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The Best Colombia Travel Info!
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items All of my suggestions for Colombia! I absolutely love this country!
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Best Hostels (One Per City)
Hotels/Resorts
Iconic Experiences
These are all the best tours and activities to do in Colombia! it is organized by city :)
(Medellin) Amazing tour of the city that also takes you through Communa 13 that has amazing street art!
(Medellin) City tour Medellin + Comuna 13 + Graffititour Paisa for a day
(Medellin/Guatape) This is a great day trip to Guatape from Medellin! It shows you all youll want to see there, a day is the perfect amount of time :)
(Medellin/Guatape) Day Trip To Guatapé with Boat Ride and Lunch
(Bogota) This is a great tour of the city that includes tours to a couple museums!
(Bogota) Private Tour City Tour Bogotá + Monserrate (+5Hrs)
(Bogota) This is a great hike to a gorgeous waterfall outside of Bogota but be aware it is a harder hike!
(Bogota) Hike to the highest Colombian waterfall! (La Chorrera and Chiflon)
(Cartagena) Yummy street food tour!
(Cartagena) Street Food Tour in Cartagena
Cali - This is an awesome tour of all the main things you will want to see in Cali!
Cali City Tour - The Best Of Cali In Comfort
Cali - An amazing food tour where you get to try an awesome variety of amazing food!
The Cali Street Food Walking Tour
Cartagena - This is an amazing tour where you get to have some delicious food and visit the Rosario Islands!
Cartagena: Rosario Islands 5-Stop Tour with Lunch & Entries
Barranquilla - If you are wanting to see some fun stuff while in Barranquilla this is a great tour that includes all the main tourist attractions in the city!
Gran Malecón, Carnaval Museum and Downtown Barranquilla City Tour 6H
Santa Marta - This is such a fun experience! You get to go on a yacht and then you can do whatever you want on the beach and with the group! Including fun things like snorkeling or just relaxing on the beach :)
Sailing to Tayrona with Luis and his team: Unique!
Santa Marta - This is a fun tour that has a beautiful hike and you get to learn and try different kinds of coffee and cocoa!
Full-Day Hiking Tour in Minca with coffee & Cocoa Workshop
Best Hostels (One Per City)
These are my favorite hostels throughout Colombia! I have descriptions on each one to tell you why I love them :)
Jerico - I volunteered here for a month and the manager is amazing and everyone that comes through is so cool! Its a very homey chill vibe in a great location.
Hostal Parcerito's
Medellin - Super affordable hostel with great amenities! I loved the staff, the restaurant, and the kitchen! Also in a super central location.
Centro Hostel Medellin
Santa Marta - Great hostel and a fantastic price!
Mr. Baboon Hostel
Bogota - A chill and not super social hostel but you can meet people if you do tours. Its super clean with great beds. Overall an awesome place!
Masaya Hostel Bogotá
Guatape - Overall a fantastic hostel. Great staff, great restaurant, and a beautiful location!
Lake View Hostel
Cali - Super fun hostel with breakfast included and good staff!
The Pelican Larry Hostel, Cali, Colombia
Cartagena - Breakfast included and great staff! Super chill vibe.
SAN JACINTO HOSTEL, Cartagena de Indias, Colombia
Barranquilla - Full kitchen, free water, aircon, and comfy beds! Great place!
Hostel Mamy Dorme, Barranquilla, Colombia
Santa Marta - There is a kitchen, AC, and it is kept really clean! Overall a great hostel.
Distrito Hostel, Santa Marta, Colombia
Hotels/Resorts
These are my favorite hotels/resorts in Colombia!
Bogota - This is in an awesome location, has delicious breakfast and the room are big and super comfortable!
Hotel Santa Lucia Boutique Spa, Bogotá, Colombia
Medellin - The rooftop here is incredible! The staff is helpful and it is in a great location.
HOTEL CAVALTA, Medellín, Colombia
Cali - The restaurant here is great! The staff are super helpful, and the pool area is awesome!
Hotel Royal Elim International, Cali, Colombia
Cartagena - The location is amazing you can walk most everywhere and the pool is great! The rooms are super comfortable as well.
La Passion by Masaya, Cartagena de Indias, Colombia
Barranquilla - The location is great! It is a comfortable and beautiful. The staff are fantastic!
Hotel Torre del Prado, Barranquilla, Colombia
Santa Marta - Awesome location that is walkable to everything in Santa Marta. The staff are fantastic and the hotel is pretty :)
Casa de Leda, a Kali Hotel, Santa Marta, Colombia