Colombia international travel guide

Colombia international travel guide

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Colombia travel details
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Colombia has a population of 49M with main currency as Colombian Peso. The languages spoken are Spanish. Colombia travel safety advice is Exercise a high degree of caution. Automatic teller machines are common in Colombia. Tipping is usually not expected in Colombia. Internet speed in Colombia is on average 4.5 Mbps.In Colombia you drive on the right side.

Colombia travel advice

⏀ Exercise a high degree of caution
We’ve reviewed our advice for Colombia and continue to advise exercise a high degree of caution overall due to the threat of violent crime and terrorism. There's been an increase in foreign citizens, including , who have been assaulted and robbed using incapacitating drugs (see 'Safety'). If you plan to travel from Colombia to Ecuador through the land border crossings, you're required to present an apostilled police check covering the previous five years (see 'Travel'). We advise: Exercise a high degree of caution in Colombia overall due to the threat of violent crime and terrorism. Higher levels apply in some areas.

Issue Date : Apr 5, 2024

Colombia weather

Colombia essential details

Plugs

Colombia uses 110V, 60Hz with sockets and plugs Type A and Type B.

Languages

The languages that are typically spoken are Spanish

Money in Colombia

Currencies

Colombia uses the Colombian peso (symbol: $), code COP.Banknotes come in denominations of 100000, 50000, 20000, 10000, 5000, 2000 and 1000 pesos. Peso is subdivided into 100 centavos. Coins come in denominations of 1000, 500, 200, 100, 50 and 20 pesos.

ATM

Automatic teller machines are common in Colombia. You can usually find them in both large & small cities.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.

Tipping

Not expected, but can leave extra tip Tipping is usually not expected in Colombia. However, if you are satisfied with the service provided you can show your appreciation by leaving a small ‘extra’ tip. Receipts usually include a service charge. If there is a service charge there is no need to tip.

Internet in Colombia

Internet

Internet speed in Colombia is on average 4.5 Mbps. WiFi coverage in Colombia is moderate. It's relatively easy to find one when needed.

Phones

You can buy a SIM card for about 40,062.86 COP, which includes 1 GB of data plan. You can choose from 4 telecoms: Avantel, Claro, Movistar or Tigo. Colombia uses GSM mobile networks GSM 850 and GSM 1900. If you don't want to buy SIM card in Colombia upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.

Calling

To call Colombia, dial +, then 57 (the country code for Colombia), then the area code (without the initial 0) and the local number. For local calls within Colombia, start with the area code (with the initial 0). In the case above area code is 1 .

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Driving in Colombia

Road rules

In Colombia you drive on the right side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick). Unless otherwise posted, the speed limits for cars and motorcycles are as follows: 30-60 km/h (18-37 mph) in all built-up areas, 80-90 km/h (49-55 mph) on undivided highways, 90-100 km/h (55-62 mph) on motorways and 90-100 km/h (55-62 mph) on expressways.

Emergecy

Universal
112
Police
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Ambulance
112
Fire department
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Colombia visa advice

If you're considering exploring Colombia beyond the usual transit spots, our comprehensive guide on Colombia transit visa offers deeper insights and broader options for travelers of different nationalities. For those transiting through other countries en route to Colombia, understanding Colombia Transit Visa requirements is crucial to ensure a smooth journey.
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