Whether you are heading to Columbia from New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) for a sightseeing excursion, or for business matters, it will be a city full of cultural and historical wonders to explore.

Once you pick up your rent-a-car from the Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport (CLO), the adventure begins with the thrills of bull riding at the Plaza de Toros. If you are looking for a thrill, head over to Parque de la Azucar Water Park. The park is located right in the middle of the city, surrounded by government buildings and cathedrals. Make sure to try out the Tarzan shoot, a fun water ride that lands you in deep water.

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With the right form of transportation, you can head to the Hacienda Piedechinche, in Santa Elena. The sugar cane museum displays the evolution of the sugar mills and offers rides on the sugar train, and on horseback through the sugar cane fields.

If you are looking for a religious destination, take a drive to Buga in your rent-a-car to visit the Basilica and its crucified Christ. While in Buga, make a stop at the tropical dry forest of El Vínculo, where you can spot a wide variety of local fauna and flora.

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Most flights from JFK to CLO average about a nine-hour journey. Flights to this destination in Columbia often have stops along the way, but there is plenty of exploration to do upon arrival in Cali, Columbia.