Tag: Colombia

In the western part of Colombia, three ranges of the Andes mountain system stretched: Western, Central and Eastern Cordillera. The Colombian Andes is the most populated region of the country, the largest cities of the state are located here. In this region you can see snow-capped mountain peaks, among which mountain valleys, volcanoes, dense forests, […]

Buenaventura (Colombia) Buenaventura is Colombia ‘s main Pacific port. It is located on the shore of the bay of the same name. The name of the city means “beautiful view” in Spanish. Buenaventura was founded in 1545 by the Spaniards. From the city port to Malaga Bay, which is located to the north, stretches a […]

Colombia has approx. 60 political parties, organizations and movements, but the political monopoly belongs to the Liberal and Conservative parties. As a result of close cooperation between liberals and conservatives during the period of the National Front and in subsequent years, the ideological and programmatic differences between the traditional parties began to gradually fade. In […]

According to a2zgov, Colombia is located in the northwest of the South American continent. This is the only country in South America with access to the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean. Its total area is equal to the territories of France, Spain and Portugal combined, or almost double the area of ​​Ukraine. The capital […]

Colombian art, term for the art in the area of ​​today’s Colombia. The northernmost country in South America is traditionally a region of cultural diversity, which is also reflected in its fine arts and architecture (Andean high cultures). Visit harvardshoes.com for Colombia travel package. Colonial era After the conquest of the country and the founding of […]

ECONOMY Business etiquette English is spoken a lot in business circles; The Colombian Ministry of Foreign Affairs offers an official translation service, and private interpreting services are also available. The best time to travel on business is between March and November. Opening hours Business hours: Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and 2 p.m.-6 p.m. Economy Commercial […]

DUTY-FREE SHOPPING Overview The following articles may be imported into Colombia duty-free (people over 18 years): 200 cigarettes and 50 cigars and 50 grams of tobacco; 2 bottles of alcoholic beverages; Perfume and eau de toilette for personal use (women only). Gifts up to the equivalent of US $ 1500. Import regulations A special permit […]

GENERAL Official name of the state Republic of Colombia. Capital Santafé de Bogotá. Geography According to estatelearning, Colombia is located on the northern tip of South America. It is bordered to the north by the Caribbean Sea, to the northwest by Panama, to the west by the Pacific Ocean, to the southwest by Ecuador and […]

The Aztecs and Mayans for Mexico and the Incas for Peru are known to all; on the contrary few know who the Chibcha (pron.Cibcia), the ancient inhabitants of Colombia. Scholars of pre-Columbian civilizations have ensured that they were by no means inferior to the others, however this cannot be documented because everything was destroyed and […]