Country Info
- Bogota
- Capital
- Colombian Peso (COP)
- Currency
- 40,349,388
- Population
- CO
- Country Code
Colombia Slideshow
Forums from Colombia
Colombia Starter Kit
Posted by mcguinnessdave
... ubiquitous. But the fruit of Colombia is the real surprise treat being both extremely varied and delicious. Environment Geography Colombia covers over 1.1 m sq kms, making it roughly the size of France, Spain and Portugal combined. The Western region ...
Best Souvenirs from Colombia?
Posted by mmbcross
... and fond memories of your trip to Colombia. A browser's guide to the markets Government Shops Artesanias de Colombia is a government agency encouraging the production of traditional handicrafts and operating shops in every major city in the country. ...
Colombia Starter Kit
Posted by mcguinnessdave
... something a little differently so I travelled out again this year to design some unique itineraries. It was great being back in Colombia, and the security situation was so much improved from my first visit (and even then it was already improving fast). ...
border crossing
Posted by sanchobea
... ..so we are playing it extra safe), but there was a bombing in the southwest yesterday..sooooo.. A general rule for Peru, Ecuador, Colombia (and I'd assume Venezuela) is to travel by day and to take the top line buses. This ensures that you get ...
Best places in Columbia
Posted by mcguinnessdave
... much with foreigners... it's a bit tacky. And Pereira (meaning pear tree) is famous for its naked Bolivar statue (Colombia's independence hero) and its zoo, the largest in Colombia. Near Manizales is Parque Nevados de la Ruiz, which is certainly ...
Best places in Columbia
Posted by mmbcross
... or Footprint Guides come to mind. Get them at Amazon or your local book store. On the Amazon website enter "Colombia Guidebooks". Here is the website of the Colombia Tourist Bureau: Select your language and click on "Ingresar/Enter" ...
Colombia is PASSION!!!
Posted by diana_85
... Hi. I'm from Bogota and I have traveled by bus in Colombia. I can assure u that it is very safe to travel inside Colombia. What are u planning to visit? There are some places u can't miss depending on what part of Colombia ur planning to go to. ...
Colombia Starter Kit
Posted by kanatran1
... carlos called me tell you, good things are quiet on the borders have traveled and crossed the border to travel to Colombia, Santa Marta, Cartagena. can your passport without problems on the border and it would be best maracaibo travel across the border ...
Looking for contributors for new Colombia blog
Posted by andreitalondon
... . Keep an eye out as we will be posting lots of interesting articles over the coming weeks. Anyone who has any Colombia related stories, comments, or general information which they would like to share, please email contact@thisiscolombia.net We would also ...
Malaria pills in Colombia???
Posted by mmbcross
... . - this is generic, so it shouldn't cost too much. Although these precise named drugs may not be available in Colombia, there will be alternatives. Trust the pharmacist. Keep in mind you have to take these pills two or three days before ...
Cuidad Perdida
Posted by starlagurl
... . The presence of armed drug traffickers, guerrilla and paramilitary organizations, including the FARC (Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia) and the ELN (National Liberation Army), poses a major risk to travellers. These groups continue to perpetrate ...
Colombia Starter Kit
Posted by mmbcross
Goodness Dave. You have done Colombia from top to bottom. I see you are a tour operator and have set up some nice itineraries. What brought you to Colombia? Most of Colombia has been off the tourist path for so long it is very refreshing and encouraging to ...
Best places in Columbia
Posted by mcguinnessdave
... in the Platypus for a budget small dorm option, or Casa Platypus for nicer private rooms. And make sure to meet German, the owner, who knows Colombia like no one else. Check out Colombia, it's got so much to offer. Let me know if I can help with any ...
Colombia FAQ and Starter Kit
Posted by mcguinnessdave
... in the Platypus for a budget small dorm option, or Casa Platypus for nicer private rooms. And make sure to meet German, the owner, who knows Colombia like no one else. Check out Colombia, it's got so much to offer. Let me know if I can help with any ...
Travel budget for Colombia
Posted by cecilia74
... ; But I keep reading warnings that you need at least US$50 per day for hostels and self-catering?? I'll travel in Colombia for 5 weeks, about 2 or 3 long bus rides per week maximum (staying in the same place for about 2-3 nights each time), I ...
From Colombia (Cartagena) to Ecuador
Posted by fitobenitez
... sense, I am looking for advice too on where to stop, worth seeing or doing, and I guess a bit exceptional, cause it seems Colombia is wonderful all over. I am open cause I will also have another ten days in Ecuador for whatever I havent done, so in this ...
el kool koala is alive.please come and relax
Posted by elkoolkoala-1
just to let all the kool travelers of colombia that if u ever get to taganga, santa marta on the carribean coast, then el kool kiala is the place to b. there was talk of it ending, but just to let everyone kno, that after a small hiccup, we are going to b ...
Colombia Starter Kit
Posted by sharonabel
Hello, I'm planning a trip to Colombia in February and unfortunately I'll only have 2 1/2 weeks (max 3). So from Bogota I'm planning to head up to see the salt cathedral and also swing by Medellin, then just focus on the north. As it will be ...
october weather in Colombia
Posted by scberger
i am in northern ecuador, planning to travel all through colombia now. my concern is the weather, as i understand this is the worse of the rainy season. can anyone there tell me what it is like? is it best to change plans and wait for a better time to ...
Best places in Columbia
Posted by scberger
i am in northern ecuador, planning to travel all through colombia now. my concern is the weather, as i understand this is the worse of the rainy season. can anyone there tell me what it is like? is it best to change plans and wait for a better time to ...
Best places in Columbia
Posted by mmbcross
Definitely, Cartagena is probably one of the most interesting and lively cities in Colombia. It's on the Caribbean, so it has a different tempo from the highlands. It has never had a drug/cartel problem, so it's safe in that respect. Cartagena is ...
Lonely Planet Colombia writer never set foot in the country...
Posted by starlagurl
Wow, talk about some travel controversy. is reporting that author Thomas Kohnstamn had written the Colombia guidebook without even going to Colombia. He justifies it by insisting that Lonely Planet wasn't paying him enough to write the thing. Is ...
Colombia FAQ and Starter Kit
Posted by luz-angela
... coins look like. The coins are in the hundreds and the bills are in the thousands. You can use your countries credit card in Colombia almost everywhere and in almost all ATMs. If you are going to use a credit card, make sure you take a 2nd form of ...
Colombia is PASSION!!!
Posted by rocinante
... Estados Unidos? ¿Cuanto tiempo llevas viviendo allí? No quiero faltarle al respeto, sólo por curiosidad. Caro , I agree with everything - Colombia is the best. The food, the climate and, most importantly, the people. I'm from New York City but ...
Good area for bad hiker?
Posted by cecilia74
For my 5 week solo trip to Colombia in early 2013 I am hoping to do one or two days of hiking with a guide or a guide + group. My main goal is to see varied, changing scenery, for example with a view of snow-capped mountains but no desire to actually climb ...
Looking for information on travel to Valleduapar!! - Valledupar travel question
Posted by safetravelz
That's a very specialized request as this is a small provincial town in Colombia and I don't think many of of correspondents get there, it being somewhat off the tourist path. Nevertheless we have some (mostly in German) and you may be able ...