Translated by Andrés Martínez Forero
Good news continues for tourism! Colombia welcomed 1.6 million visitors in the first quarter of 2024, with Bogotá among the most visited destinations for non-resident foreigners, according to the latest report by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Tourism.
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This increase in non-resident visitors represents a 7.6% rise compared to the same period in 2023. Additionally, nearly 13.1 million people traveled by air, a 15.7% increase.
According to the Ministry's report, Bogotá is among the top chosen destinations, accounting for 36.7% of visits, followed by regions like Antioquia (23.8%) and Bolívar (21.0%). The main reason for travel is leisure and recreation.
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Of the total travelers who visited the country in the first three months of 2024, over 1 million were foreigners (excluding Venezuelan citizens); more than 300,000 were Colombians living abroad; 52,100 were Venezuelans, and another 175,059 were cruise ship passengers.
The report also indicates that in March 2024 alone, 510,000 visitors entered the country, the highest number recorded for March since 2015.
The main countries of origin for foreign tourists visiting the country and the capital in March 2024 were the United States (26.6%), Ecuador (7.3%), and Mexico (7.2%). There was also notable growth in visitors from countries like Costa Rica.
The Bogotá Tourism Institute (IDT) highlights this significant increase in tourists visiting both the country and Bogotá, reaffirming its commitment to promoting the Colombian capital worldwide as a city of great natural, culinary, and cultural wealth.
For more details on the report, visit the 👉 Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Tourism website.
