Things to see in Colombia
272 places worth seeing in Colombia on an illustrated map: San Agustin archeological park, Nevado del Ruiz, Las Lajas Sanctuary, Mosque of Omar Ibn Al-Khattab and Gold Museum, and more. Zoom in and watch the landmarks, museums, nature and fun appear.
Highlights
- San Agustin archeological park Parque Arqueologico is San Agustin's main attraction. It features several ancient burial sites, a lot of statues and a small museum. It's 3
- Nevado del Ruiz An active stratovolcano. The volcano has erupted many times in recent history, most famously in 1985 when it killed more than 20,000 people
- Las Lajas Sanctuary Basilica straddling a canyon. 20-min from Ipiales by taxi (COP$4,000) or cableway (COP$12,000)
- Mosque of Omar Ibn Al-Khattab It stands out as one of the largest mosques in all of Latin America. The mosque was built in 1997 to accommodate the city's notable Arab and
- Gold Museum Home to the largest collection of pre-Columbian gold artifacts in the world. Arguably the most impressive piece is the Musica raft, crafted
- Ciudad Perdida Lost city.
- Monserrate A truly beautiful panoramic view of the city is only a funicular or transferico ride away. You can take the funicular up and the transferico
- Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá An impressive cathedral hewn out of a salt mine. Tour lasts 3+ hours.
- Plaza de Bolívar Bogota's main square, a common venue for mass events such as rallies, sports-related celebrations, or just a simple stroll. It is flanked by
- Colombian National Museum The National Museum is the oldest in the country and one of the oldest in the continent, built in 1823. Its fortress architecture is built i
- Botero Museum An art collection consisting of nearly 3,000 paintings, sculptures and assembly of Colombian and Latin American masters from the 16th centur
- National Coffee Park A coffee theme park in the Andean mountains.
- Bogotá Museum of Modern Art Exhibits a complete collection of modern art work basically consisting of drawing, paintings, engraved work, sculpture and assembly. Houses
- Salamanca Island Road Park The island and its parkway are a Colombian national park protecting the barrier island and swamps of Cienaga Grande. Excellent birdwatching
- Puente de Occidente A suspension bridge spanning over the Cauca river and declared a National Monument. 20 min away by car. It connects Santa Fe de Antioquia an
- Puente de Boyacá Famous bridge that was the site of a historic battle and decisive revolutionary victory for the independence of New Granada. Besides the mai
- César Gaviria Trujillo Viaduct An impressive bridge.
- Museum of Colonial Art Under Eduardo Santos administration on August 6, 1942 the Colonial Museum containing Viceroy-ship art, silver plates, the Virgin of the Ligh
- Metropolitan Cathedral The mother church of the city of Cali, completed in 1841.
- Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, Santa Fe de Antioquia Historic cathedral, completed in 1837.
- El Gato del Rio Famous statue of a giant cat that, along with the statue of Belalcazar, the Three Crosses, and Jesus, has become a symbol for the city. It i
- Bioparque Los Ocarros Colombia biological park.
- Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Neiva Church in Neiva, Colombia.
- Spain Library (Medellín) Library park in the Santo Domingo Savio, Medellín, Colombia.
- Puerta del Reloj From Camellon de los Martires you pass through the historical city gate Puerta del Reloj, the gate of the clock, onto the triangular square
- Cathedral of Cúcuta Church in Cucuta, Colombia.
- Tierradentro Archaeological site in Colombia.
- Maloka Museum Built in 1998, Maloka is one of the only science centers in South America. It houses interactive exhibitions about biodiversity, physics, te
- Morro del Tulcán A hill which was an Indian pyramid dating before 1535. On the top of the hill there is a statue dedicated to the Conquistador Sebastián de B
- Salitre Magico Amusement park in Simón Bolívar Park in Bogotá.
- Galeras Volcanic mountain in Colombia.
- Pico Cristóbal Colón Mountain in Colombia.
- Nevado del Huila Second highest mountain in Colombia.
- National Geological Museum José Royo Gómez Geologic collection of fossils, minerals and rocks from Colombia and abroad.
- Jardín Botánico de La Macarena This is a private place in a near village (La Esperanza, 18 km from Down Town) for the recovery and the conservation of native plants and an
- House of Santander Francisco de Paula Santander is hero of the independence of Colombia and his house is located in Villa del Rosario (a municipality member of
- Nevado del Tolima Volcano located in the Central Andes of Colombia.
- Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez Football stadium.
- Estadio El Campín Football stadium.
- Pico Cristóbal Colón Summit in Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta.
- Volcán Azufral Mountain in Colombia.
- Puracé Mountain in Colombia.
- Lake Guatavita Lake in Cundinamarca Department, Colombia.
- Lake Tota Lake in Colombia.
- Cumbal Mountain in Colombia.
- Estadio Olímpico Pascual Guerrero Football stadium in Colombia.
- Ritacuba Blanco Mountain in Colombia.
- Primary Cathedral of Bogotá National monument of Colombia.
- El Peñón de Guatapé Inselberg in Colombia.
- Tequendama Falls Waterfall.