The Best Outdoor Activities in Colombia
Discover the best hiking, camping, backpacking, fitness, and more.
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Trek to La Ciudad Perdida (Lost City of Teyuna)
Colombia / Ciudad Perdida Trail
La Ciudad Perdida is a stunning and challenging 47km hike deep in the Colombian jungle to a remote ancient city perched on a steep mountainside and surrounded by dense tropical rainforest.
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Hike Valle De Cocora in Colombia
Colombia / Valle De Cocora
How to get there: From the nearby town of Salento, 4WDs leave from the main square whenever there are enough people to fill it.
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Climb the Rock of Guatapé
Colombia / Piedra del Peñol
The most popular attraction near Guatape, you can pay $18,000 COP to climb the 740 steps up to the top of the rock.
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Visit Guatapé
Colombia / Guatapé - Antioquia, Colombia
Guatape is a vibrant town of craftsmen and artisans a short day trip from Medellin.
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Explore Barichara
Colombia / Barichara - Santander Department, Colombia
Barichara is a sleepy little town outside of San Gil. Wander the cobblestone streets and walk out to the viewpoint on the top of the town for magnificent views of the valley below.
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Explore Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas
Colombia / Castillo de San Felipe De Barajas
Reaching the Castillo is easy. Just a short walk from the walled city (where most people stay), you can explore this fortress that protected Cartagena for centuries.
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Walk the Camino Real from Barichara to Guane
Colombia / Barichara - Santander Department, Colombia
The Real is about a 10km hike, beginning in Barichara, and ending in the town of Guane.
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Hike to El Cabo de San Juan
Colombia / El Cabo de San Juan Trailhead
There are multiple possibilities to start this hike, to combine it with longer treks and to stay overnight.
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Hike and Swim at Balneario Pescaderito
Colombia / Balneario Pescaderito Parking Lot
The start of this hike is ~2 miles from the city center of Curiti. Once you get to the start of the hike, you will see the first swimming hole (and you might see some locals playing around here).
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Hike to Pozo Azul
Colombia / Pozo Azul Starting Point
This hike starts on the main road, passing through the town.
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Hike to El Pueblito
Colombia / El Pueblito Trailhead
There are several ways to master this hike, as a point to point hike from the main road or as as out and back solution. I will describe e point to point hike from El Cabo out to the main road.
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Hike to El Aguacate Beach
Colombia / El Aguacate Hike
This is a fairly easy hike, the biggest hurdle is the coastal heat and humidity, so make sure to bring sufficient water!
The hike starts at the soccer field in Capurgana.
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Hike to Laguna Verde
Colombia / Laguna Verde Trailhead
The hike starts at the official parking lot at 3600m altitude. From here you start your hike and walk 6km uphill winding through the hills up to 4000m altitude.
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Hike from Capurgana to Sapzurro
Colombia / Capurgana
Start your hike in Capurgana at the soccer field. Take the road that leaves at the corner between the soccer field and the right side of the airfield strip to walk towards the North.
