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Colombia
In Colombia you will find modern cities, Caribbean beaches, deserts and lush green forests. It’s a country with a lot of variety and it has something to offer for everyone. Some of the most popular places to visit are Medellin, Bogota, Salento, Cartagena, Tayrona National Park and Minca, but there is a lot more to see.
Salento, Colombia
Cocora Valley, Colombia
You can travel around Colombia in 2 weeks, but to really see the country you should stay for 3-4 weeks. Colombia is not only a really affordable destination, it’s also really safe for solo travelers. There are certain areas you should avoid, but if you visit the most popular places and do your research before you go, it’s absolutely safe enough.
The easiest way to get to Colombia is by flying to one of the major airports in Medellin, Bogota or Cartagena, depending on where you’re coming from. The easiest way to get around Colombia is by either taking the bus or flying. If you want to see as much as possible from the country, I would recommend you to fly, because the distances are really big. If you book your flights in advance they are really cheap. Flying from Medellin to Cartagena will only cost you between 30-60 USD.
Bogota, Colombia
Tatacoa, Colombia
Things to see and do in Colombia
Visit Comuna 13 in Medellin
Do a day trip to Guatape
Swim in the thermal baths of Santa Rosa de Cabal
See the world’s tallest palm trees in the Cocora Valley
Spend a few days in Salento
Go hiking in the Tatacoa desert
Go up to Monserrate in Bogota
Visit the walled city of Cartagena
Spend a night on a caribbean island
Go hiking in Tayrona National Park
Go surfing in Palomino
See the waterfalls in Minka
Colombia Travel Guides
Below you will find different blog posts about Colombia. The best time of the year to visit Colombia is from December to January and July – August. These months have the lowest rainfall of the year, but you can visit Colombia any time of the year.
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Top 10 Things to do in Medellin, Colombia
Medellin is the most popular city in Colombia and a hotspot for digital nomads. Nestled in a valley, it has
Useful travel tips
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Always have cash
Have enough cash, especially before you go to smaller towns. Small towns often have only 2 or 3 ATMs and it happens regularly that they run out of cash. Usually by the next day you will be able to get cash again, but most restaurants and cafes only accept cash. In the big cities you won’t have any trouble paying by card.
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Research your destinations
There are places like Salento, Jardin or Palomino that are super safe, but in the big cities it’s important to know which areas to avoid. In Medellin, Cartagena and Bogota are areas that are really safe and others that are quite sketchy. It’s also important to know which areas to avoid at night.
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Don’t give papaya!
It’s a local saying that means you shouldn’t expose valuable things in public, meaning that you should walk with your phone in your hand or show expensive jewelry that attract pickpockets.
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Learn some Spanish
Many people in Colombia don’t speak English, so it’s really useful to know some of the basic vocabulary. Being able to communicate in Spanish will be very beneficial for your trip. Below you will find some basic Spanish vocabulary.
Santa Rosa de Cabal, Colombia
Palomino, Colombia
Basic Spanish
Like I always say, knowing how to say simple things like “Hello”, “Thank you” and “Delicious” can open doors and hearts. People will really appreciate it if you just try to say a few Spanish words, because it shows your interest in their culture.
Typical words & phrases
Hola — Hello
Buenos días — Good morning
Buenas tardes — Good afternoon
Buenas noches — Good evening / Good night
¿Cómo te llamas? — What’s your name?
Me llamo — My name is
(Yo) tengo … años — I am … years old.
(Yo) soy de — I come from…
¿Cómo estás? / ¿Qué tal? — How are you?
Bien, gracias — Good, thank you
Muy bien — Very well
¿Y tú? — And you?
¡Gracias! — Thank you!
¡Muchas gracias! — Thank you very much!
¡Perdon! — Excuse me
Por favor — Please
Lo siento — I’m sorry
Uno — one
Dos — two
Tres — three
Quatro — four
Cinco — five
Seis — six
Siete — seven
Ocho — eight
Nueve — nine
Diez — ten
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April 6, 2024
