🇨🇴 Colombia

The Land of Magical Realism

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Essential Travel Info for Colombia

Health & Safety

Vaccines:Yellow Fever (jungle areas), Hep A

Water:Tap water safe in Bogota/Medellin.

“Good healthcare in major cities.”

Visa Requirements

EU Citizens:Visa-free.

Others:CheckMig form required.

Internet & SIM

Quality:Good in Digital Nomad hubs (Medellin).

Action:Claro.

Money & Tipping

Cash vs Card:Cards widely accepted. Cash for street vendors.

Tipping:10% usually included.

Getting Around

Apps:Uber, Cabify, InDriver

Drive:Drive on the RIGHT.

Transmilenio (Bogota) is crowded. Domestic flights cheap.

Safety: Exercise Caution

"No dar papaya" (Don't make yourself a target). Improved significantly but stay alert.

SOS:123

Climate & Weather

Day

Varies by altitude

Night

Varies

Sunny Hours:

Eternal Spring in Medellin. Tropical coast. Cool Bogota.

Electricity

110V • Type A / B (same as USA)

Local Etiquette

•Locals are very polite.
•Don't slam doors.
•Refrain from Pablo Escobar jokes.