Colombia has enchanting tourist places full of magical realism. Do you already know them? Do not miss these destinations on your next vacation. Dare to tour Colombia by car. We present seven wonders of our country so you can schedule your vacation:
Corner of the sea in San Onofre, Sucre
A little-known destination! This treasure is not yet very touristy, so it is a place that encourages disconnection and where you can slow down to enjoy the tranquility. It has white sand beaches and crystal clear water and a virgin nature where various activities can be carried out: swim in luminous plankton, dive, visit the mangrove on foot or kayak, watch the sloth bear, walk through the dry forest, enjoy the sea, play dominoes and much more.
The distance between Cartagena and Rincón del Mar is 119 km, and the journey can take between 2 and a half to 3 hours. You can take the road to Turbaco or the Mamonal – Gambote variant to leave Cartagena. If you go by public transport, take the bus to the transport terminal to San Onofre and continue by car or motorcycle to the Rincón del Mar corregimiento.
Duitama and the Boyacense town
The department of Boyacá dazzles with its colonial architecture, mountains, and captivating landscapes. Ah, but gastronomy is not far behind. This destination offers arepas, almojábanas, boy sense change, and other delicacies that cannot be missed.
The Pearl of Boyacá, as the municipality of Duitama, is known, is located just 20 minutes from Paipa and 3 hours from Bogotá. It is ideal for visiting with family or friends since it houses crafts and music from the region, but it is also the home of the Boyacense town. This is a residential complex that recreates the architecture of 7 of the most beautiful tourist places in Boyacá: Villa de Leyva, Tibasosa, Tenza, MonguÃ, Ráquira, Sáchica and El Cocuy.
If you are in Bogotá, at Terminal Salitre, you can take a bus to Duitama, and the trip lasts 3 hours. If you go by car, keep in mind that the driving distance between Bogotá and Duitama is 204 km.
Tourist places: the Tatacoa Desert, Huila
They say that reaching the Tatacoa desert is feeling embraced by the heat of Huila and tiny before the immensity of the terrain. This is the second-largest arid zone in Colombia and one of the most attractive natural settings in our country. and it's a perfect place for astronomy because the night weather and the sky free of artificial light are ideal for seeing the constellations.
This is how you can get there in your vehicle: travel for 40 minutes from Neiva to the north and find Villavieja. Near this town is the Tatacoa Desert.
The Archaeological Park of San AgustÃn, Huila
We welcome you to the largest necropolis on the continent! The San Agustin Archeological park was surprised with the sculptures and tombs of the South American peoples who inhabited that territory. It is an unmissable plan!
This park was declared UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995. You must drive from Neiva to San AgustÃn for four hours and 35 minutes to get there.
Sanctuary of Our Lady of Las Lajas, Nariño
This sanctuary is an architectural work worth discovering! It is a romantic-style temple with walls, arches, and floors of ashlar stone. In addition, the place has iron doors and windows five meters high by three wide.
To visit the Las Lajas Sanctuary, drive from Pasto along the Pan-American Highway. You can leave the car in the parking lots near the temple and then walk to access the place.
Caño Cristales, Meta, one of the tourist places in Colombia
The Serrania de la Macarena has rocked over 1.2 billion years old, the oldest! There is Caño Cristales, a river of waters yellow, red, blue, black, and green. What are these shades due to? To coloring of algae and rocky beds.
Los Estoraques Natural Park, North Santander
East natural Park It has nothing to envy other tourist places. In Los Estoraques, you can see caves, urns, and mummies. That is why this is one of the protected ecosystems in the country. Walking here is like walking through a work of art! It has ancient formations, which have been created from wind and water.