Colombia
in South America
South America

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Country Quickfacts
Currency and Currency Code:
Peso - COP
Spoken languages:
Spanish
Local electricity:
110 V - 60 Hz (plugs: A, B)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
850 MHz, 1900 MHz, 3G, 4G
ISO 2-Letter code:
CO
Internet top level domain:
.co
Country phone prefix:
+57
Local Time (capital):
Timezone:
UTC/GMT offset: hours

Map of Colombian Unesco Heritage Sites

Click any of the markers above to learn more about the corresponding heritage site and learn more about Colombia in South America. The list below is ordered by name. The oldest site is Port, Fortresses and Group of Monuments, Cartagena. On the list since 1984. The youngest site is Coffee Cultural Landscape of Colombia. On the list since 2011.

Name Since
Coffee Cultural Landscape of Colombia
An exceptional example of a sustainable and productive cultural landscape that is unique and representative of a tradition that is a strong symbol for coffee growing areas worldwide - encompasses six ...		 2011
Historic Centre of Santa Cruz de Mompox
Founded in 1540 on the banks of the River Magdalena, Mompox played a key role in the Spanish colonization of northern South America. From the 16th to the 19th century the city developed parallel to th...		 1995
Los Katíos National Park
Extending over 72,000 ha in north-western Colombia, Los Katios National Park comprises low hills, forests and humid plains. An exceptional biological diversity is found in the park, which is home to m...		 1994
Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary
Located some 506 km off the coast of Colombia, the site includes Malpelo island (350 ha) and the surrounding marine environment (857,150 ha). This vast marine park, the largest no-fishing zone in the ...		 2006
National Archeological Park of Tierradentro
Several monumental statues of human figures can be seen in the park, which also contains many hypogea dating from the 6th to the 10th century. These huge underground tombs (some burial chambers are up...		 1995
Port, Fortresses and Group of Monuments, Cartagena
Situated in a bay in the Caribbean Sea, Cartagena has the most extensive fortifications in South America. A system of zones divides the city into three neighbourhoods: San Pedro, with the cathedral an...		 1984
San Agustín Archaeological Park
The largest group of religious monuments and megalithic sculptures in South America stands in a wild, spectacular landscape. Gods and mythical animals are skilfully represented in styles ranging from ...		 1995