Colombia Top Things To Do
• Dive into the tropical waters of the UNESCO Seaflower Biosphere Reserve around San Andrés and Providencia, home to a multitude of fish and coral species. Other diving hotspots include the Islas del Rosario and Tayrona National Park.
• Raft the rapids on the Rio Negro in Cundinamarca and Fonce or kayak through the Chicamocha canyon in Santander.
• Climb the snow-capped Nevado del Ruiz: the 5,400m (17,717ft) peak is one of five permanently white-tipped volcanoes in Los Nevados National Park (website: www.parquesnacionales.gov.co). Guided treks are available from Manizales.
• Head off-road on a motorbike or 4-wheel drive vehicle: Colombia’s rugged terrain is ideally suited to driving enthusiasts seeking a muddy challenge.
• Warm up those hips for some serious salsa dancing. The hot-blooded city of Cali (website: www.cali.gov.co) is one of the world's top destinations for salsa.
• Take a jungle tour into the Amazon basin, which covers almost one-third of Colombia’s territory. Boat trips depart from Leticia to the nearby Amacayu National Park and often include visits to Indian tribes.
• Stay on a coffee farm: over 300 haciendas offer lodging to tourists and can arrange walks through the coffee fields as well as horse riding, fishing, mountain biking and trips to local villages.
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