Colombia travel guide


💱Currency: Colombian Pesos. You can divide by 4 to convert to US dollars.
💶 Budget for a trip to Colombia: The average daily cost for a trip to Cartagena is $60 a night for both food and accommodation.
💜 Is tipping required in Colombia? Tipping is expected for good service. You can tip 10-15% in restaurants and discretionary tipping for other services like tour guides and taxi drivers.☀️ Best time to Visit Colombia: The weather is the same year round! With an average high of 87F/30C and an average low of 75F/24C. The peak season is in January when tourists want to escape the winter for a warm destination.🏥 Travel Insurance in Colombia: It’s a good idea to get insurance when traveling to Colombia. I recommend SafetyWing which will cover you in case of trip cancellations or any accidents during your travels. Colombia can be notorious for pick-pocketing and crime so better safe than sorry!

7 Days in Colombia

I spent 7 days in Colombia.
My itinerary was:
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Hidden Gems in Colombia

Secret Places to discover in Colombia!

I love finding a good hidden gem! That’s what I’m all about after all. So on this trip to Colombia, I visited the colorful town of Guatape and just near it is El Penon. El Penon is a huge rock you can climb for a panoramic view! I loved the experience and did it as a day trip from Medellin. You can book the same tour I did here!

solo travel in Colombia

Is it safe to travel Colombia solo?

Your guide to navigating Colombia solo.

Planning to solo travel in Colombia?

While Colombia might not be the safest place for solo travel, I have some tips that will make your trip smooth. And the media often overportrays it as a terrible place. I met a local tour guide who was so passionate about his country saying he wished with every tour he gave that he could diminish the stigma associated with visiting Colombia. It’s not a place you should fear, and I hope you can give the wonderful country a chance to explore.

Colombia Solo Travel Guide

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