COLOMBIA

Colombia, familiarly known as the gateway to South America, is a geographically and culturally diverse country. It’s home to imposing mountains, welcoming beaches, powerful rivers, and everything in between. Not to mention, nearly 10% of all animal species call Colombia home.

Most of the nearly 50 million citizens are of indigenous, African, and Spanish descent, and the unique cultural mix makes for exciting food, music, dance, art, and customs that you won’t experience elsewhere in the world.

Cruisers can have the opportunity to experience a few different sides of Colombia. Enjoy the beaches and marvel at the “Sea of Seven Colors” via the port of San Andrea. Santa Marta offers a gateway to the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains. Cartagena is the most visited Colombian cruise port, and it’s a springboard to numerous exciting travel opportunities ranging from searching for howler monkeys at the zoological forest to admiring emeralds at a replica mine.

Colombia is a treasure trove of cultural and natural wonders, and you’re sure to enjoy you time.