Natural landscapes, colonial and archaeological towns and many more, is what Colombia has to show its own and foreigners, that this is “the country of magical realism”.
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Colombia has places that fall in love; beaches, rivers, mountains and even towns that start from fantastic stories, which when visited become unforgettable places; some better known, others still ‘hidden’.
Stroll in towns of Colombia
Something very particular, and that also makes tourists fall in love, is the kindness, simplicity and hospitality of the people.
When planning a trip and choosing a town to visit, it is not an easy task at all, since each department of Colombia has spectacular places.
Guatape, Antioquia
One of the most recognized sites in the country is Guatapé, located in the department of Antioquia, a town with a lot of history to tell and that visitors should know.
In the past, Guatapé faced a very tough situation, as the news reached its inhabitants that part of the town had to be flooded to make way for an important energy project for the country.
Therefore, its inhabitants relocated them to another area, despite the difficult situation that this community went through, they looked for a way to get ahead.
Nowadays, This town is one of the most visited by national and foreign people.
Cobbled streets, colorful houses with wooden balconies and the famous Peñol stone, where visitors will have great experiences.
Although today, it is facing gentrification and all the impact, not as positive as this, it is generating.
Villa de Leyva, Boyacá
A town full of history and considered one of the most beautiful in Colombia, where it seems that time has stopped.
Therefore, this municipality of Colombia still preserves its colonial architecture and its square, which in 1954, was also recognized as a national monument.
It should be noted that the Villa de Leyva square is the largest in Colombia, with approximately 14,000 square meters and also one of the most impressive in South America.
Going through this town is going through history, its colonial appearance, stone streets and buildings that still preserve their colonial architecture and even an El Fosil museum, where pliosaur remains are found, it is said to be the most complete in the world.
Barichara, Santander
This Colombian municipality, declared a National Monument in 1978, is living evidence of what the Spanish conquest was like.
The buildings at that time were bahareque and the walls painted white with lime, which are still maintained, which makes it a place full of charm.
This town is considered the most beautiful town in Colombia, when you arrive at the site, you feel calm, tranquility and the kindness of its inhabitants is a fascinating sensation.
Garden, Antioquia
This site has to offer several activities, from its culture, nature and various traditions.
The municipality located approximately 3 hours from the city of Medellín and is very popular on weekends, as family plans, friends, who can enjoy its wonders.
From a coffee, typical foods, beautiful landscapes, they make unique moments, and it makes this place very special.
Ecotourism walks, walk through the El Libertador park, or enjoy the fresh waters in the waterfall of love.
San Agustin, Huila
Saint Augustine, known as archaeological capital of Colombia and declared as Historical Heritage of Humanity by Unesco, in 1995.
“A mystery to discover”, since it houses several pre-Columbian remains that are found in various parts of this municipality.
National and foreign tourists come to this town in the department of Huila, to enjoy the culture and archeology that date from a period approximately between the years 3,000 and 1,000 BC.
Therefore there is the Archaeological Park of San Agustín, which is currently the largest necropolis in the world.
Also, landscapes, waterfalls, rivers, make this municipality rich in natural resources.
Mompox, Bolivar
Mompox, in the past was one of the most important cities in the country and a mandatory stop for people who made expeditions along the Magdalena River.
Likewise, the isolation of this population prevented modernity from taking away its colonial architecture, since its architecture from hundreds of years ago is still preserved.
Its high temperatures during the day make its inhabitants stay in their homes and thus the streets remain as if it were a ghost town.
He Mompox Jazz Festival, is one of the most sophisticated events in the Caribbeanwhere artists from all over the world arrive in October to show their art and that visitors cannot miss.
Salento, Quindío
Architecture, landscapes and a peaceful environment can be enjoyed in this beautiful municipality in the department of Quindío.
It is considered the most tourist destination in this department, with a scenic spot that makes every visitor fall in love, such as Valle del Cocora, a nature reserve, which serves as the entrance to Los Nevados National Park.
It is also the home of the wax palm, considered the tallest in the world.
The activities that can be done in Salento are; tour of the town, do the coffee tour, visit the different viewpoints among others.
Santa Fe de Antioquia, Antioquia
This town is located just half an hour from Medellín, with a warm climate, full of vegetation in its parks and the ornamentation in the houses that can be seen when you walk through its streets.
Santa Fe de Antioquia, was one of the main centers of economic and urban development of that region of Antioquia for a little over two centuries.
This population has several buildings dedicated to Catholic worship such as; the church of Santa Bárbara, Nuestra Señora de Chiquinquirá among others, with neoclassical styles, also a mix between stone and brick.
The activities that can be carried out are: visit the museums, horseback riding to the house of the two palms and also the different cultural eventss that are carried out and that tourists can enjoy when they visit this beautiful destination.
Calima El Darien, Valle del Cauca
This destination in Valle del Cauca has become one of the most important tourist sites in the southwest of the country.
Calima El Darien, thanks to Lake Calima, which is the third lake in the world that offers favorable conditions for the practice of KiteboardingDue to its strong winds, it also has a wide tourist offer.
It also offers tourists natural spaces for rest and relaxation.
In addition, it has an archaeological museum where the Calima pre-Columbian culture is found, this of great artistic value for its geometric engravings made in ceramics as well as gold pieces.
Aguadas, Caldas
When visiting this town, the first thing that its visitors observe are the landscapes of coffee, banana, and sugar cane crops and the quality of its people.
Aguadas, also part of the network of Colombian Heritage towns and offers its visitors its historic center, is also recognized for the manufacture of handicrafts with iraca.
It has a perfect climate for travelers, its climate is warm, thanks to its thermal floors.
Likewise, it offers natural sites to visit, such as Puente Piedras, which according to was formed by the “Putas de Aguadas”, (a man who can do everything and fears nothing), according to history and it is said that he moved a stone of more than 800 tons.
These are some of many towns in Colombiawhich offer a unique experience, from colonial, natural, archaeological places and a lot of history that there is to discover in our beautiful country.
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There are also the most remote towns and sites, still hidden with little tourism but charming and those who know them do not hesitate to point out their magic.
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