Reisgids Colombia | Rough Guides

Zeer goede reisgids voor zowel de georganiseerde maar vooral voor de zelfstandige reiziger. Boordevol informatie over reizen, slapen, eten, maar ook musea en cultuur. Uitputtende bron van informatie, veelal nog completer dan de Lonely Planet. Inleidende informatie over land en cultuur is zeer goed.
 

This Colombia guidebook is perfect for independent travellers planning a longer trip. It features all of the must-see sights and a wide range of off-the-beaten-track places. It also provides detailed practical information on preparing for a trip and what to do on the ground. And this Colombia travel guidebook is printed on paper from responsible sources, and verified to meet the FSC’s strict environmental and social standards. 

This Colombia guidebook covers: Bogotá, North of Bogotá, The Caribbean coast, San Andrés and Providencia, Medellín and the Zona Cafetera, Cali and the southwest, The Pacific coast and Los Llanos, Amazonas.

Inside this Colombia travel book, you’ll find: 

A wide range of sights – Rough Guides experts have hand-picked places for travellers with different needs and desires: off-the-beaten-track adventures, family activities or chilled-out breaks

Itinerary examples – created for different time frames or types of trip

Practical information – how to get to Colombia, all about public transport, food and drink, shopping, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, tips for travellers with disabilities and more

Author picks and things not to miss in Colombia – Providencia, Museo del Oro, Bogotá, the statues of San Agustín, the colonial churches of Popayán, Parque Nacional Natural Los Nevados, Medellín, Mompox, coffee farms, Amazon jungle excursions, adventure sports in San Gil, trekking to Ciudad Perdida, Villa De Leyva, Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona, Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral, salsa in Cali, whale-watching, Johnny Cay, The Tombs Of Tierradentro, Museo Botero, Bogotá, Cartagena’s Old Town

Insider recommendations – tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money, and find the best local spots

When to go to Colombia – high season, low season, climate information and festivals 

Where to go – a clear introduction to Colombia with key places and a handy overview 

Extensive coverage of regions, places and experiences – regional highlights, sights and places for different types of travellers, with experiences matching different needs

Places to eat, drink and stay – hand-picked restaurants, cafes, bars and hotels

Practical info at each site – hours of operation, websites, transit tips, charges

Colour-coded mapping – with keys and legends listing sites categorised as highlights, eating, accommodation, shopping, drinking and nightlife

Background information for connoisseurs – history, culture, art, architecture, film, books, religion, diversity

Essential Spanish dictionary and glossary of local terms 

Free download of the eBook – available after purchase of the printed guidebook to Colombia 

Fully updated post-COVID-19

The guide provides a comprehensive and rich selection of places to see and things to do in Colombia, as well as great planning tools. It’s the perfect companion, both ahead of your trip and on the ground.

€ 24,95