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Bogota in Colombia

Bogota is the largest city in Colombia

  • Capital city: Bogota 
     
  • Population: 51 million people
     
  • Currency: Colombian peso
     
  • International dial code for Colombia: +57
     
  • Languages: Spanish
     
  • Visas: Not required for stays up to 90 days. More information on the gov.uk website.
     
  • Standard voltage: About 110V
     
  • Safety information: Colombia’s safety challenges are well-documented, but as Intrepid Travel’s general manager for Colombia, Hernan Acevedo, says (see the ‘Tools’ tab), infrastructure for tourists is continually improving. “You can reassure customers of the enhanced safety measures being put in place,” he says, adding that small group tours are a good way to explore the country with the safety net of a local guide who can provide assistance when needed. Please see gov.uk’s comprehensive safety and security advice for Colombia here, and click here for a map detailing regional risks.
     
  • Time difference: October-March: 5 hours behind UK; April-September: 6 hours behind UK
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