The Desal spa, located in the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira, Colombia, was recognized by the World Luxury Spa Awards. Credit-: Jimmy Baikovicius, cc-by-saWellness tourism in Colombia has reached a new international milestone: Desal, the underground spa located inside the iconic Salt Cathedral of Zipaq
Nevado del Tolima. Credit: BETA2004/CC BY-SA 4.0Nestled within the sprawling landscapes of the Colombian Andes, the Nevado del Tolima, also known as the Tolima Snowy Mountain, stands as a majestic testament to nature’s grandeur. This towering peak, with its snow-capped summit and breathtaking vistas
If you’re looking for ecotourism in Colombia, here are five amazing sustainable destinations to enjoy the country’s rich biodiversity. Credit Danielafote/subexpuesta/CC BY-SA 4.0Colombia is a perfect destination for ecotourism, offering several sustainable travel options. From the Caribbean to the P
Entrance of the Toyo Tunnel under construction in Antioquia, part of the Guillermo Gaviria Echeverri mega project that will shorten the route between Medellin and Uraba. Photo: Gobernacion de Antioquia / via Wikimedia Commons, 2023. In Antioquia, engineers are doing something that sounds like scienc
Tourism leaders present Tourism 4.0 at Colombia 4.0 in Bogota, showing how innovation and TravelTech are transforming sustainable tourism across Colombia’s regions. Photo: Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism of Colombia (MinCIT), 2025.When people think of tech events, they usually imagine rob
The Trump administration plans to broaden the US travel ban. Credit: FrankBrueck / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0The United States is preparing to broaden its travel restrictions to include more than 30 nations, according to recent comments from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. The propose
Bogota revives its holiday magic on rails as the Christmas Train brings lights, music, and family festivities across the city. Credit: Juan Carlos Pachon / CC-BY-2.0Bogota’s holiday festivities will once again travel by rail with the return of the Tren de la Sabana Navideño, a seasonal nighttime jou
Colombia drives tourism boom as Dominican Republic becomes the Caribbean’s hottest destination of 2025. Credit: Ben KucinskiThe Dominican Republic has rapidly emerged as one of the most highly desired international destinations for Colombian travelers, consolidating a trend that has been building fo
Christmas lights at Parques del Rio Medellin in 2022, showing how the River Park project turns former highway space into a vibrant public park along the Medellin River. Credit: XalD, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.Anyone who has visited Medellin knows the river is everywhere. For years, though,
Louvre museum in the evening, as soon as the lights turn on. The Credit: Pedro Szekely / CC BY-SA 2.0Starting Jan. 14, international tourists visiting the Louvre Museum in Paris will face higher ticket price as part of a sweeping effort to modernize and secure France’s most famous cultural landmark.
Pereira is located in the heart of the Coffee Cultural Landscape, and this city has much to offer both locals and tourists. Credit: Julio Velasquez, CC BY-SA 3.0 / Wikimedio CommonsIn the central-western part of Colombia lies Pereira, the capital of the department of Risaralda and one of the most at
Avianca announced the suspension of its flights on Airbus A320 aircraft for 10 days due to a mandatory software update by the manufacturer. Credit: Luis Ospino / Colombia One.Avianca announced this Friday the temporary suspension, for an estimated period of 10 days, of operations for all its Airbus
Colombia’s abundant thermal springs, such as those featured at wellness destinations throughout the country, represent the natural resources that position Colombia as a leading wellness tourism destination. Termatalia 2025 in Paipa showcased these thermal assets and their role in attracting internat
Santa Sofia, Boyaca department, offers extreme adventures and is home to Colombia’s longest hanging bridge. Credit: Petruss, CC BY-SA 3.0 / Wikimedia CommonsIn the heart of the Colombian Andes, just 52 kilometers northwest of Tunja and 23 kilometers from the popular tourist town of Villa de Leyva, l
In Colombia, there are sever wonders known for their astonishing architecture, reflecting the country’s culture and history. Credit: Jimmy Baikovicius, cc-by-sa-2In 2007, the newspaper El Tiempo organized a national vote to choose the Seven Wonders of Colombia, focusing on man-made structures that r
La Guajira is emerging as Colombia’s newest tourism hotspot, driven by bold investments, improved infrastructure, and the rise of Discover La Guajira iniciative. Credit: Angie Rodriguez / ColombiaOneLa Guajira is finally having its breakout moment. After decades of sitting on the margins of South Am
Barranquilla, Colombia has a tourist attraction: Luna del Rio, a Ferris wheel with 44 cabins located in front of the Magdalena River. Credit: Caroll Viana / Colombia OneBarranquilla is preparing to inaugurate one of its most ambitious urban attractions: Luna del Rio, a 65-meter-tall Ferris wheel ris
The Colombian cities of Bogota and Medellin were included in the ranking of the World’s Best Cities 2026. Bogota is ranked 51st and Medellin 76th. Credit: Mark Koester, CC BY 2.0 / FlickrThe Colombian cities of Bogota and Medellin achieved a significant leap in international recognition in 2025 by a
Barranquilla, Colombia is among the top 10 must-visit destinations for 2026 thanks to its tourism transformation. Credit: Caroll Viana / Colombia One Barranquilla, known as the Golden Gate of Colombia, is once again shining on the international tourism map. Booking.com, one of the world’s leading tr
Over the last decade, Colombia has emerged as a dental tourism powerhouse, thanks to high-quality dental care and affordable rates. Credit: locomomo-CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.Over the last decade, Colombia has emerged as a leader in dental tourism. Through high-quality dental care and affordable rates, Colomb
You don’t need much money to travel along Colombia’s Caribbean coast — in just one week, you can visit up to three cities. Credit: Caroll Viana / Colombia OneIn just one week, you can explore three coastal cities on Colombia’s Caribbean Coast: Cartagena, Barranquilla, and Santa Marta. While they all
Disney Cruise Line will open offices in Colombia to let potential customers know about the company and its services. Credit: Disney Cruise LineDisney Cruise Line has officially docked in Colombia — this time, on land. The entertainment giant announced the opening of its first physical offices in Bog
Cartagena will have a new direct route to Katowice, Poland, from Nov. 11 until January 2026. The route will be operated by World2Fly. Credit: Mikepscott, CC-BY-NC-2.0 / FlickrCartagena, Colombia, will inaugurate a new direct air route with Katowice, Poland, starting Nov. 11, 2025, strengthening its
A train like the one in the photo will allow passengers to travel from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo in over 1.5 hours. Credits: Kabelleger / David Gubler, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.In an era where connectivity defines competitiveness, Brazil is setting the pace for Latin America’s future in
