Currency of Colombia – Tourism in Colombia
The currency in Colombia is the peso (symbol Cop $). There are $ 1,000, $ 2,000, $ 5,000, $ 10,000, $ 20,000, $50.00 and $100.000 bills. for coins has $50 $ 100, $ 200, $ 500 and $ 1,000 coins. Managing your money: We recommend taking some United States Dollars (around US$200) to keep away […]
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Measures and Electricity – Tourism in Colombia – Colombia Travel Guide
In Colombia the International Unit System (IUS), heir to the metric system, is used. We advise you to consider this information to avoid having major problems with distance, your cell phone charger or height somewhere. METRIC SYSTEM In Colombia the International Unit System (IUS), heir to the metric system, is used. Measurements for distances are […]
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Culture of Colombia – Tourism in Colombia
Cultural diversity in Colombia is reflected in a varied architecture with a network of towns considered Patrimonio Cultural de la Nación (National Cultural Heritage) where you can see the combination of different cultures in places including Barichara, Giron, Honda, Lorica, Mompox, Monguí, La Playa de Belen, Salamina, Santafe de Antioquia, Villa de Leyva, Aguadas, Jardin […]
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Emergency numbers – Travel Guide Colombia
Anyone has a copy of important phone numbers handy and/or pre-programmed into their phones. In an emergency has to call for help, the following phone numbers are valid throughout Colombia: National police 112 Civil Defence 144 Emergencies 123 GAULA – Anti-Kidnapping and Extortion 165 the Colombian Highway Police information line on mobile phone #767 Guidance […]
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Health and vaccination – Tourism in Colombia – Colombia Travel Guide
It is important to be aware of potential risks when travelling. The most common illnesses in Colombia are acute altitude sickness, stomach problems, and in jungle areas malaria and yellow fever. Vaccination You must be vaccinated against yellow fever at least 15 days before departure to these departments: Santander, Norte de Santander, Bolivar, Boyaca, Huila, […]
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Embassies and consulates in Colombia – Tourism in Colombia
The comprehensive list of Foreign Embassies and Consulates from around the world located in Colombia as well as Colombian Embassies, Consulates and other Colombian representations worldwide. Below you can see a list of embassies and consulates of other countries in the capital of Colombia Embassies in Colombia German Embassy Address: Edificio Torre Empresarial Pacífic, P.H. […]
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Visa, Customs, Documentation and Taxes – Tourism in Colombia
The Colombian government requires a tourist visa for citizens of 107 countries to enter the country, For a current list of the nations that require this document to enter Colombia, you can consult the website www.cancilleria.gov.co/services/colombia/visas In the related documents section choose the visas by country option. Citizens of the following countries are not required […]
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How to get to Colombia – Tourism in Colombia
There are several ways to get to Colombia, here we help you to choose the best or most appropriate for you. Here we will list the options: By Air There are regular international flights into major cities including Bogotá, Medellín, Cali, Barranquilla, Bucaramanga, Cartagena, Pereira, Cucuta, Armenia and San Andres Island as well as to […]
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Weather & Climate of Colombia – The Weather in Colombia – Climate of Colombia – Tourism in Colombia
The Climate of Colombia is characterized for being tropical and isothermal as a result of its geographical location near the Equator presenting variations within five natural regions and depending on the altitude, temperature, humidity, winds and rainfall. Each region maintains an average temperature throughout the year only presenting variables determined by precipitation during a rainy […]
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Languages of Colombia – Tourism in Colombia
More than 99.2% of Colombians speak the Spanish language; also 65 Amerindian languages, 2 Creole languages and the romani language are spoken in the country. English has official status in the San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina Islands. The overwhelming majority of Colombians speak Spanish (see also Colombian Spanish), but in total 101 languages are […]
