The regions of
COLOMBIA

Colombia is divided into six natural regions, each with its own landscapes, climate and culture. Our team is present in all of them, and many of our journeys combine two or three.

Andean region

Three ranges of the Andes cross the country from south to north, and most Colombians live between them. Here you find Bogotá, Medellín and Cali, the coffee region, the colonial towns of Boyacá and Santander, and the archaeological parks of San Agustín and Tierradentro.

Caribbean region

The northern coast combines the walled city of Cartagena, the colonial town of Mompox, the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta with its snow-capped peaks near the sea, Tayrona National Park and the desert of La Guajira, home of the Wayúu people.

Pacific region

A band of rainforest between the Western Andes and the Pacific Ocean, with a strong Afro-Colombian culture. Humpback whales arrive along this coast to give birth, usually between July and October.

Orinoquía

The eastern plains, or Llanos, are a land of savannahs, rivers and cattle ranches, with the music and traditions of the llanero culture. Nearby, in the Serranía de La Macarena, the river Caño Cristales turns red, yellow and green for part of the year.

Amazon

The south of Colombia is covered by the Amazon rainforest. Leticia, on the Amazon River, is the gateway to indigenous communities and to one of the most biodiverse ecosystems on the planet. Chiribiquete National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, protects ancient rock art in the heart of the forest.

Insular region

In the Caribbean, the islands of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina are home to the Raizal people, with their own English-based creole. In the Pacific, the islands of Gorgona and Malpelo are protected for their marine life.

Not sure which regions to combine? Tell us your interests and the time you have, and we will suggest a route.

Updated by Colombie Travel, Colombia DMC and member of ANATO and ACOTUR. Last reviewed: November 2026.