ITTN’s Shane Cullen attended a “Breakfast with Colombia” at the Colombian Residence, Wilford House, Dublin Road, Bray, with Procolombia is the organisation representing Colombia’s interests, including promoting tourism and the country’s image.
The event was hosted by H.E. Betty Escorcia Baquero, Ambassador of Colombia to Ireland, along with Juliana Torres, Senior Tourism Specialist of Procolumbia UK. The morning provided an opportunity to discover Colombia’s rich culture and stunning landscapes during a tour through the six regions of Colombia: Western and Eastern Andes, Caribbean, Orinoquia, Pacific and the Amazon.
Colombia is at the northernmost end of South America. The country’s culture blends Indigenous, Spanish, African and Arab roots which is reflected in its music, food and streets. Rather than seasons, Colobia’s equatorial setting provides five distinct climates driven by its altitude:
- Greater Colombian Caribbean – much more than just the Caribbean
- Colombian Pacific – a taste of jungle and sea
- Eastern Colombian Andes – legendary moors & valleys
- Western Colombian Andes – coffee & flowers
- Colombian Massif – ancestral origins
- The Colombian Amazon-Orinoco – sacred jungle and plains
Most Biodiverse Country Per Square Meter in the World
The country also boasts being the most biodiverse country per square meter in the world:
- #1 country for birds, orchids and butterflies
- #2 country in the plants, amphibians and freshwater fish
- #3 country in palms and reptiles
#2 in Passenger Bookings for South America
In 2024, the arrival of visitors to Colombia increased 15.4% year on year, equating to an additional 6.4 million visitors last year. Facinatingly, between June and November 2025, Colombia ranked second in passenger bookings with 520,632, behind Mexico, outperforming competitor markets such as Peru, Chile and Costa Rica. Furthermore, Colombia offers excellent connectivity with 11 international airports and 55+ domestic airports. Last year alone, 26 new international routes came on stream with direct flights from London, Madrid and Barcelona in Europe.
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Find out more with Ama Waterway’s river cruise along Colombia’s Magdalena River.
