
South America - Colombia (PDF Chapter)
This is the Colombia chapter from Lonely Planet’s South America guidebook.
Soaring Andean summits, unspoiled Caribbean coast, enigmatic Amazon jungle, cryptic ar-chaeological ruins and cobbled colonial communities. Colombia boasts all of South America’s allure, and more. The country’s varied terrain is fertile ground for outdoor adventurers to dive, climb, raft, trek and soar.
- wander the enchanting, perfectly preserved streets of colonial Cartagena
- maps
- visit excellent museums, cozy bars and vibrant discos in Bogotá
- transport
- soak up the sun on the spectacular jungle-lined beaches of Parque Nacional Natural Tay-rona
- restaurants & accommodation
Coverage includes: Bogotá & Around, Villa de Leyva & Around, Santuario de Iguaque, Parque Nacional Natural El Cocuy, San Gil, Barichara, Cañon del Chicamocha, Bucaramanga, Caribbean Coast, Santa Marta, Minca, Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona, Palo-mino, Ciudad Perdida, La Guajira Peninsula, Barranquilla, Cartagena, Mompós, Golfo de Urabá, San Andrés & Providencia, San Andrés, Providencia, Northwest Colombia, Medellín, Jardín, Santa Fe de Antioquia, Guatapé, Manizales & Around, Parque Nacional Natural Los Nevados, Pereira, Armenia, Salento, Valle de Cocora, Southwest Colombia, Cali, Popayán, San Agustín, Tierradentro, Desierto de la Tatacoa, Pasto, Los Llanos, Caño Cristales, Amazon Basin, Leticia, Parque Nacional Natural Amacayacu, Puerto Nariño, Understand Colombia, Colombia Today, History, Culture, Arts, Sports, Environment, Survival Guide.

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