Colombia has completely transformed its image and is now a safe, fascinating destination with Caribbean beaches, coffee culture and the warmth of Colombians.
Attractions
Cartagena is the colonial pearl on the Caribbean with perfectly preserved old town. Medellín shows impressive urban transformation and Pablo Escobar history. Bogotá offers culture, museums and the famous Gold Museum.
Cocora Valley with the world's tallest wax palms is Instagram gold. Coffee Triangle around Armenia shows the world's best coffee culture. Tayrona National Park offers dream Caribbean beaches.
Tipping
Restaurants: 10% are common, sometimes already included. Bars: 1000-2000 pesos per drink. Taxis: Rounding. Coffee tours: $2-5 USD per person. Hotels: 5000-10000 pesos per day.
Traffic Rules
Highway: 80-100 km/h
Country roads: 60-80 km/h
Urban areas: 30-60 km/h
Mountain roads: 30-40 km/h
Important: Mountain roads are winding. Pico y Placa (driving bans by license plate) in big cities. Motorcycles are everywhere. Alcohol limit: 0.2 per thousand.
Currency & Payment
Colombia uses the Peso (COP). Card payment is widespread in cities. Cash is important for small shops and rural areas. US dollars are rarely accepted.
¡Qué chimba! Colombians are extremely warm - the best hospitality in South America!
Important Phone Numbers
Emergency: 112
Police: 123
Fire Department: 119
Ambulance: 125
Tourist Police: 147
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