Colombia is an ideal destination for family vacations: entry formalities (visas, vaccinations, etc.), idyllic climate, diversity of wildlife, accommodations suited to youngsters, activities for young and old, diversity of landscapes. For your next trip with your tribe, all the reasons are there to make it to Colombia! See our top 5 family trips to Colombia below.
Entering Colombia is easy and formalities are simple
All you need to enter Colombia is a passport valid for more than 6 months from the date of entry. A lot of countries don’t require a visa for a stay of up to 90 days. As far as vaccinations are concerned, you simply need to be up to date. However, the yellow fever vaccine is recommended in certain regions – nothing too complicated!
An ideal climate for children
One of Colombia’s undisputed assets is its climate. The coffee region and Medellín enjoy a temperate/warm climate, with temperatures ranging from 17°C to 25°C. It’s not for nothing that Medellín is nicknamed the « City of Eternal Spring »! It’s not for nothing that Medellín is nicknamed« the city of eternal spring« !
Bogotá, the Colombian capital, is a little cooler, but still enjoys very mild temperatures. The Caribbean region is warmer, but benefits from cool winds that soften the atmosphere. Overall, Colombia enjoys an ideal climate for children. It’s never too hot or too cold!
A wide variety of wild animals
In addition to its exceptional flora, Colombia also boasts one of the greatest animal diversities in the world. During their trip to Colombia, familiescan observe monkeys, dolphins, thousands of colorful birds, chiguiros and even whales!
Family-friendly accommodation
The Colombian hotel industry is very family-friendly: connecting rooms, triple or quadruple rooms, baby-sitting services, swimming pools in many hotels… In addition to the « classic » hotels, there are accommodations in the heart of nature, such as Ecolodges, typical Haciendas, bungalows, cabins and glamping. These environments are ideal for families, and always give children the impression of playing.
Activities for all
Between Andean mountains and wild plains, desert and lush forests, Colombia boasts an incredible diversity of landscapes.Terra Colombia offers an incredible range ofactivities for young and old alike: zip-lining through banana fields, rafting down a river, hot-air ballooning over coffee plantations, a pirate’s tour of Cartagena, horseback riding on the beach or in the swamps, cooking classes and bike rides for all levels. We also organize treasure hunts all over Colombia!
If you’d like to discover Colombia as a family, contact one of our experts and ask for a tailor-made itinerary.
