The Colombian Caribbean and its four stars of the sea

Copa Airlines, the airline that best connects the Colombian Caribbean with its extensive network of routes, takes you to discover the Colombian Caribbean. Below, we will tell you why you should visit each of these destinations and all the activities you cannot miss.

Discover Santa Marta, natural diversity and culture in a single destination
Santa Marta is a city with a lot of beauty and diversity. Here you can have an experience very close to nature and Colombian indigenous roots, as well as enjoy and relax on beaches and rivers adapted for tourism. 

We recommend you visit the eco-tourism plans that you will find via Palomino, La Guajira. There you will find dozens of hostels, cabins and hotels that will allow you to live a unique experience sleeping in front of the beach. In addition, there is the possibility of snorkeling in Playa Cristal, surfing in Casa Grande or diving in Isla Aguja and Granate. Additionally, if you want to learn about indigenous culture and history, you can visit the Archaeological Museum and Pueblito Chairama, an indigenous reserve. 

If you decide to stay within the city, it has a lot to offer, from beaches to shopping malls, restaurants, parks and cultural squares where you can spend your days. Here, you will find the historic center, where you can admire the architecture of the buildings with a Spanish colonial style. We also recommend visiting shopping centers such as Zazué Plaza, Ocean Mall or Arrecife, where you will find restaurants and shops of all kinds. 

When it comes to beaches, Santa Marta is not far behind. Some of the most famous are Inca Inca, which you can get to by boat or private yacht, and others like Pozos Colorados, San Juan, Gairaca and many others. There is a lot to see both in the city and in its surroundings, so we recommend that you don't hesitate, but see it for yourself. 

Immerse yourself in 'La Heroica' and experience the best of the Caribbean in Cartagena
Cartagena is the most visited destination by tourists for vacations and to enjoy the best beaches in Colombia. This is due to the great variety of attractions that the city has, which include activities facing the sea, the best restaurants to enjoy local cuisine and emblematic places that have marked the history of the country.

If you want to enjoy beautiful landscapes around the sea, Cartagena has more than 5 island complexes around it that in turn offer more than 20 beaches to visit. One of the most frequented areas closest to the city is Bocagrande, where in addition to beaches you can find a wide variety of hotels, restaurants and places to hang out while enjoying a beautiful view.

However, if you want to take a tour of the city, in Cartagena you can find different old churches and popular monuments that will teach you more about Colombian culture, such as the monument dedicated to India Catalina, the Zapatos Viejos and the Pegasos. Another activity you can do, if you want to know more about the city, is to visit the Naval Museum or the Serrezuela Shopping Center.

Cartagena is an ideal city for walking thanks to its warm climate, its people and the different spaces full of music and joy that fill every corner of the city. As you walk around, you can find local shops where you will find crafts and souvenirs from the place and you can visit colorful streets like the Getsemaní neighborhood.

Enjoy a unique paradise during your visit to San Andrés
If you are looking to discover a place where you can live an experience that is truly close to coastal culture, San Andrés is the place for you. On San Andrés Island you will find the best beaches in the entire country, since its sea, in addition to being crystal clear, consists of colors such as blue, light blue, turquoise, green and others, which are very easy to differentiate when bathing on its beaches. Some of the most famous among travelers and locals are Jhony Cay beach, Rocky Cay and Spratt Bight. 

Upon arrival, you should dedicate a day to renting a buggy, with which you can tour the entire island in 5 hours and stop at the most emblematic sites, such as Hoyo Soplador, the Museo Casa de la Cultura Isleña, Cañon de Morgan, Plazoleta Coral Palace, Mulle Portofino and many others. In addition, you can enjoy the delicious shrimp empanadas, lobster and other fried foods sold by the locals on the side of the streets. 

Discover the 'Window to the World': Barranquilla
Barranquilla has experienced immense growth, both in business and tourism, in recent years, so much so that beautiful monuments have been built for tourists and locals to visit throughout the city, such as the Window to the World, a public monument built on the initiative of Barranquilla businessman Christian Daes.

In addition, projects are already underway for the construction of new stadiums such as Arena del Río, which is planned to be ready in a couple of years to be the new home of the Colombian soccer team, as well as the host of many international events. 

Barranquilla is also an ideal city if you are looking for a complete experience with beaches, shopping malls, luxury restaurants and much more. Just 20 minutes from the city you will find beaches such as Santa Verónica, Salgar and Chiringuito. On the other hand, within Barranquilla you will find shopping malls connected by elevated bridges, such as the famous Buenavista, where you can access products of all kinds and from the most exclusive brands in the world. 

With Copa Airlines you have 31 weekly flights* to Cartagena, 4 weekly flights* to Santa Marta and San Andrés and 11 weekly flights* to Barranquilla. Copa Airlines takes you to all these destinations through the Hub of the Americas® in Panama, the most efficient hub in the region. 

This is how the airline offers you easy, fast and comfortable connections through the Hub of the Americas®, with an average time of 50 minutes, without having to go through immigration or customs and with checked baggage directly to the final destination, allowing you to arrive in a timely manner. This is how you can have the best international connectivity to main and secondary cities on the continent, with more than 350* daily flights to 85 destinations in America.

When planning your next trip, you may want to consider Panama Stopover, a program that allows you to make a stopover in Panama for between one and six nights, with the same ticket and at no additional cost on the airfare, even if your final destination is another. Copa Airlines recently announced new measures to strengthen and improve the Program. Among the new features is the alliance with local hotels, restaurants and attractions, as well as the renovation of the website that provides more interactive planning tools for your stay in Panama, during the ticket reservation process.

In addition, the airline offers you the option of joining the ConnectMiles loyalty program for frequent travelers, with exclusive benefits such as complimentary class upgrades. Likewise, it offers you the option of Business Class on all its flights, enjoying a superior travel experience. On some routes, you can count on Dreams Business Class, with reclining bed-like seats for dream trips.

*Flights subject to restrictions and/or changes.

Visit copa.com for more information and reservations.