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Tourism continues to grow in Colombia after two years of genuine record-breaking performance. According to official figures, between January and May 2025, 1.9 million international visitors entered Colombia, representing a 6.6% increase compared to the same period in 2024.

The tourism sector is one of the Colombian government’s primary strategies for driving economic development, social inclusion, and international visibility. According to presidential objectives, it is expected to become the medium-term replacement for extractive industries such as oil and gas.

International tourism in Colombia grew by 6.6% so far this year.

Tourism remains one of Colombia’s most notable economic successes in recent years. After two spectacular years of growth, Colombia is now a sought-after destination for tour operators and travelers from around the world.

So far this year, the main regions for international visitors were: Bogota (34.84%), Antioquia [Medellin’s department] (25.65%), Bolívar [Cartagena de Indias’ department] (20.56%), Valle del Cauca [Cali’s department] (4.71%), and the San Andrés and Providencia Archipelago (3.35%).

Other departments like Atlantico [Barranquilla’s department], Magdalena [Santa Marta’s department], Norte de Santander, Risaralda, and Santander also showed significant participation in traveler flows.

The government highlights air connectivity as a key driver of tourism growth. In April 2025 alone, 4.36 million passengers traveled on regular flights—a 3.1% increase from April 2024 and a 27% jump compared to 2023.

From January to April 2025, 17.98 million passengers were transported—3.4% more than in 2024 and 21.4% more than in 2023. International flight arrivals grew 10.6% in April and 8.8% year-to-date through that month.

Additionally, the tourist accommodation occupancy rate in April 2025 was 46.8%, similar to the same month the previous year, reflecting the sector’s sustained recovery according to the government.