Holiday Ayo - Colombia is a country in South America which is quite interesting to visit. This country has a variety of beautiful and enjoyable tourist destinations. Starting from the white sandy beaches of the Caribbean and Pacific Coast, to the beauty of the Andes Mountains and the Amazon rainforest. 

Apart from its beautiful natural attractions, this city also has an interesting history to explore because a number of its relics are still well preserved today. So, here are the tourist attractions in Colombia, from historical tourism to national parks.

1. Cartagena

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The first tourist attraction in Colombia is Cartagena. Cartagena is one of the most popular cities in Colombia because it has a beauty that is a combination of rich history and culture.

When visiting this city, you should take the time to explore the old city with its beautiful historical buildings, such as the port, bulls and various monuments located on the Caribbean Sea Peninsula. The city is divided into three areas, namely San Pedro which consists of Andalusian style churches and palaces. Then there is San Diego, where you can find where merchants and middle class people used to live and there is Gethsemane, which is a popular residential area. Because of its rich historical and cultural tourism, Cartagena was named the most historic tourist attraction in South America by UNESCO in 1984.

2. Tayrona National Park

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The next tourist attraction in Colombia is Tayrona National Park. Tayrona National Park is a mandatory destination when you visit Colombia because of its extraordinary beauty.

Located on the North Columbia Coast, this park offers a variety of ecosystems, from wilderness to swamps. Not only that, this area also has a beach which is its main attraction. The beach in the Tayrona National Park area is said to be the most beautiful beach in Colombia. It's not surprising that the beach here is often visited to enjoy its underwater beauty.

3. San Gil

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The next tourist attraction in Colombia is San Gil. San Gil is an old city in northeastern Colombia. San Gil was built by the Spanish in 1689 and is known to offer incredible views. This city is a place for various fun outdoor activities, such as white water rafting, kayaking and mountain biking.

Apart from that, you can also visit several other interesting tourist destinations in this city. For example, Parque La Libertad, Parque El Gallineral, Plaza de Mercado and even a covered market where you can taste various delicious Colombian specialties.

4. Zona Cafetera

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This tourist attraction in Colombia is very suitable for those of you who like coffee. Zona Cafetera is a coffee plantation in the Andes mountains.

Not just drinking coffee, here you can also learn more about coffee at El Parque del Café, which is a park that has a botanical garden filled with coffee plants and an amusement park. Not only that, this place also has a museum displaying pre-Columbian artifacts.

Zoba Cafetera is also known as the right area to start climbing the Andes mountains. Here you can also try soaking in the hot springs of Santa Rosa and San Vincente.

5. San Andres & Providencia Island

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If you want to enjoy beautiful beaches in Colombia, visiting San Andres & Providencia Island is an obligation. San Andres & Providencia are two groups of islands that are closer to Nicaragua than Colombia in the Caribbean region.

San Andres is the largest island which has beaches with white sand and palm trees. Not only that, this island also has stunning underwater beauty, making it the best snorkelling and diving spot. Accommodation is also available on the island although it is not as luxurious as accommodation in other parts of the Caribbean. It's not surprising that this island is also a tourist spot in Colombia that is worth visiting.