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The Hostelworld guide to Colombia

Colombia is a land of tropical landscapes, velvety coffee and all-night parties in buzzy cities, making it the perfect backpacking destination for wide-eyed and curious travellers.

Discover our must-see list below

STAY: The best hostels in Colombia

From ex-cartel mansions to castaway beach huts, Colombian hostels are on another level.

DO: Boiler Room in Medellin

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SEE: Parque Nacional Tayrona

Where the Caribbean coast meets deep rainforest.

STAY: Casa Loma Minca

Minca

DO: Santa Rosa de Cabal

Bathe in thermal hot springs from a cascading waterfall.

EAT: Street food

Try arepas - grilled, stuffed pancakes.

STAY: Republica Cartagena

Cartagena

DO: Guatape

Climb El Penol for awe-inspiring views.

STAY: Calle 11 Hostel

Santa Marta

SEE: Medellin

Creative design hub, coffee shop mecca and salsa capital.

STAY: Masaya Hostel Bogota

Bogota

SEE: Cartagena

Caribbean coast meets colour explosion.

STAY: Casa Elemento

Minca

DO: Minca

Spectacular vistas and escapist hiking trails.

STAY: Los Patios Hostal Boutique

Minca

SEE: Cocora Valley

Hike through a fantastical valley of palm trees.

STAY: Coffee Tree Boutique Hostel

Salento

STAY: Finca Carpe Diem

Minca

STAY: La Brisa Tranquila

Santa Marta

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Our aim with this travel blog is to feed and water your wanderlust. Here we share our best travel tips with the help of our favourite travel writers; such as where to find those authentic, soul-filled places, and the hottest hostels to stay in while you’re at it. We’ll give you a sneak peek into hostel life, solo travel and the friend filled adventures you can have on the road! Read on if you’re ready to be inspired to #MeetTheWorld BEYOND the tourist brochure!

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