Things to do in Colombia.

Medellín's most talked-about neighborhood, where a local guide walks visitors through its transformation and street-art-covered hillsides. Eat See TV includes it as a centerpiece of their 5-day Medellín itinerary alongside an urban coffee farm and a football match.

A colorful lakeside town near Medellín that Eat See TV argues deserves more than just a quick day trip — they recommend three full days, staying at a hotel on the lake and taking in the town's plazas and restaurant scene. Globe TakeOver TV also visited and checked out Don Oscar Restaurant.

An urban coffee farm in Medellín where you can pick coffee cherries, learn about roasting, and hear the neighborhood's history — Eat See TV calls it one of the best things to do in the city and a truly fascinating experience.

A Medellín neighborhood known for its nightclubs and parties that Volpe singles out as a go-to area for nightlife, distinct from the tourist-heavy Poblado zone.

Medellín's infamous hood that Volpe explored at night to see its reality firsthand — described as having a tough reputation, it offers an unfiltered, non-tourist side of the city.

A vibrant, family-oriented city just south of Medellín known for safe, walkable streets, great local food, and spectacular Christmas light displays. ExpatCrib highlights it as one of the most loved communities in the metro area, anchored by the Parque Principal and its famous church.

A charming mountain pueblo just outside Medellín that ExpatCrib calls one of the easiest and most beautiful day trips from the city — easier to reach than Guatapé, with a new river malecón, cafés, and a peaceful small-town atmosphere that appeals to expats and weekend visitors alike.

Cartagena's colonial old town, described by Cuppa to Copa Travels as the vibrant heart of the city — a centro histórico of colonial architecture enclosed within famous walls, with Getsemaní as an up-and-coming adjacent district worth exploring.

Cartagena's famous Spanish colonial fortress, highlighted by Cuppa to Copa Travels as one of the essential things to see in the city during a comprehensive visit.

Colombia's most talked-about beach, just 45 minutes from Cartagena on Isla Barú. Volpe describes it as a paradise that draws thousands of tourists and beautiful scenery, though the crowded journey can feel chaotic on busy days.

Cartagena's urban beach where local models are said to hit a beachside runway at sunset. Volpe walked the entire stretch and Globe TakeOver TV also documented the scene — vendors are persistent, but the local atmosphere and people-watching are notable.

A rooftop nightlife venue in Cartagena documented by Globe TakeOver TV as part of the city's nightlife circuit.

Ayngelina calls Santa Marta one of Colombia's best food cities and singles out its fish market as a standout — clean, fresh, and completely free of the smell you'd expect, with stalls reflecting Afro-Caribbean, Spanish colonial, and Indigenous Tairona coastal cuisine.

A popular beach in Santa Marta that Volpe visited, noting it draws both tourists and locals but comes with very persistent vendors — still, it represents the coastal beach experience on Colombia's Caribbean side.

A jungle trek and beach destination near Santa Marta that Volpe describes as dangerous but rewarding — a difficult hike through dense jungle leads to a paradise beach payoff inside the national park.

One of the biggest and wildest street parties in the world — Volpe documents the 2026 edition with dancing in the streets, local street food, nonstop music, and massive parades, while warning visitors to watch their pockets in the crowds.

A Colombian-owned Caribbean island closer to Nicaragua than mainland Colombia, praised by multiple creators for having the best beaches Colombia offers. Volpe calls it pricey but the best the country has for beaches and local culture; Cuppa to Copa Travels explored it by golf buggy and also visited Johnny Cay and the natural aquarium just offshore.

Colombia's remote paradise island, only accessible from San Andrés by a 16-minute propeller flight, with Colombia's most turquoise waters and wild turtles at Crab Cay. Cuppa to Copa Travels calls it the best paradise beaches in the country and documented snorkelling among nurse sharks, rays, and tropical fish on the coral reef.

Unofficially known as Colombia's prettiest town, Barichara features whitewashed colonial buildings and cobbled streets in the Santander region. Cuppa to Copa Travels calls it the best small-town Colombia experience they've found in South America, with a 2-hour hike on the Camino Real to the even smaller town of Guane (known for its goat cuisine) as a highlight.

One of Colombia's best-kept secrets — a shallow river near the small town of Guadalupe in Santander with vivid red and purple algae covering the riverbed and natural jacuzzis of different sizes. Cuppa to Copa Travels describes it as Santander's answer to Caño Cristales and calls it a Colombia gem virtually unknown to tourists.

Colombia's adventure capital in the Santander region, where Cuppa to Copa Travels did paragliding over the Chicamocha Canyon and white-water rafting down the Rio Fonce — alongside bungee jumping and assault courses on offer.

A dramatic waterfall and former haunted hotel (now a weekend museum) on a half-day bus trip from central Bogotá. Cuppa to Copa Travels describe it as a sacred site in Muisca culture with a legend-laden history and striking natural scenery.

Home to the world's tallest wax palm trees, Cocora Valley near Salento is the visual icon of Colombia's coffee region. Cuppa to Copa Travels includes it as the centerpiece of a Salento visit and calls it a perfect weekend trip from Medellín or Bogotá.

A remote Pacific Coast town near Bahía Solano where humpback whales come to mate during season. Cuppa to Copa Travels did a whale-watching tour with a local guide and also participated in a baby turtle release conservation project during their 4-day stay.

A colonial town famous for its whitewashed buildings and cobbled streets, named by Wanda the Traveling Dutchie as one of the best places to visit in all of Colombia.