Cities in Colombia

9 destinations to explore. Each city has its own character, cost structure, and community.

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Medellín

City of Eternal Spring

Medellín enjoys "eternal spring" weather with temperatures ranging from 70-82°F year-round. Rainy seasons occur April-May and September-November, but rain typically comes in afternoon showers.

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Barranquilla

Colombia's Golden Gate to the Caribbean — Where carnival never ends

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Hottest major Colombian city. 88-92°F year-round. AC essential. Little seasonal variation.

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Bogotá

South America's high-altitude capital blending colonial charm with cosmopolitan energy

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Bogotá has "sweater weather" year-round at 8,660 ft elevation. Average highs 64-66°F, lows 44-49°F. Houses are NOT heated. Rainy seasons April-May and September-November.

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Cartagena

UNESCO World Heritage colonial jewel where Caribbean beaches meet 500 years of history

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Hot and humid year-round. Average highs 88-90°F, humidity 79-87%. AC essential. Dry season December-April, rainy May-November.

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Manizales

The Andean Academic Capital

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Coolest in Coffee Triangle at 7,050 ft. Sweater weather, similar to Bogotá but smaller and safer.

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Santa Marta

Colombia's oldest city where snow-capped mountains meet Caribbean beaches

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Hot and humid. Similar to Cartagena but slightly breezier. Dry season December-April.

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Armenia

Ciudad Milagro — Gateway to Coffee Paradise

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Pleasant eternal spring climate at moderate elevation. Comfortable year-round temperatures.

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Pereira

Colombia's Second City of Eternal Spring

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Eternal spring climate at 4,600 ft. Similar to Medellín with comfortable year-round temperatures.

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Cali

La Sucursal del Cielo — Where salsa rhythm meets tropical warmth

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Warm and pleasant at 3,327 ft elevation. Mid-80s°F days without extreme humidity. Rainy seasons variable.

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