Action sports, adventure events and music festivals in Colombia

Colombia’s landscape is marked by rainforests, Andes mountains and coffee plantations. Columbia’s culture is just as diverse, influenced by Spanish colonisers, Christianity, Native Indians and Africans, you’ll find no shortage of vibrant festivals and carnivals.

Cartagena, on the Caribbean coast, has a walled colonial Old Town, a 16th-century castle and nearby coral reefs perfect for snorkelers and scuba divers. Adrenalin junkie should also check out the BMX World Championships and Skate Festivals.