Cano Cristales– the nearest city from the place is La Macarena. You can book a flight to the city to get access to Cano Cristales