Practical information about Colombia – Colombia Travel Guide

All information must know the before traveling to Colombia

Exploring Colombia through these unique experiences is to continually confirm a renowned writer and historian, wrote: “Traveling for three hours in any direction in Colombia is all you need to find yourself in another country: to go from the hot sun to cold fog, from joy to melancholy, from extraversion to silence, from the prairies to the abyss, from the jungle to the desert, from drought to flood.”

Practical information about Colombia, visa and health care information, the weather, public transport and the local currency.

The Climate of Colombia Republic of Colombia – South America

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…

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How to get to Colombia Republic of Colombia – South America

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…

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Visa, Customs, Documentation and Taxes Republic of Colombia – South America

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…

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Embassies and consulates in Colombia Republic of Colombia – South America

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…

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Health and vaccination in Colombia Republic of Colombia – South America

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…

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Emergency numbers Republic of Colombia – South America

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…

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Culture of Colombia Republic of Colombia – South America

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…

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Measures and Electricity – Colombia Republic of Colombia – South America

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…

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Currency – Colombia Republic of Colombia – South America

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…

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