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These 360º panoramic photos present us with spectacular views of Colombia’s loveliest corners to enable you to make a virtual journey. Dare to visit us and get to know these fantastic places.
Amazonian ethnic groups offer a variety of artisan objects manufactured from fiber, wood, clay, tree bark, and vegetable dyes. All the handicrafts in this Colombian region preserve the features of their culture.
In the Basilica of the Lord of the Miracles, you will find a space for reflection and encounters with the history of a people that recognizes itself in its religious practices. Buga is a city filled with sweet tastes and the gentle breeze of the Valle del Cauca that refreshes the afternoons and the dreams of those who visit the “Lady City”.
Two pedestrian streets surrounded by the city’s most renowned restaurants, cafés, and bars make up this exclusive zone in the northern part of Bogotá. The streets are perpendicular to one another – hence its name.p>
Botero Plaza is an art and tourist site right in the center of Medellín - an ideal place for a rendezvous with the work of Colombian Maestro Fernando Botero and a good location for admiring the urban development of the city of eternal spring.
The Gallineral Park in Santander is the perfect destination for the contemplation of nature and the practice of extreme sports in Santander, all in an atmosphere of adventure and lush vegetation that awakens intense thrills in the company of frondy trees and the rushing Fonce River.
In Leticia, amid green scenery and diverse flora and fauna, lies a site with excellent cultural content: the Ethnographic Museum of the Amazonian Man.
The Barranquilla Plaza Hotel is located in the Alto Prado section, one of the most exclusive in Barranquilla. It is surrounded by shopping centers, restaurants, bars, and everything else that a tourist may need for a pleasant stay.
The hotel was built in the thirties, in Neo-classical Republican architecture, with ample spaces, terraces, and gardens. As part of Colombia’s architectural heritage, it was declared a National Monument and is also considered one of the most romantic hotels in the country.
Isla del Pirata, or Pirate’s Island, is a paradise for relaxation, surrounded by the Caribbean and quite close to the city of Cartagena. It is perfect for encounters with nature and the folk traditions and tales of the Rosario Islands.
The emblematic Los Fundadores Park is an important city site due to its Caribbean warmth and the joyfulness of its people, a truly unforgettable destination. You can enjoy the clear blue skies that match the park’s leafy trees so well.
Lovers’ Bridge is a magical place on the Colombian Caribbean for dreamers and romantics. Amazing nature and sunny beaches surround it. Strolling on the bridge that separates the islands of Providencia and Santa Catalina and watching the seven-colored sea will be a memorable experience.
Thirty minutes from Leticia, facing the village of Santa Sofía, is Monkey Island, a site that got its name for the amount of monkeys that inhabit it. Feeding and playing with the monkeys is the main tourist activity in the Amazon jungle.
The National Coffee Park is a marvelous destination from the point of view of tradition and relaxation. You will get to know everything about coffee and the myths and legends of the region and come into close contact with nature. The scenery revolves around coffee cultivation.
There are many places to visit in Bogota, but you cannot leave without touring the historical, traditional square by the name of Plaza de Bolívar, a place full of history and memories, surrounded by interesting sites like the building of the Congress of the Republic and the Palace of Justice. From this plaza, you may see the center of Bogotá in total splendor.
Built at the top of the Nutibara Hill, Pueblito Paisa is a replica of the main square of a typical Antioquenean town of the 20th century, as well as an icon of the city of Medellín. With a colonial-style architecture, it is one of the region’s favorite tourist sites.
Barranquilla’s Romantic Museum brings together all aspects concerning the traditions and history of the city. Founded in 1983, it is located in an old Republican style mansion, where over 3,000 photos and objects may be admired, all culturally valuable to the city.
Many people consider this huge cathedral Colombia’s foremost marvel. Built deep inside the salt mines of Zipaquirá, a town located in the savanna of Bogotá, it is one of the most celebrated Catholic sanctuaries in the country to honor Christ’s way of the cross.
The Victoria Regia Natural Reserve is located in the Colombian Amazon. It is a magical place, full of lush nature, ideal for relaxing and getting to know and become captivated by the beauty of the Colombian Amazon jungle.
Designed by Master Architect Rogelio Salmona and inaugurated in 2001, the Virgilio Barco Library lies in the heart of Bogotá. It is a cultural complex and an important part of the city’s architectural heritage.
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