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Colombia: The only risk is wanting to stay

Long ignored as a tourist destination for it's shady past Colombia is finally taking its rightful place as the one of the most fascinating and beautiful countries in the world.

Breath-taking natural landscapes of every type imaginable, quaint colonial towns, thriving modern cities, and people with a warmth and kindness that will instantly make you feel at home leave a lasting impression on anyone fortunate enough to visit this stunning country.

Plaza de Bolivar, Bogota
Plaza de Bolivar, Bogota DC
As the only South American country with coasts on both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans its shores are home to a wide variety of marine life. The majestic hunchbacked whales migrate along the pacific coast while the caribbean coast abounds with colourful coral reefs and crystal blue waters.

The interior of the country boasts everything from deserts to snow-capped mountains, jungles to glaciers.

Most South American countries are formed by a huge capital city, often on the coast, with an under-developed hinterland. Colombia is different. There are 5 cities with populations of over a million people each with its own unique culture and charm.

The capital, Bogota, is a fascinating blend of the traditional and the modern with its towering skyscrapers and modern apartment blocks contrasting with delightful colonial architecture.

Then there's Medellin, the city of eternal spring as a nod to its year-round perfect climate, Cali, the country's salsa capital, Cartagena, which features arguably the most stunning, colourful colonial quarter on the continent and Barranquilla, an important port city on the Caribbean.

And if you're looking for a more rural scene you will also be spoilt for choice here. The country abounds with quaint laid-back colonial towns dotted across Colombia's diverse canvas of landscapes.

So whether you are planning to visit for business, pleasure, or both, prepare yourself to be amazed by everything this wonderful country has to offer.




Table of Contents:


Colombia Blog
Colombia Blog. Keep up-to-date with the latest Colombia travel news including updates on events, flights, hotels, attractions and much more!

Travel to Colombia
Reasons to travel to Colombia; An overview of the top cities, towns and natural places in this amazing country.

Pros and Cons of Colombia
A look at the pros and cons of Colombia including an in-depth answer to the common question: Is Colombia dangerous?

Flights to Colombia | Colombia Travel Guide
Guide to cheap flights to Colombia. Adice on which airlines travel to and within Colombia and where to find the best deals.

Guide to Hotels in Colombia
A comprehensive guide to hotels in Colombia from the most luxurious boutique hotels to the cheapest hostels.

Colombia Visa | Colombia Travel Guide
Guide to the different types of Colombia visa. Information regharding various Colombian visas including tourist visa, work visa, resident visa and more.

7 days in Colombia | Colombia Travel Guide
A suggested itinerary for 7 days in Colombia. This intinerary gives you a day to explore Colombia's capital city, Bogota, a couple of days in Colombia's coffee region in the town of Salento and...

Is Colombia Dangerous? | Colombia Travel Guide
Is Colombia dangerous? There was a time in the late 80s and through the 90s when Colombia justified its dangerous reputation. Even at the turn of the millennium areas around...

Map of Colombia | Colombia Travel Guide
A detailled Map of Colombia showing all departments and major cities and tourist attractions.

Colombian Culture | Colombia Travel Guide
Guide to Colombian culture. A look at the many facets of Colombian culture including music, art, literature, festivals, sport, fashion and customs.

History of Colombia
Comprehensive Guide to the complex History of Colombia. From the Pre-Colombian Period to Independence to modern Colombia and it's fight against drug trafficking and guerilla groups.

Colombian People | Colombia Travel Guide
A guide to Colombian people. A look at some of the general qualities, both physical and emotional, of Colombians.

Guide to Colombian Music | Colombia Travel Guide
A comprehensive guide to Colombian music including Salsa, Vallenato, Cumbia, Champeta and many more of the rich diversity of rythyms heard in Colombia.

Guide to Colombian Food
Colombian food is represented by a wide variety of dishes. From soups such as Sancocho, Ajiaco and Mondongo to typical dishes such as Lechona, Tamal and Bandeja Paisa. Climate and geography are...

Guide to Colombian Soccer - Past and Present
Comprehensive guide to Colombian soccer, both past and present. Includes a detailled history of soccer in Colombia as well as an overview of current teams and league format.

Colombia Under 20 World Cup 2011
Guide to the Colombia Under 20 World Cup in 2011. Information on the host cities and stadiums as well as participating teams and fixtures.

Guide to Colombia Weather | Colombia Travel Guide
A comprehensive guide to the varied Colombia weather. Colombia's climate is a varied as its geography and ranges from the snow and ice in some places to tropical heat in others.

Christmas in Colombia | Colombia Travel Guide
A description of a traditional Christmas in Colombia. Christmas is a wonderful time to be in Colombia, particularly in the weeks leading up to Christmas day. As opposed to...

Dating Colombian Girls | Colombia Travel Guide
Guide to dating Colombian girls. A look at the typical qualities of Colombian girls as well as the culture of dating in Colombia.

Colombia Photos | Colombia Travel Guide
Galleries of Colombia photos - Pictures of Colombian cities, towns and natural landscapes.

Colombia Flag | Colombia Travel Guide
The Colombia flag is composed of three colors; yellow, blue and red.

Travel Guide to Bogota | Colombia Travel Guide
Comprehensive guide to Bogota, Colombia. Advice and info on things to do and places to visit.

Guide to Villa de Leyva | Colombia Travel Guide
Travel Guide for Villa de Leyva, Colombia. Advice and info on things to do and places to visit in one of Colombia's most stunning colonial towns.

Guide to Boyaca, Colombia | Colombia Travel Guide
Boyaca is one of Colombia's highest departments with much of the region at an altitude of over 2000m. Lying to the north-east of Bogota the department of Boyaca is formed by a variety of spectacular

Travel Guide to Los Llanos
Comprehensive guide to Los Llanos, Colombia. Advice and info on things to do and places to visit in the vast plains region of Colombia.

Travel Guide to Ibague
Comprehensive guide to Ibague, Colombia. Advice and info on things to do and places to visit in this medium-sized Colombian city.

Travel Guide to Medellin | Colombia Travel Guide
Comprehensive guide to Medellin, Colombia. Advice and info on things to do and places to visit in the City of Eternal Spring.

Guide to Antioquia towns | Colombia Travel Guide
Guide to Antioquia's many picturesque towns and villages. Antioquia is the largest department in the Andean region of Colombia and while the majority of its terrain is mountainous, it also encompasses

Guide to Quibdo | Colombia Travel Guide
Comprehensive guide to Quibdo, Colombia. Advice and info on things to do and places to visit in the capital of El Choco department.

Guide to Bahia Solano | Colombia Travel Guide
Comprehensive guide to Bahia Solano, Colombia. Advice and info on the best beaches and other places to visit in this remote region of Colombia.

Travel Guide to Cali
Comprehensive guide to Cali, Colombia. Advice and info on things to do and places to visit in the salsa capital of Colombia!

Travel Guide to Popayan | Colombia Travel Guide
Travel guide to Popayan, Colombia. Advice and info on things to do and places to visit in "The White City".

Travel Guide to San Agustin
Comprehensive guide to San Agustin, Colombia. Advice and places to visit including the best archaeological parks and treks in the area.

Travel Guide to Neiva
Travel Guide to Neiva, Colombia. Advice and info on places to visit and accommodation.

Guide to Tatacoa Desert
Information about the Tatacoa Desert in Huila, Colombia. Advice about hot to get there and where to stay.

Guide to Ipiales
Travel guide to Ipiales and El Santuario de Las Lajas in southern Colombia. Information on hotels in Ipiales and advice on crossing the border with Ecuador.

Travel Guide to Buga
Travel guide to Buga, Colombia. Information on attractions in this town located near Cali as well as advice on how to get there.

Travel Guide to Buenaventura
Information on the Colombia port city of Buenaventura. Advice on how to get there, where to stay and trips along the Pacific coast.

Juanchaco and Ladrilleros Travel Guide
Travel Guide to the towns of Juanchaco and Ladrilleros on the Colombian Pacific coast. Advice on how to reach these towns, things to do, and where to stay.

Guide to Manizales
Comprehensive guide to Manizales, Colombia. Advice and info on things to do and places to visit.

Parque Los Nevados Travel Guide
Guide to the spectacular Parque Los Nevados in Colombia which includes the snow-capped mountain "Nevado del Ruiz". Advice on how to organise tours, treks and accommodation in the park.

Travel Guide to Salento
Information on Salento, Colombia. Advice on trekking in the stunning Valle de Cocora as well as tips on how to get there and where to stay.

Travel Guide to Armenia | Colombia Travel Guide
Travel guide to Armenia, Colombia. The capital of the department of Quindio is a small unremarkable city. However, the lush green countryside which surrounds the city is without doubt worth visiting.

Travel Guide to Pereira | Colombia Travel Guide
Travel advice for Pereira, Colombia. Tips on attractions in the city, hotels and how to get there.

Guide to Cartagena
Comprehensive guide to Cartagena, Colombia. Advice and info on things to do and places to visit in and around this Colombian tourist hotspot.

Guide to Barranquilla | Colombia Travel Guide
Comprehensive guide to Barranquilla, Colombia. Advice and info on things to do and places to visit.

Guide to Santa Marta | Colombia Travel Guide
Comprehensive guide to Santa Marta, Colombia. Advice and info on things to do and places to visit in this beautiful Colombian city which lies on the Caribbean coast.

Travel Guide to Taganga - Colombia
Guide to the small coastal town of Taganga, Colombia. Info on things to see and do, hotels and SCUBA diving.

Travel Guide to Parque Tayrona - Colombia
Guide to the stunning Parque Tayrona on the Caribbean Coast. Info on the park's attraction including its spectacular beaches, accommodation and how to get there.

Cabo de la Vela Travel Guide
Travel Guide to Cabo de la Vela, La Guajira, Colombia. Advice on what to see, how to get there, where to stay.

Travel Guide to Riohacha - Colombia
Guide to Riohacha, Colombia. Info on attractions and hotels.

Travel Guide to Maicao - Colombia
Guide to Maicao, Colombia. Advice on things to do and tips on crossing the border with Venezuela.

Travel Guide to Valledupar | Colombia Travel Guide
Comprehensive guide to Valledupar, Colombia. Advice on hotels and attractions in and around the city including the famous Vallenato Festival.

Guide to Mompox (Mompos) | Colombia Travel Guide
Story of my visit to Mompox (Mompos), the stunning colonial town on the banks of the Magdalena River. Info on hotels, tours and transport.

Guide to Bucaramanga
Comprehensive guide to Bucaramanga, Colombia. Advice and info on things to do and places to visit in the picturesque "City of Parks".

Travel Guide to Giron - Colombia
Information on the beautiful colonial town of Giron. Advice on attractions in the town, hotels and how to get there.

Travel Guide to Florida Blanca - Colombia
Information on the small town of Florida Blanca, Colombia, famous for its delicious sweets including the "oblea".

Parque Nacional del Chicamocha Travel Guide
Guide to the spectacular Parque Nacional del Chcamocha. Info on attractions inside the park and in the Chicamocha Canyon itself.

Travel Guide to San Gil - Colombia
Guite to San Gil, the adventure sport capital of Colombia. Advice on things to see and do, hotels and how to get there.

Travel Guide to Barichara | Colombia Travel Guide
Information on the beautiful colonial town of Barichara, Colombia. Advice on what to see and do including the delightful Camino Real, as well as hotels and how to get there.

Travel Guide to Guane - Colombia
Guide to the beautiful colonial town of Guane, Colombia. Advice on attractions, hotels and how to get there.

Travel Guide to Cucuta - Colombia
Guide to Cucuta, Colombia. Advice on attractions, hotels and info on crossing the border with Venezuela.

Travel Guide to Pamplona - Colombia
Guide to the picturesqe city of Pamplona, Colombia. Advice on things to see and do, hotels and how to get there.

Contact Us with any queries
Contact Colombia Travel Guide .net with any queries you may have and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.

About this Colombia Travel Guide
About ColombiaTravelGuide.net. Info about the author and site itself.

My Story of Coming to Colombia
A personal account of how I ended up living in Colombia. My story details how I came to fall in love with this magnificent, though misrepresented country.

Useful Travel Websites | Colombia Travel Guide
Details of useful travel websites for travelers to Colombia and other destinations.


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