Travel quotes
Like all great travellers, I have seen more than I remember, and remember more than I have seen. Benjamin Disraeli
In America there are two classes of travel - first class, and with children. Robert Benchley
Travelers never think that they are the foreigners. Mason Cooley
The traveler was active; he went strenuously in search of people, of adventure, of experience. The tourist is passive; he expects interesting things to happen to him. He goes "sight-seeing." Daniel J. Boorstin
There are only two emotions in a plane: boredom and terror. Orson Welles
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Colombia : When and where to go ?
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Colombia : Maps and Facts
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Its proximity to the equator gives the Colombian climate uniformity in its temperatures: Globally speaking, the dry season lasts from December to March and the wet season, with strong rainfall, from April to November. |
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What to do in Colombia
Beyond the violent images portrayed so often by the media nowadays, the people themselves are generally surprisingly kind and the varied countryside is often grandiose in its views.
Bogota is a paradoxical town: The contrast between the modernity of its architecture, the richness of its cultural life, the beauty of its monuments and, on the other side, the extreme poverty and street kids, will probably shock you. Recommended places to visit here include the Museo del Oro, the National Museum, the Santa Clara church and the José Celestino Mutis Botanical Gardens. Take some time to stroll around the markets and along the roads, in the Plaza de Santader and go up the Cerro de Montserrate, a site made famous by its miracles. The old colonial port of Cartagena has a fascinating historical quarter with churches, palaces, monasteries and peaceful patios, a great place to discover through wandering along its streets. The old port is equally worth a detour. Go into the jungle to explore the Ciudad Perdida, a town founded by the Taironas Indians, discovered in 1975, which makes a fitting finale to a hike of several days. For those seeking relaxation then Bahia Solano and El Valle, both on the Pacific Coast are the places for you with their magnificent beaches. If you feel like a little exercise then both towns make great starting points for exploring the jungle and the Parque Nacional Ensenada de Utria is the perfect place to observe whales and dolphins. |
Colombia : The basics
Various international airlines serve several Colombian airports.
European citizens do not require a visa for a stay of less than 60 days. The currency in circulation is the Colombian Peso. The budget you should plan for is fairly moderate: A meal will cost less than €15 and a room less than €10. Concerning health precautions, your vaccinations should be up to date and add hepatitis A and B, yellow fever, typhoid and rabies too if you plan to visit the rural areas. Take medicine with you for malaria which is present in certain areas. Travelling inside Colombia can be done in several ways. Internal flights are frequent and practical. Taking the bus in an option both economical and efficient and taxis are inexpensive in town and will take you for longer trips. If you want to take some souvenirs home with you then local arts and crafts items are popular including cloth, pottery, jewellery and wickerwork or you may prefer to purchase some of the beautiful famous local emeralds from either Bogota or Cartagena. |
Towns in Colombia
Capital of Colombia, Bogota has more than 7 million inhabitants. It is situated at 2640 meters above sea level, making it the third highest capital in the world. Administrative and cultural center, it has been at the origin of the native civilization before the Spanish conquest.
Surrounded by mountains, the city enjoys a climate with average temperatures, which can be very cold at night. The two most interesting areas for tourism is the town center and Candelaria, now the most beautiful city with its museums and its typical houses with ornate balconies. You will also visit with pleasure the Plaza Bolivar, Avenida Jimenez with its emerald dealers, the famous Museo del Oro and its 30,000 gold objects, the viewpoint of the Cerro offering a magnificent view over the city, the colonial church of San Ignacio, the Santa Clara with his beautiful paintings of the 16th and 17th centuries, and like to stroll through the streets dotted with flower-filled patios.
In addition, you will find some difficulty in the city of nice restaurants in places quite charming. Your movements can be made with the very modern bus network.
