There Colombia was recognized as the Most beautiful country in Latin America and the third most beautiful in the world according to a report by Forbesbased on a study conducted by the site money.co.uk. This study evaluated destinations based on their biodiversity and the presence of natural wonders such as mountains, volcanoes, rainforests and coral reefsassigning a score from 0 to 10.
Colombia achieved a score of 7.16, placing it in third place, behind Indonesia (7.77) e New Zealand (7,27). One of the elements that has allowed Colombia to excel in this ranking is the extraordinary variety of its landscapes.
The region Andeanwith its imposing mountains, the vast Amazonconsidered one of the green lungs of the planet, and the splendid Caribbean beaches offer a natural diversity that is difficult to match. In addition to geographical variety, the country boasts a remarkable biodiversity with thousands of species of flora and fauna, spread across over 500,000 square kilometers of tropical forests.
In 2023 there was a boom in visitors
There coffee region it is one of Colombia’s tourist jewels, famous not only for its coffee plantations, but also for its enchanting landscapes that range from mountains to forests, up to rivers and lakes. These factors, combined with a growing cultural and gastronomic offer, make Colombia an increasingly popular destination internationally.
Not for nothing in 2023 Colombia saw a significant increase in tourism, with over 5.8 million visitorsa historic record for the country. This achievement is attributable not only to the beauty of its natural landscapes, but also to the country’s growing popularity as a high-end tourist destination.
Recognition by Forbes further strengthens this trend, attracting even more the attention of travelers from all over the world. In addition to Colombia, other Latin American countries stood out in the ranking, including Ecuadorwhich placed 11th, and Mexicoin 5th place. One more reason to discover these magnificent, often underestimated places.
The complete ranking of the 50 most beautiful countries in the world according to Forbes:
- Indonesia
- New Zealand
- Colombia
- Tanzania
- Mexico
- Kenya
- India
- France
- Papua New Guinea
- Comoros
- Ecuador
- United States of America
- Vanuatu
- Japan
- Solomon Islands
- Italy
- Philippines
- Peru
- Australia
- Costa Rica
- Norway
- Argentina
- Grenada
- Malaysia
- Tonga
- Iran
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Chile
- China
- Samoa
- Bolivia
- Nicaragua
- Eritrea
- Jamaica
- Cape Verde
- Greece
- Thailand
- Venezuela
- El Salvador
- Myanmar
- Uganda
- Iceland
- Russia
- Dominican Republic
- Swiss
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Haiti
- Panama
- Sweden