Colombia
Language(s): Spanish
Capital City: Bogota
Local Time: GMT -5
Currency: Colombian Peso (COP 1 = 100 Centavos)
Notes: COP: 1,000, 2,000, 5,000, 10,000, 20,000
Coins: COP: 50, 100, 200, 500, 1,000
Dialling Code: 57
Electricity: 110/120V 60Hz
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Passport & Visa Info
The following details relate to holders of adult normal passports (requirements for children may be different), if any other type of passport or travel document is held, entry requirements should be checked with the relevant embassy or consulate.
Passports
Required, but NOT by the following:
1) Holders of a Colombian Travel Document issued to alien...
Barranquilla Ernesto Cortissoz (BAQ)
Bogota El Dorado International (BOG)
Cali Alfonso Bonilla Aragon Int'l (CLO)
Cartagena Rafael Nunez Int'l (CTG)
Medellin Int'l Jose Maria Cordova (MDE)
Neiva La Marguita Benito Salas Vargas (NVA)
Pereira International Matecana (PEI)
San Andres Island International (ADZ)
Colombia is a South American country of more than 44 million inhabitants. Situated on the northwest corner of the continent, Colombia is unique in that it has warm water ports on both the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. Colombia offers travellers sandy beaches, majestic snow-capped mountains, vast rainforests and lovely colonial cities. In every respect, it is a great destination...
Climate: Colombia is a large country with a varied climate. Pacific coastal areas and lower western slopes of the Andes are generally hot and humid throughout the year and can experience downpours at any time. The Caribbean coast has a drier season between Dec-Mar. Colombia's interior is mountainous, where temperatures are governed by altitude and the tallest peaks are snow...
