What makes a travel destination stand out? Great beaches? Rich culture? Variety? Originality? A sense of being a pioneer?
As anyone who has ever been will be quick to tell you, these are all things that Colombia has. From the relentless pace of life in the country’s cultural mecca, Bogotá, to the tranquil life of those on the Caribbean coast, to the coffee farms that decorate the mountainscapes of Antioquia; Colombia is a country full of unique places to explore that, best of all, haven’t been touched by mass-tourism.
There is a growing sense in the country, though, that this palpable air of newness won’t last long.
While the cultural heritage will always remain, Colombia is increasingly mentioned in the press as a hot new destination. National Geographic, for example, posted an article purporting north Colombia to be one of the best destinations in the world for 2012. Gadling, New York Times, the Guardian and many more major publishers have all been releasing articles recently that expound Colombia to be safe, exciting and ready to visit. It seems everyone is in agreement.
This is why there has never been a better time to travel to Colombia. Not only does the optimism of the locals imbue it with a contagious high-spiritedness, but travellers are treated to a destination of dizzying variety that remains relatively untouched and, in parts, completely undiscovered. That’s what makes the journalists foam at the mouth; that’s what makes the people here so proud of their country; that’s what makes travellers fall in love with Colombia; that’s what makes Colombia right now so exciting.
Paul
