Colombia was once known only for his drug statistics and crime, but he worked hard over the last ten years to get rid of his ancient reputation. Today, the eclectic city of Colombia, the ancient archaeological sites and the luxuriant landscape make it a popular tourist destination. However, before traveling to the country for the first time, tourists still have to remember some precautions. Continue reading our list of 6 errors for beginners to avoid during your holidays in Colombia.
1-Assume wherever it is safe in Colombia
One thing we don’t want to encourage tourists in Colombia is to be too cautious. Of course, you should be open to strangers (obviously, in the right environment) and exit your comfort area, but you have to realize that not all places are as safe as cities and destinations along the tourist route. Although the violence of the signs is rare in the cities today, at tourists it is still recommended to avoid some areas, such as the territory along the Colombia-Peru border.
2-Misjudging The Weather in Colombia
Colombia is the fourth largest country in South America and its size show great diversity over time. If you stay on the Caribbean coast of Colombia, you can pack in an airy clothes and flip flops. However, the climate is often related to the altitude, so if you intend to spend time in Bogotà – 2600 meters above sea level – since the night becomes colder, you may have to bring a jacket and a sweater. Although several experimentary weathered weather models, the temperature in every place does not swing much during the year. Remember that all the regions of the country have dry and humid seasons.
3-Talk about Pablo Escobar with local people
We have seen all “Narcos” and we know the story of the infamous drug of Colombia, but the fact is: in Colombia, Escobar infests the country and its people, which makes it a disturbing topic. Where there is money to make money, people will go, which means that you will find many excursions inspired by Pablo Escobar, not to mention his manor theme park, Manor Naples (Hacienda Napoles). Enjoy everything, but if not required, don’t let the locals participate in Escobar and talk about the sign.
4-Leave the phone around
Just like in New York and Barcelona, pickpockets and thieves wander through the streets of Colombia, waiting for tourists to leave valuables with them. Rapture and theft are the most likely crimes that interrupt your journey here and mobile phones are particularly appreciated products. Although travelers are aware of it in any Colombian destination, it is particularly important in the city like Medellin and Cartagena, where expensive cameras and money are part of daily tourist transport.
5-Visit Colombia during the peak of the holiday month
If you travel in Colombia between mid-December and the end of January, get ready to pay more for hotels and airline tickets and run the row for almost everything. City like Cartagena and Medellin attract a large number of tourists during the holidays, so think of it twice before going to Colombia during this period.
6-Forget to bring a lot of money
Despite the pitch potential, tourists should bring sufficient money with them for at least one day or until they see another ATM, rare thing in smaller cities. Once you leave a big city, the rules of money and bank cards are usually not accepted.
