Day Trips in Colombia

15 destinations to explore. Ancient ruins, natural wonders, and hidden gems.

Ciudad Perdida (Lost City)

Ancient Tayrona city trek through jungle

4-6 days (NOT a day trip)~$

Ancient Tayrona archaeological...Multi-day jungle trek

Guatapé

Colorful lakeside town with iconic El Peñol rock

1 full day~$

El Peñol Rock (740 steps to th...Colorful zócalos in town cente...

Jardín

Authentic coffee country gem with waterfalls and birdwatching

1-2 days (overnight recommended)~$

Cueva del Esplendor waterfall ...Andean cock-of-the-rock birdwa...

Lake Guatavita

Sacred Muisca lake and birthplace of El Dorado legend

Half day~$

Birthplace of El Dorado legendSacred Muisca ceremonial site

Minca

Mountain village escape with waterfalls and coffee farms

1-2 days~$

Marinka and Pozo Azul waterfal...Coffee and cacao farm tours

Palomino

Bohemian beach village with jungle river tubing

1-2 days~$

River tubing to the seaSurf breaks for beginners

Playa Blanca

Iconic white-sand Caribbean beach

Full day~$

White sand beachTurquoise Caribbean water

Río Claro

Marble canyon with crystal-clear river and caves

1-2 days~$

Marble canyon swimmingCaverna de los Guácharos (oilb...

Rosario Islands

Caribbean island paradise with snorkeling and beach clubs

Full day~$

Snorkeling and coral reefsBeach club lounging

Santa Fe de Antioquia

Colonial town escape with warm weather and historic bridge

1 full day~$

Puente de Occidente historic s...Colonial architecture and plaz...

Suesca

Colombia's rock climbing capital

Full day or weekend~$

400+ rock climbing routesClimbing for all skill levels

Tayrona National Park

Colombia's most famous park where jungle meets Caribbean

1-3 days~$

Cabo San Juan iconic beachJungle hiking trails

Villa de Leyva

Colonial town with Colombia's largest cobblestone plaza

1-2 days (overnight recommended)~$

Largest cobblestone plaza in C...Fossil museums (170 million ye...

Volcán del Totumo

Therapeutic mud volcano bath experience

Half day~$

Mud volcano bathTherapeutic mineral mud

Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral

Underground cathedral 180m deep in a salt mine

Half day to full day~$

Underground cathedral 180m dee...Salt-carved sculptures and cro...

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