COLOMBIA, COLORFUL AND TROPICAL PARADISE
Colombia is the most diverse destination we've ever visited. It has everything in one country: tropical beaches, high mountains, coffee plantations, colonial villages, colorful steps and beautiful jungle. In a trip you can visit all these extremes and that is exactly what we recommend. Read all our blogs to prepare yourself perfectly for a great trip!
- Capital: Bogotá
- Population: 50 million
- Timezone: UTC-5
- Currency: Colombian peso
- High season: December to February
- International airports: Bogotá, Medellín and Cartagena
- Visa: for most countries not needed
- Vaccinations: DTP, Hepatitus A and yellow fever recommended (always check your local travel clinic)
- Travel guide: Lonely Planet Colombia
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