The best destinations for backpackers in Colombia

Colombia is an extraordinary country with many magical places and a lot of history to know, in fact in recent years it has been positioned as one of the countries to know in Latin America and the whole world, and if you are one of those backpackers  looking for new lands to visit, here we bring you a selection with the best destinations for backpackers in Colombia that you should know, and the best thing of all is that they are economic destinations.

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Backpacker destinations in Colombia

Santa Marta

Santa Marta is perhaps one of the best destinations for backpackers in the whole country, it has beaches, mountains, sports, incredible landscapes, history and a great atmosphere. In Tayrona Park , you can enjoy one of the best beaches in South America and the most fantastic natural landscapes. In Ciudad Perdida you will know the place where one of the thousand-year-old indigenous civilizations lived, and make one of the best treks in South America. In Minca ; The ecological capital of Colombia, you can watch birds , practice extreme sports, enjoy the rich coffee of the Sierra Nevada and fully enjoy nature. Taganga is a paradise for backpackers and a place with the best sunsets in the city.

Puerto Nariño

Puerto Nariño is a small municipality in the department of Amazonas , which is one of the destinations for backpackers in Colombia because in addition to having a very particular and interesting architecture, the whole town looks like a gigantic natural park and as if that was not enough in this town there are no cars or motorcycles meaning you must walk everywhere, which makes the adventure much more interesting.

Salento

Salento is one of the best towns to visit in the Coffee Region, of which its landscapes and culture have been included in the list of intangible heritage of mankind by UNESCO. In Salento, its colonial houses painted in many colors make this town one of the most beautiful in Colombia, and this is also the starting point to visit the Cocora Valley , home of the wax palm tree,  the national tree and the largest in the world. If you are traveling lowcost in Colombia , you can not miss this destination for backpackers.

La Guajira

Another ideal destination for backpackers in Colombia is located in the northern tip of Colombia, it is the department of La Guajira , where Palomino is located, a destination on the Caribbean Sea full of freedom and peace . Then you can not miss visiting Cabo de La Vela and Punta Gallinas , the northernmost tip of South America, where its incredible turquoise waters match the yellow of the desert and where the Wayuu culture is the host.

Barichara

Barichara is part of the Network of Peoples Heritage of Colombia , located in the department of Santander . This town of incredible beauty contrasts with the great peace that is felt in its environment. Walking through this town is one of the most fascinating things that can be done in Colombia and its beauty is unmatched.

If you want to discover more of this beautiful country, we invite you not to get any of our Colombian travel guides entering here .