Colombia
Geographical & General info
- Capital: Bogota
- Population: approx. 52 million
- Languages: Spanish
- Area: 1,141,748 km²
- Time Zone: UTC-5 (COT)
- Currency: Colombian peso (COP)
- Flag colors: Yellow, blue, red
- National Day: July 20 (Independence Day)
- National Anthem: ¡Oh Gloria Inmarcesible!
- Neighboring countries: Venezuela, Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Panama
Top 15 Largest cities
- Bogota
- Medellín
- Cali
- Barranquilla
- Cartagena
- Cúcuta
- Soledad
- Ibagué
- Bucaramanga
- Soacha
- Santa Marta
- Villavicencio
- Bello
- Pereira
- Valledupar
Top 15 Attractions
- Cartagena Historic Walled City
- Cocora Valley & Salento
- Tayrona National Natural Park
- Medellín (Comuna 13 & Cable Car)
- Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá
- Caño Cristales (River of Five Colors)
- Ciudad Perdida (The Lost City)
- Las Lajas Sanctuary
- Bogota (La Candelaria & Monserrate)
- Providencia & San Andrés Islands
- Guatapé & El Peñol Rock
- Barichara Colonial Town
- Tatacoa Desert
- San Agustín Archaeological Park
- Coffee Triangle (Eje Cafetero)
Climate and Nature
Located near the equator, Colombia experiences little seasonal variation, with climate primary dictated by altitude. As the second most biodiverse nation on Earth, its ecosystem spans snow-capped Andean peaks, pristine Amazonian rainforest, Caribbean coastlines, and arid deserts.
Culture and Gastronomy
Colombian culture is an energetic fusion of Indigenous, Spanish, and African heritages, famous for rhythm genres like Cumbia and Salsa. Regional cuisine includes hearty signature dishes such as 'Bandeja Paisa', 'Ajiaco' chicken stew, corn 'Arepas', and world-renowned mild arabica coffee.
Economy
Colombia holds one of Latin America's largest economies, driven by significant exports of petroleum, coal, premium coffee, cut flowers, and emeralds. International tourism, technology, and manufacturing also serve as key growth pillars.
Did you know?
- Colombia is the world's leading producer of fine emeralds, supplying over half of the global emerald market?
- The Cocora Valley is home to the Quindío wax palm, the tallest palm tree species in the world, reaching heights up to 60 meters?
- Colombia is the only sovereign country in South America with coastlines bordering both the Atlantic (Caribbean) and Pacific Oceans?
- Caño Cristales is referred to as the 'Liquid Rainbow' because endemic aquatic plants turn the river vibrant shades of red, yellow, green, blue, and black?
- Colombia boasts the highest concentration of biodiversity per square kilometer and ranks first in total bird species globally?
Live footage: Discover Colombia via webcams and livestreams
Watch the most current webcams in Colombia and enjoy real-time footage from beautiful locations. Whether you want to check the current weather, see the crowds at points of interest, or simply want to daydream with a livestream from Colombia: our interactive map points you to the best camera viewpoints.
All webcam locations in Colombia: Weather & Info
In the list below you'll find all available webcams from Colombia in alphabetical order. Click on a city for the full live connection, current temperature, wind speed and local weather conditions for that specific place.
