--- title: "Colombia" description: "Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Colombia." canonical: "https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/colombia" locale: "en" --- # Colombia Primary place hint: Bogota, Colombia ## Breadcrumbs [South America](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/south-america) > [Colombia](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/colombia) ## Places in this area - [Antioquia](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/antioquia) (1 destination) - [Bolivar](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/bolivar) (1 destination) ## Hotel Guides - [Spectacular Hotel Views](https://spectacularhotelviews.com/en/rankings/colombia) (spectacularhotelviews.com) Spectacular Hotel Views is the defintive guide to the world's best hotel views. It has over 600 destination rankings with hotels ranked by view quality, uniqueness, and breadth of availability across the property, has a searchable database of 2,500+ hotels with exceptional views and also allows you to browse by view type. Their Colombia ranking provides a useful guide for finding hotels in Colombia with the best hotel views. ## Travel Guides And Blogs - [Along Dusty Roads](https://www.alongdustyroads.com/colombia) (alongdustyroads.com) Along Dusty Roads is an independent travel blog by Andrew and Emily, focused on selective, photography-led destination guides. Their Colombia guides page gives a well-rounded starting point for exploring the country's towns, coffee regions, Caribbean beaches, and varied landscapes. - [ViaTravelers](https://viatravelers.com/destinations/colombia/) (viatravelers.com) ViaTravelers is a travel media and planning site combining destination guides with structured trip-planning and comparison tools. Their 2026 Colombia guide is useful for planning across Cartagena, Cocora Valley, Medellín, the Amazon edge, coffee experiences, and varied landscapes. - [Going Awesome Places](https://goingawesomeplaces.com/destination/south-america/colombia/) (goingawesomeplaces.com) Going Awesome Places is an itinerary-focused travel brand with detailed guides built around first-hand trip planning. Their broad Colombia guide brings together things to do, food, accommodation, expectations, and planning tips in a practical trip-planning format. - [Travel To Blank](https://traveltoblank.com/colombia/) (traveltoblank.com) Travel To Blank is a travel site focused on practical planning, walking guides, sustainable tourism, and inclusive destination coverage. Their Colombia travel guide works as a concise planning resource for readers looking for a broad overview of visiting the country. - [Ciao Bambino](https://ciaobambino.com/blog_destinations/south-america/colombia) (ciaobambino.com) Ciao Bambino is a luxury family travel agency with a family travel blog and advisor-led planning focus. Their Colombia destination page is a helpful family-travel entry point, connecting readers with expert posts and advisor-led trip ideas for the country. - [Jessie on a Journey](https://jessieonajourney.com/is-colombia-safe/) (jessieonajourney.com) Jessie on a Journey is a solo female, adventure, and practical travel site by New York-based guide Jessie Festa. Her Colombia safety guide adds practical value by discussing traveler concerns through the author's recent backpacking experience in the country. - [NOMADasaurus](https://www.nomadasaurus.com/colombia-coffee-region/) (nomadasaurus.com) NOMADasaurus is an adventure travel and photography blog with professional destination guides and visual travel storytelling. Their beginner-focused guide to Colombia's coffee region is a strong fit for travelers who want an accessible introduction to the country's coffee culture. - [Our Escape Clause](https://www.ourescapeclause.com/2-weeks-in-colombia-itinerary/) (ourescapeclause.com) Our Escape Clause is a practical travel blog by Kate and Jeremy Storm, focused on detailed itineraries and independent trip planning. Their two-week Colombia itinerary is a well-rounded route for combining the coast, Coffee Triangle, beaches, colorful towns, and broader planning context. - [The Blonde Abroad](https://www.theblondeabroad.com/ultimate-colombia-travel-guide/) (theblondeabroad.com) The Blonde Abroad is a solo female travel and lifestyle blog with polished destination, packing, and travel-planning content. Their Colombia travel guide gives a polished overview of the country's landscapes, from mountains and jungle to desert and Caribbean beaches. - [Nomad is Beautiful](https://nomadisbeautiful.com/travel-blogs/travel-guide-to-colombia/) (nomadisbeautiful.com) Nomad is Beautiful is a digital nomad and travel site covering long-term travel, lifestyle design, and practical travel resources. Their Colombia guide is a practical planning resource, combining travel tips with destination ideas for readers preparing a trip around the country. - [Dreams in Heels](https://dreamsinheels.com/traveling-to-colombia-tips-planning-a-trip-to-colombia/) (dreamsinheels.com) Dreams in Heels is a solo female travel and lifestyle blog by Latina travel writer Olga Maria. Her Colombia tips are especially helpful for first-time visitors, offering insider planning advice and a clearer sense of what to expect. - [Travel Dudes](https://traveldudes.com/tipping-in-colombia/) (traveldudes.com) Travel Dudes is a community-led travel site publishing destination guides, practical tips, and contributor travel advice. Their Colombia tipping guide gives practical payment-etiquette context, making it useful for travelers who want to navigate local norms confidently. - [Y Travel Blog](https://www.ytravelblog.com/colombia-travel/) (ytravelblog.com) Y Travel Blog is a long-running travel blog covering destination guides, family travel, and practical trip inspiration. Their article gives ten positive reasons to visit Colombia, making a clear inspiration-focused case for the country as an underrated South American destination. - [A Broken Backpack](https://abrokenbackpack.com/colombia-sim-cards/) (abrokenbackpack.com) A Broken Backpack is a practical long-term-travel and travel-resources blog covering destination advice, eSIMs, SIM cards, and remote-work topics. Their Colombia SIM card guide is a practical connectivity resource, comparing prepaid in-person options, online purchasing, and eSIM use. - [Tales of a Backpacker](https://talesofabackpacker.com/backpacking-colombia/) (talesofabackpacker.com) Tales of a Backpacker is a solo female backpacking and budget-travel blog focused on practical independent travel. Their Colombia backpacking article offers a useful independent-travel perspective, pairing practical destination context with a personal view of the country's traveler reputation. ## Travel Videos - [World Wild Hearts](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0blUr7bzhAU) (youtube.com) World Wild Hearts is a YouTube travel channel by Zac and Ine, focused on videos and travel guides from their trips. This guide video gives a useful Bogotá overview, pairing 10 things to do in and around the city with travel and safety tips for the Colombian capital. - [Gabriel Traveler](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPUwp_9Jpks) (youtube.com) Gabriel Traveler is a YouTube travel channel by Gabriel Morris, featuring global travel videos, practical information, and budget travel tips. This travel video is a practical Bogotá budget reference, documenting daily expenses while exploring the city and asking how expensive it is for travelers. - [Wolters World](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duBlXSFWKw4) (youtube.com) Wolters World is a YouTube travel channel offering first-hand travel advice about destinations, culture, planning, budgeting, safety, and visitor expectations. This video gives a helpful country-level Colombia perspective through 10 tourist culture shocks and observations from travel in the country.