South America
Colombia
Salsa, coffee hills, Caribbean towns and Amazon jungle. Say hola, dance a little, and enjoy!
- Local time
- 11:19
- Currency
- COP
- Calling code
- +57
- Capital
- Bogotá
- Languages spoken
- Spanish
Health & vaccines
- Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for some areas: ask a travel clinic.
- See a travel clinic 4 to 6 weeks before you leave: some vaccines are often recommended.
- Tap water is safe in Bogotá and Medellín. Elsewhere, drink bottled water.
- Dengue is present: use mosquito repellent, day and night.
- Bogotá is at 2,640 m: take it easy the first day.
- Travel insurance is strongly recommended.
These rules change and depend on your situation: always check with the official sources and your embassy before you leave. GoZzzy gives general information and cannot be held responsible.
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