Health
Universal vaccinations (diphtheria, tetanus, polio, hepatitis B)
Depending on the region, be careful with malaria and altitude sickness, especially in Bogota. The capital is situated at 2700m.
Practical information
Colombian peso (COP)
Check the exchange rate
El Dorado International Airport in Bogota (BOG), Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport in Cali (CLO), Rafael Núñez International Airport in Cartagena (CTG), José María Córdova International Airport in Medellin (MDE)
Tourism & local way of life
Año Nuevo (New Year's Day) (January 1)
Día de los Reyes Magos (Epiphany) (January 6)
Día de San José (Saint Joseph's Day) (March 19)
Primero de Mayo (Labor Day) (May 1)
Ascensión (Ascension of Jesus) (observed the Monday six weeks and a day after Easter Sunday)
Sagrado Corazón (Sacred Heart) (observed the Monday ten weeks and a day after Easter Sunday)
San Pedro y San Pablo (Saint Peter and Saint Paul) (June 29)
Declaration of Independence (July 20)
Battle of Boyacá (August 7)
La Asunción (Assumption of Mary) (August 15)
Día de la Raza (Columbus Day) (October 12)
All Saints’ Day (November 1)
Independence of Cartagena (November 11)
La Inmaculada Concepción (Immaculate Conception) (December 8)
Navidad (Christmas Day) (December 25)
Partenaires
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