How much is a trip to Colombia?

Colombia is a relatively cheap country to visit, therefore organizing your trip on a budget is totally possible! These costs are rough and can change.

Accommodation  

You can find hostel dorms from as little as $9 per night, and $7 in smaller towns or villages. Cheap hotels start from $18, but more like $36 in high season. Larger cities have Airbnb’s with shared rooms for around $11 or an entire apartment for an average of $78.

Food                         

Traditional Colombian food is usually a bargain, whether it’s from street stalls or restaurants. The cheapest snacks are little empanadas for less than 10 cents. Local food can start from as low as $3 per meal in the main cities, or even less in the countryside.

Activities                 

There’s a wide range of activities in Colombia witch are often cheap or free. For instance, most tours cost $9, museums are $3 and there are several affordable adventure sports across the country.

This country has a wide variety of sights and activities, therefore these are just some of the best things to do in Colombia.

Visit Bogota

Colombia’s capital city is a truly bustling and vibrant place. You can enjoy its culture, museums, galleries, restaurants, fashion and rich history. Traditional attractions are Cerro de Monserrate, stunning squares and Its gorgeous downtown area.

Sightseeing in Medellin

This is the second-largest city in Colombia and the capital of the mountainous Antioquia province. Its temperature is pleasant and consistent throughout the year, explaining its nickname as ‘the City of Eternal Spring.’ It’s situated in a valley, with a backdrop of immense mountains and coffee plantations. In addition to that, the city is famous for its flower festival in August, something you don’t want to miss.

The salsa capital: Cali

The salsa capital of the world will make you want to dance on the street with the locals. Although often skipped because of its reputation, Cali can be a fun and safe place for travellers. Its crime rates are improving and it’s now a beautiful place to visit. Furthermore, Cali is the third-largest city in Colombia and also home to national parks, palm tree squares, unique markets and romantic riverside walks.

Sierra de la Macarena National Park and Cano Cristales

This used to be Colombia’s first natural reserve, though now is a national park. Here you can explore ‘the river of five colours,’ an incredible and picturesque sight! Visit when the skies are clear to see the long river with its most vivid colours – if you time it right you can see the riverbed turning a brilliant red, with shades of yellow, green, blue and more.

The Lost City

Also known as Ciudad Perdida, this city was only discovered in 1972. Therefore, if you’re outdoorsy, brave and have 4-6 days spare, you must try the trek through the 27-mile rainforest. Indigenous communities line the road in the jungle, along with fascinating flora and fauna. It’s an archaeological site tucked deep into the South American rainforest.

Cosales del Rosario and San Bernardo National Park

This is a rare sight with the most diverse and colourful coral reef along the Caribbean Colombian coastline. It’s primarily underwater, and its crystal-clear water means you can see the huge variety of sea life, organisms and colours on the seabed. Beaches are white-sand and sparkling, while the islands around are perfect for snapping shots and relaxing amongst the beautiful nature.

The Amazon Rainforest

You’ve likely heard of this huge ecosystem, which covers areas of Colombia as well as Peru and Brazil. Here a couple of communities live really close to nature with exciting wildlife – monkeys, sloths – and tropical jungles. You can go boating and fish for piranhas or hike through the luscious vastness. Nevertheless, this can be a challenging experience but extremely rewarding. 

Tayrona National Park

Finally, this immense park stretches for 3000 hectares of coral-filled sea and 12,000 hectares of tropical land. It’s tucked inside the steep hillsides of the highest coastal mountain range in the world. The National park stretches along golden beaches with sparkling oceans. Meanwhile, other parts consist of thick rainforest. Hiking through this park is quite special, as are the hidden beaches you can discover only by boat.