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Medellin had a record 1.4 million visitors from overseas in 2022.

The former ‘murder capital of the world’ is now overrun with tourists

The wave of both short- and long-term visitors in Colombia’s Medellin is creating unique challenges because it happened virtually overnight.

  • by Andrea Jaramillo
Tayrona National Park: improbable beauty.

This spectacular coast is like nowhere else

Colombia offers wildlife, landscapes and cultures you simply can’t find in any other South American nation.

  • by Rob McFarland
Bogota El Dorado Airport in Colombia; shining like gold in the sunset.
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Airport reviews

Burgers and free vaccines: Inside South America’s busiest airport

Renovated about a decade ago, the Colombian capital’s only terminal is disarmingly tranquil.

  • by Michael Fowler
Arepas can be stuffed or topped with a variety of ingredients, from fresh cheese, to shredded meats, to egg or even beans.

What is arepas? Where to find the best of the tasty dish invented by Venezuela and Colombia

Can a dish be invented by two countries? In the case of arepas, the delicious South American corn cakes, I'm going to hesitantly say … yes.

  • by Ben Groundwater
UNESCO World Heritage Site, Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas in Cartagena Columbia. Work on the fortress began in 1536 with an expansion in 1657. The fortress was named in honor of Philip IV of Spain who complained vigorously about the amount of money he was spending in Colombia. cr: iStock (downloaded for use in Traveller, no syndication, reuse permitted) 
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Cartagena, Colombia, travel guide and things to do: Nine highlights

Visit from December to April for (marginally) cooler temperatures, less rain and the occasional, life-saving sea breeze.

  • by Rob McFarland
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San Basilio de Palenque hosts exuberant three-day drumming festival in October that attracts acts from all over the world.

San Basilio de Palenque, Colombia: The first town in the Americas founded by escaped slaves

This small town has its own language, a unique history, and a love of salsa beats.

  • by Rob McFarland
Dish of cheese and papaya salad at Celele.

Colombia's best restaurants serving indigenous foods: Leo, Barcal and Celele

Colombia's culinary renaissance is best discovered at these three restaurants.

  • by Rob McFarland
Bogota.

Bogota, Colombia travel guide and things to do: 10 must-do highlights

Bogota's traffic can be hideous, so here's the best way to see this vibrant city.

  • by Rob McFarland
Botero Square and the Palace of Culture in Medellin.

Medellin, Colombia: How the world's most dangerous city turned itself around

Medellin's shift from a violent war-zone into one of the world's most forward-thinking cities is nothing short of remarkable.

  • by Rob McFarland
Boat at Islas de Rosario, Colombia.

Cartagena, Colombia: A peculiar and utterly beguiling city on the Caribbean coast

Cartagena and its magical stories remain relatively undiscovered by international tourists.

  • by Rachel Olding