Things to do in Colombia
3 destinations in Colombia, when to visit each, and what a trip actually costs.
Places to visit in Colombia
- Things to do in Bogota city, culture, food
- Things to do in Cartagena beach, culture, city
- Things to do in Medellin city, nature, food
Best time to visit Colombia
When flights to each destination are cheapest.
- Bogota
- Flying to Bogota in May or early June (shoulder season between the dry spells) and in October-November typically yields fares 20-35% cheaper than the December holiday peak or the July school-holiday surge. Midweek departures on Tuesday or Wednesday consistently beat weekend prices by another 10-15%.
- Cartagena
- Flying in May or October, Cartagena's shoulder months between rainy and dry seasons, typically yields fares 25-40% cheaper than the peak December-January and July periods. Midweek departures (Tuesday/Wednesday) consistently beat weekend prices by another 10-15%.
- Medellin
- The cheapest months to fly to Medellín are May, June, and September through early November, when round-trip fares from major US cities can run 25-40% lower than the December-January and July peak holiday periods. Flying midweek (Tuesday or Wednesday departures) saves an additional 10-15% versus weekend flights.
Is Colombia expensive?
It depends on the city and how you travel. Open any destination below and set your dates, budget and home airport to get an estimated total for flights, stays and day-to-day spending, rather than a generic average.
Free things to do in Colombia
- Bogota: Ciclovía Sunday Bike Ride Every Sunday 120+ km of roads close to cars so cyclists and walkers take over the entire city.
- Cartagena: Sunset at the City Walls Walk the full ramparts at dusk for sweeping Caribbean sunset views with the whole city as your backdrop.
- Medellin: Stroll El Poblado's Parque El Poblado Lively central square packed with street performers, vendors, and local energy at any hour.