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Regions Map of ColombiaAndean Highlands Caribbean Lowlands Eastern Plains Pacific Lowlands Administrative divisions: 32 departments (departamentos, singular - departamento) and 1 capital district* (distrito capital) Amazonas Antioquia Arauca Atlantico Bolivar Boyaca Caldas Caqueta Casanare Cauca Cesar Choco Cordoba Cundinamarca Distrito Capital de Bogotá Guainia Guaviare Huila La Guajira Magdalena Meta Narino Norte de Santander Putumayo Quindio Risaralda San Andres and Providencia Santander Sucre Tolima Valle del Cauca Vaupes Vichada

Cities Bogotá - the capital Medellín - the city of eternal spring, Antioquia Cali - Heaven's branch, Valle del Cauca Barranquilla - Colombia's Golden Port, Atlántico Pereira - the Lovely Sleepless Brunette, Risaralda Cartagena - the "heroic" city, Bolivar Bucaramanga - the Beautiful City, Santander Cúcuta - the most active border in Latin America, Norte de Santander Armenia - the miracle city, Quindio Santa Marta - one of the most touristic cities in Colombia, Magdalena Manizales - the city of open gates, Caldas Pasto - the "surprise" city, Nariño Popayán - the white city, Cauca Ports and harbors: Bahia de Portete Barranquilla Buenaventura Cartagena Leticia Puerto Bolivar San Andres Santa Marta Tumaco Turbo

Other destinations San Agustín and Tierradentro - archeological sites in south-western Colombia If you are planing to visit San Agustin check: * http://www.travelsanagustin.com Zona Cafetera - coffee region (Risaralda, Caldas, Quindio) El Parque Tayrona - Tayrona Park is an incredible place to visit if you have the chance while in the Santa Marta area on the Caribbean coast of Colombia. This little delightful spot is located about 30 minutes from the city of Rodadero. You have to hike for about 20 minutes from the parking area, but it is well worth it. Once there, you have beautiful beaches, hammocks to rent for the night, food, water and surf (be careful though, there is a strong riptide - experienced surfers only!). Additionally, you can get a guide to take you to a native village in the nearby mountains for a truly cultural experience and insight into the life of the native South Americans of Santa Marta. Boyacá - Wonderful cold climate high-altitude mountains close to Bogotá by road, and one of the few departments completely safe for tourists. Highlights include Villa de Leyva, the Natural Sanctuary of Iguaque and the small 1658 hotel at Hacienda Baza, in Tibaná. Isla Gorgona - This former prison island in the Pacific Ocean is now a nature reserve open for visitors. There is abundant wildlife like monkeys, snakes, whales and seaturtles. It offers excellent diving conditions. Ciudad Perdida is pre-Columbian city located in the Colombian jungle close to Santa Marta. Built between the eighth and the fourteenth century by the Tayrona Indians. Nowadays only stone circular shaped terraces covered by jungle remain. Dosquebradas - city in the metropolitan area of Pereira. Literally means 2 rivers, have some of the best night scene in Colombia.