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Colombia Travel Guide

Bogotá Capital
COP Currency
Spanish Language
+57 Calling Code
Right Drives on

Entry Requirements

Visa Overview Most Travelers Can Enter Without A Visa For Up To 90 Days.
Passport Validity 6 Months
Digital Forms Covid-19 declaration form
Cash Declaration Limit $10000 Usd
Alcohol/Tobacco Limits 2l Alcohol, 200 Cigarettes

Safety & Security

Safety Rating Medium
Travel Advisory Exercise Increased Caution
Pickpocketing Risk Medium
Night Safety Caution
Common Scams
  • Pickpocketing in crowded areas
  • Taxi overcharging

Health & Medical

Emergency Number 123
Response Speed Medium
English-Speaking Doctors Common
Pharmacy 24h Common
Upfront Payment Not Required

Getting Around

Public Transport Fair
Ride-sharing Apps Uber, Didi
Navigation Apps Google Maps, Waze
Night Transport Safety Caution

Money & Payments

Cash vs Card Mixed
Mobile Payments Nequi,daviplata
ATM Availability High
Tipping 10-15% Is Common In Restaurants.
Estimated Daily Budget (USD)
Backpacker: $30 Tourist: $80 Family: $200

Culture & Etiquette

Dress Code Dress Conservatively In Rural Areas.
Public Affection Moderately Accepted
Alcohol/Drug Policy Strict On Drugs, Relaxed On Alcohol
Topics to Avoid
PoliticsNarco-related issues

Essential Phrases

Basics & Politeness
Hello
Hola
OH-lah
Goodbye
Adiós
ah-DYOS
Please
Por favor
por fah-VOR
Thank you
Gracias
GRAH-syahs
Sorry
Lo siento
loh SYEN-toh
Communication & Understanding
Do you speak English?
¿Hablas inglés?
AH-blas een-GLES?
I don’t understand
No entiendo
NOH en-TYEN-doh
Can you speak slowly, please?
¿Puedes hablar despacio, por favor?
PWEH-des ah-BLAR des-PAH-syoh, por fah-VOR?
Can you help me, please?
¿Puedes ayudarme, por favor?
PWEH-des ah-yoo-DAR-meh, por fah-VOR?
What does this mean?
¿Qué significa esto?
KEH sig-nee-FEE-kah ES-toh?

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Disclaimer

The information in this guide is intended for general travel planning purposes only and may change without notice. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, Graba SIM does not guarantee the completeness, reliability, or timeliness of the content. Travellers should verify entry requirements, local laws, health advice and services with official sources before and during their trip. Graba SIM is not responsible for any loss, injury, or inconvenience arising from reliance on the information provided. Always check with relevant government and health authorities for the most up-to-date travel requirements.

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