Andino GuideThe Andean Highlands is a region in central-western Colombia. Since Spanish is the official language of Colombia, it should be relatively easy to get around in the larger cities knowing basic Spanish. HotelsFind hotels in Bogota, Medellin, San Gil, Pereira and more. BogotáBogotá's sheer size and violent reputation are intimidating for visitors, but the city opens up to the savvy traveler with incredible riches befitting the capital of Colombia, and one of the biggest cities in Latin America. MedellínMedellín is the second largest city in Colombia. It has over 2 million people and is the capital of the department of Antioquia. ManizalesThe city is served by La Nubia Airport, that receives domestic flights of Avianca, Aires, ADA airlines. AntioquiaAntioquia is a department in the Andino region of Colombia. It is famous for its many coffee plantations. SantanderSantander is a department in the Andino region of Colombia. BoyacáBoyacá is a department in the Andino region of Colombia. Zona CafeteraZona Cafetera, usually refered to as "Eje Cafetero", is a coffee-growing region in the Andino region of Colombia. CaldasCaldas is a department in the Andino region of Colombia. Caldas is located in western Colombia. RisaraldaRisaralda is a department in the Andino region of Colombia. It is located in the western central region of the country. HuilaHuila is a department in the Andino region of Colombia. CundinamarcaCundinamarca is a department of Colombia. Some of the roads outside Bogota are quite basic and 4WD can be an advantage. CúcutaCúcuta is in Colombia in the Andino region of Colombia. Cúcuta is the capital of Norte de Santander, home of 1 million people. TolimaTolima is a department of Colombia. CesarCesar is a department of the Andino region of Colombia. Los Nevados National ParkLos Nevados National Park is in the Andino region of Colombia. Los Nevados is a national park centered around some snow covered volcanic peaks; Nevado Del Ruiz, Nevado del Tolima and more.