Colombia
Colombia is one of the most popular countries within South America for tourists to visit. It is a vibrant culture, full of fun music, beautiful clothing, incredible architecture, and more. And the amazing nature of the country includes luscious jungles, tropical coasts with pristine beaches, cloud forests with palm trees, etc. And beyond this, it is a destination full of complex history, which is important and fascinating to learn about prior to and while visiting the country.
Regions of Colombia
Bolivia's Fast Facts
Language
Spanish
Capital City
Bogota
Currency
Colombian Peso
Budget Range
$ - $$
Find out more about the visa requirements for Colombia here.
Know Before You Go to Colombia
hola
OH-la
hello
gracias
GRAH-see-ahs
thank you
por favor
POHR FAH-vohr
please
no entiendo
NOH ehn-tyEN-doh
I don’t understand
¿Hablas inglés?
hah-BLAHS een-GLEHS
do you speak english?
buenos días, buen día (inf.)
BWEN-hos DEE-as, BWEN DEE-a
good morning
buenas tardes, buenas (inf.)
BWEN-ahs TAR-des, BWEN-ahs
good afternoon (until sunset)
¡chau! / hasta luego
CHOW / AH-sta loo-EH-goh
bye! / see you later (also used as “bye”)
buenas noches, buenas (inf.)
BWEN-ahs NOH-ches, BWEN-ahs
good evening or goodnight
¿Dónde está el baño?
DOH-ndeh ehs-TAH EHL BAH-nyoh
where is the bathroom? (IMPORTANT: women’s restrooms are often indicated with an M (mujer=woman)
¿Me da ___, por favor?
MEH DA ___ POHR FAH-vohr
Can i have ___ please? (casual but polite way to order food and drinks)
Quisiera ___, por favor
KEE-see-yehr-ah ___ POHR FAH-vohr
I would like ___ please. (formal and polite way to order food and drinks)
buen provecho
BWEN proh-VE-choh
Enjoy your food or meal. People may use the phrase as they walk by someone eating when in a restaurant. Waiters will say this phrase when they serve you your meal.
All Colombia Travel Guides + Articles
Where to Stay in Medellin… and Other Logistical Info You Need to Know
The details about visiting Medellin, Colombia that could help make your trip easier and more comfortable when in this vibrant city.
The Best Things to Do in Medellin for a 4 Day Itinerary
A breakdown of the things to do in Medellin and how to structure your time exploring around the city to see the different highlights.
The Things to Do in Santa Marta and Around: Everything You Need to Know
All the information you need of the things to do in Santa Marta and logistics to best explore the beautiful jungle coast of the country.
How to Best Experience Tayrona National Park, Colombia
All the information you need for visiting and spending the night in Tayrona National Park outside of Santa Marta, Colombia.
Where to Stay in Cartagena and Tips to Best Enjoy Cartagena
Where to stay in Cartagena and other tips and things you need to know to make your time in Cartagena enjoyable for your vacation.
The Top Things to Do in Cartagena with a Sample 3 Day Itinerary
A starter itinerary for experiencing Cartagena over a long weekend, with the wide variety of activities from relaxation to adventure sports.
A Comprehensive Travel Guide of the Eje Cafetero Region with the Top Things to Do in Salento
Everything you need to know about the Salento and Eje Cafetero Region of Colombia: where to stay and what to do to take in this beautiful area.
The Best Salento Transportation in the Eje Cafetero Region (What’s a Willy?)
The various Salento transportation options ways to get around the Eje Cafetero region, to experience the beauty of Colombia's coffee region.
Honestly, Is Bogota Really Worth Visiting?
Yes, Bogotá is absolutely worth spending a few days. This article talks about why some people may overlook it and why you shouldn’t!
The Best Things to Do in Bogota, Colombia
The best things to do in Bogota, Colombia to appreciate this unique city and learn about the complex history of the country.
Where to Stay in Medellin… and Other Logistical Info You Need to Know
The details about visiting Medellin, Colombia that could help make your trip easier and more comfortable when in this vibrant city.
The Best Things to Do in Medellin for a 4 Day Itinerary
A breakdown of the things to do in Medellin and how to structure your time exploring around the city to see the different highlights.
The Things to Do in Santa Marta and Around: Everything You Need to Know
All the information you need of the things to do in Santa Marta and logistics to best explore the beautiful jungle coast of the country.
How to Best Experience Tayrona National Park, Colombia
All the information you need for visiting and spending the night in Tayrona National Park outside of Santa Marta, Colombia.
Where to Stay in Cartagena and Tips to Best Enjoy Cartagena
Where to stay in Cartagena and other tips and things you need to know to make your time in Cartagena enjoyable for your vacation.
The Top Things to Do in Cartagena with a Sample 3 Day Itinerary
A starter itinerary for experiencing Cartagena over a long weekend, with the wide variety of activities from relaxation to adventure sports.
A Comprehensive Travel Guide of the Eje Cafetero Region with the Top Things to Do in Salento
Everything you need to know about the Salento and Eje Cafetero Region of Colombia: where to stay and what to do to take in this beautiful area.
The Best Salento Transportation in the Eje Cafetero Region (What’s a Willy?)
The various Salento transportation options ways to get around the Eje Cafetero region, to experience the beauty of Colombia's coffee region.
Honestly, Is Bogota Really Worth Visiting?
Yes, Bogotá is absolutely worth spending a few days. This article talks about why some people may overlook it and why you shouldn’t!
The Best Things to Do in Bogota, Colombia
The best things to do in Bogota, Colombia to appreciate this unique city and learn about the complex history of the country.
