Americas · Country guide
Colombia
Currency, language, tipping etiquette, and how to get around Colombia — plus every Tripzeeker itinerary covering the country.
Currency
COP
Language
Spanish
Tipping
Customary
Region
Americas
Currency
Colombia uses the Colombian Peso (COP). Use Tripzeeker's currency converter to check live exchange rates before you travel.
Language
The main language is Spanish. A translation app or basic phrasebook goes a long way outside major tourist areas.
Tipping etiquette
10% in restaurants, often added automatically as "propina voluntaria" — you can ask to remove it.
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Domestic flights between cities (roads can be slow and mountainous); ride-hailing apps in Bogotá/Medellín/Cartagena.
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What currency does Colombia use?
Colombia uses the Colombian Peso (COP). Tripzeeker's currency converter and tip calculator can help you budget in your home currency before you go.
What language is spoken in Colombia?
The main language is Spanish. A translation app or basic phrasebook goes a long way outside major tourist areas.
Do I need to tip in Colombia?
10% in restaurants, often added automatically as "propina voluntaria" — you can ask to remove it.
How do you get around Colombia?
Domestic flights between cities (roads can be slow and mountainous); ride-hailing apps in Bogotá/Medellín/Cartagena.