| Once a very untouchable country, Colombia today is | | | | restaurants and some unique boutiques. Make sure to |
| more open to international travelers than it has ever | | | | visit the Museo del Oro where spectacular gold and |
| been. The soaring peaks of the Andes and the | | | | precious gem items from numerous Hispanic |
| motley ecology of the lowlands contributes to the | | | | archeological sites have been preserved. |
| indefinable nature of this ever-evolving nation. Yu will | | | | Cartagena is one of Colombia's most famous and |
| be able to swim in the Caribbean, hike through the | | | | most photographed cities. Located along the |
| Amazon, climb to exhilarating heights and, at the end | | | | Caribbean, visitors get to enjoy monumental Spanish |
| of the day, sip premium coffee and cocoa with the | | | | architecture and exotic plazas within the old wall of |
| locals. | | | | this World Heritage Site with the gentle ocean breeze |
| The independent nation of Colombia is located in the | | | | in the background. Dining and nightlife feature |
| northwest corner of the South American Continent, | | | | prominently in Cartagena's cultural dynamics. Also, the |
| just across the Canal from Panama. To understand | | | | Ciudad Perdida, or Lost City, is a must see for history |
| the infinite diversity of Colombian travel, one must | | | | buffs and relaxed vacationers alike. The remains of |
| understand its size and neighbors. Colombia is more | | | | this indigenous community date from the 11th to the |
| than twice the size of France and is the only South | | | | 14th century. The Lost City is one of the largest |
| American country to have a border with both the | | | | Pre-Columbian settlements and requires an exhilarating |
| Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. Airfare to Colombia is also | | | | 6 day hike through thickly forested hills and valleys. |
| a fantastic place to start in South America as | | | | This is a real hands-on way to become acquainted |
| Colombia shares borders with Brazil, Ecuador, Panama, | | | | with the countryside! |
| Peru and Venezuela. | | | | Can't Get enough of Colombia |
| Sweet and Soulful City Life in Colombia | | | | When you book your airfare to Colombia, be aware |
| Travel to Colombian cities is a magical vacuum of | | | | of the vast and wondrous national parks, wilderness |
| time where colonial Spanish balconies hang regally | | | | reserves and sparkling stretches of beach. Map out |
| over plazas next to modern commercial complexes | | | | your itinerary and then your flight accordingly, as |
| along stone paved streets. For a uniquely urban | | | | Colombia is expansive. If a private hammock on the |
| Andean experience, visit the capital city of | | | | beach is your ideal stay, do not miss the lavish |
| Bogotá at an elevation of 8,660 feet. Airfare | | | | beauty of El Parque Tayrona. For the avid divers and |
| to Colombia through Bogotá is also quite | | | | snorkelers, spend a few days among the whales and |
| common. The city is rich with Colombian history and | | | | sea turtles of Isla Gorgona. |
| culture, as well as posh nightclubs, swanky | | | | |