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Colombia

Colombia is a town and municipality in the Huila Department, Colombia.

Type Country

Why go

  • Municipality and town in Huila Department, Colombia.
  • Served by Vanguardia Airport (VVC).

History

Colombia is a town and municipality in the Huila Department, Colombia.

Airports

Vanguardia Airport (VVC) 34 km to the centre
Villavicencio, MET, CO — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 3 airlines (SATENA, Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia, LAN Airlines) · direct flights to 5 destinations incl. Bogota, Mitu, LMC, Puerto Carreno, Puerto Inírida (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 5 direct destinations
  • SATENA 9R (ATR 72, BE1, Embraer 170) · 5 routes: Bogota, LMC, Mitu, Puerto Carreno, Puerto Inírida
  • Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia AV (ATR 42) · 2 routes: Bogota*, Mitu*
  • LAN Airlines LA (Dash 8-200) · 1 route: Bogota*

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Medina Airport (MND) 70 km to the centre
Medina, CUN, CO — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Paratebueno Airport (EUO) 83 km to the centre
Paratebueno, CAS, CO — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
San Juanito Airport 38 km to the centre
San Juanito, MET, CO
Outdoor
Tapa Chicamocha Airport 52 km to the centre
Villavicencio, MET, CO
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Vanguardia Airport (VVC); 62 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: VVC has direct flights to 5 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Bogota, Mitu, LMC, Puerto Carreno, Puerto Inírida).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Colombia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.