5 Destinations in Colombia to Experience the Mid-Year High Season

Traveling through Colombia is a journey of rediscovery. It’s about connecting with our roots, breathing in new landscapes, and realizing that the best part of what we have… is who we are.

The mid-year high season is an open invitation to explore our country. Amid diverse climates, cultures, accents, and flavors, Colombia offers experiences that transform, relax, and inspire.
Traveling across our own land is more than tourism: it’s about supporting local economies, empowering communities, and connecting with the living essence of this land we call home.

At Tierra Querida, we’re sharing five destinations that, thanks to their natural, cultural, and emotional richness, are perfect for this time of year:

1. Barichara, Santander

In the heart of Santander, Barichara is known as one of Colombia’s most beautiful towns. Its cobblestone streets, whitewashed houses, and flower-filled balconies transport you to another era.
What to do? Hike the royal trail to Guane, visit handmade paper workshops, admire colonial architecture, or go paragliding over the Chicamocha Canyon.
📌 Tierra Querida because: time stands still here so the soul can breathe.

2. Capurganá, Chocó

A destination where the jungle meets the Caribbean Sea. Capurganá is synonymous with untouched nature, complete disconnection, and a raw beauty hard to find elsewhere.
What to do? Snorkel at La Coquerita, hike to Sapzurro, cross into Panama through the natural border, and visit the Heaven Waterfall (Cascada del Cielo).
📌 Tierra Querida because: it reminds us that true beauty lies in what’s simple and unspoiled.

3. San Agustín, Huila

More than just a tourist destination, this is a spiritual place. San Agustín holds the remains of an ancient civilization and is one of the most important archaeological sites in the Americas.
What to do? Explore the Archaeological Park, visit the Magdalena Strait, admire the Alto de los Ídolos waterfalls, and take in the Huila coffee landscapes.
📌 Tierra Querida because: it connects us with the wisdom of those who came before us.

4. Filandia, Quindío

Colorful, peaceful, and deeply authentic. Filandia is a gem of Colombia’s coffee region—less crowded than Salento, yet equally charming.
What to do? Climb the Quindío viewpoint, enjoy a coffee tour with local farmers, walk through bamboo forests, savor traditional dishes, and explore its vibrant artisan scene.
📌 Tierra Querida because: it’s the perfect pause in a landscape that embraces you.

5. Pasto, Nariño

Beyond its famous Carnival, Pasto offers a world of culture, art, and nature in Colombia’s southern region. A destination with a strong identity.
What to do? Navigate La Cocha Lagoon, visit the Galeras volcano, explore Pasto varnish workshops, taste Andean cuisine, and tour its centuries-old churches.
📌 Tierra Querida because: every corner sings with tradition and pulses with powerful identity.

Now more than ever, let’s support what’s ours
Colombia is a country that reveals itself through travel—one that grows stronger when we explore it with intention, respect, and curiosity. This high season is the perfect opportunity to leave your mark on our land, discover its wonders, and become ambassadors of conscious tourism.

🌎 Travel, explore, appreciate, and share… because this is our Tierra Querida.