| Once a very untouchable country, Colombia | | | | unique boutiques. Make sure to visit the |
| today is more open to international travelers | | | | Museo del Oro where spectacular gold and |
| than it has ever been. The soaring peaks of | | | | precious gem items from numerous Hispanic |
| the Andes and the motley ecology of the | | | | archeological sites have been preserved. |
| lowlands contributes to the indefinable | | | | |
| nature of this ever-evolving nation. Yu will | | | | Cartagena is one of Colombia's most famous |
| be able to swim in the Caribbean, hike | | | | and most photographed cities. Located along |
| through the Amazon, climb to exhilarating | | | | the Caribbean, visitors get to enjoy |
| heights and, at the end of the day, sip | | | | monumental Spanish architecture and exotic |
| premium coffee and cocoa with the locals. | | | | plazas within the old wall of this World |
| | | | Heritage Site with the gentle ocean breeze in |
| The independent nation of Colombia is located | | | | the background. Dining and nightlife feature |
| in the northwest corner of the South American | | | | prominently in Cartagena's cultural dynamics. |
| Continent, just across the Canal from Panama. | | | | Also, the Ciudad Perdida, or Lost City, is a |
| To understand the infinite diversity of | | | | must see for history buffs and relaxed |
| Colombian travel, one must understand its | | | | vacationers alike. The remains of this |
| size and neighbors. Colombia is more than | | | | indigenous community date from the 11th to |
| twice the size of France and is the only | | | | the 14th century. The Lost City is one of the |
| South American country to have a border with | | | | largest Pre-Columbian settlements and |
| both the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. Airfare | | | | requires an exhilarating 6 day hike through |
| to Colombia is also a fantastic place to | | | | thickly forested hills and valleys. This is a |
| start in South America as Colombia shares | | | | real hands-on way to become acquainted with |
| borders with Brazil, Ecuador, Panama, Peru | | | | the countryside! |
| and Venezuela. | | | | |
| | | | Can't Get enough of Colombia |
| Sweet and Soulful City Life in Colombia | | | | |
| | | | When you book your airfare to Colombia, be |
| Travel to Colombian cities is a magical | | | | aware of the vast and wondrous national |
| vacuum of time where colonial Spanish | | | | parks, wilderness reserves and sparkling |
| balconies hang regally over plazas next to | | | | stretches of beach. Map out your itinerary |
| modern commercial complexes along stone paved | | | | and then your flight accordingly, as Colombia |
| streets. For a uniquely urban Andean | | | | is expansive. If a private hammock on the |
| experience, visit the capital city of | | | | beach is your ideal stay, do not miss the |
| Bogotá at an elevation of 8,660 feet. | | | | lavish beauty of El Parque Tayrona. For the |
| Airfare to Colombia through Bogotá is also | | | | avid divers and snorkelers, spend a few days |
| quite common. The city is rich with Colombian | | | | among the whales and sea turtles of Isla |
| history and culture, as well as posh | | | | Gorgona. |
| nightclubs, swanky restaurants and some | | | | |