Despite the fact that Colombia is located in another part of the world on another continent, it does not cease to be popular with residents of the CIS countries. The reason for this is the mild tropical climate, diverse flora and fauna, chic resorts and many monuments of culture and architecture. Therefore, on arrival in the Republic of Colombia, tourists will find a lot of attractions that can deliver aesthetic and gastronomic pleasure.
Despite the fact that Colombia is located in another part of the world on another continent, it does not cease to be popular with residents of the CIS countries. The reason for this is the mild tropical climate, diverse flora and fauna, chic resorts and many monuments of culture and architecture. Therefore, on arrival in the Republic of Colombia, tourists will find a lot of attractions that can deliver aesthetic and gastronomic pleasure.
List of sights in Colombia
Most people associate this country with dense jungle, white beaches and Latin American dances. But beyond that, in Colombia there are a lot of other attractions, telling about its history and ethnography. The researcher of local culture will find for himself many interesting things in contrasting and eclectic Bogota , architecture lovers will be surprised by the beauty of Colonial buildings of Cartagena , and ecotourism supporters will appreciate the boundless possibilities of numerous national parks .
The list of major attractions in Colombia includes:
- the underground salt church of Sipakira is an active Catholic church located at a depth of 200 m below the ground;
- coral island of San Andres , combining small sandy islands, geysers, groves and reef ecosystems;
- Chikamocha National Park , located along the same canyon;
- The church of Las Lajas is a neo-Gothic cathedral, built right on the bridge at an altitude of 100 m above the ground;
- Los Nevados - one of the most visited national parks of the country, broken at an altitude of 2600-5300 m above sea level;
- Rosario is an archipelago in the Caribbean Sea, consisting of 43 islands with diverse fauna and flora;
- The National Coffee Park is a thematic reserve, where you can look at ethnic representations and traditional coffee plantations;
- a historical monument Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino - an ancient hacienda, where the famous military leader Simon Bolivar died;
- contact park Panaka, introducing tourists to popular types of farm animals;
- Makarena is one of the largest national parks in the country, famous for its archaeological monuments with petroglyphs and hieroglyphs, as well as coca plantations;
- Rodadero beach is a popular seaside resort, attracting tourists with its picturesque coastal zone and vibrant nightlife;
- Tierradentro - an archaeological park with numerous crypts of the 6th-9th centuries;
- Jaime Duque Park is a family entertainment park with a science center, a concert stage, a zoo and an animal enclosure;
- Christo Rey is a 26-meter-tall statue of Christ, established in honor of the 50th anniversary of the end of the War of a thousand days;
- Tayrona is a national park that serves as a habitat for 108 species of mammals, 300 species of birds and other fauna;
- El-Totumo is an active mud volcano;
- Ruiz is a great stratovolcano, active for the last 2 million years;
- Lake Guatavita - a reservoir formed in the crater of an extinct volcano and enveloped in legends about Eldorado;
- El-Kokui is a national park, popular with climbers and climbers;
- Tataqoa - a desert area of 330 square meters. km, also known as the "Valley of Sorrows";
- Montserrat - a mountain 2800 m high above the level, decorated with numerous sculptural groups;
- El Penion de Guatape - a lonely standing rock 200 meters high, from where you can admire the surroundings of the cities of Guatape and El Peniol;
- Ciudad Perdida is a ruinous ancient city of Tayrona culture, built 650 years before Machu Picchu.
As you can see from this list, the country has a lot of interesting objects that can surprise supporters of various types of recreation. Therefore, upon arrival in Colombia, tourists can not think about what to see in a particular city, and instead go to explore the local neighborhood - everywhere there is something interesting.
Attractions of Bogotá
In addition to the above-mentioned historically and culturally significant objects of the country, every Colombian city has its own monuments and centers that deserve the attention of tourists. So, the main sights of the capital of Colombia, Bogota, are:
- a museum of gold , where more than 30,000 items of gold and precious stones of the pre-Columbian era are stored;
- the building of the National Capitol in 1926;
- the historical museum of Saint Clara;
- museum of the artist Fernando Botero;
- The Bolivar square is the main square of the Colombian capital, built in 1846;
- The National Museum of Colombia , telling about the history, art, culture and ethnography of the country;
- the José Celestino Mutis garden , serving as a breeding ground for 850 species of endemic plants, 3000 trees and shrubs;
- Maloka is an interactive scientific museum consisting of 9 halls of different themes;
- recreational park 93 - the center of the night life of the capital;
- The Cathedral of Bogotá is a monument of neoclassical architecture, erected in 1823;
- Tekendama - a waterfall on the Bogota River, located at an altitude of 2467 m;
- amusement park Salitra Machico.
Most of the historically significant facilities are located in the center of the capital (El Centro). Its north is a commercial area, parks and sports complexes are in the El Occidente area, and in the south are poor quarters.
Medellin Attractions
The second largest city in the country is Medellin . Despite the fact that it plays the role of an industrial center, there are also many tourist sites. So the main attractions of Medellin and eastern Colombia are:
- the ecological reserve Arvi, famous for the ancient designs of the pre-Columbian era;
- the art gallery of Antioquia, famous for its large collection of paintings by Colombian artists Fernando Botero and Pedro Nel Gomez;
- an interactive museum of the Explorer;
- city park de los Pies Descalzos;
- Botanical Garden of Joaquin Antonio Uribe with a huge collection of orchids;
- The Bolivar Park, named after the national liberator Simon Bolivar;
- the hill of Nutibara;
- Museum of Modern Art, founded in 1978;
- Museum of History Castle Museum, located in an ancient castle;
- The Berrio Park is an area in the geographical center of the city, decorated with a marble statue of Pedro Justo Berrio.
Attractions of Cartagena
One of the most famous cities in Colombia is Cartagena . This city surprisingly combines the color of Indian, colonial and African architecture.
Arriving on the northern coast of Colombia, in Cartagena, you should definitely visit the following attractions:
- the fortress of San Felipe de Barajas ;
- the island of Rosario ;
- the historical center of Las Bóvedas;
- the area of Santo Domingo;
- Convento de la Popa convent;
- the Catholic Church and the San Pedro Claver Square;
- cathedral of Cartagena Cathedral;
- the monument of Los Zapatos Viejos;
- fortress Fuerte Del Pastelillo;
- the Espirito Del Manglar Park;
- the Botanical Garden of Guillermo Pineres;
- La Tienda national park;
- the natural reserve Plaza de San Diego;
- Lake Los Manglares;
- Museum of Modern Art Arte Moderno;
- naval museum Naval Del Caribe.