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Northernmost country in South America, separated from Panama and Central America by the Darien Gap.

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How does one pay for the Transcaribe bus in Cartagena?

I'm in Cartagena, Colombia, and want to ride the Transcaribe bus network to get around town. However, I can not figure out how to pay for a ride! Internet research suggests that one should buy a ...
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Can I travel to Medellin with just my Schengen visa?

I am an Indian citizen and a Canadian Resident (PR). I just got my Schengen visa which is valid from Jan 30 - May 1. I know Colombia admits Schengen visa holders from research. Questions: Could there ...
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Reliability of Speed Boat Travel from Iquitos, Peru to Leticia, Colombia

This winter, my travel partner and I are embarking on an exciting journey to Peru. Part of our adventure includes traveling by speed boat from Iquitos, Peru to Leticia, Colombia. We're currently ...
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Are there local tour search websites in Colombia?

Recently I was searching for a guided tour of Tayrona National Park near Santa Marta. English-language resources such as Viator only had tours starting from $120/person. However I was able to find a ...
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What should I be aware of purchasing a transit flight on two separate tickets?

I am an Indian passport holder living in the UK. I have a US B1/B2 Visa. I am planning to travel from London to Miami, arriving at 14:30, then from Miami to Medellin, Colombia at 17:55 on the same day....
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Colombia: financial requirements for tourists seem excessive

I am a South African citizen and last year I traveled to Colombia for tourism. As a South African, I needed a visa. I am planning another visit but since October this year the rules have changed. ...
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Do I need a Colombian passport?

So my mom told me recently that she got papers for me to be a Colombian citizen but the thing is, I’ve never been to colombia before. She was supposed to get a passport for me but because of the ...
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Colombian digital nomad visa and health insurance duration [closed]

There is a new law governing visas for Colombia in place since last month. A newly available visa is the "Digital Nomad" (Nómada Digital) visa, which can be given for up to 2 years. However, ...
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Sealed Duty Free bag back through security at a different airport (not transfer)

I bought some whisky in Kuala Lumpur and have since travelled to Bogotá for a few days. Can I bring the sealed duty free bag with the whisky from KL back through security at Bogotá on my return ...
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How long can I extend my visa exempt stay as a US citizen visiting Colombia?

Wikipedia (WP) and "retire in the caribbean" (RC) both say US citizens are visa-exempt for 90 day visit. WP says it can be extended up to 180 days; RC says 90. WP cites a state department ...
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Can I leave Colombia with a cedula in the old format?

I currently hold a Colombian cedula (an identity document issued to Colombian citizens) that was issued in 2010. It has holograms but it is not the latest cedula format. I am a dual American/Colombian ...
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How does United Airlines avoid the DOT rule on the free 24h refund/hold for tickets to/from the US for the Argentina and Colombia points of sale?

I read: The DOT rule is that the airline has to offer (if purchased at least 7 days before departure) either a refund within 24 hours or a 24 hour hold without paying. [The DOT rule] doesn't discuss ...
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Is EU covid vaccination certificate good to enter Colombia?

In December 2021 Colombia introduced a new regulation requiring all international travellers to be vaccinated against COVID in order to enter the country. Is a person vaccinated in EU and having the ...
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How does the rule of passport's 6 months validity to enter Colombia work?

I will travel to Colombia soon. Colombia has a rule the passport must be valid for at least 6 months to enter. However, I find contradicting information. Some websites recommend the passport to be ...
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Can I help my friend get a Colombian passport from the USA? [closed]

My friend lives in Bogotá, Colombia. Can I help her get a Colombian passport, and can I pay with a credit card from the USA?
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Can an Indian citizen with a US green card travel to Colombia without a visa?

Can an Indian citizen with a US green card travel to Colombia without a visa as a tourist for 10 days?
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Do I need to quarantine in Colombia if I have a negative Covid test? [closed]

Colombia does require a negative Covid test for entry. If it's impossible for you to take one they allow getting one in Colombia and quarantine until the results are in. However, I have not found any ...
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Do Water Chestnuts Exist in Colombia?

Do water chestnuts grow in Colombia? Or is it possible to buy them there? I'm assisting a film crew that's on location for a cooking documentary, and they would like to blend an asian fusion dish with ...
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From Colombia to Ecuador by bus

I would like to get from Popayán, Colombia to Quito, Ecuador by bus. It would be very nice to get comfortable overnight bus. Is it possible? Where I can get such information?
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Does visiting Colombia hurts one's travel history?

I plan on visiting Colombia in March. However, an acquaintance just told me that having Colombia in my travel history can hurt me when I apply for visas of other countries - particularly USA, Canada, ...
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How exactly can I buy a local bus ticket (TransMilenio) in Bogotá, Colombia

I am planning to spend several days in Bogotá, and want to use the public transport within the city (not across the country). Note that his question is not about if this is a good idea or not, or ...
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Is it possible to travel from Brazil to Peru or Colombia, by bus, without entering Bolivia?

I want to arrive in Peru or Colombia from Brazil, by bus. I am wondering if there is an easy & safe way to arrive by bus in Peru, without entering Bolivia? If not, is it possible to go to ...
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USA Permanent Resident through Asylum, visiting Colombia

I'd like to visit Colombia for tourism but my situation is not straightforward. I'm a legal Permanent Resident of the USA (Green Card holder). I have US Refugee Travel Document (this is my only '...
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Luggage storage in Bogota for 4 days

My girlfriend and I are flying from Europe to Colombia in 2 weeks and after that 2 weeks to Venezuela, we are landing in Bogota with 2 big suitcases, and we have a 4 days trip to Cartagena, for this ...
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Will I be able to pass through immigration and customs from foreign country to the U.S with damaged green card after an absence of more than one year?

BY THE WAY I have lot of proof of residency in the U.S even my colombian passport was processed in the colombian embassy in New York Lol, and also the stamps of previous admittance. Edit - Wow thanks ...
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How can I get from Historic Centre of Cartagena to La Boquilla by bus?

How can I get from the Historic Centre of Cartagena (the Colombian one) to La Boquilla by public bus? I can see there are a number of different busses on the streets, but I'm unclear on which bus I ...
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What is the "CC" and "Numero" of a credit card holder in Colombia?

I'm trying to make a purchase from Mercadolibre, and am presented with this puzzling "TIPO" and "Numero". After pondering how many customers they lose daily because of this poorly-conceived credit ...
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Do I need any vaccination for Europe-USA-SouthAmerica trip?

I am Colombian citizen currently living in Ireland. I plan to go to Miami and then to Colombia, returning using the same way. Is there any vaccination requirement in this case?
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What do "Victor", "Tango", "Quebec", "Eco", "Sierra" flight ticket classes mean?

I'm looking at buying a ticket on a regional airline in Colombia, Ada Aero. The tickets from Medellin to Pereira look like this: The plane is an old JetStream 32 with only 19 seats and the flight ...
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Staying in Colombia beyond the initially estimated duration, but less than 90 days

Coming from Ecuador to Colombia, I declared at the .EC exit and .CO immigration offices that I was planning to stay in Colombia for a month. I'm really liking Colombia and would like to extend my ...
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Strange merchant names in Colombia on credit card statement [closed]

After a few days in Medellin, I've noticed that my credit card statement has merchant/business names that apparently have nothing to do with the name of the actual place. This isn't for mom&pop ...
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Indonesia or Malaysia tourist visa for Colombian citizen in India

How can a Colombian citizen apply for tourist visa for Indonesia in India. We would like to plan a 2 week vacation there. Is e-visa a possibility? Same question for Malaysian tourist visa.
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Business/services reviews site for Colombia

Is there a Yelp equivalent for Colombia? The best I found was CiudadGuru, but that seems to be more of a Yellow Pages (business listings) than a reviews/ratings site. I'm looking for services like ...
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Why was I quizzed about my activities in Colombia by the air-line staff prior to check-in?

At the queue for check-in at El Dorado airport in Bogota, all passengers were submitted to a series of questions by air-line staff (Delta) before reaching the check-in desk. The questions I was asked ...
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Can I enter Colombia on a one way ticket?

I am starting my one year trip through South America in a month, and the country I fly into is Colombia. Since I do not need a visa for Colombia and the surrounding countries, I assumed it should be ...
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Does a Nepali need a transit visa for Panama or Colombia?

I am a Nepali passport holder, right now in the Dominican Republic. I have a DR visa. Recently I thought of visiting Bolivia as a tourist. I can't find any direct flights to Bolivia. Do I need a visa ...
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Can a dual national of UK and Colombia enter Colombia with an ID and/or an expired Colombian passport?

I have a British passport which is valid and a Colombian passport that is expired, my Colombian Identity card (Cedula) is valid. I will be travelling at the end of November to Colombia. Will I be ...
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Traveling from Colombia to Brazil - do I need yellow fever vaccination?

So I’m in kind of a difficult situation. I just realised that I might need proof of having had the yellow fever vaccination to get into Brazil. I’m leaving to Brazil in 4 days and I am planning on ...
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Can an Indian citizen with US visa enter Colombia, even when Colombian visa has been denied?

I am an Indian citizen, have worked in Colombia and Brazil before. I applied for a Colombian Work permit visa, and got rejected for no apparent reason (as confirmed with the Embassy.) In the rejection ...
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Leaving Colombia [duplicate]

I was born in Colombia, and also an American citizen. I have dual citizenship and understand that I need to show the Colombian passport to enter Colombia. But what about upon departure? Which passport ...
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How to travel across South America? [closed]

As I know, there are no low cost airlines in South America. In Europe or in Asia you fly to another country for relatively low price. What's the most convenient/cheapest options to travel between ...
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Quick layover in San Andres Airport

I will be flying from Bogota (BOG) via San Andres (ADZ) to Providencia (PVA) on separate tickets. According to schedule, there will be a layover of about 4 hours (11:56 - 16:00). Assuming that the ...
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Colombia travel visa for Indian citizen already having Schengen Visa

Since Colombian embassy's (in Germany as well as in India) website is in Spanish, I am not able to gather the information needed. I need to know if an Indian national, who already has Schengen Visa (...
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Visit, student, fiancée visa for the UK [closed]

I have a girlfriend in Colombia. We want to take the relationship to the next stage. I have asked her to visit me to see what she thinks about a cold country and she how she feels about a life ...
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Travel to Colombia as a dual Colombian-US citizen: is it ok to use my US passport?

At birth I was issued a Colombian passport as my (American) parents were living in Colombia at that time. A few months later I was issued an American passport. The Colombian passport is long expired ...
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Colombia visa stamped on old passport [duplicate]

My Colombia visa is on my previous passport. Since I have run out of pages, I have obtained a new passport. Can I still travel with both passports and enter the country?
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Colombian married to UK citizen

I am Colombian and my husband is a UK citizen but we are living in Colombia. We are planning to visit UK this March but I'm not sure if I need to apply for a tourist visa or if I can just travel with ...
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Do you go through immigration during a layover in Medellín on the way to Bogota?

We have a flight on a US carrier that has a layover in Medellín (Colombia) with a separate leg from Medellín to Bogotá, which is handled by a local carrier. The ticket itself is for a flight from a ...
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Domestic flights for foreigner in Colombia

I will be traveling to Cartagena, Colombia at the end of January. I will be there for 8 days. I want to go to Bogota. I am having trouble finding out how to go about it. I want to fly, not take a bus. ...
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Airline changed itinerary due to cancelled flight, travel time tripled - what can I do?

I booked a flight (san Andres to Medellin) months ago with a rather cheap fare over atrapalo (booking website) with avianca. Atrapalo sent me an e-mail that the flight was cancelled and the ...
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