Colombia: The only risk is wanting to stay!
Heaven meets Earth where the Caribbean splashes into Colombia. Colombia is a nation of stark contrast; fresh green rainforest jungles meet arid deserts along low coastal shores which in turn climb to the towering highest of the snowy Andes and Santa Martas which shelve off into a great flat savannah known as los llanos.
Colombia is the new favorite in South American travel and is a a big hit amongst backpackers. From the amazing coffee, unparalleled food, warmth and acceptance of the locals, incredible sites, heat of the nightlife, and beautifully spoken Spanish you will completely understand why they say “Colombia: The only risk is wanting to stay”.
Getting There: Spirit Airlines www.spirit.com offers ridiculously low fares to several destinations in Colombia from the US. Its not a luxury liner by any means, but cmon! Your a backpacker heading to live in South America!
How to Sound Local: Colombians are very polite, be sure to add muchas gracias and call people by señor or señora. The phrase a la orden is a very respectful way of saying yourre welcome and is uttered by everyone who wishes to help.
Money: The Colombian Peso holds a very rough exchange rate of 2,000: $1USD
Water: Drinking from the tap is perfectly fine in the major cities, but exert some caution and ask the locals when in rural areas.
*more info and locations coming soon!
