Riddles About Colombia ( With Answers)

Here are 60 riddles about Colombia, covering its geography, culture, history, food, and more, along with their answers.

Geography & Nature

1. I’m the longest river in Colombia, flowing strong and wide, from the Andes to the sea, I’m the nation’s pride. Who am I?
   Answer: Magdalena River
   
   
2. I stretch high and mighty, with three long chains, I divide the country, but beauty remains. What am I?
   Answer: The Andes Mountains
   
   
3. I am a colorful river, with five hues in sight, my waters glow in pink and bright. What am I?
   Answer: Caño Cristales
   
   
4. In the deep blue sea, an island I lay, with seven shades of water, a paradise to stay. Where am I?
   Answer: San Andrés Island
   
   
5. A salty mountain, a cathedral inside, where miners once worked, now visitors abide. What am I?
   Answer: Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá
   
   
6. I roar in the jungle, I’m powerful and tall, one of Colombia’s wonders, my waters fall. What am I?
   Answer: La Chorrera Waterfall
   
   
7. I’m a vast green land, where the cowboys ride, with endless plains and rivers so wide. Where am I?
   Answer: Los Llanos
   
   
8. I am a natural park with unique biodiversity, jaguars and birds find shelter in me. What am I?
   Answer: Serranía de Chiribiquete
   
   
9. I’m Colombia’s highest peak, covered in snow, though near the warm Caribbean, I still glow. What am I?
   Answer: Pico Cristóbal Colón
   
   
10. I am a famous valley, with trees so tall, wax palms grow here, admired by all. Where am I?
    Answer: Cocora Valley
    

History & Culture

11. I was a Spanish explorer who founded Bogotá, my name in history will never fade away. Who am I?
    Answer: Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada

12. A golden legend, a treasure untold, Spaniards sought me, but I never unfold. What am I?
    Answer: El Dorado

13. I am a city built on gold and trade, Cartagena’s walls are where I stayed. What am I?
    Answer: Cartagena

14. I am a Nobel Prize winner, my words take flight, “One Hundred Years of Solitude” is my greatest write. Who am I?
    Answer: Gabriel García Márquez

15. I am a fierce leader, for Colombia I fought, my name stands for freedom, my legacy is taught. Who am I?
    Answer: Simón Bolívar

16. I am the traditional dress, colorful and bright, women wear me when they dance with delight. What am I?
    Answer: Pollera Colora’

17. I’m a festival of flowers, famous each year, Medellín blooms with colors so dear. What am I?
    Answer: Feria de las Flores

18. My statues stand tall, mysterious and grand, in a valley of tombs, carved by hand. Where am I?
    Answer: San Agustín Archaeological Park

19. I am Colombia’s national holiday, when the people stood up to fight Spain away. What am I?
    Answer: July 20, Independence Day

20. In a small town, my hands created wonders in gold, I was an ancient artist, from times of old. What civilization am I?
    Answer: The Muisca

Colombian Food & Drinks

21. I’m a soup with chicken, potato, and corn, with a hint of guascas, warm and worn. What am I?
    Answer: Ajiaco

22. I’m a golden delight, fried just right, stuffed with egg or cheese, a Colombian bite. What am I?
    Answer: Arepa

23. In a cup or a pot, I give you a start, Colombia’s best, rich and dark. What am I?

• Answer: Coffee

24. I am sweet and red, eaten with joy, a tropical fruit that kids enjoy. What am I?

• Answer: Granadilla

25. A soup with seven meats, rich and divine, in the coast, I’m a favorite dine. What am I?

• Answer: Sancocho

26. I’m a favorite drink, both hot and sweet, made from panela, I’m a winter treat. What am I?

• Answer: Aguapanela

27. I’m a creamy dessert, made with arequipe, my layers are sweet, my name is unique. What am I?

• Answer: Postre de Natas

28. I’m Colombia’s national dish, big and wide, with rice, beans, and chicharrón inside. What am I?

• Answer: Bandeja Paisa

29. I am yellow and cool, with a refreshing taste, I’m made from lulo, a tropical grace. What am I?

• Answer: Lulada

30. I’m a delicious roll, filled with cheese, warm and fluffy, I aim to please. What am I?

• Answer: Almojábana

Colombian Music & Dance

31. I’m a lively dance with an accordion’s beat, from the Caribbean, I move your feet. What am I?

• Answer: Vallenato

32. With a fast drumbeat, I tell a tale, Afro-Colombian, my moves never fail. What am I?

• Answer: Cumbia

33. I am a flute made of cane, my melody strong, in the Andes, I play all day long. What am I?

• Answer: Gaita

34. I’m a singer from Medellín, a reggaeton king, my name you know, my hits make you sing. Who am I?

• Answer: J Balvin

35. From Barranquilla I came, my hips don’t lie, I conquered the world, with a sparkling eye. Who am I?

• Answer: Shakira

Colombian Cities & Landmarks

36. I’m Colombia’s capital, sitting so high, full of culture and history, under the sky. Where am I?

• Answer: Bogotá

37. I’m the city of eternal spring, with flowers and light, my transformation is a beautiful sight. Where am I?

• Answer: Medellín

38. A colonial town, my streets are old, with white walls and charm, a sight to behold. Where am I?

• Answer: Villa de Leyva

39. I’m a colorful town, my streets shine bright, near Guatapé, I’m a beautiful sight. What am I?

• Answer: El Peñol

40. A famous rock, I stand so high, with 700 steps, I touch the sky. What am I?

• Answer: El Peñón de Guatapé

Best Riddles About Colombia

• I touch two oceans, my land is grand, my coffee is famous across the land. What country am I? Answer: Colombia
• I am a city of eternal spring, where flowers bloom and birds sing. What city am I? Answer: Medellín
• I’m a river with colors bright, red, yellow, green in sight. What river am I? Answer: Caño Cristales
• I was the home of a legend bold, of a lost city filled with gold. What am I? Answer: El Dorado
• I hold the world’s tallest palm trees, stretching high above the breeze. Where am I? Answer: Cocora Valley