Colombia has been recognized as the most beautiful country in Latin America and the third most beautiful in the world, according to a Forbes report based on research by money.co.uk. The study ranked countries based on their biodiversity and tourist attractions, such as mountains, volcanoes, rainforests, and coral reefs. Colombia earned a score of 7.16, following Indonesia (7.77) and New Zealand (7.27).

Colombia’s stunning variety of landscapes contributed to its high ranking, including the Andes mountains, the Amazon rainforest, and Caribbean beaches. The country also boasts extraordinary biodiversity, with thousands of species of flora and fauna inhabiting its vast tropical forests.

In 2023, Colombia experienced a tourism boom, welcoming a record 5.8 million visitors. Its coffee region, cultural and gastronomic offerings, and natural beauty continue to attract travelers worldwide. Other Latin American countries featured in the ranking were Mexico (5th) and Ecuador (11th). This recognition by Forbes further solidifies Colombia’s status as a world-class travel destination.

The full ranking of the 50 most beautiful countries in the world according to Forbes:

1. Indonesia
2. New Zealand
3. Colombia
4. Tanzania
5. Mexico
6. Kenya
7. India
8. France
9. Papua New Guinea
10. Comoros
11. Ecuador
12. United States of America
13. Vanuatu
14. Japan
15. Solomon Islands
16. Italy
17. Philippines
18. Peru
19. Australia
20. Costa Rica
21. Norway
22. Argentina
23. Grenada
24. Malaysia
25. Tonga
26. Iran
27. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
28. Saint Kitts and Nevis
29. Chile
30. China
31. Samoa
32. Bolivia
33. Nicaragua
34. Eritrea
35. Jamaica
36. Cape Verde
37. Greece
38. Thailand
39. Venezuela
40. El Salvador
41. Myanmar
42. Uganda
43. Iceland
44. Russia
45. Dominican Republic
46. Switzerland
47. Northern Mariana Islands
48. Haiti
49. Panama
50. Sweden