32 Departments of Colombia

Chocó: A Gringa in the Afrocolombian Pacific!

Welcome to the department of Chocó, the heart and soul of Colombia’s Pacific Region and home to the largest Afrocolombian population.

Welcome to Medellín — the city of eternal spring! This city is home to artists, musicians, and so much more!

Welcome to the department of Cesar, the birthplace of Vallenato Music and home to the biggest Vallenato Festival in the world!

Welcome to Magdalena, a department defined by it’s indigenous history and natural beauty. We hiked 4 days through the jungle to discover it!

Welcome to Colombia’s desert department, home to some of the most well-preserved indigenous traditions in the country.

Colombia’s department of Córdoba is the agricultural capital of the country as well as the birthplace of the iconic sombrero vueltiao!

Colombian bullfights are like nothing you’ve ever seen before — and I went to one!

You’ve probably heard of the department of Bolívar’s capital city of Cartagena — but there’s a lot more to explore!

It’s Carnival season, and there’s no better place to celebrate than at Colombia’s biggest party of the year, Barranquilla Carnaval!