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Places to see in Colombia, from Cartagena to Medellín, and the best time to go: Dec–Mar.
Places to see in Colombia
MedellínCity of eternal springPhoto: Juan Gómez · CC BY 2.0
Cartagena – Walled Caribbean city · Coffee Region – Green hills and fincas
Best time to go to Colombia
Generally December to March. Weather varies by region, so check the area you’re going to.
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Questions & tips about Colombia
What surprised you most about Colombia?
Every trip to Colombia brings something unexpected – the food, the pace of daily life, the way people greet you, or how far apart places really are. Tell us what caught you off guard, good or bad. What would you add?
Best time of year to go to Colombia?
The best time for Colombia depends on the region and what you want to do: weather, school holidays and festivals all shape crowds and conditions. Share the month you went and how it was. What would you add?
One place in Colombia you’d never skip?
Every country has the one place travellers tell their friends about. Name yours in Colombia – a town, a view, a market or a meal – and say why. What would you add?
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Your travel photos of Colombia, on the map
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