{"id":16148,"date":"2014-09-09T10:13:42","date_gmt":"2014-09-09T15:13:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/seecolombia.travel\/blog\/?p=16148"},"modified":"2016-03-19T06:37:13","modified_gmt":"2016-03-19T11:37:13","slug":"what-to-pack-for-a-trip-to-colombia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/seecolombia.travel\/blog\/2014\/09\/what-to-pack-for-a-trip-to-colombia\/","title":{"rendered":"What To Pack For A Trip To Colombia"},"content":{"rendered":"

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A visit to Colombia is usually exciting, exotic and varied<\/strong>; most people who visit this wonderful country leave determined to return. We have frequently written about the beauty and diversity of our adopted homeland<\/strong>, however, when planning a trip to Colombia there are several less exciting things which are essential to keep in mind: one of those is what to pack for a visit to Colombia.<\/strong> So here’s our simple guide to what to pack for a trip to Colombia<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

What kind of bag?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The size of bag to take on a trip is frequently a divisive issue among backpackers and travelers<\/strong>; for instance, I recently traveled for 3 months through South-East Asia with just a 40 Litre rucksack, and never found that I had underpacked, yet, for a trip in Colombia I often find this size insufficient<\/strong>. The reason for this is very simple: the broad range of climates and ecosystems in Colombia<\/strong>. Whilst in Asia, shorts and a t-shirt usually suffice, in Colombia it’s very different: Bogota and the Coffee Region can be cold and wet, the Caribbean, Pacific and Amazon are hot and humid throughout the year<\/strong>. Therefore, more bag space is generally required. I would recommend 55 litres or more<\/strong>, especially as you are likely to want to pick up some souvenirs of your trip. A small day-sack is also a good idea.\u00a0<\/strong>All that being said, don’t overdo it; I sometimes see backpackers carting around an 80+ litre bag, and this is probably excessive. You’ll just end up uncomfortable most of the time<\/strong>, and the chances are you could do without much of the stuff in it.<\/p>\n

In terms of the type of luggage, personally I would suggest a rucksack or hold-all<\/strong> rather than any form of wheeled luggage. In some towns like Villa de Leyva, Barichara and Mompos, the streets are cobbled and uneven, making a wheeled suitcase more trouble than it’s worth<\/strong>. Same goes in the Amazon, where any wildlife tour will usually involve hopping off canoes, and plenty of mud. Anything you can quickly swing onto your shoulders will stand you in better stead.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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2 different sized backpacks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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What to pack:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Clothes:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The range of climates in Colombia means that a range of clothes are required. This would be a sensible starting point:<\/p>\n