Colombia

Colombia

Only country in South America to have coastlines on the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean, Colombia suffers from a reputation that does not always promote the visit. It should not actually go anywhere. 

The country has, for example, on the Caribbean coast of beautiful tourist developments, moreover, usually ignored by European travelers. 

The resorts 

The archipelago San André 

Located at the height of Nicaragua, these remote islands 700 km from the Colombian coast are a haven protected by palm trees and coral reefs. 

The sea is expected to take up to 7 different shades of blue. 

We can go jet skiing, windsurfing, volleyball or beach soccer. 

Weather / When to go 

What is the best time to travel to Colombia? What is it there now? All weather and climate information. 

»Weather in Colombia 

Passport / Visa / Formalities 

For tourists with a ticket to / a visa from 30 to 90 days, renewable at the "Directorate of Aliens" ("dirección de extranjería") after payment of a fee, is affixed to the passport arrival at airports. 

transport 

Airports 

Rafael Núñez airport 

It is 20 minutes from Cartagena. 

General 

The poor condition of roads and local habits (speeding, drunk driving, disrespect of traffic) make driving dangerous! 

Note that intercity buses are sometimes the target of armed attacks, especially in outlying areas of the country groups. 

The main means of transport in the country: 

Coach: different grade levels and services are offered. 

Aerovans (minibus). 

Ejecutivos (large, comfortable coaches with toilets, services hostess on board). 

Collectivos: These taxis are shared between several occupants and can go anywhere in the country. 

Taxi: metered in large cities (in the rest of the country prices are set in advance by sector). Opportunity to negotiate a taxi for a long distance. 

Train: there is only one train, the Tren Turistico de la Sabana (between Bogota and Nemocón).