Overview of Tourism Trends in Colombia
In the first quarter of 2025, Colombia welcomed over 1.7 million international tourists, marking a 2.9% decrease compared to the same period in 2024, according to the Colombian Association of Travel Agencies and Tourism (ANATO).
Monthly Visitor Averages
On average, Colombia received approximately 57,000 non-resident visitors per month in Q1 2025, which is lower than the monthly average of around 589,300 arrivals in the same period of 2024.
2024 Tourism Performance
In 2024, Colombia concluded with just over 6.9 million visitors, representing nearly a 12% increase compared to 2023.
Domestic Tourist Arrivals
ANATO’s CEO, Paula Cortés, emphasized the importance of strengthening strategies to encourage Colombian non-residents living abroad to visit their home country. In Q1 2025, only 358,476 Colombians returned home, a 24.9% decrease from the same period in 2024.
Positive Impact of Tourism Promotion
“Tourism promotion actions and air connectivity have yielded positive results, encouraging international tourists to discover Colombia’s attractions and subsequently bringing in foreign currency,” stated ANATO’s CEO, Paula Cortés.
Promoting Yellow Fever Vaccination
Cortés also expressed her desire to continue promoting, in collaboration with the government and relevant entities, information about yellow fever vaccination as a preventive measure to avoid any negative impact on tourism.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the current state of tourism in Colombia? In Q1 2025, Colombia experienced a 2.9% decrease in international tourist arrivals compared to the same period in 2024.
- How did Colombia’s tourism perform in 2024? Colombia welcomed just over 6.9 million visitors in 2024, marking a nearly 12% increase from 2023.
- What is the current trend in domestic tourist arrivals? In Q1 2025, only 358,476 Colombians returned home from abroad, a 24.9% decrease compared to the same period in 2024.
- What are the positive outcomes of tourism promotion efforts? Tourism promotion and air connectivity have encouraged international tourists to visit Colombia, bringing in foreign currency.
- What preventive measures is Colombia promoting for tourism? Colombia is emphasizing the importance of yellow fever vaccination to avoid any negative impact on tourism.
