The Rough Guide to Colombia

This Colombia guidebook is perfect for independent travellers planning a longer trip. It features all of the must-see sights and a wide range of off-the-beaten-track places. It also provides detailed practical information on preparing for a trip and what to do on the ground. And this Colombia travel guidebook is printed on paper from responsible sources, and verified to meet the FSC’s strict environmental and social standards.

This Colombia guidebook covers: Bogotá, North of Bogotá, The Caribbean coast, San Andrés and Providencia, Medellín and the Zona Cafetera, Cali and the southwest, The Pacific coast and Los Llanos, Amazonas.

Inside this Colombia travel book, you’ll find:

• A wide range of sights – Rough Guides experts have hand-picked places for travellers with different needs and desires: off-the-beaten-track adventures, family activities or chilled-out breaks

• Itinerary examples – created for different time frames or types of trip

• Practical information – how to get to Colombia, all about public transport, food and drink, shopping, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, tips for travellers with disabilities and more

• Author picks and things not to miss in Colombia –  Providencia, Museo del Oro, Bogotá, the statues of San Agustín, the colonial churches of Popayán, Parque Nacional Natural Los Nevados, Medellín, Mompox, coffee farms, Amazon jungle excursions, adventure sports in San Gil, trekking to Ciudad Perdida, Villa De Leyva, Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona, Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral, salsa in Cali, whale-watching, Johnny Cay, The Tombs Of Tierradentro, Museo Botero, Bogotá, Cartagena’s Old Town   

• Insider recommendations – tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money, and find the best local spots

• When to go to Colombia – high season, low season, climate information and festivals 

• Where to go – a clear introduction to Colombia with key places and a handy overview 

• Extensive coverage of regions, places and experiences – regional highlights, sights and places for different types of travellers, with experiences matching different needs

• Places to eat, drink and stay – hand-picked restaurants, cafes, bars and hotels

• Practical info at each site – hours of operation, websites, transit tips, charges

• Colour-coded mapping – with keys and legends listing sites categorised as highlights, eating, accommodation, shopping, drinking and nightlife  

• Background information for connoisseurs – history, culture, art, architecture, film, books, religion, diversity

• Essential Spanish dictionary and glossary of local terms

• Fully updated post-COVID-19

The guide provides a comprehensive and rich selection of places to see and things to do in Colombia, as well as great planning tools. It’s the perfect companion, both ahead of your trip and on the ground.