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Destination Guides - South America / Colombia
Travel Advice on Health, Climate, Local Info, Customs and Laws
| Travel Advice/Warnings |
| This is a very unsafe country and all travel should be taken with care. There are high incidents of kidnapping and serious crime. Check with the FCO website before you travel for the most up do date information. Many areas are subject to guerrilla warfare due to drug smuggling and cocaine production. Be aware of bogus police officers, avoid handing over any documentation or cash and insist on going to the nearest police station. |
| Vaccinations & Health Alerts |
| It is recommended that you vaccinate against Hep A and Typhoid. Malaria and Dengue Fever are present in some regions. Yellow Fever vaccination certificates are only needed if you are planning to visit jungle areas. Take precautions to reduce the chance of being bitten by mosquitoes. |
| Seasonal Climate |
| Month |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
| Temp (c) |
13 |
14 |
14 |
15 |
15 |
14 |
15 |
15 |
14 |
14 |
14 |
13 |
| Rainfall (cm) |
5 |
5 |
7 |
11 |
12 |
6 |
5 |
4 |
5 |
15 |
14 |
9 |
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| Warm and tropical on the coast and in the north. The temperature gets cooler with altitude. The rainy season runs from May to November. |
BBC - Weather Centre - Forecast for Bogota, Colombia
| Tuesday |
Max Temp: 19°C (66°F), Min Temp: 11°C (52°F), Wind Direction: SE, Wind Speed: 7mph, Visibility: good, Pressure: 1011mb, Humidity: 63%, Sunrise: 05:48COT, Sunset: 17:59COT |
| Wednesday |
Max Temp: 17°C (63°F), Min Temp: 11°C (52°F), Wind Direction: S, Wind Speed: 3mph, Visibility: good, Pressure: 1009mb, Humidity: 69%, Sunrise: 05:48COT, Sunset: 17:58COT |
| Thursday |
Max Temp: 16°C (61°F), Min Temp: 12°C (54°F), Wind Direction: SSE, Wind Speed: 3mph, Visibility: good, Pressure: 1009mb, Humidity: 80%, Sunrise: 05:48COT, Sunset: 17:58COT |
(by the BBC Weather Centre in association with the Met Office) |
| Local Customs/Laws |
| Do not photograph military or government buildings or establishments. Avoid anything connected with drugs. Homosexuality is not widely accepted. |
| Getting Around |
| This is not an easy country to get around due to the threat of car jacking and illegal road blocks. Driving in not generally recommended. Air travel is the best way to get around as the rail network is limited. |
| Public Holidays/Festivals |
| New Year on 1 January, Epiphany on 6 January, Easter from 2-5 April 10, Ascension on 16 May, Corpus Christi on 6 June, Sacred Heart on 30 July, St Peter & St Paul's Day on 3 July, Independence Day on 20 July, Assumption on 15 August, Battle of the Boyaca on 7 August, Columbus Day on 12 October, All Saints on 1 November, Independence of Cartagena City on 11 November, Immaculate Conception on 8 December and Christmas Day on 25 December. This is a country which really enjoys to party and there are plenty of festivals held throughout the year. |
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| Visa Requirements |
| Not required for stays of up to 90 days. You must have a valid onward ticket and have 6 months before your passport expires. |
| British Embassy Details |
| Carrera 9, No 76-49, Floor 8-9, Bogotá Tel: (57)(1)326 8300 |
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