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Forbes rates Colombia as the 3rd most beautiful country in the world

Oct 17, 2024 | World, Travel

October 17, 2024

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

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