The Holy Week 20 season promises to be one of the most active in terms of international tourism for Colombia.
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Holy Week in Colombia, in addition to being a celebration of great religious force, is also the season in which Colombians travel the most. Likewise, the Beauty Country receives tourists from different parts of the world.
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According to information from Procolombia and the Joint Migration Analysis Center (CECAM) of Migration Colombiathe arrival of more than 300,000 non -resident visitors Between April 11 and 20, which represents a 9% growth compared to the same period of the previous year.
In total, they are projected 612,575 Migratory flowsincluding both Colombians and foreigners, with an increase of 7% compared to Holy Week in 2024.
This tourist rebound reaffirms Colombia’s position as an increasingly attractive destination internationally.
Cali, although with a 4% participation in intention of lodging, is part of the most important receiving cities in the country with Bogotá, Medellín, Cartagena, Barranquilla and San Andrés. According to Migration Colombia, the capital of Valle del Cauca expects to mobilize 27,083 migratory flows, although with a slight decrease of 5% compared to last year.
Foreigners visiting Colombia
The main issuing country of tourists remains USAwith 27% participation, followed by Venezuela, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru and Spain.
The growth of visitors is also reflected in the international air reserveswho reach 47,010 confirmed flights Between April 13 and 20, 11.4% more than in 2024, according to analysis of Forwardkeys prosecuted for procolombia.
In the words of Carmen CaballeroPresident of Procolombia:
“These figures reflect the result of a focused and coherent strategy that we are implementing with the leadership of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism. We want to attract international high -expenditure travelers that promote economic development in the regions.”
In addition, more than 65% of these reserves come from markets from the American continentwith remarkable growth in countries such as El Salvador, Puerto Rico, Brazil, Honduras and Peru.
From Migration Colombiaits director in charge Martha Hernández He stressed that the country is prepared to address the increase in travelers, emphasizing the importance of efficient, safe and coordinated immigration control with other State entities.
Although cities like Cartagena and Rionegro They present the greatest growth in migratory flow, Cali continues to be a relevant destination Within the national tourist offer, especially for its cultural, gastronomic wealth and its connection with the Colombian Pacific.
