Colombia is surrounded by oceans, with the Pacific to the west and the Caribbean Sea to the east. The Rosario Islands southwest of Cartagena have a brightly colored underwater world and are therefore particularly popular with divers. Another highlight is the highest coastal mountain range in the world, the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, with its original Tayrona National Park. For those who like to hike, we recommend a five-day trek through the lush jungle to the ruined city "Ciudad Perdida - lost city". 750 km northwest of the Colombian coast lies in the middle of the Caribbean of the island archipelago of San Andres and Providencia. Dense, impenetrable Amazon rainforest stretches in the south of Colombia and the last foothills of the Andes from north to south: snow-capped mountains majestically watch over plateaus and fertile valleys; one of the best coffees in the world is grown here.
Colombia is the fourth largest country as well as the oldest parliamentary democracy in South America and is likely to become more and more important in the future. The country has been able to significantly reduce its violence and social inequalities, making Colombia safer and safer for travelers. Anyone looking for cultural diversity, modern metropolises and beautiful landscapes (from Caribbean beaches to fertile valleys to huge mountains) should definitely visit Colombia.
