Quibdó, Colombia

Capital City

With a population of 130,825, Quibdó is the capital of Colombia's Chocó Department, but it's no tropical paradise. The city's climate is defined by an "extremely wet and cloudy tropical rainforest" that sees rain on 84% of days, earning it a reputation as one of the cloudiest places on Earth. Meanwhile, bureaucracy is a persistent headache, as the region's history of colonization and resource extraction has left a complex legacy.

For those willing to contend with the climate and red tape, Quibdó offers a window into the unique Afro-Colombian culture of the Pacific coast. But it's a far cry from the picturesque visions of Colombia often sold to foreign visitors - this is a city for the adventurous, not the faint of heart.