COLOMBIA
Colombia is a vibrant and incredibly welcoming country found on the north coast of South America. With a traumatic and violent past due to… well you know what, the Colombian government has spent the last two decades trying to rebuild the country’s image and separate itself from its past. The result has been fantastic, Colombia has become a relatively safe country to visit with a lot of culture to experience along your travels!
USEFUL KEY PHRASES
Buenas días – good morning
Gracias – thank you
¿Dónde están los baños? – where are the bathrooms?
Mí gustaria… – I would like…
Perdón/Disculpe – excuse me
KNOWN FOR
Reggaeton
Football
Coffee
Biodiversity
Currency
Colombia uses the Colombian Pesos (COP).
Language
The main language in Colombia is Spanish.
Weather
Colombia’s weather does change depending on where you are. If you are in Bogotá or Medellín, then you are in the mountains and the weather is still hot, but a lot more mild than being on the coast where it’s a lot more humid.
Colombia actually has two rainy seasons; April to May and October to November. However, the rainy seasons are heavily influenced by El Niño and La Niña.