Colombia Tourism

Current Status Political and internal unrest, has for the most part, limited tourism to the Caribbean coastal resorts and towns, with special emphasis on Cartagena. International business travel is commonplace (to and from) the country's major cities.

Colombia Travel Information

Climate Colombia is hot and very wet along the Caribbean and Pacific coastal areas. Conditions change rapidly (hot to cold) as one travels from the lowlands to the highlands of the Andes.

Weather, current conditions in Bogota

Travel Warnings & Consular Information Sheets The latest information and suggestions from the US State Department are here Take note!

Passport/Visa For U.S. citizens, a valid passport is required to enter and depart Colombia. Tourists must also provide evidence of return or onward travel. U.S. citizens and visitors from certain countries do not need a visa for a stay of 60 days or less.s Travelers whose passports are lost or stolen in Colombia must obtain a new passport and present it, together with a police report of the loss or theft, to the main immigration office in Bogota to obtain permission to depart. An exit tax must be paid at the airport when departing Colombia. For further information regarding entry and customs requirements, travelers should contact the nearest Colombian Embassy.

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Health Concerns Cholera, hepatitis A, B and D, malaria, rabies, tetanus and typhoid are viable concerns. Medical care is adequate in major cities, but it varies in quality elsewhere. Serious medical problems requiring hospitalization and/or medical evacuation can be very expensive. Doctors and hospitals often expect immediate cash payment for health services, although many hospitals in major cities accept major credit cards. U.S. medical insurance is not always valid outside the United States. U.S. Medicare and Medicaid programs do not provide payment for medical services outside the United States. Travelers who require medical care overseas may face extreme difficulties. Please check with your own insurance company to confirm whether your policy applies overseas, including provision for medical evacuation.

Time Zone GMT -5, EST (Eastern Standard Time)

Cities in Time Zone Lima, Atlanta, New York, Toronto

Electricity 110V, 60Hz

Recommended Links

Colombia Embassy web site

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Colombian Government offical web site