{"id":24544,"date":"2021-01-05T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-01-05T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/seecolombia.travel\/blog\/?p=24544"},"modified":"2021-09-14T16:01:35","modified_gmt":"2021-09-14T21:01:35","slug":"top-10-colombian-travel-destinations-for-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/seecolombia.travel\/blog\/2021\/01\/top-10-colombian-travel-destinations-for-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Colombian travel destinations for 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It\u2019s become a New Year tradition on the Colombia Travel Blog to write a list of our 10 best destinations in Colombia for the upcoming year<\/strong> \u2013 every January we look at the last 12 months of Colombian travel that we have undertaken and the trends that we have noticed and determine 10 amazing places that we strongly recommend for our readers to visit over the course of the next 12 months. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These could be individual towns or sights, or an entire department that we feel has been overlooked by travelers and is due for some extra recognition. So, without further ado, here are our top 10 Colombian travel destinations for 2017\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. San Jos\u00e9 del Guaviare, Guaviare<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This list is officially in no particular order, but if it were, then this would still be No. 1<\/strong> \u2013 the small capital city of Guaviare department isn\u2019t necessarily much to look at first glance, but it\u2019s located smack bang in the middle of some of Colombia\u2019s most incredible and diverse sights<\/strong>. Within a couple of hours of the city you can visit 10,000 year old rock paintings<\/a>, perfectly reflective jungle lakes (see the cover photo), a red river that is the twin of Ca\u00f1o Cristales<\/a>, surreal rock formations, refreshing swimming holes, all whilst checking out amazing natural diversity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have visited San Jos\u00e9 del Guaviare 3 times now, and I have seen toucans, parrots, 4 different species of monkeys, and much more. It has quickly become my most highly recommended destination in the country.<\/strong> If I had to pick one place to recommend to travelers in 2017 it would be Guaviare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t wait anymore! Quote your visit to Guaviare here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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No, not Ca\u00f1o Cristales\u2026Guaviare!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

2. The Cartama Valley, Antioquia<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This probably isn\u2019t a name that rings many bells, but the Cartama Valley, which roughly consists of a loop between the towns of Jerico, Tamesis, Valparaiso, and La Pintada, is one of Antioquia\u2019s great hidden secrets for travelers<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

About 4 hours south of Medell\u00edn, and conveniently located close to the main highway between Manizales and the City of Eternal Spring, there is easily enough to do here to fill a full week of traveling. Jeric\u00f3 is a Colombian Heritage Town, Tamesis is home to some of the best adventure sports in Colombia (not to mention one of the best views, after one of the loveliest hikes, I have ever seen \u2013 see photo below), and in Valparaiso you can visit and stay at the lovely La Elisa coffee farm or spend some time at the local Embera Chami indigenous reservation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plan and quote your visit to The Cartama Valley and enjoy each town and its surprises.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then there\u2019s La Pintada, which is often written off as nothing but a \u2018swimming pools and beer\u2019 destination but offers so much more, including discovering the traditions of artisanal gold mining and hiking around the stunning farallones <\/em>mountains<\/strong>. It\u2019s also home to some of Colombia\u2019s nicest and most diverse accommodation: the pretty cabins of El Rinc\u00f3n Paisa in Jerico, the delightful La Nohelia hostel and coffee finca, Finca La Oculta near Tamesis, which was the setting of Hector Abad\u2019s eponymous novel. Easily my most recommended rural getaway of 2017.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The view over Tamesis and the Valle del Cartama<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

3. Buenavista, Quindio<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Salento remains one of the most popular places to visit in Colombia, and with good reason: the Cocora Valley is beautiful and Salento is a lovely little town. However, there\u2019s so much more to Quindio department than just its flagship destination<\/strong>. On last year’s list we mentioned the \u2018Alternative Coffee Trail\u2019 as a recommended destination, but this time we\u2019re going to be even more specific: make time to visit this delightful little town, a real off-the-beaten-track coffee region destination. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We wrote a post about our visit there<\/a> earlier in the year declaring the Experiencia Cafetera coffee tour to neighboring Pijao as \u201cthe best coffee tour in Colombia\u201d and we\u2019re sticking by that bold claim. Stay at the beautiful Panorama Caf\u00e9 Hostel in Buenavista, enjoy the stirring views and fresh coffee, and then take the tour<\/strong> \u2013 it\u2019ll be the best, most authentic coffee experience you have in Colombia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in visiting Quindio and drink some delicious coffee, quote here!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Learn about coffee with Experiencia Cafetera and the incomparable Don Leo in Pijao<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

4. Rafting the Samana River, Antioquia<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the best trips I took last year was an incredible white-water rafting trip down the Samana River in Antioquia department.<\/strong> This stunning river is threatened by a mega-dam project<\/a>, which is a real tragedy for Colombian nature and tourism because it truly is a remarkably beautiful and naturally diverse place. Plus, the rafting is some of the best in Colombia: level 4 and 5 monsters roiling through the narrow jungle-clad canyon as the river carves its way through the Antioquia countryside. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was easily the best rafting I\u2019ve experienced in Colombia, and the excellent guidance provided by Expedition Colombia<\/a> made the experience even more unique. What makes this trip even better is the scope of it \u2013 we\u2019re not talking a few hours on the river here: rafting the Samana involves 3 days of action and a wonderful night camping on the beach under the stars. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make rafting the Samana River your extreme experience of 2017\u2026and help to preserve this natural wonder from destruction at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can ask about the full Samana River plan and make inquiries about the trip here. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rafting the Samana River (don\u2019t worry, you don\u2019t have to go down the waterfall!) Photo: Expedition Colombia<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

5. Pueblos<\/em> of Boyac\u00e1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

No, not Villa de Leyva! Another excellent trip<\/a> we did this year was exploring some of Boyac\u00e1 department’s lesser-known small towns, and boy, were we impressed! This rural department north of Bogot\u00e1 has so much more to offer beyond the iconic Villa de Leyva: Tibasosa, Tenza, Sutatenza, Mongui, Paipa, Macanal, Iza<\/strong> (easily one of the loveliest towns I\u2019ve visited in Colombia)\u2026the list could go on! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best part: all of these towns are really close together and easily toured in a few days. But trust us, once you meet Boyac\u00e1\u2019s people you\u2019ll want to stay longer<\/strong> \u2013 a strong contender for the friendliest department, Boyac\u00e1 is a treasure trove of off-the-beaten-track colonial towns and kind folks. Plus, you can pay a visit to the home of a sporting legends parents\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plan and quote your tour with us!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The lovely little off-the-beaten-track town of Iza<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

6. Casanare department <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s truly remarkable that Casanare department exists and isn’t full of tourists and travelers. The central department of the Colombian llanos orientales, <\/em>or Eastern Plains, Casanare couldn’t be much different to the Andean regions that it <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s truly remarkable that Casanare department exists and isn\u2019t full of tourists and travelers<\/strong>. The central department of the Colombian llanos orientales, <\/em>or Eastern Plains, Casanare couldn\u2019t be much different from the Andean regions that it borders. A department of cowboys, giant rivers and plains, incredible nature and unique culture<\/strong>, in other countries Casanare would most likely be a major tourist destination, and it is poised to become one over the next few years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A visit to a giant nature reserve finca<\/em> <\/em><\/strong>in Casanare can yield incredible sighting of a variety of birds and mammals, as well as giant caimans and anacondas <\/strong>\u2013 it\u2019s the closest equivalent to a safari in Colombia, and probably second only to Brazil\u2019s Pantanal <\/em>region for wildlife spotting in South America. Plus, you can visit Colombia\u2019s rarest and biggest crocodiles<\/a> (and the stars of Colombia: Magia Salvaje<\/em>) at Wisirare Park. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And it\u2019s not just about the nature: Casanare also boasts the unique llanero <\/em>cowboy culture (excellently explained in the living llanero <\/em>museum near San Luis de Palenque), some of the best sunsets you can see, and amazing river travel along some arteries of the Amazon<\/strong> and plains regions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make this the year you go full Colombian cowboy, reserve here!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Beautiful Casanare sunset<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

7. San Basilio de Palenque<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ve had this amazing UNESCO World Heritage town on our radars for a while now (it\u2019s No. 1 in our \u20185 Amazing Day Trips from Cartagena\u2019<\/a> post), but now is the time to visit and explore the uniqueness of Colombia\u2019s first town of freed slaves, just an hour from Cartagena.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the popular Caribbean port city becomes more and more popular with tourists, people are increasingly looking for ways they can experience authentic Colombian culture outside the Jewel of the Indies, and San Basilio is definitely the place to do that<\/strong>! Pay a visit and learn about the unique culture and language of the town, with its definitely West African roots, the genre-defying music being produced here, and the gastronomy, which is unlike anything you\u2019ll find elsewhere in the country. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A visit to San Basilio de Palenque is a trip straight to the heart of Afro-Colombian culture<\/strong>. Most people pose for a tourist snap with the colorfully dressed palenqueras <\/em>in Cartagena\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make this the year you really experience their culture, visit Cartagena and San Basilio here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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San Basilio de Palenque<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

8. San Cipriano, Valle del Cauca<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A small town in the jungle on the banks of a gorgeous clear river, San Cipriano is only a couple of hours from Cali, so it\u2019s an easy trip to make in a day or two. But why visit? For the town’s delicious Pacific coast food, Afro-Colombian culture, remarkable natural diversity (it\u2019s arguably the best place in Colombia to enjoy views of toucans), and <\/strong>tubing along the clear jungle rivers<\/strong><\/a> that snake through the surrounding jungle.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oh yeah, and then there are the brujitas<\/em><\/a> \u2013 the inhabitants of the town have come up with a unique solution to their isolation: they\u2019ve attached motorbikes and wooden boards together and to get to the town you simply sit on a bench while the bike zips you along the old train tracks through the jungle like a decommissioned theme park ride! It\u2019s a perfectly Colombian experience: exhilarating, one-of-a-kind, with just a hint of danger and uncertainty! <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visit Cali for sure, and make certain to get out for a few days and explore San Cipriano. Reserve here<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Riding the brujitas…<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

9. Rio Claro, Antioquia<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another under-visited gem not far from Medell\u00edn, and arguably the best ecotourism hotel in the country, Rio Claro lies just off the main highway between Medell\u00edn and Bogot\u00e1, so there\u2019s really no excuse not to stop there for a night or two. What\u2019s so special about Rio Claro?<\/a> Basically, it\u2019s the chance to sleep overnight in genuine jungle, surrounded by monkeys, toucans, snakes and frogs, just a few hours from a major Colombian city.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not to mention rafting, tubing, ziplining, caving and climbing, all surrounded by the imposing granite walls and famously clear river that gives Rio Claro its name. You can stay in dorms in the main building if your budget is a little less, or sleep in the spectacular open-sided jungle canopy rooms: wake up in the morning to the dawn chorus of the jungle and wild monkeys feeding in the trees, all visible from your own bed! Just go!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reserve here!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Just 3 hours from Medell\u00edn!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

10. Caquet\u00e1 department<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

And finally, this year Putumayo (another Amazon basin gem we\u2019ve been recommending for years): Caquet\u00e1 department is another region of wild rivers, diverse nature, and truly off-the-beaten-track jungle experiences<\/strong>. Visit spectacular jungle canyons, hidden waterfalls, and swimming holes, fincas<\/em> full of wild birds and monkeys, small towns that have hardly seen tourism, and learn about local indigenous cultures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Caquet\u00e1 has plenty to keep even the most adventurous travelers occupied and happy for at least a week!<\/strong> Plus, it has easy access to some of the countries the greatest rivers, the Caquet\u00e1 and Putumayo, so you can experience the contrast between higher altitude and lower altitude jungle in one trip\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t wait longer to visit this place, Book now!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Off-the-beaten-track in Caquet\u00e1 (Photo: Caqueta Adventuristico<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Chris<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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