Departments of Colombia
Discover the 32 departments that make up this beautiful country. Each region offers unique landscapes, culture, and experiences.
Amazonas
A vast region covered by the Amazon rainforest, known for its incredible biodiversity, indigenous cultures, and the mighty Amazon River.
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Antioquia
A mountainous department famous for its coffee plantations, flower festivals, and the transformation of its capital, Medellín.
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Located in the Orinoquía region, known for its vast plains (llanos), cattle ranching culture, and breathtaking sunsets.
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Atlántico
Home to Barranquilla and its world-famous Carnival, this department offers a blend of Caribbean culture, history, and commerce.
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The capital city and a district of its own, a high-altitude cultural hub with museums, history, and modern dining.
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Famous for Cartagena, a colonial jewel and UNESCO World Heritage site, offering history, beautiful beaches, and vibrant culture.
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Known for its colonial towns like Villa de Leyva, rich history of independence battles, and beautiful Andean landscapes.
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Caldas
Part of the Coffee Cultural Landscape, offering thermal springs, the Nevado del Ruiz volcano, and rich coffee traditions.
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Caquetá
The gateway to the Amazon, offering unique ecotourism experiences, rivers, and untouched natural beauty.
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Casanare
A land of vast plains and wildlife, perfect for safari-like experiences to see capybaras, anacondas, and hundreds of bird species.
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A culturally diverse region with strong indigenous heritage, archaeological sites like Tierradentro, and colonial Popayán.
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Cesar
The cradle of Vallenato music, offering a mix of Sierra Nevada mountains and warm plains.
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One of the wettest and most biodiverse places on Earth, where the jungle meets the Pacific and Caribbean oceans.
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Córdoba
Known for its cattle ranching, fertile plains, and coastal towns offering a relaxed Caribbean atmosphere.
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The heart of Colombia, home to the capital Bogotá, salt cathedrals, lagoons, and diverse climates.
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Guainía
Home to the breathtaking Cerros de Mavecure, this Amazonian region offers unique rock formations and river landscapes.
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A meeting point of the Amazon and Orinoquía, known for ancient rock paintings, distinctive rivers, and jungle adventures.
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Famous for the Tatacoa Desert and the San Agustín Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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A desert peninsula meeting the Caribbean Sea, home to the Wayuu people and stunning landscapes like Cabo de la Vela.
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Home to the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta and Tayrona National Park, offering snow-capped peaks near tropical beaches.
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The heart of the Llanos Orientales, known for Caño Cristales (the River of Five Colors) and cowboy culture.
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A region of volcanoes, the spectacular Las Lajas Sanctuary, and a unique blend of Andean and Pacific cultures.
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Norte de Santander
A border region with Venezuela, offering historical sites, national parks, and the unique Catatumbo lightning phenomenon.
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A gateway to the Amazon with a spiritual heritage, known for its biodiversity, waterfalls, and indigenous cultures.
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The smallest department but the heart of the Coffee Region, home to the Cocora Valley and its giant wax palms.
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Part of the Coffee Triangle, known for its thermal springs, birdwatching, and the charming town of Marsella.
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A Caribbean archipelago known for its Sea of Seven Colors, coral reefs, and distinct Raizal culture.
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Santander
The land of adventure sports, the majestic Chicamocha Canyon, and beautiful colonial towns like Barichara.
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A land of music, tamales, and diverse landscapes ranging from the Magdalena River valley to snowy volcanoes.
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Home to Cali, the capital of Salsa, and diverse landscapes from sugar cane fields to the Pacific coast.
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A remote Amazonian region defined by its rivers, mighty waterfalls like Jirijirimo, and indigenous heritage.
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A vast territory of plains and rivers on the Venezuelan border, offering raw nature and excellent fishing.
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