Discover Colombia: Top Outdoor Adventures Awaiting You
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Discover the incredible and diverse scenery, biodiversity and cultures of Colombia!
From ski touring and mountaineering to rock climbing and trekking, Colombia offers plenty of incredible outdoor activities, each with a stunningly scenic and awe-inspiring backdrop! Compare and book a certified guide for your trip on Explore-Share.com: 1500+ guides, 70+ countries and more than 8000 different programs to choose from. Take a pick from our selection of trips in Colombia. The mountains are calling!
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What should I know about Colombia?
Situated in the northwestern portion of South America, Colombia is an incredibly diverse country full of numerous different landscapes and cultures. The type of outdoor activity you want to do will largely dictate where in the country you will end up going.
For mountaineering enthusiasts, the Andean region, which stretches throughout the center of the country, is a prime target. Boasting three separate subranges – the Cordillera Occidental, Central and Oriental – there are a plethora of excellent climbing options. Among the most popular is Nevado del Tolima (5,230 meters) and Santa Isabel (4,950).
Closer to cities such as Medellin, Bogota and Cali – the highlands – rock climbing is another popular pursuit. Suesca, near Bogota, and Guatapé, near Medellin, are two particularly popular options. Both offer some great views as well as a range of different climbing options, from trad to bouldering and sport.
Finally, trekking is one of the most popular outdoor adventure activities around in Colombia. Juntas-Salento Trek through Los Nevados National Park and the Camino Real in Chicamocha Canyon are among the most popular, but there are also plenty of others.
Why should I choose Colombia for my adventure?
Stunning scenery
Boasting five different geographical regions, Colombia is full of incredibly stunning scenery. From white sand beaches and tropical rainforests to altiplano and glaciated mountain peaks, there is plenty of immaculate scenery to discover in the South American country. Heading out on an outdoor adventure is the best way to do so.
Nevado del Huila
Rising to 5,750 meters in elevation, Nevado del Huila is the highest peak in the country and a semi-active volcano. Conquering the peak is an incredible experience and should be on every moutnaineers bucket list. Climb from tropical forest through many different ecosystems before arriving at the glaciated peaks and taking in some of the best views on offer in Colombia.
Beautiful beaches
When making the trip all the way to Colombia for an outdoor adventure, be sure to build in some time after the trip to check out some of the country’s incredible beaches. The northern Caribbean region is home to some of the best in the country, if not the world. Playa Blanca, near Cartagena, and Tayrona National Park, near Santa Marta, are just two of the many incredible options, boasting turquoise-blue water and white sand as far as the eye can see.
What can I expect from the weather in Colombia?
The weather in Colombia varies based on location. The annual average temperature in the highlands is around 15ºC and decreases steadily as elevation increases. In the hotter lowlands, the annual average temperature is about 31ºC. Rain is less frequent during the dry season.
How can I get to Colombia?
Any trip to Colombia is likely to begin with a flight into Bogota’s El Dorado International Airport (BOG). From here, your guide will meet you and provide transport to the start of the trip or you will be able to transfer to another airport and head to the start of the trip.
Which language is predominantly spoken in Colombia?
Spanish
What’s the country code of Colombia?
+57
What currency is accepted in Colombia?
Peso (COP)
What’s the high season in Colombia?
November to April (dry season)
What people are saying about Colombia trips
Shelby
This was absolutely phenomenal. Hernan not only brought me to some incredibly beautiful climbs, but he taught me so much. We got so many routes in, and it was one of the best experiences of my life getting to climb in Colombia. Suesca is absolutely beautiful, and anyone looking to climb here must go with Hernan. I cannot reccomend him enough.
Scott
We did the Nevado Santa Isabel trip in Los Nevados (not listed specifically on exploreshare, but we asked if we could do it). It was really spectacular and the service was great.
Alex
Rafael was a great guide. He's an amazing climber, made us feel safe, communicated well, challenged us, was a ton of fun to climb with and just overall treated us to an awesome day of climbing!
Sander
Had a great time climbing with Hernan. He clearly knows the area very well and taught me a lot about climbing. Also great communication. Would definitely recommend!
Grace
The guide who ended up meeting us was not Rafael, it was his friend. His friend was great, but Rafael was not communicative. He did not respond to my emails or send information about the trip the day beforehand. I emailed him my phone number, and then his friend reached out via Whatsapp the morning of, with information about what shoes to wear that I saw too late. We did not even know that a different person than Rafael was meeting us. His friend was fantastic - give his friend his own account.
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