Archive for the ‘Colombia’

  • San Andres: Eden of nature San Andres: Eden of nature
    Life is so beautiful in Colombia that cannot be defined into words. It’s a lovely feeling when I think about the wonderful moments at this country. A month vacation to explore as much possible areas of Colombia is not that easy. Still, I managed to grab all excellent and breathtaking sights in various cities of Colombia. This time, I went to see what San Andres has to offer me. San Andres is an archipelago of great tropical islands in the Caribbean. San Andres itself is the largest island. The length of San Andres is 11 kilometres and is 2 kilometres wide. What captivate much at this town are its wide pink and white beaches, coral reefs, coconut trees and of course, the friendly population. If you are in San Andres, you can easily spend your  [...]
    April 2nd, 2010
  • The Walled City and Islands around – Cartagena The Walled City and Islands around – Cartagena
    On the northern coast of the South American Country of Colombia, is the City of Cartagena, officially, Cartagena de Indias. It faces the Caribbean Sea on its west and on its south is the Bay of Cartagena. Best time to visit Cartagena The City experiences a tropical climate and it is best to visit it in the months from November to February.  July-August, Easter and the New Year are the times when tourism peaks in Cartagena. How to Get to Cartagena The Rafael Nunez International Airport has flights from major national and international destinations like Miami, Panama City, Medellin, Cali, Bogota and San Andres to name a few. By flight, you can reach here in an hour from Bogota and in about 2-and-a-half hours from Miami. From New York, the journey  [...]
    February 24th, 2010
  • 50 Museums and Bullfighting in Bogota 50 Museums and Bullfighting in Bogota
    Santa Fe de Bogota, the Capital City of Colombia, is also the largest of the cities here. Best time to visit Bogota December to March is the best time to tour Bogota. How to reach Bogota You enter the city through the well-connected and well-served El Dorado International Airport. Taxis, buses and other usual means of transport are the ways to get around Bogota. Bogota Colombia Tourist Attractions Bogota is known for its historical sites and landmarks. With about 50 museums such as the Museo del Oro, it is a cultural center of Columbia. The Plaze de Bolivar, city’s main square, is a good starting point to see what Bogota has for tourists. The Museo del Julio, the Cathedral dating back to the 19th century, Capitolio which has a neo-classical  [...]
    February 22nd, 2010
  • The City of Salsa – Cali The City of Salsa – Cali
    Cali, or officially the Santiago Cali, is a western Colombia and is the second-largest city here. Best time to visit Cali enjoys a tropical climate which makes anytime of the year suitable for a visit to Cali. Getting there and around Once you are in Colombia, Cali is just a bus ride away. The main entry point to Colombia is the El Dorado International Airport. It takes about 10-15 hours to reach Cali from Columbia’s Capital City – Bogota. The Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport, 20 kilometers away from the city has flights coming in from major international destinations like New York, Miami, Quito, Madrid and Panama City. Buses, taxis and car rentals are the usual means of transport to get around in the city. Cali Colombia Tourist  [...]
    February 18th, 2010
  • Medellin: The City of Eternal Spring Medellin: The City of Eternal Spring
    If I define Medellin in brief then I’ll say the city is best known for its culture, cheerful people and of course, for beautiful girls. The city, which is also known as the City of Eternal Spring is an extremely gorgeous town in Colombia, South America. Medellin serves as the industrial and commercial centre for the nearby region of Antioquia. The city has at least two million inhabitants by making Medellin the second city of Colombia. Naming the city as Eternal Spring has some purpose that is the city enjoys mild climate year round. Planning a trip at this magnificent tourist destination will prove the best, as Medellin offers mixture of old and new world to every visitor. Well, most of the colonial architecture today has been destroyed,  [...]
    February 12th, 2010