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Reasons To
Visit Colombia

  • Beaches

    From the rugged, tropical paradise of Tayrona National Park, backed by equitorial rainforest, to the beautiful white-sand beaches of San Andres and Providencia, Colombia offers a wide range of beautiful beach options, although the accommodation options can be somewhat limited!

    Beaches

  • Coffee

    Synonymous with Colombia, coffee has been exported from Colombia for around 200 years. The Zona Cafetera is becoming something of an attraction, with visitors tasting coffee at traditional fincas. As well as the coffee, the region is geographically stunning with spectacular panoramas of rolling hillsides, lush fertile vallets and quaint colonial villages.

    Coffee

  • Colonial architecture

    Whilst most renowned in the fortified city of Cartagena, there are fine examples of colonial architecture spanning Colombia from the historical La Candelaria in Bogota and Villa de Leyva to the pretty villages in the coffee region.

    Colonial architecture

  • It's safe

    Despite having developed a reputation that may deter visitors from travelling, Colombia has entered a period of relative stability. It is now without doubt one our favourite destinations for a diverse and enthralling experience, albeit one for those with an adventurous spirit and a desire to see somewhere off the beaten track.

    It's safe

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Excursions in Colombia: Tour on Horse Back

After walking to the centre of town you are escorted to the horses to have an afternoon out to see the archaeological ruins at the Muisca observatory (Muiscas were an indigenous Indian tribe that the Spanish wiped-out). It was partially destroyed by the Spanish but enough remains intact for your visit.

Local in Villa De Leyva, Colombia

Tour on Horse Back

Villa de Leyva, Colombia
  • Culture & History
  • Outdoor Activities
  • Walking & Biking
  • Wildlife & Nature

After walking to the centre of town you are escorted to the horses to have an afternoon out to see the archaeological ruins at the Muisca observatory (Muiscas were an indigenous Indian tribe that the Spanish wiped-out). It was partially destroyed by the Spanish but enough remains intact for your visit. The Spanish also referred to it as "Little Hell' (El Enfiernito), due to it's large penile-like structures that stood for fertility.

The Spanish thought this was obscene and tried to destroy them. You then head to El Fosil - a museum housing a pre-historic kronosaurus marine reptile 3 metres long. You then return to Villa de Leyva by a different route taking in some more of the stunning countryside.

Other countries in South America:
ArgentinaBoliviaBrazilChileEcuadorParaguayPeruThe Falkland IslandsThe Galapagos IslandsUruguayVenezuela

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