Discover the best-kept secret in South America. Colombia is safer than ever, affordable and still blissfully uncrowded - an independent traveler’s dream. Laze on palm-fringed Caribbean beaches. Ca hoe silent rivers through lush rainforest. Stroll Cartagena’s colonial old town. Salsa all night in Cali. Packed with practical advice and valuable tips for trouble-free travel, our peerless guide enables you to explore with confidence.

The Authors

Gettinq Started

Itineraries

Snapshot

History

The Culture

Environment

Food & Drink

Bogota

North of Boqota

Caribbean Coast

San Andres & Providencia

Northwest Colombia

Southwest Colombia

Amazon Basin

Directory

Transportation

Health

Language

Glossary

Behind the Scenes

Index

World Time Zones

Map Legend