Colombia

Colombia has everything: the Caribbean coast, the Andes, coffee country and colonial towns, and it is very good value. Uber, DiDi, Cabify and inDrive all work in the big cities; they operate in a legal grey area, so some drivers may ask you to sit in the front seat. Long distances are best by plane (domestic flights are cheap); buses are fine for shorter routes.

Currency

Colombian peso (COP). 1 USD ≈ 3,270 COP (3 October 2026). Cards in cities; cash in small towns

Entry

Most Western passports get 90 days visa-free. Check-MIG (the online migration form) is free and recommended; fill it in 72 hours to 1 hour before your flight

Rides

Uber, DiDi, Cabify, inDrive in cities; yellow taxis via apps are safer than hailing on the street

Buses

Terminals in every city; companies like Bolivariano, Expreso Brasilia, Libertadores. Shared vans (colectivos) for small towns

Flights

Avianca, LATAM, Wingo, Clic; Bogotá to Cartagena about 1.5 hours

Tipping

Restaurants usually add a 10% "propina voluntaria"; you can accept or remove it

Plugs

Type A / B, 110V

Emergency

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