The country that gave birth to the writer Gabriel García Márquez earned the title of the most attractive destination to visit this year
They say that traveling gives you more happiness than having an excellent job or even starting a family, that is why if your plan for this year is to make an international trip you should pay attention to those who have considered Colombia as the favorite Latin destination to visit. this 2020, according to the United States.
It was the United States Operators Association (USTOA) in charge of making a ranking that unveiled this good news for the destination during the Annual Tourism Conference in Orlando, Florida, with hundreds of specialists on the subject. Flavia Santoro, president of ProColombia, one of them
That the most important tour operators in the United States recognize Colombia as the most attractive destination for next year confirms that we are going in the right direction in promoting tourism as the new oil and shows the confidence and interest of international travelers in knowing our country
It should be noted that for the second consecutive year, Colombia has been placed in the top 10 of the list of the most recommended destinations, but for the first time it achieved the number one position, which it shares with Croatia and Egypt. According to the figures provided by the country’s Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism and Migration, throughout 2019, Colombia received 3 million travelers, 2.7% more compared to the previous year.
It is said that these travelers purchase packages with an average price of $ 3,000, therefore the economic spillover from the tourism sector is essential. These tourists come mainly from the United States, Mexico, Peru, Brazil and Argentina. USTOA was founded in California in 1972 with the goal of unifying tourism in the United States and thereby defending the interests of travelers and representing the interests of operators.
Now, you are surely wondering why Colombia is considered the best place to travel. This country is divided into 32 departments (or states) and a Capital District. It has a wide diversity, like Mexico and it seems that different countries converge in one.
To the north are concentrated the most touristic places and beaches as beautiful as Caryagena (birthplace of Gabriel García Márquez), Santa Marta and Barranquilla, in the center you can find large cities such as Medellín and Bogotá; to the southwest are Palmira and Cali and to the south of the country the indigenous peoples of Cauca, Putumayo, Caquetáo or the Amazon maintain the most ancient customs.
It should be remembered that in 2019, Colombia was chosen as the Main Destination of South America 2019 (South America’s Leading Destination) in the delivery of the World Travel Awards, something like the Tourism Oscars.