The 10 Most Beautiful Towns in Colombia
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Colombia is a country full of picturesque little towns filled with history, beautiful architecture and local charm.
Keep on reading to see Colombia's most beautiful towns!
- Barichara
- Jardín
- Villa de Leyva
- Mompox
- Jericó
- La Playa de Belén
- Salamina
- Monguí
- Salento
- Santa Cruz de Lórica
Barichara
Where to find it: Santander Department
The town of Barichara is famously known as 'the prettiest town in Colombia' and it definitively lives up to its reputation. Its colonial architecture, white facade houses with wooden windows, cobblestone streets and beautiful red brick churches make of this town a paradise to visit.
Barichara is the ideal place for those looking for some peace and quiet, but also for the adventurers as many extreme sports, such as rafting and paragliding, can be practiced in nearby locations.
Jardín
Where to find it: Antioquia Department
Jardín is a lovely town and a very popular weekend destination from the city of Medellín (a three-hour drive). Jardín means 'garden' in English and this small town definitively lives up to its name: Its streets are shaded by a great diversity of colorful flowers.
The buildings found in this town are entirely built in the Colonial style of Antioquia, with whitewashed walls and colorfully painted doors and windows. The town is surrounded by beautiful vegetation, which makes it an ideal place for ecological walks.
Villa de Leyva
Where to find it: Boyacá Department
Villa de Leyva is a very popular and beautiful town located three hours away from the city of Bogotá. It's a delightful town with buildings reflecting the Spanish Colonial architecture. It’s known for its whitewashed facades, cobbled alleys and the 'Plaza Mayor'- one of the largest plazas in South America.
With plenty of boutique hotels, restaurants and surrounding tourist attractions, Villa de Leyva is a great place to spend the weekend away from the city of Bogotá for both locals and tourist visiting the Colombian capital.
Mompox
Where to find it: Bolívar Department
Mompox, officially Santa Cruz de Mompox, is a town located on the banks of the Magdalena River - Colombia's principal river.
With perfectly preserved buildings, this town is known as a place where time has stopped. Its beautiful riverside views and the fact that the town is located on an island with no bridges gives it a feeling of isolation that adds up to its charm.
Mompox's historical center was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1995.
Jericó
Where to find it: Antioquia Department
Jericó is a picturesque town located about three hours from the city of Medellín. With its colonial buildings, colorful houses and surrounding nature, this town makes a great off-the-beaten path travel destination in Colombia. Moreover, Jericó is a bustling religious place due to the fact that Colombia's first saint, Sister Laura Montoya, was born there.
Overlooking the canyon of the Cauca River - the second longest river in the country -, the town of Jericó offers stunning viewpoints of the Cauca Valley.
This town is considered as one of the best coffee towns in Colombia.
La Playa de Belén
Where to find it: Santander Department
La Playa de Belén is probably one of the most isolated towns in the Santander Department, but despite its isolated location its worth taking the trip to visit it. It's a very small but beautiful town consisting of white facades houses with brown doors and colorful planters decorating its cobbled alleys.
What makes this town like no other is a place called 'Los Estoraques', which are giant eroded stones figures that have existed for thousands of years. It's a place out of this world.
Salamina
Where to find it: Caldas Department
Located two hours away from the city of Manizales in the Colombian coffee zone, Salamina is one of the best places to pamper your palate while drinking authentic Colombian coffee.
This town's main centerpiece is its colorful main plaza with its beautiful church and a multitude of cafés. This town is home to the Samaria Valley, a place where you can enjoy stunning views of Wax Palms - Colombia's national tree and the tallest palm trees in the world - and a countryside scenery nothing less than spectacular.
Monguí
Where to find it: Boyacá Department
Monguí is located about three hours away from Bogotá, which makes it an ideal destination for a weekend trip away from the Colombian capital. This town is overlooked by tourists who choose to visit its popular neighbor, Villa de Leyva. However, with its colonial architecture, stone streets and its soccer ball industry, Monguí is worth taking the time to visit.
This town is great for nature lovers as it's home to the Ocetá Páramo. Tourists can go trekking while enjoying breathtaking views and observing endemic plant and animal species along the way.
Salento
Where to find it: Quindío Department
Located about three hours and a half from the city of Cali in the Colombian coffee zone, Salento is known for its coffee estates and stunning countryside green scenery.
This small town is one of the oldest towns in the Quindío department and is home to colorful houses and cafés. Its neighbor, The Cocora Valley, is a must see for anyone coming to this town. Go hikking and enjoy stunning views of the tallest palm trees in the world and Colombia's national tree - the Wax Palms.
Santa Cruz de Lórica
Where to find it: Córdoba Department
Located along the Sinú River and close to the Colombian coast, Santa Cruz de Lórica was once the site of Syrian and Lebanese immigration, which is today reflected in its architectural style.
The waterway going through town and its riverside marketplace create a joyous atmosphere that both locals and tourists enjoy alike.
