Country Info
- Bogota
- Capital
- Colombian Peso (COP)
- Currency
- 40,349,388
- Population
- CO
- Country Code
Colombia Slideshow
Forums from Colombia
Best places in Columbia
Posted by mmbcross
Hi Gwen. Thanks for the advice, but I fear you have the wrong Columbia. We were referring to Colombia, South America. Nevertheless, if you are a traveller, we hope to hear and see more from you on our forums. Do you have any trips you have done that you ...
Colombia FAQ and Starter Kit
Posted by troispistoles
Just got back from Colombia! Just loved it so much! People are really nice and friendly, just need to be careful, like everywhere in South America. What to do in Bogota: Plaza Bolivar : In the center, nice buildings, loads of coffee shops ...
Best Souvenirs from Colombia?
Posted by mmbcross
Thanks for the compliment. Now we hope you are going to open your own travel blog so you can tell the world about your visit to Colombia, and what you brought back home with you. Keep in touch and enjoy you trip Martin
Best Souvenirs from Colombia?
Posted by moinmotion
Does anyone have suggestions for nice souvenirs to bring home from Colombia? Beyond the coffee, of course!?
Lonely Planet Colombia writer never set foot in the country...
Posted by starlagurl
To be honest a lot has been made of the fact he wrote about the Colombia guide without ever setting foot in the country but he wasn't supposed to be doing the on the ground research. The only section he did on that guide was intro and history and ...
Lonely Planet Colombia writer never set foot in the country...
Posted by rbisset
To be honest a lot has been made of the fact he wrote about the Colombia guide without ever setting foot in the country but he wasn't supposed to be doing the on the ground research. The only section he did on that guide was intro and history and that ...
Colombia FAQ and Starter Kit
Posted by starlagurl
Thanks Luz-Angela! I think that will really help travelers planning on going to Colombia.
Colombia is PASSION!!!
Posted by peacefrog
Hey Barett, be sure to post here the freshest tips, I'll be in Colombia in October! Happy planning!
Colombia is PASSION!!!
Posted by Jessica_CDN
Barrett!! Welcome back! I'm so jealous that you're going to Colombia! You're going to have a great time. Caro is living in Miami, but I'm sure she'll be able to give you lots of great suggestions.
Colombia is PASSION!!!
Posted by soundboy
I've heard both good and bad things about safety in Colombia. I'm planning a big trip soon and it includes travelling by land through the entire country, from Barranquilla-Cartagena-Medellin-Bogota-Cali and down to Ecuador. I thought this was a ...
Colombia is PASSION!!!
Posted by diana_85
Hi! My name is Diana and I'm also from Colombia! I would also like to invite everybody to come and visit us! You will have the time of your life!!
Colombia is PASSION!!!
Posted by cthrasher
I am going to South America next month for about 3 months. I would love to go to Colombia but...is it safe? If so, where are the places to avoid and the places not to miss? Thanks!
Colombia is PASSION!!!
Posted by ScottWoz
you missed a good time, I'm telling you Colombia is a good place to visit!!! I have invited one of my English friends, but no answer yet. I'm sure he would have an awesome time, plus I have plenty of single friends that would love ...
Colombia is PASSION!!!
Posted by wakingdream
I'm sold! Colombia sounds wicked! I love happy people! Actually, we almost went when we were in Peru/Brasil/Bolivia. Why didn't we??!!
Colombia is PASSION!!!
Posted by senorbrian
I definatly want to check out colombia next time im in latin america, Heard so meny good things about it
Cheap accommodations for 1 night
Posted by kris
... a bit late on this thread but hearing these bad luck stories ,makes me want to travel so much.. and i cant waut to get to colombia but i don't think i could leave from the place.. it sounds right up my street.. anyway a few years ago i remember alot ...
Colombia is PASSION!!!
Posted by travelerbill
... . Anyone around them knew the words and would join in at key moments as well. Things like this were common to see in Colombia, with people singing to songs on the radio or even as they passed any music that was playing. Amazing how happy the people in ...
Cheap accommodations for 1 night
Posted by winster
I am in Colombia, at the Mirimar in Santa Marta. I go to pick up my backpack this morning. (Sunday) I pray its not cut open or things are stolen.
single female on the go
Posted by aopaq
... are awesome (at least that was my experience) and I would definitely check it out if I were you. But certainly do the necessary homework first. There is also a Local Expert for Colombia so dropping him a note (mcguinnessdave) might be useful as well.
buses in Peru
Posted by jdarby
... bought an airline ticket to another country or could show them proof of a bus ticket leaving peru (which i canīt because i am in colombia). I even had a ticket showing that i am leaving costa rica going to the states in Aug that i provided as proof that ...
boat from Guatemala to Colombia
Posted by starlagurl
... job for super Martin! Because to me, it looks like you can only get there from Panama and other places in Colombia. Cartagena is an important port for charter boats between Colombia and Panama. There is several private boats doing that trip. Fare ...
Backpacking South America 2014
Posted by drewcrawf
... way via HostX, WWOOF, Workaway, & any other option...for a free bed and some food I plan on starting in Cartagena, Colombia and ending somewhere in northern Brasil (Fortaleza, Salvador, Natal, or Recife). The World Cup is a must-see in Brasil during ...
favorite places in south america
Posted by mcguinnessdave
For me it's got to be Colombia! It's a phenominal country. I have travelled there more than once and was last there in Feb 2009. I have to say it is one of my favourite places to travel and it has gotten so much safer. I would always advise ...
South America Itinerary - From Rio to Vancouver
Posted by mmbcross
... about how Colombia is such a beautiful country. If you check the US State Department advisory, take it with a pinch of salt. Colombia is generally a pretty safe destination as long as you don't go where you shouldn't. The UK travel advisories are ...