Bogotá is Colombia’s capital city with approximately 8 million people; it is a cosmopolitan center of sophistication and has become an epicenter of business, politics, and entertainment. The city has been transforming itself into a surprising tourist destination and welcoming city. Bogotá has a thriving nightlife, superb al fresco dining and bar culture as well as international shopping. Its privileged location and international airport make it highly accessible and functional as a main gateway to destinations throughout the country.
In the center of the western region of the Colombia, located in a small valley that descends from a part of the western Andes mountain chain, the picturesque university city of Pereira typically serves as a convenient base to explore the nearby postcard-perfect town of Salento. The region is backed by an exquisite landscape of lush, green undulating hills dotted with coffee plantations producing some of the world’s best coffee. It is also known as the gateway to Parque Ucumarí and Santuario Otún Quimbaya, a pair of impressive nature reserves; and the relaxing thermal springs of Santa Rosa and San Vicente.
Medellin, also known as the "city of eternal spring" for its pleasant climate that ranges from 22-28 ° C throughout the year, is the second most important and populated city in Colombia after Bogotá. It is located at the northwest of the country at 1,540 meters above sea level in the Valle de Aburrá, former territory of indigenous settlements. Mountain scenery filled with flowers, colorful colonial towns and one of the best places to go shopping in Colombia, are among the attractions you will find in your visit to Medellin.
With its breathtaking colonial architecture, horse-drawn carriages and narrow cobbled streets, the city of Cartagena de Indias is one of the most exciting destinations in Colombia. This Caribbean colonial jewel was the first Spanish colony on the South American mainland and one of the main ports for the Spanish fleet which turned the city into an important center of trade in the 16th century. It is a city full of history which has been an inspiration for artists, writers, historians and musicians.
