Throughout most of Colombia people only speak Spanish. In Bogota and in the tourist spots of Cartagena you’ll find people who speak English, however you cannot depend on this.
Throughout most of Colombia people only speak Spanish. In Bogota and in the tourist spots of Cartagena you’ll find people who speak English, however you cannot depend on this.
Throughout Colombia there is only one timezone. All the places you’ll visit are -5 hours behind UTC/GMT.
We recommend you take an International adapter as plug sockets can vary.
Electricity in Colombia is 120 Volts, at 60 hertz. The most common pin type is A. (2 flat prong).
Colombia is an accepting and tolerant society and is quite used to travelers and tourists. Most Colombians feel happy to help tourists and will be very amicable if you chat with them in Spanish. It is very important to behave in a respectful way towards both the people and their land. Some considerations that should be respected are: Asking locals if they mind being photographed (a simple "can I please take your photograph" will suffice).
Email – Most hotels will offer internet facilities. In remote areas as in the Tayrona National Park or in Rosario Islands access will be limited or non-existent. Access in some areas can be slow.
Mobile phones – please contact your provider for details on international roaming, access and rates.
Emergency – in the event of an emergency please have your relatives / friends contact World Expeditions and we will try to get a message to you.
Colombia has an infamous past for its security problems. Despite that security issues continue to exist in several rural areas of the country and in some parts of its major cities, Colombia’s security situation is assured for touristic places in Bogota and in the Caribbean coast. Nevertheless, we advise you to be precautious while walking through the streets and to avoid doing it solo or during late hours. Additionally, please bear in mind the following:
· Money and valuables should always be stored safely when travelling.
· Keep your passport with you at all times and do not leave it in your main luggage. You will need it to change money and check into hotels.
· Where safety deposit boxes are available, we recommend that you use them.
· Keep jewellery and valuables to a minimum.
Detailed city maps are best bought in the country however stores like Map World or other map speciality shops may be of use prior to travel.
There are no statutory vaccinations for Colombia but we suggest that you contact your doctor, local government inoculation centre or a travel medical specialist for all details regarding vaccination requirements.
As a tropical country Colombia has no marked seasons and weather maintains stable year-long. However, weather varies greatly between the coastal cities and the Andean region where Bogotá is located.
In particular, bear in mind that Bogota has mild weather with high chances of raining every day. A typical day in Bogota starts with chilly mornings (7- 10 degrees Celsius) and warms up to 16-20 degrees Celsius by noon. For early mornings and nights we recommend packing a fleece sweater or an autumn jacket.
Cartagena and other Caribbean cities (Santa Marta, Barranquilla, etc.) have a very typical tropical climate, warm all year round with minimal changes in seasonal temperatures. The average maximum temperatures of Cartagena are all year round 30 – 32 degrees Celsius with a very high humidity (80%).
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