Colombia's Economy
Tourism After Conflict
How Colombia's tourism grew as security improved, with Cartagena, Medellín and coffee country attracting visitors, and the rise of digital nomads.
Tourism grew as Colombia became safer.
Growth
Foreign visitors rose sharply after the 2000s.
Destinations
- Cartagena’s colonial old town.
- Medellín.
- Coffee region.
- Caribbean coast and Amazon.
Branding
The slogan “The only risk is wanting to stay” countered Colombia’s violent image.
Digital nomads
Colombia introduced a digital nomad visa in 2022.
Concerns
Rising rents in Medellín and exploitation issues.
The nomad
A software developer from Canada works remotely from a Medellín café on a digital nomad visa.
Thinking Colombia is too dangerous to visit
Tourism boomed as security improved.
Key takeaways
- Tourism grew with security.
- Cartagena and Medellín are popular.
- A digital nomad visa came in 2022.
- Rents rose in hotspots.
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