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Where to Go in Colombia
Deciding where to go in Colombia is a challenge even for those who know exactly what they want from their travels: nightlife in Bogotá is vastly different from that in Medellín which is different again from Cali when the sun goes down. Likewise, outdoor adventures on the Pacific Coast are nothing
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Colombia Travel Tips: Accessibility and Safety
As with travel to any foreign country, a good dose of common sense will serve you well in Colombia when it comes to staying safe, but it’s always best to familiarize yourself with cultures and customs before your visit. This is especially true for travelers with disabilities, women traveling
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Where to Go on Colombia's Wild Pacific Coast
The Pacific coast is different from the Caribbean side. There are few roads, and the main mode of transportation is by boat. The best way to visit the Pacific is to pick a spot and limit your time to that area. If you make your accommodations arrangements beforehand, your hostel or lodge will pick
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Colombia’s National Parks
From undisturbed coral reefs to the Amazonian jungle to snow-covered mountain ranges, Colombia’s National Parks are indeed a treasure and making the effort to visit them is worthwhile for any visitor. The country’s system of natural parks and protected areas covers more than 14 million hectares: a
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Colombian Cloud Forest
Rainforests that grow at higher altitudes on the flanks of the Andes are known as montane rainforests or cloud forests because they are often enveloped in mist that results from the condensation of warm air against chillier mountain currents. Unlike the lowland rainforest, cloud forests only have
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Staying Safe in Colombia
Colombia is safe to visit, and the majority of visitors have a wonderful experience in the country. But these remain uncertain times as guerrilla groups continue to fight the military, smaller groups of former paramilitaries (bacrim) operate in cities and towns across the country as small drug lor
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Colombia Travel Itineraries: Medellín & the Coffee Region
There’s not one clear-cut, common way to visit uncommon Colombia. If you have one week, a tour of the coffee region beginning in urban Medellín is a great introduction to a fascinating country, and an excellent place to start for coffee purists.
Alternatively, a week is the perfect amount to of t
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5-Day Best of Colombia Travel Itinerary
This five-day best of Colombia travel itinerary takes you through the archaeological sites at and near San Agustin, the historic White City of Popayán, and clues up on an easy-going day in Cali. Feel free to add on a day in either locale, especially Cali.
Cali and Southwest Colombia
Days 1-2
Fly
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5-Day Best of Colombia Travel Itinerary: Bogotá and Boyacá
By making Bogotá your headquarters for a week-long stay in Colombia, you get a little of everything: the rhythm of Colombian life and an opportunity venture further afield to explore one of Colombia’s best preserved colonial towns as well as take in an exhilarating nature hike.
Day 1
Fly into Bogo
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The Landscape & Climate of Colombia
Páramos (highland moors) are a unique tropical highland ecosystem that thrive above 3,500 meters. Photo © Jesse Kraft/123rf.
Colombia covers a land area of 1.14 million square kilometers (440,000 square miles), roughly the size of Texas and California combined, making it the fourth largest So
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All About Colombian Fruits
Colombia is a land bursting with exotic fruit. Sold from the back of pickup trucks by farmers on the roadside, overflowing at stalls in colorful markets in every town and village, lined up in neat rows in the produce section at fancy grocery stores and at juice stands—just about anywhere you go, d
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Visit Reserva Natural Río Claro in Colombia
A visit to the spectacular, privately run Reserva Natural Río Claro (Medellín office tel. 4/268-8855, cell tel. 311/354-0119) is a highlight for anyone visiting Colombia. In the steamy and remote Magdalena Medio region of Antioquia, the reserve encompasses 450 hectares (1,100 acres) along the Río
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One Week Itinerary: Colombia's Caribbean Coast
If you have the time and an adventurous spirit, check out some of Colombia’s wildest stretches of coastline, from the rocky Pacific to the Darien to the dry tropical forests of Córdoba. Try this itinerary in September or October when the whales are frolicking in the Pacific, the waters are calm in
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Trip Ideas for Colombia
Colombia has plenty of far-flung locations that make for a perfect tour of the country or side trips to your main travels, but it takes time to get there. If your timeframe doesn’t allow for a long overland trip, consider flying to these great destinations from the major cities.
Getaways clo
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6-Day Colombia Itinerary: Cartagena & the Caribbean Coast
This six-day itinerary for Cartagena and the Caribbean Coast focuses on exploring the cities of the area, wandering streets, relaxing on beaches, and enjoying local cuisine. You can also easily extend the visit by four or five days to include an excursion to La Guajira.
Day 1
From nearby Pereira,
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Nightlife in Bogotá
The capital city is also Colombia’s nightlife capital. The Zona Rosa may still dominate the nightlife landscape, but downtown hasn’t completely surrendered. La Candelaria has its share of long-standing smaller bars, catering to Bogotanos and visitors alike; the non-SUV crowd hangs out in Macarena
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Getting Around Colombia by Airlane, Bus, & Car
There are plenty of options for getting around Colombia, each with their own pros and cons depending on your budget, timeframe, travel destination, and personal preferences. Here are all the ins and outs of traveling by airplane, bus, and car–and even motorcycle and bicycle, too.
By Airplane
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Planning Your Time in Bogotá
Busy Bogotá is Colombia’s cool capital—and not just in terms of its famously chilly nights. A few years ago, visitors would arrive at the El Dorado airport and spend two days maximum in the Andean metropolis before taking the next flight to Cartagena. Now people are staying awhile, and it’s easy t
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Medellín Nightlife
Medellín nightlife is truly hopping, and whatever your scene–salsa or jazz, grungy or cool, dress to impress or comfy casual–you’ll probably find it here. For whatever night out you can imagine in Medellín, this is where to go.
Since 1969, El Social Tienda Mixta (Cra. 35 No. 8A-8, tel. 4/31
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Colombian Demographics
Colombia was estimated to have had a population of a little over 47 million in 2013 and has the third highest population in Latin America, behind Brazil and Mexico and slightly higher than Argentina. Around four million Colombians live outside of Colombia, mostly in the United States, Venezuela, S
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