And she should be proud because after decades of civil war and drug cartel infamy, Colombia is going through a major renaissance and attracting loads of curious tourists. Places like Cartagena, San Andrés, Medellín, Parque Tayrona, and Bogotá are well-known destinations that offer both luxurious and eco-style tourism. Whether you are in the mood for beach, city, jungle, rainforest, snow-covered mountains or a desert getaway, the truth is not many countries in the world have such broad offerings. That’s why Colombia’s most recent and effective tourism slogan was so right on: “The only risk is wanting to stay.” Here are 20 more reasons we love Colombia.
