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Ciudad Perdida

Gold Museum

Contemporary structure housing exhibits on pre-Columbian gold, ceramics & stones, with a cafe.

Walls of Cartagena

Defensive stone walls snaking 11km around Cartagena, dating to the 1600s & known for sunset vistas.

Botero Museum

Prominent museum in a colonial mansion featuring works by Fernando Botero & other global artists.

Centro Histórico de Cartagena

Catedral de Santa Catalina de Alejandría

This Spanish-style Catholic basilica built during the 16th & 17th centuries is a national monument.

Bahía De Cartagena

San Felipe de Barajas Fort

Imposing hilltop fortress built in the 1600s with a complex tunnel system & offering audio tours.

Jardín Botánico de Bogotá José Celestino Mutis

Opened in 1955, this 20-acre botanical park features a waterfall, a sun clock & numerous orchids.

Jardín Botánico de Medellín

Botanical garden offering a variety of plant species, educational exhibits & a butterfly house.

Aquarium Medellin

Modern museum featuring a massive freshwater aquarium, interactive science exhibits & a planetarium.

Tour Comuna 13

Public escalators & staircases covered in colorful street murals, lined with bars & souvenir shops.

Monumento Torre del Reloj

Dating to the 1800s, this monumental stone gateway in the city walls features a spired clocktower.

Museo Nacional de Colombia

Large museum with 20,000+ artifacts from the 16th century to modern times, plus a restaurant & shop.

Parques del Río

Footpath & cycling route along a manicured riverside corridor of trees, flowers & public artworks.

Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona

Coastal stretch of palm-fringed beaches backed by lush mountains with ruins of a pre-Hispanic town.

Parque Arví

Ecotourism park featuring walking & hiking trails, a food market, a gondola & adventure sports.

Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral

Carved in a salt mine, this unique subterranean cathedral offers guided tours & a souvenir shop.

El Castillo Museum and Gardens

Grand castle-style home-turned-museum in scenic surrounds, offering tours & temporary art exhibits.

Museum of Antioquia

Historic art venue featuring native artists Fernando Botero & Pedro Nel Gómez, plus modern works.

Plaza de Bolívar

Spacious city center surrounded by a cathedral & important buildings with notable architecture.

Plazoleta Chorro de Quevedo

Historic square featuring a modest fountain, colonial buildings, cafes, restaurants & more.

Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino

Built in 1608, revolutionary leader Simon Bolivar's final home features a museum & botanical garden.

Acuario Mundo Marino

Indoor-outdoor aquarium with interactive swimming pools, shark feeding & educational exhibits.

Convent of Santa Cruz de la Popa

This convent on the city's highest hill dates to 1607 & offers a leafy cloister & sweeping views.

Parque de los Novios

Urban retreat with stately monuments & park benches, surrounded by a lively restaurant/bar scene.

Parques Temáticos Hacienda Nápoles

Large zoo with African animals & a cultural musuem, plus a waterpark with slides & a lazy river.

Playa Blanca

Oceanarium Rosario Islands

Marine aquarium featuring dolphin shows, plus experiences with sharks, turtles & more.

Astoria Rooftop | The Best Rooftop in Colombia

Salitre Mágico Amusement Park

Amusement park with high-speed roller coasters & go-karts, plus kiddie rides & family attractions.

Lleras Park

Energetic area with a variety of restaurants serving regional cuisine, plus bars & other nightlife.

Acuario Rodadero Santa Marta

Sea aquarium & maritime museum featuring shark, turtle & fish exhibits, plus dolphin shows.

Pozo Azul

Forested valley with a series of cascades, natural pools & trails, popular for bathing & walking.

Plaza Botero - Medellín, Antioquia

Outdoor plaza showcasing 23 sculptures by artist Fernando Botero, plus landscaped grounds & benches.

Mundo Aventura

Amusement park with roller coasters & gentler rides for kids, plus go-karts & fast-food counters.

Museum of Cartagena de Indias

Cultural complex with elegant architecture showcasing historical items & educational exhibits.