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Colombia
A colourful country full of history and natural wonder

Find the perfect traditional hat in Colombia

Turquoise seas and lush rainforests, archaeological ruins and dramatic mountains, colonial towns and coffee plantations: in Colombia you can find a little bit of everything you’d ever want from a South American country. Three decades after the death of infamous cartel boss Pablo Escobar, Colombia is finally finding peace and getting the attention it deserves. Now is the perfect time to explore and enjoy Colombia with Cosa – before everyone else catches on.

Discover the most exotic flowers of Colombia
where it is

Where it is

South America

When to go

When to go

November to March

Why go there

Why go there

Colonial towns
Brilliant beaches
Coffee plantations


what to see

What to see

Cartagena
Zona Cafetera
Rosario Islands

The cathedral is dedicated to Catherine of Alexandria

Meet a Caribbean queen

The cathedral is dedicated to Catherine of Alexandria

Stroll through Cartagena’s fortified old town admiring cobbled alleys, historic churches and flower-bedecked balconies straight out of a García Marquez novel.

The Rosario Islands form an archipelago on the Caribbean coast of Colombia

Escape to the islands

The Rosario Islands form an archipelago on the Caribbean coast of Colombia

Out in the sparkling Caribbean Sea lie the idyllic Rosario Islands, an archipelago of crystal-clear waters, coral reefs and barely any people.

Colombia is one of the major coffee-producing countries in the world

Taste the coffee

Colombia is one of the major coffee-producing countries in the world

Don’t leave Colombia without sampling its magic beans. In the small towns of the Zona Cafetera, such as Salento, you can enjoy a private tour of a working coffee farm.

The Rock of Guatapé is a landmark inselberg in Colombia

Relax in Guatape

The Rock of Guatapé is a landmark inselberg in Colombia

Come to charming Guatape to chill in its rainbow-coloured alleys, go out on the water or climb to the top of lofty La Piedra del Penol for the panoramic view.

Explore the pre-Columbian carved statues

Travel in Colombia

Explore the pre-Columbian carved statues

As the fourth largest country in South America, Colombia isn’t always the easiest place to get around. From the idyllic Caribbean coast to the extensive Amazon rainforest, and with a spine of the Andes mountains, the country has distinct natural regions. Our travel experts have first-hand experience of travelling in Latin America’s best-kept secret so we can create an itinerary packed full of opportunities for you to both chill and be thrilled.

Colombia facts

Aptly nicknamed the gateway to South America (it connects the continent with Central America to the north), Colombia gained independence from Spain in 1819. With 51 million inhabitants, it’s home to the world’s second-largest population of Spanish-speaking people. Colombians are incredibly patriotic with the national anthem – ¡Oh gloria inmarcesible! – played daily at 6am and 6pm on radio and TV. Locals also like to party, something reflected in the fact that the country has an enviable 18 public holidays each year.

How to know the time zone

Time zone

UTC -5

Check the flight time

Flight time

15 hours from Switzerland

local currency

Local currency

Colombian Peso

Dial code by country

Dialling code

+57

Colombia