Booking.com's 2025 Traveller Review Awards selected 10 cities around the world as the most welcoming. One Colombian city was singled out.
For many years, Bogotá and Medellín have been the most mentioned cities when talking about tourism in Colombia.
However, at Booking.com's recent 2025 Traveller Review Awards, another city was named among the world's most welcoming, standing out for its hospitality, natural beauty and coffee culture.
This recognition was taken by the "City of Open Doors" Manizales, sharing the list with renowned destinations such as Sigiriya (Sri Lanka), Urubici (Brazil), Taupo (New Zealand) and Chester (United Kingdom).
The most welcoming cities on the planet in 2025:
Sigiriya , Sri Lanka
Cazorla , Spain
Urubici , Brazil
Taupo , New Zealand
San Agustín , United States
Orvieto , Italy
Manizales , Colombia
Quedlinburgo , Germany
Koh Lanta , Thailand
Chester , United Kingdom
Manizales, the most welcoming city in Colombia
Manizales' recognition in the Traveller Review Awards 2025 as the most welcoming city in the world is based on the warmth and hospitality of its people, as well as the quality of its tourist services. The accommodations, restaurants and experiences offered in the city have received excellent reviews from travelers, highlighting the personalized attention and comfort of its facilities.