Colombia

Pros: Beautiful country, few tourist crowds, affordable
Cons: Some regions have security problems

Colombia is arguably the worst kept secret in South American travel. For years, travelers have avoided it because of constant violence and unrest --- but in recent years, things have changed radically for the better. The country has become safer than ...

Pros: great landscape, friendly people, stunning beaches, wild nightlife
Cons: it can be very dangerous, use common sense and you'll be ok

We all know why nobody visits Colombia. At the London's Earl's Court tourist exhibition last year you could find tourist information about Vanuatu, Tajikistan, North Korea and Swaziland but not about Colombia. There's only one Colombia travel guide for...

Pros: Natural beauty unlike anywhere else on the planet
Cons: Security concerns for the tourist and business traveler alike

Colombia is really a natural wonder. Its topography is varied, with five different regions, and its history, both post and pre-colombian is supremely interesting. There are sights of natural splendor that are not duplicated anywhere else on the planet....

Pros: Romantic town, Great Chivo
Cons: Crime in Country

We flew in December 1995 to Bogota, cleared immigration and then boarded an Avianca prop-jet for the 45 minute flight to Palo-Negro Airport near Lebrija. We took a taxi for approximately $10 to the 6th largest city in Colombia of Bucaramanga. We stayed...

Pros: Mangrove Dugout Canoe Tour
Cons: Poverty in the village

Cartagena Colombia has a lot to offer as a vacation destination, but naturally no one place can offer everything. The city's beaches are often crowded and noisy. They are more suited to people watching from the numerous beach bars than quiet relaxation. ...

Pros: the lovely people, the fabulous fruit
Cons: war

I traveled to Medellin, Cartagena, and Bogota in Colombia in June. Although this is a rainy time of year to travel, the weather overall was tolerable, but required some planning. Because Bogota is at 2500 m altitude, it is almost always considerably...

Pros: Modern and Clean
Cons: High Security

Barranquilla is the fourth largest city in Colombia and a major industrial city and important sea port. In addition due to the poor road system and other well known problems, Colombians as a rule prefer to travel around the country by air. Therefore ...

Pros: beautiful
Cons: corruption

I was fortunate enough to travel to Columbia two years ago. The 15 days I spent there were varied from miraculous to extremely depressing. The weather was humid and wet, but otherwise beautiful, the people I encountered were for the most part...

Pros: Scenic, wonderful weather, great people
Cons: Poor reputation, crime

Would your friends and family look at you like you had a screw loose if you told them you were going to Bogota? Would travelling to Colombia sound like a bad joke? Would your spouse make you an appointment with a psychiatrist if you said you had a a...

Pros: Full of contrasts, climates and friendly people.
Cons: Unfair bad reputation (carried it from the 80's)

Colombia has many destinations, but I guess you will be traveling to Bogota, Cartagena, Medellin, Cali or Barranquilla. If you have a different destination, leave a comment and I will try to help you. The above cities are the top five of the country. ...

Pros: Beautiful country
Cons: Just be careful

It's been a while since my visit to Colombia, actually 6 years ago but my memories are fresh in my head like it was yesterday.
I was very nervous about going to another country since it was my first international vacation. My ex husband is Colombian...

Pros: beautiful country with friendly people
Cons: can be very dangerous

Very beautiful but proceed with caution. Colombia has a reputation as being a dangerous place, but I spent six weeks there while adopting my son in '93 without seeing so much as a fist fight. Most of my time was in Bogota, I also took a few side trips...

Pros: Colombians don't give up
Cons: Colombia is under fire

An epinion from a Colombian who appreciates an objective opinion about her country. Sure the country is going through tremendous turmoil, sure Colombia is not the safest place in the world. As a matter of fact Colombia is probably one of the most...