With lush Amazon rainforest and rugged Pacific coastline, mouthwatering cuisine, and a fiesta around every corner, Colombia is a country unlike any other. Get to know it like a local with Moon Colombia. Inside you'll find:
• Flexible itineraries, from two weeks exploring the best of the country to weekend getaways in cities like Medellín and Cartagena
• Local flavors and culture: Sip your way through tours of the best coffee farms, take a salsa dancing lesson, or dig in to delicious ceviche and fresh fruit. Gallery-hop in Medellín, wander the romantic cobblestone streets of Cartagena, and visit ancient pre-Colombian ruins
• Outdoor adventures: Bike your way across Bogotá, trek through tropical paradise in Tayrona National Park, or dive the coral reefs of San Andres. Paraglide over deep canyons, go birdwatching to spot exotic species, or set up camp in the Tatacoa Desert
• Insight from Bogotá local Ocean Malandra on how to travel sustainably, support local businesses, and respectfully engage with the culture
• Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout
• Reliable background information on the landscape, climate, wildlife, and history With Moon's practical tips and insider expertise, you can experience the best of Colombia.
Want to see more of South America? Try Moon Ecuador or Moon Chile.
About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell-and they can't wait to share their favorite places with you.
For more inspiration, follow @moonguides on social media. In 2009, Ocean Malandra embarked on what was meant to be a journey across South America from north to south, starting in Colombia. After overstaying his six-month visa in Colombia because he was having the time of his life studying salsa in Cali and dancing the night away, he finally crossed the border into Ecuador-only to turn around a month later and come back to Colombia. Ocean is a widely published writer based in Bogotá. His articles appear in diverse sites and publications including Alternet.org, USA Today, Business Insider, High Times, Paste Magazine, Vice.com, Parabola Magazine, International Living Magazine, MassRoots, and many more. He specializes in writing about sustainable gastronomy, socially conscious travel, and solution-based environmentalism.
