It’s Safe to travel to Colombia

For most of us, it doesn’t rank on the Top 10 places visit. Thanks to years of Hollywood movies about drugs and violence many people consider Colombia to be a completely off-the-radar destination. Behind the whispers of theft, kidnapping and even murder, there is an element of truth. Colombia has been shadowed with villians, violence and threats for many years. The Australian government still warns its citizens to exercise a high degree of caution in the country and, in some areas, to avoid travelling altogether. But it says that about many countries, some we even rank in our Top 10. You will find many travellers who have ever visited Colombia eager to go back for more.

For Colombia, this reputation as an unsafe country to visit has been harmful for the tourism industry. Thankfully for them, the world is beginning to wake up, and discover that the country has changed, and is ready for people to start discovering the unique culture that is Colombia. For those not wanting to follow every other tourist’s footsteps, it is time to travel to Colombia.

Colombia Today

Colombia is a country of dazzling beauty and baffling diversity. You will find cities and clubs, beaches and diving, Amazon jungle and safaris, colonial cities and ruins, and of course Colombian coffee. Metropolises like Bogotá and Medellín bustle with optimistic energy, while the sea views offered in places such as Cartagena and Tayrona National Park are some of the finest you’ll find if you travel South America. It’s not for nothing that the country’s tourism slogan was for several years, “Colombia: The Only Risk Is Wanting to Stay”.

Colombians are intensely proud of their country, and this mixed with their natural warmth means as a visitor you may be surprised by how welcoming the people of Colombia are and you’ll find eager locals, all keen to canvass the fascinating culture of their country.

Travel Warnings

For every country you visit comes travel warnings. Smart travelling and common-sense is always paramount no matter which country you visit. In Colombia, there are areas that remain out of bounds (or “non-essential”) and for anyone on holiday in Colombia, there’s very little reason to head to these areas. Some areas mentioned as out-of-bounds are happily explored by visitors every day, such as the stunning La Guajira desert. We recommend speaking to your travel agent before travelling and visiting Smart Traveller for any updates in the area. There’s plenty in Colombia to keep you occupied and a tailored itinerary will assist in making sure you get the most out of your essential stay in Colombia.

In the major cities, of course, you should exercise the regular caution you’d use in any major foreign city: keep an eye on your belongings, be aware of pickpockets and don’t walk alone at night in unfamiliar areas.

It’s time to go to Colombia!

Some say for a visit to Colombia your biggest challenge is finding the time to fit in everything there is to do and see. If you have any questions about Colombia contact our Travel Just 4U Travel Consultants  today to discuss your options.