Top 10 reasons to visit Colombia this year

Colombia is often underestimated as a travel destination. People think is beautiful, but don’t go there put off by some dreadful stories. These days Colombia is not so dangerous and if you travel with street-smart attitude, you will be fine. Use common sense, do your research and avoid risky places and you will immediately fall in love with this vibrant and diverse country of happy chatty people and humming birds.

As you walk the streets of little towns, hearing lively chatter of juice vendors on every corner, salsa rhythms in a distance, passing by old men playing cards on the street, donkeys pulling carts full of tempting fruits you realize quickly that the atmosphere is addictive.

Favourite travel resources:

• Booking.com for searching best prices on accommodation.
• Discover Cars is a great website as they search both local and international car hire services, so you can choose the best deal for yourself. Make sure though, that the company has a good reputation and reviews.
• Get Your Guide is my place to go for searching and booking tours and excursions, especially when I travel solo.
• World Nomads travel insurance. I like them because they have quite extensive coverage of different activities.
• Jack’s Flight Club is a service that can save you hundreds of dollars on flights, it works especially well in Europe.
• Trivago where you can search and save on hotels.
• Go City is a perfect site for booking bucket list experiences and attractions all in one to avoid paying for multiple tickets. Easy and saves money.
• Trip Advisor– amazing for good quality recommendations.
• Skyscanner is a perfect website for searching flight routes and comparing prices.

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A few reasons why you should put Colombia on your travel list this year

1. People in Colombia

It is a country where people are kind, passionate and genuine, whatever stories you’ve heard. Getting a friendly “Buenos días!” in a shop or on the street or simply a smile is a part of the culture. People are helpful and chatty and this will give you a chance to experience Colombia on a different level. They will tell you stories and give your tips that you would never find in a guide-book.

2. Medellín

Medellín has some bad fame. Named one of the most dangerous cities in the world two decades ago, now attracts many tourists to play it a visit. It is not surprising though. With a climate of Eternal Spring, vibrant nightlife, cosmopolitan atmosphere and flowering green spaces, it has to your next city destination.

3. Valle de Cocora

Near Salento experience an amazing day hiking in the Valley de Cocora up to the hills through the cloud forest where hundreds of colourful hummingbirds have their home. The place where palmeras de cera create a unique landscape you will want to capture on many photos.

4. Cartagena

Ohh Cartagena…Caribbean city of colonial influence will shock you with variety of colours. It is always crowded with tourists who go there to explore the history, tan their bums on a white sand beach or munch on all those delicious fruit and seafood you can find on every corner.

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5. Coffee tradition

Do you fancy a quick espresso right now? You get it! Coffee is being sold on streets everywhere. You don’t need to even look for it. For learning coffee-making process, have a tour in “Eje Cafetero” and have a chat with local framers.

6. Fruits

This is probably my favourite thing about Colombia. Whenever you look you have get doxycycline fresh fruit and juice sellers. Most of our meals there were based on fruit and juices. Lulo, papaya, guanábana or pithaya are only a few temptations you will meet at every corner. It would be a crime, if you didn’t try them.

7. You won’t stay still with the sound of music

Colombians love music and dancing, which is easily addictive. Once you soak into the hot rhythms, all your troubles will go away.

8. Beaches

Colombia has over 300 beaches for any kind of beach goers, from lazy tan addicts to adventure junkies. San Andres is probably one of the tops beach destination in South America. This small island is a blissful paradise for beach lovers. Walking on white soft sand probably feels like a slice of heaven. There’s more idyllic beaches in Colombia and whether you go to the Caribbean coast of prefer the Pacific side, you will find many picture-perfect places to satisfy everyone. From backpacking hotspots in Taganga through whale and dolphin watching spots to unspoiled coral reefs, Colombia has it all.

9. It is one of the most beautiful countries in the world

The landscapes in Colombia are breathtaking. You can find there anything you like: heavenly beaches, rain forest, waterfalls, mountains, desert, historical spots, lost city. The list goes on. Colombia is one of the top places in the world for diversity of plants, butterflies and birds. I have never seen more hummingbirds in one place before. They come so close to you that you can feel on your cheeks the wind they make with their little wings.

10. Language

In Colombia it is spoken probably the most beautiful form of Spanish. It is melodic, clear and poetic. Having some troubles with understanding the language I am still learning, Colombia made it is easy and painless for me. Colombians speak rather slowly and pronounce clearly, which makes Colombia a perfect place to practice your Spanish.

Colombia is a beautiful and vibrant country. Plan your trip this year and see it for yourself. There is only one risk you will have to face: you will want to go back! Once you eaten juicy fruit, chatted with happy locals, drank amazing coffee, dived in blue waters and hiked untouched lands, you will never want to leave.

Are there any countries you fell in love immediately and cannot wait to go back again? Please, let us know for some inspiration.

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