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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nThe rest of this post will cover these winter sun locations in greater detail to help you make the right choice. Let\u2019s get right into it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Colombia<\/h2>\n\n\n\nColombia is a great winter sun destination for not just October, but most of the year. The country\u2019s location near the equator keeps it fairly warm throughout the year, with minimal temperature fluctuations between seasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What\u2019s more, you\u2019ll rarely experience any rain in October because it marks the end of the rainy season and the onset of the dry season. That means you can enjoy all kinds of outdoor fun, and it\u2019s precisely why I think Colombia would be the perfect South American destination for anyone looking to enjoy some warmth without forgoing fun activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Even though most of the country is fairly warm and dry, climatic conditions may vary depending on the region and topography. To give you an idea of how much the climate can vary with location and topography, here are a few examples of the October weather conditions in some of the most popular and not-so-popular snowbird locations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- The Caribbean coast. <\/strong>The Caribbean coast has some of the most popular snowbird destinations in Colombia, including Cartagena, Barranquilla, and Santa Marta. Expect hot and humid weather throughout October, with average temperatures of 25-30\u00b0C (77-86\u00b0F). Light rain is to be expected, but it won\u2019t be frequent enough to get in the way of your fun.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The Andean region. <\/strong>Popular snowbird destinations in this region include the cities of Cali, Medellin, and Bogota. This region is a bit cooler than the Caribbean coast in October, with temperatures of 10-20\u00b0C (50-68\u00b0F). The good news is that October is generally a dry month in these cities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The Amazon region. <\/strong>The cold isn\u2019t a problem in the Amazon region because it stays fairly warm throughout the year. However, it\u2019s one of the wettest and most humid parts of Colombia in October. So while you may appreciate the warm temperatures with lows of 22\u00b0C (72\u00b0F) and highs of 32\u00b0C(90\u00b0F), you won\u2019t get to enjoy all the beautiful scenery and fun activities this part of Colombia has to offer if your visit in October.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
As you can see, climate conditions may vary drastically depending on which part of the country you visit. This is the norm, and it doesn\u2019t take away from the fact that Colombia is a great place to enjoy some winter sun. Even the warmest countries in October have colder regions that anyone looking to avoid the cold should steer clear of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Great weather isn\u2019t the only reason I think Colombia would be the perfect destination for winter visitors, particularly snowbirds and 50+ travelers in October.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are a couple more:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Historical Attractions<\/h3>\n\n\n\nColombia is home to many historical attractions. However, some may not be accessible during October because they\u2019re located in parts of the country with no-so-good weather at this time of the year. For purposes of today\u2019s discussion, I\u2019ll only focus on the ones you can visit in October without having to put up with unpleasant weather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Colombia\u2019s must-see historical attractions in October include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Cartagena's Old Town<\/strong>. Found on the Caribbean coast, this town is featured on the World Heritage List<\/a> and has all kinds of historical landmarks. Some noteworthy mentions include the Cathedral of Cartagena, The Palace of Inquisition, and the San Felipe Castle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The Gold Museum<\/strong>. This is one of Bogota\u2019s many historical attractions. It houses the world\u2019s largest collections of Pre-Columbian gold artifacts, making it a great place to learn about the artistry, culture, and craftsmanship of the country\u2019s indigenous people.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- San Agust\u00edn Archaeological Park.<\/strong> Located in the Andean Region, this UNESCO World Heritage Site showcases South America\u2019s largest collection of megalithic sculptures and religious monuments. These structures are believed to be dated back to the 1st century, making this spectacular landscape arguably the best spot to catch a glimpse of the ancient northern Andean culture, religion, and craftsmanship.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Other noteworthy mentions include The Salt Cathedral of Zipaquir\u00e1 and La Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino. The former is an underground church carved out of a salt mine located about 49 km (30 miles) north of Bogot\u00e1, while the latter is a historic estate-turned-museum located in the Caribbean region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Beautiful Beaches<\/h3>\n\n\n\nColombia has countless beaches that you can visit in October. Here are my top 5 recommendations for where to find great beaches in October, along with what I liked most about them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As you can see, climate conditions may vary drastically depending on which part of the country you visit. This is the norm, and it doesn\u2019t take away from the fact that Colombia is a great place to enjoy some winter sun. Even the warmest countries in October have colder regions that anyone looking to avoid the cold should steer clear of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Great weather isn\u2019t the only reason I think Colombia would be the perfect destination for winter visitors, particularly snowbirds and 50+ travelers in October.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are a couple more:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Historical Attractions<\/h3>\n\n\n\nColombia is home to many historical attractions. However, some may not be accessible during October because they\u2019re located in parts of the country with no-so-good weather at this time of the year. For purposes of today\u2019s discussion, I\u2019ll only focus on the ones you can visit in October without having to put up with unpleasant weather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Colombia\u2019s must-see historical attractions in October include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Cartagena's Old Town<\/strong>. Found on the Caribbean coast, this town is featured on the World Heritage List<\/a> and has all kinds of historical landmarks. Some noteworthy mentions include the Cathedral of Cartagena, The Palace of Inquisition, and the San Felipe Castle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The Gold Museum<\/strong>. This is one of Bogota\u2019s many historical attractions. It houses the world\u2019s largest collections of Pre-Columbian gold artifacts, making it a great place to learn about the artistry, culture, and craftsmanship of the country\u2019s indigenous people.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- San Agust\u00edn Archaeological Park.<\/strong> Located in the Andean Region, this UNESCO World Heritage Site showcases South America\u2019s largest collection of megalithic sculptures and religious monuments. These structures are believed to be dated back to the 1st century, making this spectacular landscape arguably the best spot to catch a glimpse of the ancient northern Andean culture, religion, and craftsmanship.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Other noteworthy mentions include The Salt Cathedral of Zipaquir\u00e1 and La Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino. The former is an underground church carved out of a salt mine located about 49 km (30 miles) north of Bogot\u00e1, while the latter is a historic estate-turned-museum located in the Caribbean region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Beautiful Beaches<\/h3>\n\n\n\nColombia has countless beaches that you can visit in October. Here are my top 5 recommendations for where to find great beaches in October, along with what I liked most about them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Other noteworthy mentions include The Salt Cathedral of Zipaquir\u00e1 and La Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino. The former is an underground church carved out of a salt mine located about 49 km (30 miles) north of Bogot\u00e1, while the latter is a historic estate-turned-museum located in the Caribbean region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n