Beautiful Ibague, my lovely Ibague… This city of the centre of Colombia has been recognised as the capital of music of Colombia. Ibague is the administrative capital of the department of Tolima and it is crowned by the emblematic canyon of the Combeima mountain, one of the most stunning natural monuments of the country. The eternal and historical Ibague, with a unique heritage, is one of the first cities of Colombia and it represents one of those nooks in the world we should visit at least once in our lives.
When you arrive at Ibague you arrive at the heart of Colombia and you discover a country that has evolved through great joys and hard disappointments. Now, in a tourist boom without precedents, Colombia takes the reins of her future firmly and cities like Ibague become a traditional and charming alternative compared to the large capitals of Bogota or Medellin. In fact, Ibague has nothing to do with them.
In Ibague, everything is beautiful. From its renowned Tolima’s Conservatory, one of the reference musical centres of the world, to its folklore festivals celebrated at different times of the year. Even the monuments seem to sing melodies to the traveller: the city is riddled with sculptures, buildings, squares related to music… The most important musical meeting in Ibague is the great Colombian Folklore Festival, celebrated in June since 1959.
Furthermore, Ibague is a city of harmonies: its historical heritage embraces the new and modern buildings that represent a growing country; and the vibrant nature of its surroundings sprinkles its streets, neighbourhoods and its most famous squares, giving shape to a unique network of parks. The Parque de la Musica (Music Park) -what else-, the Centenario Park, the Galarza Park, the Murillo Toro Park and the Bolivar Park are worth a long visit for discovering all their virtues and unique natural species.
Finding a hotel in Ibague is easy, as there is a wide accommodation offer, although choosing the most interesting one is not always an easy task. We find a lot of versatile hotels in the centre of the city, as well as hotels for events near the Tolima Theatre, such as the Dann Ibagué Combeima, recommended for combining leisure, business and rest. Booking a room in front of Combeima Shopping Centre offers you the possibility to enjoy one of the most interesting shopping areas of Colombia. Going to a travel agency or making a direct reservation online, without intermediaries, are the best options for managing your accommodation.
If you are thinking of visiting Colombia, do not hesitate: the country is in vogue and prices shoot sky-high. Make the most of the trip and accommodation discounts or plan your own getaway with enough time for enjoying the sales with the Early Booking of the hotels in Bogota. Medellin and the Colombian Caribbean. Some of the most luxurious hotels in Bogota, the historical hotels of Ibague and the large resorts of Bucaramanga or Popayán are a great opportunity for discovering this magic land, enjoying its charms with a privileged attention and with safety and guaranties.
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