Insight Guides Colombia (Travel Guide eBook)
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Insight Guides Colombia (Travel Guide eBook)

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  2. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub
Available until 23 Dec |Learn more

Insight Guides Colombia (Travel Guide eBook)

About this book

Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, Colombia has finally shed its former reputation and is now fulfilling its potential as one of the world's most interesting and unique travel destinations. Safer than ever, Colombia is home to whitewashed colonial towns, a staggeringly large amount of bio-diversity, parts of the Amazon Rainforest and Andes Mountains, idyllic beaches on both its Caribbean and Pacific coasts, and lively, modern cities. Be inspired to visit this wonderful country by this brand new title, a comprehensive full-colour guide to this fascinating and dramatically beautiful country.

Inside Insight Guide Colombia:

A brand new title by our expert Colombia author, Chris Wallace.

Stunning, specially commissioned new photography that brings this breath-taking country and its people to life.

Highlights of the country's top attractions, including the cultural hotpot of Bogota, the palm-fringed beaches on the Caribbean coast, and the stunning colonial old town in Cartagena, in our Best of Colombia.

Descriptive region-by-region accounts cover the whole country from the rainforest in the deep south, to the idyllic beaches in the north and everything in-between.

Detailed, high-quality maps throughout will help you get around and travel tips give you all the essential information for planning a memorable trip, including our independent selection of the best hotels and restaurants.

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Language
Traveling to Colombia is an enriching experience, no matter your level of Spanish. However, the more you do understand of the language the easer your time in the country will be. Not only that, but being able to communicate with locals on a conversational level will make your Colombian getaway more rewarding than you could ever imagine. Obviously it’s not realistic to expect those with little or no prior knowledge of Spanish to learn in a short time. However, using some language tapes and/or taking some classes before your trip is highly recommended. Even just knowing the basics can mean the difference between a pleasant experience and a frustrating one. Be aware that if you intend to take formal classes at an accredited learning institution in the country, you will need to obtain a student visa. Some helpful language-learning resources include:
Amerispan (1334 Walnut St, 6th floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA; tel: 215-531 7917/1-800-511 0179; www.amerispan.com; Mon–Thu 8am–2pm, Fri 7am–1pm EST) offers Spanish immersion and volunteer programs throughout Latin America, including in Bogotá, Cartagena, and Medellín.
Cactus Language Travel Holidays (tel: 0845-130 4775 (UK); tel: 44-1273 830 960; www.cactuslanguage.com) offers Spanish language courses often c...

Table of contents

  1. Colombia’s Top 10 Attractions
  2. Editor’s Choice
  3. Introduction: Where Reality Meets Magic
  4. Land and Environment
  5. Decisive Dates
  6. Pre-Columbian History
  7. Colonial Rule
  8. Independence From Spain
  9. Modern History
  10. Colombianos
  11. Religion
  12. Art and Literature
  13. Food and Drink
  14. Wildlife
  15. Insight: Amazonian Wildlife
  16. Sport and Leisure
  17. Music and Dance
  18. Insight: Salsa Dancers
  19. Traditional Crafts
  20. Adventure Sports and Activities
  21. Introduction: Places
  22. BogotĂĄ
  23. MedellĂ­n
  24. Antioquia
  25. Santander
  26. Zona Cafetera
  27. Cartagena
  28. Insight: Colonial Architecture in Cartagena
  29. Caribbean Coast
  30. Insight: Caribbean Beaches
  31. Valledupar
  32. Guajira
  33. San Andrés
  34. Cali
  35. ChocĂł
  36. Amazonas
  37. Transportation
  38. A–Z
  39. Language
  40. Further Reading