Colombia in shoulder season — best decision I made

Visited Colombia in shoulder season deliberately and the decision paid off completely. Coffee Region without peak crowds is a totally different experience. Medellín felt lived-in rather than touristy. Found a small place doing the best Colombian coffee I've ever tasted — something that would have been invisible in high season when everything fills with visitors.

warm and proud people was particularly magical with fewer people around. The weather was fine. The prices were better. If you have flexibility, avoid peak season.