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Bogota's Half Marathon
Long distance running at altitude is no joke. The Colombian capital hosts the eighth edition of its half marathon competition. Build up that lung capacity now!
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Colombian Designs - Expoartesanias 2008
From December 4-17 all Corferias Conference Centre in Bogota is given over to exhibiting high quality Colombian and international art and design products.
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Is Colombia Safe for Foreign Travelers?
With common sense and a knowledge of the current security situation, travel in Colombia does not present major dangers.
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Shopping in Colombia
When looking to find the perfect souvenir from Colombia, a mochila or hammock are handmade items that embody the South America spirit, while serving a practical purpose.
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International Surfers Come to Colombian Pacific
From November 13-17 2008 the Chocó coast on Colombia's Pacific seaboard will host its first ever surfing tournament.
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Mompox, Colombia
In the centre of the colonial heartland of Colombia lies perhaps the key to the second wave of tourist attractions in this South American nation.
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Adventures in San Gil, Colombia
Where in South America beyond Cusco, Peru can one combine sightseeing colonial masterpieces and white-water rafting? Look no further than San Gil.
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Barrancabermeja, Colombia
Home to Colombia's biggest refinery, and largely shunned by tourists, Barrancabermeja may be the perfect place to mix it up with some Colombians.
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Discover Cartagena, Colombia
Cartagena de Indias is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located on the Caribbean Sea. Come to soak up the sun, Spanish colonial architecture, and unique mix of cultures.
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Feria De Las Flores
No longer is Medellin known for drugs and crime, it is the Flower Festival that is now world reknowned.
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Where to Stay in Mompox, Colombia
Mompox has a real shortage of accommodation options for the Semana Santa high season. Out of this period you'll not have any trouble finding a place to stay.
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Colombia Tries for 2011 Tournament
With a host of talented youngsters lining up to be picked and the opportunity to spot the stars of tomorrow, Colombia may be the ideal host for 2011.
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The Insider's Guide to Medellin, Colombia
If a visitor is trying to choose between culture, history, parks, shopping, or nightlife, they should consider themselves lucky to find Medellin because it has it all.
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Top Tourist Attractions in Medellin, Colombia
Medellin, a dazzling city in Colombia, is often overlooked by tourists. But this is a city that has everything a traveler could want or need and should not be missed.
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Buenaventura, Colombia
Unlovely and dangerous, Buenaventura is an essential port on the Colombian pacific coast and the gateway for tourist destinations.
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Colombia’s Tourist Boom Continues
Asked to think of Colombia, most people will imagine a war-torn country overrun with gun wielding cocaine cartels. This image couldn't be further from the truth.
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Visit Colonial Cartagena Colombia
In northwest Colombia, on the Bay of Cartagena sits the city of Cartagena, a colonial jewel full of history, charm and adventure, all on the water's edge.
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Zona C – La Candelaria, Bogota
In a rebranding effort to pull Bogota's colonial centre in line with other chic sectors of the Colombian capital, La Candelaria is renamed the Zona C.
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Colombia Vacations - The Latest Hot Travel Spot
With its warm temperatures, luxurious beaches and beautiful mountainsides see why leading travel sites are all picking Colombia as a vacation hot spot.
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Boutique Hotels in Cartagena, Colombia
Cartagena de Indias 28 boutique hotels have limited accommodations but offer white-glove, personalized service to their clientele. Some offer last-minute special rates.
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Cali, Colombia's Salsa Capital
Colombia's third city and the world capital of salsa entices tourists into its balmy climes to enjoy late nights, fine dining and an impressive arts scene.
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Hidden Colombian Caribbean Gems
Little parcels of paradise on the Colombian Caribbean that - close enough to be reached in a few hours from Cartagena - should be on every traveller's itinerary.
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Isla Grande Hotels, Colombia
Isla Grande is a 45-minute boat ride from Cartegena de Indias on Colombia's Caribbean Coast. Hotel CocoLiso and Hotel San Pedro de Majagua are two popular hotels.
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Pablo Escobar's Hippos Unite Colombia
Two hippos, fugitives from the former Godfather of international cocaine smuggling, Pablo Escobar's ranch, Hacienda Napoles, have unified Colombians in outrage.
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Barranquilla, Colombia
With a massive Carnaval - second only to Rio's - Colombia's increasing stability and Shakira's swinging hips, tourism to Barranquilla is on the rise.
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Cartagena Exceeds Expectations
Colombia's Caribbean jewel and the first Spanish city in South America continues to reel in the tourists.
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Colombia's First Low Cost Airline
Twelve years behind the brainchild of Stelios in Europe, Easyjet, a new low cost airline - Easyfly - is to open Colombia up further.
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Medellin's Public Transportation System
Medellin boasts the only metro in Colombia. It's a revolutionary metro system in a cutting-edge city. Luckily for tourists, the metro system happens to be user-friendly.
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Mompox Independent Cinema Festival 2009
Evoking images of Cinema Paradiso, from August 13 - 16 the architecturally stunning UNESCO recognised town of Mompox will play host to its second ever film festival.
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The Candelaria, Bogota
Bogota is shaking off its unjust reputation as mad, bad and dangerous. The Candelaria is the very heartbeat of this cultural and touristic renaissance.
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Day Trip Ideas From Cali
Despite having a great deal to keep the visitor occupied within its city limits; real treasures lay round about Colombia's third city.
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Domestic Air Travel in Colombia
While bus overland travel is the norm in Colombia, many foreigners are put off by tedious and occasionally dangerous overnight journeys for obvious reasons.
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Hacienda Napoles
The Hacienda Napoles was Pablo Escobar's personal zoo, hide-away and place of business. Today it represents the sad past and, hopefully, a better future for the region.
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San Andres and Providencia
Often overlooked by travellers to South America, the islands of San Andres and Providencia offer visitors sun, eco-tourism and shopping.
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Shopping in Cartagena, Colombia
Cartagena sells emeralds mined in Colombia. Colombian handicrafts include ceramics and hammocks. Juan Valdez coffee and other brands are bargain supermarket buys.
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The New Hacienda Napoles
The Hacienda Napoles, or Naples Estate, was Pablo Escobar's dream come true. It was a sad and decadent place. Now it's reviving a region and the past.
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Transportation Tips for Medellin
Medellin has a ground-breaking transportation system that not only sets it apart from other South American cities, but makes it a pleasure to explore.
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Choco, Colombia's Pacific Coast
Choco remains largely unvisited and unknown by visitors to Colombia and Colombians alike, now is the time to visit.
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Why Colombia Failed to Qualify for South Africa
Yet again the Colombian national team have underwhelmed in World Cup qualifying and will be a notable absence from South Africa in 2010. Why?
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