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After decades of political upheaval, Colombia is now a firm favourite among savvy travellers as one<br />
of the best places to visit in the world. A haven for ecotourism, adventure holidays, or just relaxing<br />
on the beach, it really has it all.<br />
The weather is usually warm thanks to its position close<br />
to the equator and because there’s so much going on,<br />
you won’t have a chance to get bored! There are exciting<br />
cities to discover from Bogota to Cartagena, as well as<br />
rainforests, golden sand Caribbean beaches, and even a<br />
desert.<br />
Combine Colombia’s abundance of<br />
natural wonders with famous<br />
hospitality, great food, and<br />
the fact that it’s one of the<br />
most affordable South<br />
American countries<br />
to visit… Well, you get<br />
an idea of why it has<br />
become such a popular<br />
destination.<br />
Hit TV shows like Narcos<br />
have painted an exciting<br />
(if pretty dim) picture of this<br />
misunderstood country. Although<br />
Colombia certainly has a chequered past,<br />
it’s not a dangerous place to visit and is<br />
ideal for a family holiday. There’s top<br />
notch healthcare, the crime rates<br />
in the cities are low, and you can<br />
comfortably travel alone if you want.<br />
So, what makes for the ideal<br />
Colombian holiday, then? You could<br />
fly into Bogota to check out the gold<br />
museum, trek into the Amazon rainforest,<br />
head to the highlands to see where the<br />
amazing coffee is grown, or relax<br />
on the beach in Cartagena.<br />
If the world is your oyster,<br />
then surely Colombia is<br />
the pearl. Salude!<br />
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