7 TOURIST SITES IN THE CARIBBEAN REGION OF COLOMBIA - GEOGRAPHY - 2025

The tourist sites in the Caribbean region of Colombia are the most visited in the country. This region has hundreds of kilometers of beaches with crystal clear waters and clear sands, islands surrounded by coral reefs and colonial cities.

Ruins of ancient cities of pre-Columbian civilizations are also found in this region, surrounded by the thickest jungle.

Certain curiosities can be observed, such as snow-capped mountains from a warm beach or a desert that appears suddenly. All this, immersed in the maelstrom of modern South American culture.

The 7 main tourist sites in the Caribbean region of Colombia

1- Cartagena

It is a colonial city noted for its beauty and romanticism. The old part of the city is surrounded by an impressive stone wall 13 kilometers long. It has been named a world heritage site by Unesco.

Inside the walled city the cobbled streets intertwine, adorned with flower balconies, houses and churches. Outside the wall, the traffic and the intense movement produces a particular chaos: it is a typical South American city.

To the south, on the Bocagrande peninsula, there is a sector of the city that has a higher socioeconomic level. Cafes, trendy restaurants, and luxury condos abound here.

2- San Andrés

7 kilometers from the Colombian coast is the island of San Andrés, which has great English and Spanish influence.

It has more than 40 places to dive among the corals and white sand beaches. The breeze and the coconut trees frame a sea in which at least seven colors can be seen, including blue, green and lilac.

3- Punta Gallinas

It is the northernmost point in South America and is characterized by simple and wild natural beauty. The landscape is desert and the beaches are protected by the Wayuu community.

4- Santa Marta

It is a city located on the shores of the Bay of Santa Marta in the Caribbean Sea, at the foot of the Sierra Nevada. The snowy peaks of this mountain range can be seen on clear days from the beach.

It was founded in 1525 and is one of the oldest cities in South America.

5- Mompox

Lost in the jungle, it is one of the best preserved colonial towns in Colombia, located on the banks of the Magdalena River.

It is said to be very similar to the famous "Macondo" portrayed in the book One Hundred Years of Solitude by the Colombian writer Gabriel García Márquez.

After going unnoticed for many years, it is emerging again. The proliferation of hotels and restaurants, their deteriorated facades and the multi-colored churches, remind us of Havana.

This site retains a lot of authenticity since it is away from the hustle and bustle and the tourist route.

6- Tayrona National Natural Park

This park houses the pre-Hispanic ruins of the so-called Lost City, a Tayrona settlement where more than 500 houses were discovered.

Abandoned at the time of the Spanish conquest, this space was rediscovered in the 70s and is accessible only on foot.

7- Barranquilla

The city of Barranquilla is born where the Magdalena River meets the Caribbean Sea. It is distinguished by its own architecture of the republican era, as well as by its museums, beaches and festivals.

In its surroundings you can find streams, swamps and other natural attractions.

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