Colombia Travel Specialists
Our Colombia specialists are experienced and passionate about the country - between them they have spent many weeks a year researching new experiences and ensuring everything is of the highest standard. They know Colombia inside out.
RichardColombia Specialist01993 838 624
Really try to embrace Colombian hospitality and the way of life whilst you're out there. You will find the Colombians to be some of the friendliest people in South America.
Colombia travel specialist - Richard
Practical Information
Flights to Bogotá run with Iberia and Air France through Madrid and Paris respectively.
A trip to Colombia could combine the Caribbean jewel of Cartagena, the cosmopolitan city of Bogotá, the historic Villa De Leyva, the resplendent coffee plantations and some Amazon adventure on the border with Peru and Brazil.
We can arrange interesting and exciting excursions, fabulous boutique hotels and knowledgeable local guides.
Language
The official language is Spanish, English is spoken in the main tourist areas and larger cities.
Food and drink
The nearest Colombia gets to a national dish is the "bandeja paisa" ("Paisa platter"). It consists of white rice, red beans, ground beef, sausage, plantain, morcilla, chicharron, arepa, avocado and a fried egg. To drink, Colombia is world-renowned for its coffee and its rum. Another favourite is Aguadiente which is a variation of the Spanish alcoholic drink "Anís".
Tipping
Tipping for good service is an accepted fact. Amounts are obviously discretionary and tipping for good service is an accepted fact.
Money
The Colombian currency is the peso. Automatic cash dispensers are widespread, especially in the major cities. Most machines take all credit cards, as well as Cirrus and Plus cards. Visa and Master card are widely accepted, as are bank debit cards.
Under The Skin
Read
'Killing Pablo: The Hunt for the Richest, Most Powerful Criminal in History' by Mark Bowden.
Listen
The Cumbia is a fusion of Afro-Caribbean and Spanish influences and there are plenty of salsa bands salseros.
Watch
'Maria Full of Grace'. A 17 year old girl acts as a drug mule to earn money.
Eat
The nearest Colombia gets to a national dish is the bandeja paisa (paisa platter). It consists of white rice, red beans, ground beef, sausage, plantain, morcilla, chicharron, arepa, avocado and a fried egg.
Drink
Colombia is world renowned for both its coffee and its great rum. Another favourite drink is aguadiente which is a variation of the strong Spanish alcoholic drink, anís.
Trademarks
Colonial architecture, the Amazon, coffee, Andes, beaches.
Coffee, emeralds, handicrafts.