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Say ‘Colombia’ and most people will immediately think of something negative; drugs, guerrilla warfare, corruption, kidnappings, crime. This is hardly surprising, since these are some of the few factors about the country that regularly reach the international press. But the truth is that Colombia is one of the most beautiful countries in Latin America, and there are still many places there which are just as safe to visit as other destinations on the continent. So, if you stick to certain areas, don’t stray too far from the main tourist areas and heed current safety advice, there is no reason why you shouldn’t include it in your itinerary.

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Colombia Travel Guide

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Land & Environment

All Activities in Colombia

Aquarium Island

A short distance off of the western coast of San Andres (about a 20 minute ride in a slow boat: as lit...

The Blowing Hole

The Blowing Hole (El Hoyo Soplador) Only on a small Caribbean island in the middle of the ocean cou...

Cumbal

In this small indigenous village on the altiplano, the Sunday market trading is still going strong. St...

Top Rated Hotels

Hostal Sue

Definitely a worthy backpacker’s rival to the mighty neighbouring Platypus, Hostal Sue boasts a lively social ...


100% - 4 ratings
$5 - $10

El Miramar II Taganga Sea-View and Tsunami Cafe Bar

In the small and very lovely fishing village of Taganga El Miramar Taganga and the rooftop Tsunami Bar Cafe are ...


100% - 6 ratings

Hotel San Carlos

The Hotel San Carlos is one of the budget options in San Gil. It is close to the Parque Central, the central mar...


87% - 2 ratings
$4.20 US for one person and $6.35 for two people, shared bath - $16 for 3 persons, private bath

Top Rated Restaurants

The Monkey Pub

The Monkey Pub mixes the best of an English Pub -conviviality, impressive beers, great food and good music- with...


100% - 7 ratings

Restaurante Mi Casita

An ipialeño tradition, Restaurante Mi Casita dishes up home-cooked, Colombian favorites. If hunger gnaws you ea...


75% - 1 ratings

Pan Pan

Pan Pan is just one of the many panaderías that whip up much more then just breads and cakes. It also presents ...


75% - 1 ratings

Top Rated Tours

Guía T.P. Viajes y Turismo-SENA

Now that Tumaco has been declared a Special Port, Ecotourism and Biodiversity District, SENA (Servicio Nacional ...


75% - 1 ratings

Viaje Turismo

If you decide to fly to your next Colombian destination, the women of this two-person office can sell you ticket...


75% - 1 ratings

Valencia Torres

If the prospects of travelling Colombia in bus for hours—up to a day, a night or even more—make you wince, t...


75% - 1 ratings

Top Rated Schools

Studying Spanish in Medellín

Medellin, due to its favorable climate, cultural activities and unstoppable nightlife is fast becoming a firm fa...


0% - 0 ratings

Cali Salsa Schools

Academia Combinación Rumbera Parroquia Santa Ana Calle 28B No. 33E-70 572 438 1810 Constelación Latina C...


0% - 0 ratings

Studying Spanish in Cali

Not as up to speed in its potential as a destination to visit and learn Spanish, Cali lags behind Bogota, Medell...


0% - 0 ratings

Top Rated Services

Vicens

Colombia is renowned for its leather work, and Vicens proudly proclaims it creates "natural designs in leather."...


75% - 1 ratings

El Taller de Esperanza Polanco F.

Esperanza Polanco forms clay by hand into wonderful candlesticks and lamps, chess sets and nativity crèches, my...


75% - 1 ratings

The Malls

Need a dose of US culture (or a reminder of why you might have left there)? Hop on a bus towards the burbs. Stra...


75% - 1 ratings

Traveler Reviews of Colombia

Colombia the best

Rating: 100%

the people, the country, the food, the drink, the music - everything except the violence?!!

By V!VA User from london, uk, Feb 29, 2008

November 2007 Trip

Rating: 100%

Friendly open people. Beautiful countryside. Traffic in Bogota is terrible. Smog. Stop signs are a suggestion.

By V!VA User from Chicago, Dec 17, 2007

Beautiful, safe and wonderful!

Rating: 100%

Love: the people, the food, the water, the free spirit, the history...

Dislike: The bad reputation this wonderful place gets.

By HeatherFL from Miami, FL live in Tampa, FL, Dec 06, 2007

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