Colombia
History
Colombia gained a degree of political autonomy.
Colombia declared independence or statehood, marking a decisive political break.
Colombia achieved the political status recorded for this period.
Bolívar's victory at Boyacá led to the creation of Gran Colombia.
The current constitution came into force, setting the basic framework for today's Colombia.
Part ofSouth AmericaMore countries, cities and routes.Short facts
RegionNorthwestern South America
LanguageSpanish
Time zoneCOT (UTC-5)
Drives onRight
Worth seeing
- Cartagena: Walled Caribbean city of colonial palaces, coral-coloured buildings, and beaches.
- Coffee Region: Lush green mountains where world-renowned Colombian coffee is grown.
- Amazon & Llanos: Vast lowland ecosystems with exceptional biodiversity including pink river dolphins.
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What is Colombia known for?Cartagena, Coffee Region, Amazon & Llanos.
What is the capital?Bogota.
Which language is useful?Spanish.
When is the national day?20 July.
How should I browse it here?Start with the facts, jump to linked cities, then check events and topics.
Upcoming events
Colombia National Day20 July 2027 — Across Colombia — Colombia
Bogotá Ibero-American Theatre Festival1 March 2028 – 30 April 2028 — Bogotá — ColombiaUse Bogota as the first planning anchor for Colombia, then compare the city, food and worth-seeing notes on this page.
Food & drink
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CoffeeKnown for
CartagenaCoffee RegionAmazon & LlanosBogotaStreet foodCoffee
Music & Culture