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Caribbean Coast
Cartagena & Around
Cartagena
Islas del Rosario
Playa Blanca
VolcĂĄn de Lodo El Totumo
Northeast of Cartagena
Santa Marta
Minca
Taganga
Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona
Palomino
Ciudad Perdida
La Guajira Peninsula
Riohacha
Cabo de la Vela
Punta Gallinas
Valledupar
Southeast of Cartagena
MompĂłs
Southwest of Cartagena
TolĂș
Islas de San Bernardo
Turbo
CapurganĂĄ & Sapzurro
Caribbean Coast
Why Go?
Sun-soaked and stewed in culture, Colombiaâs dramatic Caribbean coastline is its dazzling crown, capping the country with myriad ecosystems, from the dense jungles of the DariĂ©n Gap on the border with Panama, to the hauntingly atmospheric desert of La Guajira near Venezuela.
The crown jewel along the coast is Cartagena, a colonial city with a beauty and romance thatâs unrivaled anywhere in Colombia, despite the enormous numbers of visitors it attracts. A yet undiscovered version can be enjoyed by journeying inland to find gorgeously isolated colonial MompĂłs, a sleepy hamlet lost in the jungle whose star is truly in the ascendant. Other attractions are more natural: the Parque Nacional Natural (PNN) Tayrona, a wonderful stretch of perfect beach and virgin rainforest, and the thrilling and arduous Ciudad Perdida (Lost City) trek, which will satisfy adventurers wanting to discover the remnants of an ancient civilization against a stunning mountain backdrop.
When to Go
- Dec & Jan The beaches are at their best at Christmas as the humidity drops.
- FebâApril The dry season means that youâll rarely have your day interrupted by a downpour.
- Sep & Oct Prices are at their lowest and youâll have many places to yourself.
Best Places to Eat
A Ouzo
A SĂșa
A El Fuerte San Anselmo
A El Boliche
A Josefinaâs
Best Places to Stay
A Hotel Casa San Agustin
A Mundo Nuevo
A Casa Amarilla
A Finca Barlovento
A Masaya Santa Marta
Highlights
1 Cartagena Soaking up the history as you stroll the colorful colonial streets of this unforgettable Spanish-fortress city.
2 Parque Nacional Natural (PNN) Tayrona Beach-hopping through the magical coves of this coastal national park.
3 Ciudad Perdida Trekking through thick Colombian jungle to the mysterious pre-Columbian capital of the Tayrona people.
4 MompĂłs Discovering the regionâs most charming colonial town and site of a tourism boom.
5 Minca Escaping the heat of the coast in this mountain refuge and chilled-out backpacker haunt.
6 Punta Gallinas Traversing the feral seaside desertscape of La Guajira Peninsula to the stunning sand-dune beaches of its northern tip.
7 CapurganĂĄ and Sapzurro Straddling the ColombiaâPanama border in the tranquil villages and excellent beaches around the DariĂ©n Gap.
Cartagena & Around
This dramatic and historic slice of Colombiaâs Caribbean coast i...
Table of contents
- Table of Contents
- Welcome to Colombia
- Colombiaâs Top 20
- Need to Know
- If You LikeâŠ
- Month by Month
- Itineraries
- Colombia Outdoors
- Regions at a Glance
- BogotĂĄ
- BoyacĂĄ, Santander & Norte de Santander
- Caribbean Coast
- San Andrés & Providencia
- MedellĂn & Zona Cafetera
- Cali & Southwest Colombia
- Pacific Coast
- Los Llanos
- Amazon Basin
- Colombia Today
- History
- Life in Colombia
- The Arts
- The Natural World
- Safe Travel
- Directory A-Z
- Transportation
- Language
- Behind the Scenes
- Our Writers