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Below you’ll find our guide to the best restaurants, bars and sights in Colombia, as well as a selection of some of the best rental apartments and homes that it has to offer. Both our recommendations and our properties have been handpicked by the Oasis team who have years of experience living in and traveling around the country.
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Colombian Cities
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Cartagena See 33 rentals in Cartagena
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The standout feature of Cartagena is its extensive Old Town, where cobble-stoned streets are lined by colonial churches, homes, and plazas, all surrounded by the original fortress walls. Cartagena has grown as a tourist destination in recent years, bringing along some unpleasant developments such as pushy street vendors and tourist trap restaurants as well as positive ones such as the renovation of amazing colonial homes ...
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Bogotá See 25 rentals in Bogotá
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Bogotá has cleaned itself up and is now one of the most interesting and exciting cities in Latin America. First-time visitors will be pleasantly surprised by its gastronomy, nightlife and cultural activities as well as the cleanliness, polish, and yes, safety. Years of steady economic expansion have given the city a boost, and Bogotá now ranks as the 4th most important financial center in Latin America. It’s a modern city with a diverse cultural, historical and architectural ...
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Santa Marta See 5 rentals in Santa Marta
Santa Marta is located in northern Colombia, by the Caribbean Sea and the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains. It was one of the first cities founded in Colombia, and as such offers rich culture and history as well as white sand beaches, clear waters, and vibrant nightlife. In addition to the historic town center, other attractions include the Tayrona National Park (34km north of town), the most important ecological reserve in Colombia. It has camping zones, virgin beaches and tropical forest. The park also has its own archeological site Pueblito (also known as Cahirama), one of the 200 pre- Columbian cities discovered near Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta.
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Medellín See 4 rentals in Medellín
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Medellín - "The City of Eternal Spring" - is Colombia’s 2nd largest city and one of the best kept secrets in Latin America. Nestled amongst green hills, the weather is pleasant year-round and the people are the friendliest in Colombia. It’s becoming a regional business center as Colombia’s economy burgeons, and is also an enjoyable tourist destination due to its culture and nightlife. Festivals dot the calendar, such as the international poetry festival in June, ...
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Around Colombia
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San Andres/Providencia See 4 rentals in San Andres/Providencia
The archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia y Santa Catalina, identified by UNESCO as a World Biosphere Reserve, is located in the Caribbean, 480 miles (720 km) from the Colombian coast. San Andrés, the most well-known and easily accessible of the islands, offers superb diving, clear, warm water, white sand beaches, and colorful culture. The island has a multi-ethnic history which is reflected in the food, music, and dialects on display today. Providencia, 90 km north of San Andrés, is the next largest island in the archipelago, and many Colombians will tell you it is the prettiest place in the country. It lures snorkelers and divers who come for the extensive coral reefs and clear water.
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Anapoima See 3 rentals in Anapoima
Only 87km from Bogotá but almost 2,000m closer to sea level, Anapoima benefits from a wonderful year-round climate which averages 24C to 28C. Some attractions in the area include the Rumihuaca Castle, the Chica Ranch, and the medical baths of San Lucia and Santa Ana. A favorite weekend escape for Bogotá residents, Oasis is proud to offer some truly special private homes in Anapoima.
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Zona Cafetera See 2 rentals in Zona Cafetera
The Zona Cafetera ("Eje Cafetero") is the premier coffee growing region of Colombia. The verdant gardens against the backdrop of snow-capped Andes are a lovely sight, and the temperate weather makes it a year-round destination. It is strategically located near Bogotá, Cali and Medellin, and its major city Pereira has an airport with frequent flights to and from Colombia's other major cities. Other towns of note in the region include Armenia, Manizales and Salento. Recommended activities include hiking through the coffee plantations, mountaineering, visiting El Parque del Café for a glimpse into the coffee-making process, driving to the snow fields of Los Nevados and touring the hot springs of Santa Rosa de Cabal in Pereira city.
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Villa de Leyva See 1 rentals in Villa de Leyva
Villa de Leyva is a colonial-era town a short distance northeast from Bogotá. It is a popular excursion for residents of the capital city, and during the weekend the streets and restaurants are bustling. The town was founded in 1572, and cobblestoned streets, red-tiled roofs, balconies and private courtyards remain today. The town is also known for its gastronomy, offering local favorites as well as international cuisine.
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