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 Colombia has well maintained national highways, which connect drivers to neighboring countries. There are international airports and public transportation in the cities. Visitors should avoid hailing cabs off the street and only use the ones that are marked yellow.
Rural Areas
Although Colombia has experienced a decline in crime, travel in the rural ares should be avoided. Armed paramilitary groups and drug traffickers have been known to kidnap foreigners. If it is necessary to travel to these areas, Spanish knowledge is recommended.
Colombia is a wonderful country to visit as long as caution is exercised. Petty theft is common, but rarely do tourist become victims of violent crimes in the major cities. Travelers should use this advice before taking a trip to Colombia.