The Capital District of Bogotá welcomed more than *** million international tourists in Colombia in 2023, while Antioquia – with MedellÃn as capital – received roughly *** thousand foreign visitors arriving in the South American country that year.
Bogotá: the main travel hub in Colombia
With a population approximating million inhabitants, Bogotá is not only the capital of Colombia but also its most populated city. In addition to that, its geographic location —right in the middle of the country's territory— has also enabled this metropolis to become the most important crossing point for international and domestic travelers. Bogotá’s International Airport is by a wide margin, the main point of entry into the Latin American country, handling more than *** million passengers each month in pre-pandemic times.
Cartagena: the most attractive destination of the Colombian Caribbean coast
With its Spanish colonial buildings of the walled city, the modern vibe of Boca Grande, and the colorful houses of GetsemanÃ, Cartagena attracts many international and domestic tourists each year. This Caribbean city is also Colombia's cruise tourism center, with more than *** thousand passenger arrivals per year in pre-pandemic times. Consequently, BolÃvar ranks among the departments with the largest number of accommodation establishments in Colombia, with nearly *** thousand in total.
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Ministerio de Comercio, Industria y Turismo (Colombia). (February 22, 2024). Leading departments for international tourism in Colombia in 2023, by number of visitors ( in 1,000s) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 28, 2026, from /statistics/804282/most-visited-cities-international-arrivals/
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