Travel with Purpose: How Your Gay Travel Journey Makes a Difference

Part of the joy of going on vacation is shutting off the noise, forgetting about your worries back home, and simply relaxing. Whether you’re lounging on a secluded beach, indulging in world-class cuisine, or exploring a vibrant city, travel is often an escape. But what if you could do all that and still make a positive impact?

With OUT in Colombia, your journey isn’t just about experiencing breathtaking destinations—it’s about contributing to something bigger. Every adventure you take supports local communities, sustainable tourism initiatives, and LGBTQ+ inclusivity, making your travels more meaningful.

Your Impact Through Sustainable Tourism

When you explore Colombia with us, you’re not just a visitor—you’re engaging in sustainable tourism that makes a difference. Every experience you choose supports Colombia’s people, environment, and cultural heritage. You’re helping to preserve nature, empower communities, and celebrate LGBTQ+ visibility, all while creating unforgettable memories.

Your Gay Travel Journey, Recognized for Its Impact

Because of travelers like you, OUT in Colombia was honored with the inaugural Impact Award by the IGLTA Foundation & TreadRight Foundation in 2021. This recognition highlights the difference you help make through sustainable tourism and inclusive travel.

More recently, we received support from the Reset Tourism Fund, an initiative of the UnTours Foundation. This project backs tourism businesses that drive social and environmental change, and your choice to travel with OUT in Colombia directly contributes to these efforts. Learn more about our partnership with UnTours Foundation.

How Your Sustainable Tourism Choices Create Change

Every time you book an experience with OUT in Colombia, you’re making an impact:

• Sustainability Efforts – Your stay supports hotels that are conscious of their environmental and social impact, conservation projects, and low-impact travel. Through our foundation, Cocora Alliance, you’re also supporting sustainability and community initiatives in the places you visit. This includes projects like Más Que Tres Letras, which uplifts people living with HIV/AIDS, Amigos del Mar, which provides education and opportunities for coastal youth, and the Tras la Perla Foundation, which works to improve quality of life in marginalized areas. Your trip doesn’t just leave a footprint—it helps build a better future.

• Local Economies – Your tourism dollars go directly to local businesses, artisans, and communities. We believe entrepreneurship can help lift people out of poverty. That's why we work with diverse local partners to develop unique tourism experiences. This means your visit supports people who might not otherwise benefit from the industry, giving them a platform to showcase their talents and create sustainable livelihoods. Examples include our Gay Salsa Experience, where talented local gay dance instructors and partners teach you the art of salsa; the DiningOUT Experience, a clandestine dinner led by a local gay chef from a struggling neighborhood where tourism dollars normally don't reach; and the Drink & Dance Experience, which highlights local musical groups, breakdancers, and dance instructors. These experiences ensure that your visit directly contributes to the livelihoods of local artists, performers, and entrepreneurs.

• LGBTQ+ Empowerment – A portion of what you spend supports local LGBTQ+ organizations, helping to foster inclusivity and equality. Your presence in these spaces helps amplify the visibility of LGBTQ+ communities while directly funding initiatives that promote human rights and social change. Additionally, many of our experiences are led by LGBTQ+ tour guides and entrepreneurs, ensuring that tourism benefits queer individuals who are shaping Colombia’s travel landscape. Whether it’s a guide sharing their personal journey while leading a tour or a local LGBTQ+ entrepreneur hosting a one-of-a-kind experience, your participation helps sustain and grow these businesses, creating more opportunities for queer professionals in the industry.

Travel With Meaning

Your next adventure can be more than just a getaway—it can be a way to give back. Whether you’re sailing through the Rosario Islands, hiking in the Andes, or savoring the flavors of Medellín, you can take pride in knowing that your journey is helping to build a more sustainable and inclusive world.

Are you ready to experience the best of gay travel while making a difference? Let’s create a better world—together.