Magical Realism
Over 52 million people call Colombia home of which a large portion are of Catholic faith.
Colombia is known for it’s colourful buildings, famous coffee and it’s huge diversity of bird and wildlife.
QUICK FACTS:
Currency: Colombian Peso
Language: Spanish
Visa: Many tourists from some countries are allowed entry on arrival but as rules are constantly changing this is best to check on the official sites.
Power: 110 volts. Plug types A & B
Safety: Thailand
Flights between areas are generally cost effective as distances are vast and with heavy traffic and iffy road condition’s bus is better for short journeys only.
Carnaval de Barranquilla – February or March
Feria de Las Flores – July or August
Palenque’s Celebration of Tambores – October
Mompox Jazz Festival – October
A Colombian Christmas – December
Weather is tropical along the east coast and the eastern lowlands and cooler in the Highlands and Andes.
Packing:
A layer system works best if you are planning to visit the higher regions and the coast.
Accommodation:-
Dorm beds average – 53,000 Peso
Basic Double Beds with air cond – from 166,000 Peso
Mid range Double – from 311,000 Peso
Luxury – from 630,000 Peso
Food:-
Stalls – 9,000 to 12,000 Peso
Local restaurants – 12,000 to 30,000 Peso
Resort or similar – 40,000 Peso and up
Transport:-
Car hire – from $25 USD per day
A brief visit to Brazilian Falls, Rivers and Wildlife A new (but short) adventure – more organised than our normal as we have organised this
On shore and underwater The best way to see the Galapagos is by boat – luckily we have the freedom to book late –
Rainforest, Snow and Volcanoes Landing in Quito there was great views of a snow covered volcano. Going firstly to pick up our hire car
A brief visit to Brazilian Falls, Rivers and Wildlife A new (but short) adventure – more organised than our normal as we have organised this
On shore and underwater The best way to see the Galapagos is by boat – luckily we have the freedom to book late –
Rainforest, Snow and Volcanoes Landing in Quito there was great views of a snow covered volcano. Going firstly to pick up our hire car
Colombia Firstly forgive the number of photos in gallery – so hard to choose but hope you enjoy as much as we did. They
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On a 9 month stint around Caribbean, Central and South America plus a couple of other places