{"id":240250,"date":"2026-01-08T16:27:13","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T14:27:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visit-latin-america.com\/?p=240250"},"modified":"2026-01-09T07:43:15","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T05:43:15","slug":"new-routes-new-dynamics-the-rise-of-colombias-regions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/visit-latin-america.com\/en\/new-routes-new-dynamics-the-rise-of-colombias-regions\/","title":{"rendered":"New routes, new dynamics: the rise of Colombia\u2019s regions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Colombia<\/mark><\/a><\/strong> is gradually expanding its tourism map beyond its traditional destinations. According to a study carried out by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism<\/a>, ProColombia <\/a>and Cotelco <\/a>(the Colombian Hotel Association<\/em>), between 2019 and 2025 five emerging departments \u2014 Antioquia<\/strong>, Bol\u00edvar<\/strong>, Cauca<\/strong>, Nari\u00f1o <\/strong>and Tolima <\/strong>\u2014 recorded sustained growth in connectivity, structuring of the tourism offer and visitor arrivals. This momentum is not only transforming the travel experience, it is also placing territories long overlooked onto national and international radars, revealing new routes as well as cultural and natural attractions that enrich the country\u2019s offering. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The growth of tourism in Colombia is reflected in solid numbers: between January and October 2025, 4.9 million non-resident visitors entered the country, an increase of 5.2%<\/strong> compared to the same period in 2024. This evolution goes hand in hand with a strong formalization of the sector: nationwide, the number of providers holding an active National Tourism Registry (RNT) rose from 43,209 at the end of 2019 to nearly 114,000 in June 2025, representing an average annual growth of 17.5%. In this context, certain regions are showing results that surpass long-established destinations like Bogot\u00e1 or Cartagena, helping bring new narratives to the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Antioquia: modernity and tradition<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Connected by a rapidly growing tourism network, this department allows visitors to combine urban and rural experiences far beyond Medell\u00edn<\/a><\/strong>. Santa Fe de Antioquia<\/strong> charms with its colonial architecture and the Puente de Occidente<\/strong>, an unmissable historical landmark. Jard\u00edn <\/strong>stands out for its colorful cobbled streets, central church and opportunities to explore nearby coffee plantations and natural reserves. Jeric\u00f3<\/strong>, birthplace of religious and craft traditions, invites discovery of museums, ceramics workshops and cultural festivals that highlight local identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Una publicaci\u00f3n compartida por Colombia Travel (@colombia.travel)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n