Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan a multi-week adventure to Colombia. Spot pink river dolphins, hike through sultry thick jungle, shower in coastal waterfalls, with our classic travel guide that's packed with comprehensive itineraries, maps and essential tips so you can create the trip of a lifetime.

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Colombia.

Discover Colombia's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from taking a boat trip with an Indigenous guide to spot pink river dolphins; to hiking for days through sultry thick jungle to emerge at the spectacular stone foundations of the Ciudad Perdida; and encountering total relaxation on the diminutive Caribbean islands of the Islas del Rosario.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Colombia travel guide:

• Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips
• All-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate Colombia effortlessly
• Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions
• Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more
• Vibrant photography and maps
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from Cerro de Monserrate, to Caño Cristales, and Parque Nacional Natural Isla Gorgona
• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travel
• Connect with Colombian culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions
• Covers: Bogotá, Medellín & the Zona Cafetera, Boyacá & Santander, Cali & Southwest Colombia, Pacific Coast, Cartagena & the Caribbean Coast, The Amazon Basin

 

Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary country with Lonely Planet's Colombia.