Photography: Kahuari Travel.
Photography: Roberto Castaneda.
Colombia is the second most populous country in South America houses 10% of the biodiversity of the world country. El país está saliendo de la sombra oscura de su reputación de secuestro y drogas para convertirse en el punto culminante de las visitas de muchas personas a América del Sur. Es el nuevo “él” lugar para visitar (y pasar a). Los aficionados de la historia y la arqueología podrán disfrutar de muchos museos de Bogotá, pero será realmente impresionado por el Tierradentro, Ciudad Perdida y los sitios de San Agustín.Más allá de la historia, también se pueden encontrar hermosas playas, Salir de marcha, deliciosa comida, y una gran vida nocturna en Colombia. Se pueden utilizar los consejos de viaje para planificar su viaje de sueño. No se deje engañar por los medios de comunicación que – Colombia es increíble.
Typical costs
Accommodation - Most hostel dormitory rooms cost between $ 15-20 dollars per night. Hotels cost about $ 50 USD per night for single or double.
Foods - In cities, you can find smaller places full of people who take advantage of fixed meals are a great experience. These can cost as little as $ USD 3. If you're looking for something more basic, most Western dishes will cost about $ 7 for a burger, sandwich or pizza. Shopping is very cheap, it costs about $ 40 USD per week. The most popular street snacks are empanadas that are as little as $ 1 dollar.
transportation - Buses are actually quite expensive. While long distance trips can cost around $ 55 USD one way, the rates are sometimes as high as $ 100 USD. Airlines often cheaper than buses in Colombia so be sure to check the airline websites listed below for rate information. VivaColombia is an equivalent of Ryan Air, with very cheap online offers and strict baggage restrictions. There are no trains in the country.
Activities - Attractions are quite reasonably priced. A tour of a coffee plantation can cost as little as $ 5 USD (visit Don Elias Salento for an intimate and wonderful tour of a small plantation) or as much as $ 50 depending on what's on, while entry a country of many national parks are usually around $ 15 USD and the ticket is valid for up to one week. However, you can also find many free national parks across the country.
Money Saving Tips
Get a student card - If you are a student, be sure to bring your card to get discounts at many museums and tourist sites in the country.
trade - The prices of bus tickets and taxis are sometimes negotiable, so try to bargain for lower costs. In the off season, you can also negotiate discounts pension if you have a good knowledge of Spanish.
Get a card Hello Hostel - It is free to sign up, and Hi Hostels in Colombia are of exceptional quality. They offer many "boutique hostels" for less than $ 12 per night. Get your card online or at a participating hostel.
What to see and do in Colombia
They lost in Bogotá - capital of Colombia is a mix of architecture: skyscrapers tower over intricate churches and squares filled with cafes. Bogota also has excellent museums with free admission on Sundays. Be sure to stop at the Museum of Gold to see one of the largest collections in the world of gold. The city also has an amazing nightlife going until the wee hours of the morning.
Trip to Gorgona Island - Once a prison island, Gorgona Island is now part of a national park that is located 30 miles off the coast of the Pacific. It is likely to see snakes, bats, monkeys, sloths and when you get here, but the boat trip offers many opportunities to see whales, sharks and giant sea turtles. The remains of the prison are also quite good.
Explore the National Park of Tierradentro - This archaeological site is one of the most visited attractions in the country. Designated as a world heritage site, Tierradentro has two museums, one showing the archaeological finds and ethnological museum. The main draw here is the 78 open tombs and accompanying paintings and sculptures.
Walk to Ciudad Perdida (Lost City) - Discovered in 1972, Lost Ciuadad are the remains of an ancient city located in the Sierra Nevada region of Colombia. Visitors make the long journey through the jungle to see the 169 terraces built on the mountainside.
Visit San Agustin - The site is famous for its huge stone sculptures dating from 100 and 1200 AD, some of which are over 3,200 in height and weigh tons. The site was declared a World Heritage Site in 1995.
Fall in love with Medellin – Medellín is the second largest city in the country and is regularly revered as one of the most beautiful places in South America. Despite having a seedy past with drugs, the city has become a popular place for salsa and expats. It has totally changed its image and is now one of the best “” places to visit in the world. The perfect time to visit Medellín is during its Flower Festival - you will see why it has earned the nickname "the flower capital".
Walk to the old town of Cartagena - Medellin competition with the title of the most beautiful city in Colombia's Cartagena, one of the fashionable seaside resorts of the country. Cobbled streets of the old town is filled with balconies and have an old Spanish colonial feel to them.
Trip to the Amazon - Amazon basin covers almost a third of Colombia and is the perfect place to do some jungle trekking. Most visits involve taking a boat along the river and a stop with an Indian tribe before reaching the National Park Amacayacu to start your hike.
Go diving - Colombia may not be the first place you think of when planning a dive trip, but there are some first class sites in the country. Tropical waters tropical waters around San Andrés and Providencia are home to a variety of species of fish and corals.
I drink coffee - Colombia is home to some of the best coffees in the world and a visit to a plantation is a great way to find out how your morning brew obtained from coffee beans cup of coffee. You can also buy some fresh coffee packed at the end of most tours for a price much cheaper than in supermarkets.
Take in the chaos of Cali - As the third largest city in Colombia, Cali is the center of industry of sugar and coffee for the country, as well as being home to an incredible nightlife. It is a wild and lively city that serves as a popular vacation spot for people in the country.
Excursion to Popayan - This small village is nestled in a beautiful valley and is one of the most culturally rich colonial cities throughout the country. It has been completely restored and is considered a national monument.
Go rural Panaca – En este enorme parque se puede aprender a ordeñar una vaca, montar caballos, cabras de alimentación, y más. Hay espectáculos acrobáticos, así como un rodeo, tiendas y restaurantes. Es un buen destino para la familia con una gran cantidad de actividades adecuadas para los niños.
Salón en el paraíso en el Parque Nacional Tayrona – Probably the number one of Colombia hotspot for backpackers, Parque Tayrona is a strip of paradise near Santa Marta. Most people overnight camp in Cabo San Juan, whether renting a tent or a hammock. Book in advance to get a hammock on top of the rocks, so you are sleeping directly on the water. Plan to spend at least two days of the trip to the beaches and lounging around.
Dance and person through Carnival - Puede que no sea de Río de Janeiro, pero Colombia tiene una gran temporada de Carnaval. Aunque el Carnaval de Barranquilla (la más grande) se lleva a cabo en febrero, enero es un igualmente buen momento para visitar. Pasto y Manizales ofrecen carnavales en la primera semana de enero. El Carnaval de Blanco y Negro en Manizales es un salvaje pocos días de jolgorio – asegúrese de llevar ropa vieja en blanco y negro, ya que está seguro de conseguir rociaron con harina, pintura, y la espuma!
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