Is Colombia Dangerous?
Colombia today is now safer to travel to than many other countries in the world. Colombia is close to the US, it’s a friendly country and the food is great. Like everywhere else in the world you have to be careful.
Can I Drink the Water?
Yes. Drinking water in Costa Rica is perfectly potable, but we recommend that you stick to the bottled variety wherever possible to play it safe.
Entry Requirements?
For US, Canadian and European citizens, a valid passport is all that is required for at least 6 months past the date of entry. On arrival, you will be asked by Colombian immigration the purpose of your visit – tourism and where you will be staying (we will give you an address). Other than that, there are the usual travel requirements, like a return ticket out of Colombia.
Exchanging Money?
Always carry US dollars with you when you arrive to Colombia – as foreign currencies like the Canadian dollar or Euros may be harder to exchange – and then exchange within the country. Buying Colombian Pesos abroad can be very expensive.
Using your ATM (debit or credit) card in Colombia to obtain Pesos is the option. One, there are ATM’s all over and second, you will probably get a better exchange rate than at the banks. Doesn’t make sense, but a fact. Dollars are not a common currency in Colombia. Few shops will accept dollars for trade.
What about the Colombian women?
Colombian women are some of the most beautiful in the world. When you get to Colombia there will be beautiful Colombiana (Colombian woman) on every corner and since Colombianas love to dress sexy, there is no short supply for your visual stimulation.
Colombianas come in shades and sizes, from tall to short, from white to dark, from voluptuous to, well, whatever you are looking for. Then there are the regional traits: the bubble butts of the women of the Valle (Cali), the big breasted women of Antioquia (Medellin), the dark skinned of the Caribbean (Cartagena), and the redheads of Bogota.
Do I need to speak Spanish in Colombia?
Not knowing Spanish in Colombia is a big setback. English is spoken in some places, but not common throughout the country. Heading out on your own without basic Spanish can be challenging.
