The tourist destinations you must visit in 2022 in Colombia

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Although the economic reactivation is on the right track, there may still be many restrictions in different places or international destinations, that is why outdoor tourism is now a great ally of travelers. We have compiled some of the favorite destinations of Viajala.com.co travelers this vacation season, their attractions, and their best plans to enjoy each place.

THE BEACHES: SANTA MARTA, CARTAGENA, AND SAN ANDRÉS ISLAND

Each of these places has spectacular things to offer; that’s why they occupy first place in Viajala’s search ranking. Preferred vacation spots for their warm climate, the aroma of the sea, and the water activities it offers.

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They are historical sites of great importance and contain natural paradises worth admiring, such as its surrounding islands and the delicious gastronomy characteristic of the Colombian Caribbean. During the vacation months, more than 94 thousand searches were made on Viajala for the city of Santa Marta, followed by the city of Cartagena with more than 83 thousand and then the Island of San Andrés with more than 39 thousand searches.

The island has become one of the favorite destinations for Colombians since, in recent years, it has consciously promoted sustainable tourism, which makes it a paradisiacal, clean, and safe place.

MONTERÍA

The city of the swallows, as some Colombians know it, is attractive. Of great interest, not only for its proximity to the beach and the sea but also for being a modern city with a warm and welcoming atmosphere, it is chosen for being not as full of tourists as other large beach cities.

Because for some years now, Monteria officials have also been promoting ecological tourism. It is not only attractive for being clean. It has everything a traveler desires, delicious Caribbean gastronomy worth remembering, excellent tourist plans, and a comfortable environment to stroll through its churches and parks.

The capital of Cordoba received more than 22 thousand searches from Viajala’s search engine during the vacations, which also makes us crave to go and see all that this incredible place has to offer since we know that it is not for free that it is among the ten most sustainable cities on the planet, a distinction obtained at the United Nations Conference on Housing and Urban Development in Quito, in 2016.

BARRANQUILLA

No, they weren’t there for Carnival, yet the city remains one of the favorite destinations for travelers. With more than 28 thousand searches in Viajala, Barranquilla is a great tourist attraction; it must be because of all the beautiful things it offers us.

Its famous gastronomic tour through the historical center of Barranquilla, the Caribbean Museum, and the Malecon are only some of the activities that La Puerta del Oro has to offer. Besides, the city has an infinity of attractions. You can choose between party and nightlife and family plan, walking around the town with beautiful colorful houses to take postcards and many activities for families with children.

Travelers are constantly looking for quiet places, which lend themselves to outdoor activities and have a lot of contact with nature. Therefore, it is not strange that these are the favorite places to take a few days off this year.

NEAR BOGOTÁ

The Neusa River Park, with more than 18 hectares of vegetation bathed by the crystalline currents of the river, makes available to its visitors extensive pedestrian trails for ecological walks that allow you to admire the richness of the region in fauna (402 species of animals) and flora (native species), in addition to the camping area, kiosks and stoves, environmental classroom, mazes, and children’s games.

The Foyer de Charité is a religious refuge located in La Plazuela, in a beautiful mountain surrounded by nature, with lakes and forests where the Eucharist is celebrated every Sunday, and spiritual retreats are open to all.

For those who love history, in the Patasica trail, we find vestiges of our Muisca ancestors in the form of Pictograms known as Piedras de la Ballena (Whale Stones).