Rahim Tabet | Februari 19, 2016 |
Colombia
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South America
Colombia is a country in South America which borders Venezuela, Brazil, Peru, Ecuador and Panama. The capital of Colombia is Bogota. A number of major cities in Colombia: Medellín and Cali.
Travel and holidays to Colombia
Colombia is a country with many faces. You will find among other things, snow capped mountains, desert, forests, mangroves, small mountain villages and lots of colorful art. Colombia also has a long coastline with clear blue waters and sandy beaches. One can there enjoy various water sports such as diving. Colombia is also known for its production of coffee, bananas, cigars and cocaine.
Official Name: Republic of Colombia
Continent: South America
Area: 1,138,914 km²
Capital: Bogota
Population: 46,366,364 inhabitants (2012)
Form of government: Republic
Highest point: 5,700 m (Pico Cristóbal Colón and Pico Simón Bolívar)
Distance (Amsterdam - Bogota): 8,858 km
Flight Duration: about 11 hours and 15 minutes
Travel advice
Availability: All travel to be discouraged some areas in Colombia.
More information on this advice can be found at national government.
Best time
January, February, July, August and September are the best months to travel to Colombia. This avoids the months with the most chance of precipitation.
Travel offer
On our trip selection page provides a list of reliable companies that offer complete travel and holidays to Colombia. It also contains an overview of separate travel components (car rental, hotels, villas and flights) that you can put together your ideal trip.
Weather and Climate
Colombia has a temperate climate with a tropical climate on the coast. The climate can be seen as follows:
Up to 1,000 meters, an average of 24 degrees (83% of the country).
1,000 to 2,000 meters, an average of 17-24 degrees (9% of the country).
2,000 to 3,000 meters, an average of 12-17 degrees (6% of the country).
3,000 meter peaks (peaks of the Andes).
The current weather (forecast) and a forecast for Colombia can be found on our comprehensive weather page.
Detailed information about climate Columbia, please visit Climate Info.
Language
Spanish is the official language in Colombia. In addition, there are several local languages (about 60).
Want free translate to or from Spanish? Use the Google translator.
Travel documents
You must have a passport valid for at least 6 months upon arrival in Colombia.
A visa is not necessary if you stay in Colombia for less than 90 days.
Embassies and consulates
Below is a list of relevant diplomatic representations with, inter alia, address and contact information.
Dutch Embassy in Colombia: colombia.nlambassade.org.
Dutch consulates in Colombia: colombia.nlambassade.org.
Colombian Embassy in the Netherlands paisesbajos.embajada.gov.co.
Colombian consulate in the Netherlands rijksoverheid.nl.
Immunization (vaccination)
To retrieve a visit to Colombia, it is recommended one or more vaccinations.
For extensive vaccination advice and making a vaccination appointment with your area, please contact Meditel travel vaccinations. You can also see if your health insurance will cover the vaccination (s).
Malaria
In Colombia (excl Bogota, Cartagena, Manizales, Pasto and San Andrés Island) is malaria.
For prevention and control of malaria, please visit our main malaria page.
Money
Colombia is paid by the Colombian peso (COP).
The current status of this currency (currency, currency) can be found on our exchange rate page.
An overview of all ATMs in Colombia can be found on our ATMs page.
Time Difference
During our summer time it is in Colombia seven hours earlier.
During our winter time it is in Colombia six hours earlier.
Local time, date, and time zone of Colombia can be found on our difference page.
Traffic and route
In Colombia, you must drive on the right side of the road.
With the Google route planner can provide directions to or within Colombia.
Electricity
In Colombia you will need an adapter. In addition you will need a converter in some cases.
More information about current plugs and sockets in Colombia can be found on our electricity page.
Emergency services
Should you in case of emergency need the help of police, fire and / or ambulance, you can use emergency numbers below.
- Police: 156
- Fire: 119
- Ambulance: 132
The international number 112 can be used here.
Tap water
It is not recommended to drink water from the tap.
If you are not able to buy bottled water, boil than water for 5 minutes. After cooling the water to have, you can use the safe for drinking and things like brushing teeth, lens cleaning and washing of vegetables and / or fruit.
News and newspapers
The latest news regarding Colombia can be found on Google news.
A summary of the newspapers from Colombia available at Abyznewslinks.
Internet
Websites ending in .co from Colombia.
Colombia official website: presidencia.gov.co and colombia.travel.
Telephone
The country code (country code) to call someone in Colombia is 0057 or +57.
Would you then use call from Colombia to the Netherlands: 0044431 when calling with Comcel, Orbitel with 00531, 00731 and 00931 with ETB with Telefonica.
(If you use a country code, you must omit the first 0 of the number to dial.)
Phone numbers can be found in the Directory of Colombia.
Company information can be found in the Yellow Pages of Colombia.
Photos and videos
On Flickr, you will find a nice collection of photos of Colombia.
On Youtube you will find a nice collection of videos of Colombia.
Holidays
An overview of all holidays in Colombia can be found on Beleven.org.
Travel guides and maps
Are you looking for a guide, map, hiking, cycling map, book or DVD about Colombia? When travel bookstore Hobo you will find an extensive collection.
Reviews and travel experiences
Weather report and TripAdvisor reviews you can find ratings of accommodations (eg. Hotels and rentals), restaurants and destinations in Colombia, plus photos, videos and sites.
Travelogues
Are you looking for a travel (travelogue) on Colombia?
On Waarbenjij.nu you will find travel reviews and experiences of travelers who have previously visited Colombia.
Protected areas and World Heritage
An overview of the protected areas (among others national parks, reserves and wildlife parks) in Colombia can be found on Protected Planet.
An overview of the World Heritage in Colombia can be found on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Relevant legislation
Below are the relevant laws and regulations, you probably will have to know during your visit to Colombia.
- Alcohol: Buying and / or drinks from 18 years.
- Alcohol and traffic: Maximum permitted blood alcohol level is 0.4.
- Tobacco: Buy over 18 years, smoking at all ages.
- No smoking In public places.
- Homosexuality: Allowed
Did you know ...
... Colombia is world leader in the suikeproductie?
... 20% of all bird species living in Colombia?
... Colombian women only have voting rights since 1975?
... Colombia is located exactly on the equator?
... The singer Shakira Colombian descent?
... Colombia 60% of the world's emeralds delft?
Colombia is a country with many faces. You will find among other things, snow capped mountains, desert, forests, mangroves, small mountain villages and lots of colorful art. Colombia also has a long coastline with clear blue waters and sandy beaches. One can there enjoy various water sports such as diving. Colombia is also known for its production of coffee, bananas, cigars and cocaine.
Official Name: Republic of Colombia
Continent: South America
Area: 1,138,914 km²
Capital: Bogota
Population: 46,366,364 inhabitants (2012)
Form of government: Republic
Highest point: 5,700 m (Pico Cristóbal Colón and Pico Simón Bolívar)
Distance (Amsterdam - Bogota): 8,858 km
Flight Duration: about 11 hours and 15 minutes
Travel advice
Availability: All travel to be discouraged some areas in Colombia.
More information on this advice can be found at national government.
Best time
January, February, July, August and September are the best months to travel to Colombia. This avoids the months with the most chance of precipitation.
Travel offer
On our trip selection page provides a list of reliable companies that offer complete travel and holidays to Colombia. It also contains an overview of separate travel components (car rental, hotels, villas and flights) that you can put together your ideal trip.
Weather and Climate
Colombia has a temperate climate with a tropical climate on the coast. The climate can be seen as follows:
Up to 1,000 meters, an average of 24 degrees (83% of the country).
1,000 to 2,000 meters, an average of 17-24 degrees (9% of the country).
2,000 to 3,000 meters, an average of 12-17 degrees (6% of the country).
3,000 meter peaks (peaks of the Andes).
The current weather (forecast) and a forecast for Colombia can be found on our comprehensive weather page.
Detailed information about climate Columbia, please visit Climate Info.
Language
Spanish is the official language in Colombia. In addition, there are several local languages (about 60).
Want free translate to or from Spanish? Use the Google translator.
Travel documents
You must have a passport valid for at least 6 months upon arrival in Colombia.
A visa is not necessary if you stay in Colombia for less than 90 days.
Embassies and consulates
Below is a list of relevant diplomatic representations with, inter alia, address and contact information.
Dutch Embassy in Colombia: colombia.nlambassade.org.
Dutch consulates in Colombia: colombia.nlambassade.org.
Colombian Embassy in the Netherlands paisesbajos.embajada.gov.co.
Colombian consulate in the Netherlands rijksoverheid.nl.
Immunization (vaccination)
To retrieve a visit to Colombia, it is recommended one or more vaccinations.
For extensive vaccination advice and making a vaccination appointment with your area, please contact Meditel travel vaccinations. You can also see if your health insurance will cover the vaccination (s).
Malaria
In Colombia (excl Bogota, Cartagena, Manizales, Pasto and San Andrés Island) is malaria.
For prevention and control of malaria, please visit our main malaria page.
Money
Colombia is paid by the Colombian peso (COP).
The current status of this currency (currency, currency) can be found on our exchange rate page.
An overview of all ATMs in Colombia can be found on our ATMs page.
Time Difference
During our summer time it is in Colombia seven hours earlier.
During our winter time it is in Colombia six hours earlier.
Local time, date, and time zone of Colombia can be found on our difference page.
Traffic and route
In Colombia, you must drive on the right side of the road.
With the Google route planner can provide directions to or within Colombia.
Electricity
In Colombia you will need an adapter. In addition you will need a converter in some cases.
More information about current plugs and sockets in Colombia can be found on our electricity page.
Emergency services
Should you in case of emergency need the help of police, fire and / or ambulance, you can use emergency numbers below.
- Police: 156
- Fire: 119
- Ambulance: 132
The international number 112 can be used here.
Tap water
It is not recommended to drink water from the tap.
If you are not able to buy bottled water, boil than water for 5 minutes. After cooling the water to have, you can use the safe for drinking and things like brushing teeth, lens cleaning and washing of vegetables and / or fruit.
News and newspapers
The latest news regarding Colombia can be found on Google news.
A summary of the newspapers from Colombia available at Abyznewslinks.
Internet
Websites ending in .co from Colombia.
Colombia official website: presidencia.gov.co and colombia.travel.
Telephone
The country code (country code) to call someone in Colombia is 0057 or +57.
Would you then use call from Colombia to the Netherlands: 0044431 when calling with Comcel, Orbitel with 00531, 00731 and 00931 with ETB with Telefonica.
(If you use a country code, you must omit the first 0 of the number to dial.)
Phone numbers can be found in the Directory of Colombia.
Company information can be found in the Yellow Pages of Colombia.
Photos and videos
On Flickr, you will find a nice collection of photos of Colombia.
On Youtube you will find a nice collection of videos of Colombia.
An overview of all holidays in Colombia can be found on Beleven.org.
Travel guides and maps
Are you looking for a guide, map, hiking, cycling map, book or DVD about Colombia? When travel bookstore Hobo you will find an extensive collection.
Reviews and travel experiences
Weather report and TripAdvisor reviews you can find ratings of accommodations (eg. Hotels and rentals), restaurants and destinations in Colombia, plus photos, videos and sites.
Travelogues
Are you looking for a travel (travelogue) on Colombia?
On Waarbenjij.nu you will find travel reviews and experiences of travelers who have previously visited Colombia.
Protected areas and World Heritage
An overview of the protected areas (among others national parks, reserves and wildlife parks) in Colombia can be found on Protected Planet.
An overview of the World Heritage in Colombia can be found on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Relevant legislation
Below are the relevant laws and regulations, you probably will have to know during your visit to Colombia.
- Alcohol: Buying and / or drinks from 18 years.
- Alcohol and traffic: Maximum permitted blood alcohol level is 0.4.
- Tobacco: Buy over 18 years, smoking at all ages.
- No smoking In public places.
- Homosexuality: Allowed
Did you know ...
... Colombia is world leader in the suikeproductie?
... 20% of all bird species living in Colombia?
... Colombian women only have voting rights since 1975?
... Colombia is located exactly on the equator?
... The singer Shakira Colombian descent?
... Colombia 60% of the world's emeralds delft?
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