South America
Colombia
Salsa, coffee hills, Caribbean towns and Amazon jungle. Say hola, dance a little, and enjoy!
- Local time
- 08:33
- Currency
- COP
- Calling code
- +57
- Capital
- Bogotá
- Languages spoken
- Spanish
Respect & manners
- Fill in the free Check-MIG form online before you fly in.
- Colombians are warm and polite: greet with "buenos días" and take time for small talk.
- Don't show expensive phones or jewellery in the street ("no dar papaya").
- Use official taxis or ride apps, especially at night.
- Never accept drinks from strangers, and never carry packages for anyone.
- Drug laws are severe, and Colombians dislike drug tourism.
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