[pipdig_banner image=”https://martinemakesmemories.com/wp-content/uploads/MARTINE-MAKES-8.jpg” pipdig_banner parallax=”yes”] Looking for an adventurous destination with many options? Go Colombia! Of course you are familiar with the image of Colombia. Coffee and drugs. This is mainly due to the Narcos series and the rebels who were active a few years ago. Today, Colombia is the perfect destination for a wonderful tour. Volcanoes, hikes, colorful villages, national parks and beautiful beaches. Colombia is the place to be. In Colombia you will be traveling a lot soon because the country is 27.5 the size of the Netherlands. Read through quickly and get to know the real Colombia.

IMAGE OF COLOMBIA

Unfortunately, Colombia has a bad image and that is a shame. Colombia is one of our favorite destinations so far and one of the few destinations that we would like to return to. The locals are very hospitable and super friendly. The bad image is due to Pablo Escobar, the big drug lord who was active in the 90s, the FARC who have countless abductions, the Guarilla movement and the ELN. The locals no longer want to be reminded of this and are working hard to create a new image. We enjoyed Colombia and we advise you to do this soon!

FLIGHT TIME

You have many options for your flight schedule. If you are going to travel, it is best to fly to Bogota and catch the return flight from Cartagena. This is because you go from fresher to hot and so you do not have to get back to Bogota to cath your return flight. This does not matter much in price either. A direct flight takes around 10.5 hours. The airline often makes a stopover in Bogota or Panama. Pay attention when booking your flight. To Cartagena via Bogota is a flight time of around 14 hours. To Bogata via Panama you the flight time is around 16 hours.

THE BEST TIME TO VISIT COLOMBIA

The temperatures are great all year because Colombia is close to the equator, but Colombia also knows rainy seasons. The best season to plan your tour is from December to February and in the months of July and August. So you can visit Colombia perfectly in winter and summer! Keep in mind that Cartagena is hot and it can be a lot cooler in Medellín and especially in Bogota.

TRANSPORT IN COLOMBIA

Colombia is 27.5 times the size of the Netherlands. No wonder the distances are considerable! For example, from Cartagena to Medellín you’ll be on the road for 12 hours by car. Don’t you want to be in the car that long? Then take a domestic flight. Domestic flights are cheap and save you a lot of time! The airlines Vivocolombia and Avianca bring you at your next destination in no time. You can also travel well with the vans. Good companies in this are Marsol, Expreso Brasilia and Flota Occidental.

A LOT TO DO

Colombia is a fantastic destination and has something for everyone. There are a number of beautiful beaches, you can actively hike through national parks, dive into the history and take a look at the life of Pablo Escobar, visit the most colorful villages, learn Spanish, enjoy a snack and a drink drink with the locals on the street or shop till you drop.