Archive for December, 2011
Exploring The Diverse Heritage of Colombia
Posted on December 14, 2011, under Uncategorized.
Columbia in South America is quickly rising in popularity as a travel destination. For many years it was completely unsafe to travel there, because of the internal conflicts and drug wars. Today Columbia s much safer to travel in, and gets over a million tourists per year with that number steadily rising.
Columbia has seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites of historical interest to travelers, including the fortifications surrounding the old city of Cartagena. Its beaches are also a large attraction. For the Eco tourist there is Tayrona National Natural Park with beautiful (more…)
How To Travel Safely In Colombia
Posted on December 11, 2011, under Uncategorized.
No matter where you travel, you always want to keep safety in mind. If you have a trip planned to Columbia and you’re looking for safety tips, here are some to consider!
Bring someone with you: Consider bringing a friend or family member with you. Traveling alone anywhere can be dangerous.
Tell people your plans: Before you leave for your trip, make sure you tell people where you’re going, where you’re going to stay and give them all the details just in case something happens.
Contact number: Always have a phone number someone can contact (more…)
The Ins and Outs of Traveling In Colombia
Posted on December 8, 2011, under Uncategorized.
Colombia is a large diverse South American country. It has a population of 45,925,397, which is also the second largest group of Spanish speaking people after Mexico. The country has been tormented by internal conflict, which has deterred people from traveling there. Travelers can read this article and learn some tips for survival in Colombia.
The Cities
Colombia is a developing country with several major cities that are safe for tourist to explore. Bogota, which was once the world’s murder capital is now a great city for tourist to visit.Didn’t catch that? This explains it. Other popular cities include, Medellin, Cartagena and Leticia.
Transportation (more…)