Valentina
Bogotá, Colombia
Valentina runs her own florist in Bogotá, KharismaFloral
To drink a great coffee. To visit a beach, visit a great museum, eat delicious food and learn salsa, all in one day. To see the errors made by Hollywood. To be able to dismiss what they say about Colombia. To see the rich culture and folklore. To learn about Latin America. To enjoy life!
Richard
London, UK
Richard works as a translator and teacher in Colombia
I’m not always the biggest fan of the weather here in Bogotá, but the varied landscape, and the many wonders to see, make Colombia the place to visit.
Brent
Washington, US
Brent runs The Wandering Paisa hostel in Medellín
Colombia is great place to practice Spanish and meet locals because tourism is relatively new here and it’s not quite on the gringo trail yet. However, the country has adequate transportation infrastructure and much improved safety, making traveling easy and extremely enjoyable.
Josian
Évreux, France
Josian runs Off2Colombia, a resource for information on Colombia
Coming to Colombia will not only allow you to see nature as its best like in the incredible Valle de Cocora or the beautiful Punta Gallinas in the Desierto de La Guajira, it will more importantly allow you to meet with the friendlly and generous Colombians, and that’s what travel is about.
Ryan
Minnesota, US
Ryan teaches English in Colombia
Why should you come to Colombia? Because even though everything is new and exotic, the people always make you feel at home. Oh, and to dance salsa with the beautiful Colombianas!
Chris
Oxford, England
Chris works as a programmer in Colombia
Colombia is a country that will constantly surprise you, offering some of the most beautiful landscapes imaginable, from the coast to snow capped mountains. Throw into the mix a nation that loves to party and you have the perfect trip away!
Christian
Sydney, Australia
Christian runs Bogotá Graffiti Tours
I started running Bogotá tours and they’ve been a massive success. For that I have to thank the independent spirit of Colombians, and their incredibly rich culture that isn’t just on show in museums – it’s on show all over the country.
Emma
Dublin, Ireland
Emma works as a writer in Colombia
Bogotá is great as it has very distinct neighbourhoods, and there’s always something going on. Colombia has all the landscapes in the world: beautiful beaches, snow-capped mountains, deserts (including the Mars-like Tatacoa Desert) and Amazonian jungle. Colombia, in general, is somewhere you just have to visit.
Lina
Bogotá, Colombia
Lina is a student in Bogotá
First of all you should come for the country itself. It’s a beautiful country, where you can find anything that you’re looking for. And second for the people. Colombian people are really friendly and always open and welcoming to foreigners, and off course the party… we love to party!
Tiger
New York City, US
Tiger runs Bogota Brilliance, offering information about Bogotá
One of the many reasons I love Colombia is because of the amazingly warm, resilient, resourceful and giving people. They have truly embraced me more out of the sincerity of their spirits than the fact that I am a foreigner in love with the country.
JL
Lima, Peru
JL is Communications Manager at See Colombia Travel, a company offering Colombia tours
After being an expat almost my whole life in several countries I chose to settle in Colombia because I truly believe this is still a hidden paradise; the last one in Latin America. People here are the most polite, generous, uninterested, selfless people I have met in my whole life and in all my travels. This is a country that breathes hope, because Colombians are more than willing to let everyone know that Colombia bears no resemblance to the stereotype that is still in the mind of most people.
Meredith@GreenGlobalTravel on
Very convincing anecdotes! Colombia sounds like a very diverse country with lots of places to visit.
Paul Fowler on
It sure is. We’d highly recommend at least visiting, if you can’t move here!
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Melissa on
I’m from Pereira, Colombia. If you haven’t been there yet, you must go! Not only is it one of the main coffee production points but it has been rapidly growing in the past few years. It is home to the largest zoo in the country and one of South America’s best due to its vast variety of exotic species. The nightlife is amazing! You will find bars or clubs for just about any genre of music! Whoever loves shopping can do it here thanks to the numerous amount of malls. We are very welcoming and kind to tourists. But the best part of Pereira, in my opinion, are the “Termales de Santa Rosa de Cabal”; perfect place to go relax!
Nevertheless, all places in Colombia are worth visiting! Amazing scenery, amazing nightlife, tons of places to see and things to do. What else can you ask for?
COLOMBIA ES PASION!
R Wayne Branch on
After visits, and sometimes lengthy stays, over the past four years to Medellin, Bogota, Manizales (many people liked my post “Almost Heaven: Manizales, Colombia” http://wp.me/p1xI5P-2J), Cartagena and more of this country’s wonderful parts. I have been living in Barranquilla for most of this year. The geography can take your breadth away. The connection to the African diaspora that many Colombians feel makes for a richness and pride that I have never felt in the United States. My soul is at peace here. In reality, I need no other reason to love Colombia. Thanks for the opportunity to comment.
Paul on
Hey, thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. I’ve read your blog a lot in the past, really interesting content. Obviously, we all share a major passion (Colombia) and it’s great to build a community of expat blogs devoted to spreading to good word!
I’ll be in touch via email…
Paul
R Wayne Branch on
Thanks Paul, I appreciate your reads. i look forward to hearing from you.
Wayne
Todd & Johana on
I’ve never met anybody who absolutely didn’t love their stay in Colombia. I’ve been an avid traveler now since ’08. My wife I met in Colombia and we keep a second home there. When my son graduates in 2-1/2 years….will be living there with the second home in the states 🙂
Paul on
Sounds like a great plan, best of luck to your son, too!
Paul
Steve Baker on
I have been to COlombia threee times, First I fell in love with the people, second time I fell in love with the country. Third time I moved here, all in a psace of a year, a beautiful country, becareful, it will steal your heart.
I am proud and heppy to be here doing what I can to help the wonderful, warm, funny and amazing people.
Como te quiero Colombia!
Paul on
So pleased you love the country as much as we do and decided to move here! Thanks for stopping by.
Paul
Monica on
I couldn’t agree to the above more. Colombia is by far my favorite place on earth. Loveliest people I ever met. Been there 3 times and would love to move there 🙂 Only problem is to find a job. Hope to be back soon!
Paul on
You’ll get one Monica, don’t you worry. Thanks for stopping by and leaving the comment!
Paul
Stefan on
Oh, I´ve been only once in Colombia (4weeks).
The biggest gratitude I want to give is to the people,
never been so well met and understood (with my “poquito” castellano) and
the sincere, open minded, helpful and great attitude towards me.
I love it, hope to get back soon!
Paul on
Thanks for the comment Stefan, and so glad you liked it here. Honestly, you come for the incredible sights… You stay for the people.