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Colombia Travel  | | "There is a dreamlike quality to Colombia. Here at the equator, with the sun forever overhead, the fecund earth beneath your feet, heart-stopping vistas in every direction and the warmth of the locals putting you at ease – you may find it difficult to leave!" | When you talk about Colombia, most people will immediately think about something negative: drogs, guerrilla, warfare and crime. This is hardly surprising, since this are some of the few factors about this country taht regulary reach international media. But the truth is that Colombia one of the most beautiful countries in the world and it is just now, as safe to visit as any other destination in the continent... Even safer than many of them.
In a short time in a tour to Colombia, you can go from perpetual snow to the hot beaches of the caribbean, enjoy the company of friendly country people in the Andean highlands or participate in one of the many "fiestas" of the local inhabitants. Colombia is a gem of a destination that as yet has to be explored by modern travelers as it slowly struggles to shed its unpalatable reputation to reveal its unique beauty. | |  | | All you need to know for an unforgettable stay on this beautiful country can be found in this travel guide. We know, your time for pleasure is precious and limited. There is no need to look any further. It all starts here. In our website you will find all the information you need about Colombia's best accommodations, Car Rentals, Beaches, destination and the most precise advice for a safe stay | | |
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A country to discover, Colombia in the northwestern part of south America, is the only country on that continent that borders both the Atlantic and the Pacific oceans. It is nearly equal in size to the combined areas of Spain and France. Colombia is bordered by Panama on the northwest, on the east by Venezuela and Brasil and on the southwest by Peru and Ecuador. Through the western half of the country, tree andean ranges run north and south merging into one of the equatorial border. The eastern half is a low, jungle-covered plain, drained by spurs of the Amazon and Orinoco rivers , inhabited by isolated, tropical-forest indian tribes. The fertil plateau and valley of the eastern range are the most densely populated parts of the country and there are here, also several sites that bear testimony of how facinating this country can be for tourism.
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| | Archeology and history, Colombia has a valuable past in colonial architecture and culture that is preserved in many towns and villages. The walled city of Cartagena de Indias was the former port of embarkation of the treasures of the Spanish Crown. It endured constant sieges that determined its extraordinary military architecture, characterized by thick walls, forts and bastions. Cartagena is today the most beautiful colonial city in South America, declared a world heritage site, where the visitor can evoke the rigor of the Inquisition and the battles to defend the city, while walking down colorful streets lined with marvelously preserved colonial facades.
The barrio of La Candelaria, in the historical sector of Bogota, displays its colonial past on every corner: old mansions and churches, whose interiors contain veritable jewels of baroque art. It is a well-preserved sector where urban life provides very interesting cultural activities. The Gold Museum, in the city center, houses the world’s largest collection of pre-Hispanic gold figures and ornaments. |
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"Colombia är lätt den vakraste land i Sydamerika Jag har aldrig känt mig osäker där, så låt inte rädsla hindra dig från att upptäcka ett så fantastiskt land som detta. Själv är jag på väg tillbaka dit igen. Det största faran är nog att du kommer att vilja stanna kvar eller aldrig åka hem till Sverige igen!
Aug, 2009 av Petra J
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| |  | | Other towns whose historical centers are perfectly restored include Tunja, on the highland plain of thedepartment of Boyacá, and Popayán, in the south of the country, where the Catholic tradition of Holy Week is observed with inimitable pomp and fervor. There are also many colonial villages such as Santa Cruz de Mompox, Pamplona, Barichara, Girón and Villa de Leyva.
| | | | | Cultural heritage, Colombia has an immense material and intangible cultural heritage. the ministry of culture has declared 1131 assets as an important part of the heritage, such as buildings and historical sectors and four expressions of intangible patrimony. In addition, five sites are on UNESCO´s worlds heritage list: Cartagena de Indias, for its ports, forts and monument; Los katios National park, for its unique nature; The town of Santa cruz de mompox, and the archaeological parks of San agustin and Tierra adentro. The carnival of barranquilla was recently declared a masterwork of oral and intangible world heritage as the black and white´s carnival that is the largest and most important celebration in southern Colombia.
| |  | | | | | | | | | The islands of San Andrés and Old Providence emerge on the horizon, a former refuge of pirates and privateers, where the myths and legends of hidden treasures are still recounted on its shores, and where the marine life - declared a reserve of the biosphere - and the warm Caribbean waters combine to provide the tourist with excellent sites for diving.
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| |  | | Culture and society, Colombians have adapted to modern life and its towns express a dynamic culture that reflects global tendencies. An indication of this are the International Film Festival of Cartagena, the Theater Festival of Manizales, the Book Fair of Bogota, museums, important art exhibitions that are mounted annually, fashion shows that are held in Cali, e capital, and a proliferation of lively nightclubs and elegant restaurants.
The academic excellence of its schools and universities and the technological endowment of its hospitals, staffed by specialists of international standing, indicate the level of social development in Colombia. The physical infrastructure of the large cities has been modernized with efficient mass transit systems, broad avenues and spacious parks that provide a natural environment for the enjoyment of its inhabitants, and examples of urban architectural design comparable to any metropolis. | | | | | Bogota, the capital of Colombia, stands on a highland plain at 2.600 meters above the sea level, has become a popular tourist destination in the last years. It is a modern and cosmopolitan city that enjoys an excellent quality of life. Medellin in the central mountain chain is also known as the city of eternal spring due to its wonderful climate and is the epicenter of textile production, design and a reference point for fashion. The city is known for the friendliness of its people, their hard-working spirit and the beauty of its women. To the south of the country in a valley of sugar cane plantations, lies the city of Cali, cheerful and party-lover, whose women rival those from Medellin, in charm and beauty. Barranquilla and many other cities have been modernized to provide culture and entertainment for inhabitans and tourist.
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| |  | | Colombia is known for its rich bio-diversity. The country´s flora and fauna comprises a wide variety of animals, birds as well as trees. A big part of the country seems to be an extension of the Amazonian forest which houses some of the rarest species of plants and animals in the world. Moreover, it is estimated that Colombia contains about 45.000 species of plants. The temperated areas are famous for its dense forests, mosses, ferns spanish cedars and grain crops. Besides the tropical area in colombia can be divided into four main divisions, owing to the amount of precipitation received in this areas; this regions are:
- Desert-like areas
- Rain forests
- Residuous forests
- Grass plains
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