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\"Cocora<\/a>
Cocora Valley, Colombia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What makes a travel destination stand out? Great beaches? Rich culture? Variety? Originality? A sense of being a pioneer?<\/p>\n

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, Bogot\u00e1<\/a>, 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.<\/p>\n

There is a growing sense in the country, though, that this palpable air of newness won’t last long.<\/p>\n

\"Clear<\/a>
Clear waters at Tayrona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

While the cultural heritage will always remain, Colombia is increasingly mentioned in the press as a hot new destination.\u00a0National Geographic<\/a>, for example, posted an article purporting north Colombia to be one of the best destinations in the world for 2012.\u00a0Gadling<\/a>, New York Times<\/a>, 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.<\/p>\n

\"Monserrate,<\/a>
Monserrate, Bogota<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This is why there has never been a better time to travel to Colombia<\/a>. 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.<\/p>\n

Paul<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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