The Best Time To Visit

The climate of Colombia varies according to altitude. Low in regions where there is almost no rain, the temperature is almost constant at any time of year, varying between 24 ° C and 27 ° C. It reveals, among other things, a season of rain, the locals called "invierno", and a dry season, called "verano". The most interesting to go to Colombia and to enjoy a trip quiet and inexpensive, is that last season during which the tourist inflow is less dense, as opposed to the months of December and January, during which accommodation and transport are much less accessible.

Beyond the violent image conveyed by the news, Colombia has a population of a kind amazing and varied landscapes often grandiose.

Bogota is a city of paradoxes: you take the full force of the contrast between the modernity of its architecture, its rich cultural life, the beauty of its monuments, and extreme poverty part of its population or deprivation of street children. You can visit the Museo del Oro, the Museo Nacional, Iglesia de Santa Clara and the Jardin Botanico Jose Celestino Mutis. Also take time to wander through the markets and along streets, in the Plaza de Santander and climb on top of Cerro de Monserrate, a place famous for its miracles ...

Cartagena, a former colonial port, has a wonderful historic churches, palaces, monasteries, courtyards quiet, can be explored at the option of ballads in the streets. The Old Port is also worth a visit.

Push yourself in the jungle to explore the Ciudad Perdida, City of Indian Tairona discovery in 1975, and which may be the goal exceptional hike a few days.

For fans of idleness, the Pacific coast has two resorts, Bahia Solano and El Valle, which have beautiful beaches. It is also possible from these two cities to go explore the jungle, and Parque Nacional Ensenada de Utria where observe whales and dolphins.

Many international flights serve several airports in Colombia.

The foreigners need no visa for a stay of less than 60 days.

The current currency is the Colombian peso.

The budget plan is very modest: a meal will cost under 15 € and a room less than 10 €.

Regarding health, it is prudent to have his vaccinations updated classics, as well as those against hepatitis A and B, yellow fever, typhoid, and rabies if living in rural areas. Have also medications to prevent malaria in some areas.

For traveling within the country, internal flights are very frequent practice. Buses are another means of traffic economically and effectively. In town, taxis are inexpensive and accept long journeys.

If you wish to report objects in memory to your family, you can choose between the products of handicrafts such as weaving, pottery, jewelry, basketry, but also the famous emeralds from local extraction, very beautiful, purchasing preference to Bogota and Cartagena.