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Guide to all of Colombia, including history, geography, food and culture.
As you travel around Colombia, it becomes increasingly clear how varied the
geography
is. Not only is it a relatively large country but one with a lot of varying cultures. To understand this nation, you need to consider how mountainous it is, it's complex history and the regional differences too. Personally, I think it would take another lifetime to begin to really get a firm grasp of people in this part of the world.
Feel free to visit our other site,
here
that features far more information about the country as a whole. Why not read about and see pictures of the
Colombian Flag
if you are unsure of how it looks.
Major CitiesIf you want to read a little more detailed information about the
cities in Colombia
the this is the place.
Practical InformationFor
Visa requirements,
use this link. Generally, acquiring a visa at the airport is easy to do.
Other destinations A lot of people who come to Medellin want to see more of the country and that's understandable. Although our specialty is Medellin, we would like to recommend some other destinations also.
Bogota
A natural place to begin. I think Bogota is exciting and full of energy. It's surprisingly different from Medellin.
You might be considering driving from
Medellin to Bogota.
This page describes my personal experience from a recent trip.
Cartagena
The most renowned international destination in the country. Port to cruise ships, glamorous and known for it's beautiful colonial architecture, this is a taste of the glitzier side of the country.
Providencia Island
My wife and I spent our honeymoon here and had a wonderful time. If you want a peaceful Caribbean island this is a great choice. Off the beaten track and not over touristy, here you can find small secluded beaches all to yourself. Highly recommended!
Living in ColombiaNow that we're returning to live here full time, for a number of years, maybe 4 or 5, and have our first child, I want to add a section on what it's like to live here full-time. That said, we did live here for a year in 2006 but this time things will be different in terms of work, really learning Spanish and of course, having a baby. The impression I am getting is that there is an ever-increasing number of expats living in Medellin and the country as a whole who will need all sorts of information on applying for visas, health, medical insurance, buying versus renting, education, where to buy furniture and so forth. Stay tuned...
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