Your Ultimate Guide to Backpacking Colombia 🎒🇨🇴Essential Travel Tips + Destinations

[@pg618]

I have been crisscrossing Latin America since 1970 yes that makes me old I'm over 70. I remember when there were no maps and no guide books at all, it gave more mystery but a lot more difficulty. Sometimes whole towns would come out to see the white long-haired crazy American. Soon I am going to go back to Columbia and I want to say that I think you have one of the best presentations of Columbia that I've ever seen, thank you for your work.

[@ChrisOnez718]

How embarrassing to be that old, that traveled, that worldly.... and still do the faux pas of calling it Columbia instead of Colombia.

[@mauricionarino9790]

how silly is your comment @@ChrisOnez718

[@lara_xy]

wow I cannot believe how much effort you put into this - all the information is absolutely amazing

[@robertniemiec8146]

I spent a month in beautiful Colombia just before the airports were closed world wide. I absolutely miss this country more then any other place I’ve been to. I miss my Colombian friends. Best month of my life. Great place and amazing people. I want to live there.

[@annefeldman1896]

Do you think a month is a good amount of time for Colombia?

[@RoamwithRach]

Backpacking Columbia would be an absolute DREAM

[@TheM7373]

Colombia NOT Columbia

[@COLOMBIAFRANK]

Hey Christianne Thank you for your great guide and giving the world a real picture of Colombia. I also have some comments: - The best time traveling you mention is the common rule of thumb and nothing is wrong with that. Saying that, we have many different regions with different rain and dry season. Therefore one should check the destinations and then the season. Very important for rainforest and the llanos for example, dry and rain season have their unique up- or downsides. - Salento… I am really not a big fan of what happened there. I would rather suggest to backpackers to discover the region of Caldas, also in the coffee region and much less backpackerish and even more spectacular! - Uber is back - Going to San Gil, you should not have missed Barichara. It is probably the most beautiful historic town of Colombia and just 90 minutes from San Gil and in my opinion even more spectacular than Villa de Leyva. - Tayrona National Park is not private; it is public but also indigenous territory. There are 3 closing month a year now since this year. It is not under new ownership but under new administration. - Pavo Real in Palomino, best choice! - Hahaha breaking down cars… you get what you pay for ;-) Great overall guide with good info, congrats. Hope you come back to Colombia soon, there is more to discover! Best wishes from Bogota frank

[@hannah_flowers]

thank you for opening my eyes to a country which i never would have thought would be one i would want to travel to

[@BackpackingBananas]

My pleasure, that's always what I want ❤️❤️❤️

[@cocoowen8691]

The quality in this video is insane!! I'm 16 and dont have the funds, but I watched the whole thing and found it so interesting :)

[@MrAbcdesh]

Travelling isnt as expensive as you think- start saving small bits here and there now

[@oochiecoo5]

You are honestly the most thorough and professional traveller blogger! Such a smooth, clean video!

[@BackpackingBananas]

Thank you Katie ❤️❤️

[@cathepar]

You should own a travel agency to travel through Colombia Exactly all the places you visited... foreigners are so lost they don't know how to get places and end up loosing time and missing out great places. I'm Colombian

[@ImogenWhite]

Ahh this made me miss travelling so SO much!! Also get me to Columbia, your series and this video has absolutely sold it to me!! 😂

[@BackpackingBananas]

Wooohooo 🤩🥳🥳

[@estebanquintero]

It's COLOMBIA not Columbia :)

[@karita123]

@@estebanquintero no es mi intención ofenderte ni ser grosera, pero creo que a veces es más lo que molestamos a los extranjeros con este tipo de correcciones. Estoy segura que la mayoría de colombianos no sabe como se escriben absolutamente todos los países del mundo.

[@DaniArt]

Karita literal

[@jacquelinerietveld6500]

For me you are the very best backpack-vlogger👏👏👏! I can keep watching your videos for hours and have an almost instantly urge to hop on a plane. The way you share your experiences is truly excellent, including maps, prices and tips on all kind of subjects. Your passion for backpacking is so evident, so natural and so positive, I love it! I am also a solo female traveller (now 61 😄) but next year will be my first solo-step in South-America, to be precise in Colombia for three months. With all your video’s on Colombia, it will be a piece of cake. Thank you 🙏

[@bethanysparling6527]

Looking at travelling Colombia this August, this was the MOST useful travel guide I have ever watched, and I've watched quite a few

[@eyaa.3507]

I loved your Colombia series, you made me so excited about going and exploring this beautiful country 😍 btw we need the Solo merch to come back !!

[@BackpackingBananas]

Thank you ❤️❤️ ahh omg I know, my next focus is to get that back up and running I promise!

[@clairekuhlman1078]

Making your map available for purchase is SUCH a good idea. Please keep doing that for future trips!

[@himanshudutta4663]

This video was so detailed! Must've been months of research that you've given to us all fo free. Thank you so much Christianne, you have definitely Colombia on my list ♥

[@NomadShifu]

We love Colombia. We are actually planning to go back there. Loving your Colombia series.

[@simondaltoncelis3030]

The way you set things out is very good. Clearly very organised person and it’s so good that you are creating these videos to help others

[@silverterry75]

One of the best, most informed and unpretentious travel videos I've seen in ages. Great stuff!

[@BackpackingBananas]

So glad you found it useful! 😊

[@sibelkurum5232]

You are my new favourite KZbinr! I have been pondering over travelling solo after I leave uni next year but I’m so scared, you have made me 100% certain that I wanna do it! ❤️

[@elijahbrown3109]

I'm going to be in Colombia for an entire year beginning in July, and I am so happy I found this video! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@Princessleo_8571]

you're amazing! you're so inspiring and the fact that you wanna help other for free says a lot about you! when lockdown is over (soon hopefully) I'm quitting my job and I'm outta here!!!

[@BackpackingBananas]

Thanks so much ❤️❤️ I really do just wanna help everyone have the best trips possible 😊 so exciting quitting your job 😍 you go girl 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@Qwertyisgajidbd]

I went to Colombia 3 years ago. I recommend Cartagena!!!

[@madeleine5122]

honestly I never considered colombia until I saw your series... now I want to go so badly!!

[@hannah8454]

me too, especially because I want to learn spanish!

[@BackpackingBananas]

Yay that makes me happy, it's awesome 🤩

[@estebanquintero]

It's COLOMBIA not Columbia :)

[@kamruzzaman8445]

Me too from Bangladesh hopefully next year

[@Hoolbrooks1984]

I wanna go back to Columbia too, I miss my vacations down there.

[@ilsegubbels9845]

Loved the Colombia series! Spend 3,5 weeks there in January 2018 after sailing into Cartagena from Panama (strongly recommended!). A really nice day trip you can do from San Gil is the Camino Real between Barichara and Guane. Just take the bus to Barichara which doesn't take long and explore this picturesque little town (comparable to Villa de Leyva), take lunch and start the beautiful walk to the sleepy town of Guane. From there you can bus back to San Gil.

[@VillyP]

i may be going to cartagena in february! was it safe?

[@katyastyles]

I`ve never seen such a detailed and extensive guide - amazing work! You hyped me completely to choose Colombia as my first South American destination this winter!

[@hollyszakal7973]

TIP: If you stay in Viajero in Cali, do the communda 20 tour. It is a new tour, and much better than Communda 13 in Medellin. You are literally escorted by Gang Members through one of the most dangerous neighbourhoods in Cali. Super super super authentic and the guys running the tour are so passionate about bringing tourists to their neighbourhood. Probably one of the best things ive ever done backpacking. Skip the Medellin tour. Do this AND DO A PARTY BUS!!!!!!

[@bigbobabc123]

Is cali dangerous? Heard some bad stuff. Context, I am a mid 20s male from England. Flying out end of this month

[@felixfeil4579]

I would also recommend the little village called ,,Puerto Nariño" at the amazon river.

[@Amanda-eq5tu]

Your series about Colombia is absolutely amazing! Colombia is a dream trip to me since I was a child and now, watching your vídeos, I am even more atractted to this country!!

[@catherineroys3000]

I have adored this series, my friend and I are really considering going to Columbia after this 😍😍

[@BackpackingBananas]

Yay 🤩🤩 it would be a great choice!

[@alejandromoreno4942]

Colombia *

[@juanmesa5879]

First of all, great video! very informative and comprehensive. I am Colombian and I learnt from your video MANY things that I didn't know. Second of all, can you make a comment in your next video pointing out that the real name of the country is COLOMBIA and not Columbia. This might be a detail for most people but it is a big deal for Colombians. Thank you!

[@madalenacaldas7666]

Loved this series and this video girl ! I really hope the Colombian hostels survive this pandemic cause they look fantastic and I hope I get the chance to stay in them!

[@BackpackingBananas]

Me too!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@martinbutcher37]

Hoorah, have finally watched this. Excellent video Christianne. I think you have inspired lots of backpackers to go to Colombia.

[@BackpackingBananas]

Woohoo thanks Martin! Such a fab country 😊

[@Nickmein16]

Thanks for visiting our country!! and thanks for promoting it to more people :) I'm really glad you enjoyed your adventure in Colombia.

[@susanna9006]

Corona also made me leave Colombia earlier, definitely gonna go back again!

[@BackpackingBananas]

Aww man!! Hopefully not before too long 🤞🏼🙏🏼

[@seandesmond5560]

Loved this Colombia series lovely Christie!!! ❤ Makes me want to go there and explore once its safe to do so!

[@BackpackingBananas]

Thanks Sean! I hope it's not too long 🙏🏼

[@oliviawyles2383]

This is literally incredible. You could make so much money off of this kind of detailed guide!

[@Tacubanomusic]

The amazon region is insane! 100% recommend!

[@BackpackingBananas]

Really wanna try and head here 😍😍

[@mahendrasinghrajpurohit4908]

You making a great video you doing a great job your colmbia series is excelent series Love from india 🇮🇳

[@BackpackingBananas]

Thank you 😊

[@user-mk6ni1jd7k]

Heading to Colombia in 2 weeks and this was super helpful, thanks so much!!!

[@rozemarijnbalemans4561]

Our sorority group is going next summer! So this comes at the perfect time for planning! Thanks so much Chris for making it!!

[@byrlink]

Where are you going from? Why did you guys choose Colombia? :)

[@melisaguevara1213]

Thank you so much for recommending San augustin and popayan. Popayan takes you into a different time period! So lovely. There’s a place outside of Cali (about an hour and 45 mins) called buga and it’s like a little popayan. I can’t wait to send this video to my mother and plan more regional trips ❤️❤️

[@georgegil6587]

I've been traveling around Colombia for years but never thought about the Pacific Coast more specifically Juanchaco. However after seeing your video of your time there, I definitely will be giving it a shot. Thank you for expanding my horizon

[@gracegarriock871]

these ultimate guide videos are the best things ever

[@sifisoabroad]

Yess, been waiting for this. Now I can start planning💃🏾!

[@BackpackingBananas]

Wooohooo 🥳🥳

[@cathepar]

Wow, this is the most amazing video-tour someone has ever done about traveling in Colombia.. ❤❤❤❤thank you

[@Krepid]

I see how you're really getting some use out of that ipad! This will be a nice lunchtime watch as I sit here and MELT

[@BackpackingBananas]

Hahaha I am also melting 😅

[@marjiecleveland]

Thanks for sharing all this information about your trip. This will be extremely helpful if I ever decide to go to Columbia!!

[@BackpackingBananas]

Pleasure 🤩❤️

[@bernardgiguere2752]

Yes indeed! Full information and attractive way to tell it! Thank you!

[@Vodafone16v]

Finally found a proper video to help me plan my trip to Colombia!!! Lovely!!! GRACIAS!!!

[@BackpackingBananas]

De nada! ❤️

[@knucklesprayer]

Lovely video! I'm Colombian and now i'm an expat living in China, I'm checking many videos I forgot how to travel my country now, after 3 yeas trapped in china because of zero covid, and can't wait to be there with my gf. This video is awesome!

[@seannas-world]

Ahhh Christianne this is so good! Making me want to go to Colombia big time. You are so bloody good at making videos!

[@darwinquinones5397]

I am Colombian, I am watching these videos because I would like to visit the most beautiful places that Colombia has. Colombia is the most beautiful country in the world. Thanks for this video.

[@pesosinmypocket]

you are by FAR the best travel blogger i've ever watched... my next stop is colombia and you've done all the work for me already! Wow!

[@NSugav]

Your Video is incredible!!! Thank you so much :)

[@estebanquintero]

As a Colombian, I loved so much this series. You did a great and transparent review of your trip. Hope you come again and finish your adventure.

[@BackpackingBananas]

Thanks Esteban! I hope so too 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@marjoleinstoelinga2806]

This video is AMAZING! So much info and so detailed! I do enjoy watching your video's every time!!

[@BackpackingBananas]

Thanks so much ❤️❤️

[@DottDash86]

This is one of the best videos ive seen well in 🙌🙌

[@Wanderglobe]

This has probably got to be one of the most informative KZbin travel Videos I have ever seen. Well done and thank you for the effort made.

[@sergiovela7686]

There's a spot in the east part called caño cristales which was just discovered a few years ago. Also Bogotá is a historical/cultural city so there are tons of museums, churches and old buildings to visit; museo del oro (gold museum) is a must imo

[@BackpackingBananas]

Nice 😍

[@rochontaylor9727]

Salento was my fav as well! love how you experience it the way we would

[@BackpackingBananas]

Sooo beaut 😍😍

[@georgegil6587]

I love Salento. I've been there several times and never get tired of it. Very delicious trout at Valle de Cocora.

[@LaylaShaheen]

I'm a bit obsessed with travel youtube and I need to say, this was insanely good! Incredible, ty for this!

[@CatalinaCelyR]

Remember Uber is not longer legal in Colombia, there’s other kind of apps like Cabify or others... ✨🇨🇴 love Colombia 🇨🇴

[@crisberbas]

I would still recommend taking ubers in cities where they are available (Medellín, Bogotá) as they can be cheaper and less sketchy, only thing you have to do is for one person to seat in front with the driver. And you are golden

[@mytravelproject]

It was SUCH an helpful video ! I should've been in Colombia at the moment, but well, we kinda have a global pandemic going on lol Thanks so much, makes me want to go to Colombia even more now !

[@BackpackingBananas]

So glad it was useful ❤️ ahh that sucks, at least there is more time for planning now!!

[@mytravelproject]

@@BackpackingBananas Definitely !!

[@sarabea4817]

Oh my god the editing! Is! So! Great!! You look like you are having fun with your ipad 😉 what a brilliant guide. Thank you!

[@BackpackingBananas]

Thanks!! 🤓🤓 Haha yes I'm LOVING the iPad lol

[@benwhitley8071]

By far the best video guide I've seen for Colombia and probably best for any country ive visited. Thanks so much Christianne you superstar!

[@lesquebecoisenvoyage]

Thank you for all this info! Very usefull.

[@savannahbluebell9840]

There were a lot of youtubeadvertisementbreaks in this Video but i loved the overview you gave about a country that i am sure is great to visit!

[@getdavemoore]

Wow, this is the best overview of anywhere!

[@hernanruiz6683]

Hi Christine, I'm from the beautiful city of Medellin, Colombia 🇨🇴 thanks for loving our beautiful country, I'm so glad people are beginning to feel better about traveling to colombia, we all have to be careful where ever you go, I visited in 2009 for 2 weeks and we stayed 3 nights 4 days at the Decameron Panaca Resort in Quindio, eje cafetero, it is a beautiful place, I highly recommend it, especially if you are traveling with children, they have a petting zoo with many different animals, it was an amazing experience, I also visited Salento, great video, greetings from USA 🇺🇲🙏🇨🇴

[@user-MS685]

what a great video! another tip - I also land up saving up on unnecessary expenses like atm fees etc in Colombia - using apps like ATM Fee Saver - it helps find atms abroad with no fees or lower fees than others along with withdrawal limits etc. worth adding to your list of tricks!

[@0vbf]

here it is very multicultural the weather It is very nice.

[@daisyy4308]

Thankyou so much for this video!! I loved your Colombian series, it’s inspired me to travel there on my upcoming gap year, if corona blows over by next spring. If not I’ll definitely be heading there some day and for sure will be using your app!!

[@ambervandermeulen2058]

This was amazing, thank you for all your hard work on this! :)

[@BackpackingBananas]

Glad you enjoyed it! ❤️❤️

[@livingdeadcakes6454]

I so hope we can travel soon, I'm itching to get traveling :( xx Great video as always xx

[@BackpackingBananas]

Me too!! 🙏🏼 Thank you ❤️

[@DaniArt]

I’m from Barranquilla and it’s not a big city, there aren’t many things to do, so you did well tho hahaha 😂 By the way I fall in love with your channel. 💕🦋🙌

[@pamirs94]

Amazing guide!! Thank you Christianne :)

[@brandywhatsherface1665]

Hi Christianne! I love this series and you've inspired me so much! I'm going to Colombia because of this video and I'd love to check out your itineraries for Colombia but I think I'm a little late to the party. Is there someway else I can access them other than subscribing? I just subscribed and got content on financing travel and it's AMAZING! But I'd love to see those itineraries too :D Thanks so much for your content!

[@andresescamilla4130]

I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE it! thank you for showing my country to the world, this video was so beautiful!

[@jimmymejia3153]

You missed a nice Towns like Honda y La Dorada along Rio La Miel it’s Amazing!

[@sophiasharma456]

I’ve been doing lessons w Whee this week. So fun! Thx for sharing 😊😊

[@BackpackingBananas]

Ah pleasure 😍😍🥳

[@glmwpg]

Have to say this is one of the best guides out there - great job!

[@silketolido9515]

This is the best and most usefull travelvideo I ever found on youtube! Thank you for making such high quality video's!

[@maddiemurphy9252]

So excited about your new website and I’m already signed up for the newsletter lol. Love the channel and keep up the awesome work!! ❤️❤️

[@BackpackingBananas]

Ah yay!! Welcome 🤩🤩

[@maddiemurphy9252]

Backpacking Bananas I’ve been watching since your New Zealand road trip a few years ago and every video is so interesting! I’m from the US and just this year started traveling (before Corona). I went to Greece for 9 days and it was magical. Looking forward to keeping up with your travel adventures and hopefully going on more of my own! 🥰

[@Miguelito441]

Damn, thanks for letting us relive this amazing journey. Really makes one miss traveling around the globe. Thanks for your amazing content!

[@Lauren_aida]

This is SO incredibly helpful! Loved following the series so much and this is such a wonderful info-packed video. I've worked in Ecuador for years but because of visa reasons haven't had many opportunities to explore the other countries nearby but I will definitely be referring to this when I finally make it to Colombia!

[@megandaisy664]

Woo! I thought this video could be something like this!🎉❤️

[@BackpackingBananas]

🤓🤓🤓

[@Gr33nFood]

Lost city trek is sooooo good

[@knockknock1246]

Great VLOG. .. it showed so MANY places with excursions and with much honest information.

[@louiikayyali1299]

Best video I've seen on Colombia.

[@sarassuitcasediaries]

Love your videos! You're one of the youtubers that motivated me to solo travel 2 years ago for the first time as a female :) I was wondering how you use maps in your videos without copyright? Any advice is much appreciated!

[@haxter3]

Awesome video 😊👍👍

[@BackpackingBananas]

Thank you 😊

[@AbelVlogsRD]

I’m visiting Colombia on 1st January. Thanks for the great tips. I wish I could stay more time tho

[@JoePrettner]

By the way the petrol issue in la guajira is they use illegal gas from Venezuela that is half the price and half quality, so you can expect to get stuck in the middle of the desert for hours.

[@monstronica]

In Jardin, I definitely recommend booking a tour with one of the local companies to see the more remote 7 waterfalls. I went with Horizontes Ecotours and they were amazing. I mainly recommend this for safety reasons, as the rock, clay and surrounding areas can get very slippery and are quite remote. To fill up on your carbs I loved Bon Apetit for italian food. Enjoy!

[@FastFredRuddock]

Love the suggestion for a stop along the way to Ecuador overland!

[@sanjusdas]

Great Video..

[@janlichte2316]

Thank you so much for this video! There is so much awesome information squeezed in absolutely brilliantly. I’m just planning three months in the americas and this my favorite travel video I have seen so far. Thanks thanks thanks

[@AudaciouslyMe]

Colombia is officially open for travel again, and im so ready to go there! I'll be binge watching your series! I am a new and upcoming travel blogger, but only got to hit up 2 countries before Covid smh. Anyways, glad I found you channel !

[@MsJezzful]

Thank you for the wonderful work/info you put into this video! These are always a pleasure to watch

[@lunadinkelberg6381]

Thank you, this is very helpful!

[@justinlarcheveque4135]

Thanks I'm planning 2 months there!! 😁