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    The 12 must-see destinations on a trip to Colombia

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    by Angélica & Samuel | My Trip to Colombia

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    On your first trip to Colombia, it’s natural to want to visit the must-see destinations! So here you’ll find all the best-known, most-visited destinations, in other words, the great classics of a trip to Colombia.

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    Bogota

    Must-see destinations in Colombia

    Naturally, we start with Colombia’s capital, the classic among classics. This is surely the city you’ll be landing in and leaving from, so you might as well take the opportunity to discover it, especially since Bogota has so much to offer travelers!

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    Cartagena

    Colombia’s best-known destinations

    This is THE must-see destination on a trip to Colombia. THE best-known AND most-visited destination. It’s THE classic, and if there were only one, it would be Cartagena de Indias.

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    Medellín

    Colombia’s most visited places

    Over the past twenty years, Medellin has literally transformed itself, attracting more and more tourists from all over the world. Medellin is now one of the most visited destinations in Colombia.

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    Salento and the Cocora Valley

    Must-see destinations in Colombia

    The Cocora Valley and the village of Salento are among the TOP 5 most-visited destinations in Colombia.

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    Tayrona Park

    The classics of Colombian travel

    Another contender for the title of best-known destination, Tayrona Park and its dream beaches are a great classic of a trip to Colombia.

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    Villa de Leyva

    The most visited places in Colombia

    Ranked right at the top of the list of Colombia’s most beautiful villages, Villa de Leyva has long been vying for top spot.

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    Barichara

    Must-see destinations in Colombia

    Barichara is one of, if not the, most beautiful villages in Colombia. Quite simply, a must-see destination for those visiting the Santander region.

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    San Agustin

    Colombia’s best-known destinations

    With its archaeological parks displaying statues of a pre-Columbian civilization that has long since disappeared, San Agustin is one of the most visited destinations on a trip to Colombia.

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    Leticia

    The most visited places in Colombia

    Leticia is the must-see destination for adventure lovers in one of the world’s wildest ecosystems: the Amazon rainforest!

    Guatapé

    Colombia’s best-known destinations

    Guatapé has become one of Colombia’s most visited villages. The colors of the village and the view from the Peñon have made it one of the best-known destinations for travelers.

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    Minca

    Must-see destinations in Colombia

    In just a few years, Minca has gone from being a quiet village in the Sierra Nevada to one of the must-see destinations for all travellers passing through Santa Marta.

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    La Tatacoa

    Colombia’s most visited places

    The Tatacoa desert is one of the most visited natural sites in Colombia.

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    A French-Colombian couple based in Colombia since 2023, Angélica Troya and Samuel Bourille have been traveling the country since 2013 and share their stories and experiences on their blog My Trip to Colombia, blending an insider's perspective with a traveler's eye to show readers a different side of Colombia.

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