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Colombia - Articles & Travel Stories

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Explore 10 Colombia travel stories from Adventure Life, featuring expert insights, destination highlights, and firsthand experiences from ancient and culturally rich sites. Whether you’re planning your next adventure in 2026 or 2027, these stories offer inspiration for exploring ruins, archaeological wonders, and hidden historical gems across the globe. Learn from the journeys of fellow travelers and discover meaningful ways to connect with the past through thoughtful travel. Let these Colombia stories guide your path into history.
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Cumbia dances from El Banco

Colombia!

I traveled to Medellin for some coffee tasting and local culture in Comuna 13. Then we cruised down the Magdalena river from Barranquilla to Cartagena on the beautiful new AMAMelodia before finishing with a cooking class in the walled city of Cartagena and a day trip out to the Rosario Islands.
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A tour walking along the colorful streets of Guatapé

10 Must-Do Activities in Colombia: Bogota, Cartagena, Medellin & More

Discover the 10 best things to do in Colombia, including Bogota, Cartagena, Medellin, Ciudad Perdida, and more, for an unforgettable adventure.
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Sunset over Cartagena

Colonial Cities of Colombia

Some of Latin America’s most beautiful colonial towns are found in Colombia. This guide highlights a few of these charming cities, including Bogota, Cartagena and Medellin. Travelers can walk among churches, cathedrals, and homes reminiscent of the past. Experience an untouched side of Colombia by visiting the country's colonial towns.
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Balconies in Cartagena

Colombia FAQs

Planning a trip to Colombia can result in a lot of questions. Our FAQ article answers the most common ones asked by our travelers. From what the food is like to packing suggestions, this will hopefully help you feel better prepared for your Colombia adventures!
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The Rock of Guatape

Colombia Overview

Explore Colombia, a land of unspoiled beaches, lost ruins, and hospitable local culture. One of the most bio-diverse countries in the world, adventure travel enthusiasts can find great options to play and explore throughout. Colombia is still fairly undiscovered as a destination, so travelers should take the opportunity to visit before the influences of tourism occur.
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My son and I enjoying one last night at Punta Faro

Colombia! Exploring Medellín and Cartagena

My son and I explore Medellín and Cartagena on a packed 8-day adventure tour in Colombia. We set out on whitewater rafting, paragliding and rappeling adventures, all the while enjoying the towns of Guatapé, Cartagena, and the El Poblado neighborhood of Medellín. See photos of our cooking class and street food tour and biking tour of Old Town …
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Looking down the tower

Best Time to Visit the Ecuadorian Amazon

The Ecuadorian Amazon is a year-round travel destination since the weather varies only slightly from month to month. May, June, and July have the lowest average temperatures and July has the lowest rainfall making it the ideal time to travel. Expect some rain (it is the rainforest after all!) to refresh you from the heat and humidity when the sun is out.
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Exploring a coffee farm in Colombia

Colombia Coffee

I got the opportunity to spend a few days learning all there is to know about my favorite beverage - coffee! We traveled through different kinds of Colombian coffee farms and learned about the different processes and different kinds. We also hiked around and even got to learn how to make latte art! Everything is all good when coffee is involved!
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Me and my BMW650 GS

Central America on a motorbike
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View of Bogota from Montserrate

Colombia Trip

Bogota is a high altitude city with a 500+ year history involving Spain and Europe. Of interest is the fact that the Colombian government is the most friendly to the USA of all South American countries. We saw evidence of progress in many facets of the country. The flag represent their history and culture: yellow for the gold mined, blue for the …
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