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There are many undiscovered reasons why foreigners should visit Colombia .
- The weather averages about 65 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit year round in Cali. There is rarely a need for air-conditioning or heat. Medellin is similar, but a little cooler. Bogotá is cool to cold at night; Not what you would expect close to the equator.
- Colombia is not as dangerous as it was a few years ago, or as bad as you view on TV. Seniors can feel very comfortable and safe walking around Manizales, even if you don't speak the language.
- There are many beautiful beaches; many of the most popular on the mainland are located near Cartagena and Santa Marta, and on the offshore Island of San Andreas.
- Colombia is known for its beautiful women.
- Colombia’s cost of living is less than most countries.
- Colombia is known for its rich biodiversity. It ranks in the top 2 or 3 countries in the world for species of birds and butterflies. The national tree, the Quindío Wax Palm, grows in the Andean high altitude valley of Cocora. Over 160 feet tall, it towers over other vegetation, making a very unique landscape scene. Birdwatching is a huge industry and I predict that, given the large number of species in Colombia, the department of Caldas' efforts to attract birdwatchers and the attitude of coffee growers eg in supporting the Colombian Bird Festival; the very pleasant climate and the delightful people, that soon birdwatchers from all over the world will make a beeline there.
There are many reasons to visit Colombia. If you visit once, you will want to come back.
Tips:
Acquire a map of the city. Ask for information regarding the safe places to visit together with city information. Exchange enough money into Colombian pesos. ( Note: You will receive a more favorable exchange rate at ATM machines, than when exchanging cash!)
Information, Registration, and Current Travel Alerts! (For US Citizens) United States Embassy Bogotá web site
If you are considering purchasing property in Colombia. In the past you were required to have a Colombian Cedula (Colombia ID Card). in order to purchase real estate in Colombia, no more!. You can purchace real estate in Colombia and get title in your name with your passport as long as you have a valid visa. If you purchase real estate/s valued at 100,000 US dollars you will be qualify to get a Cedula as a foriegn investor as long as you register your investment with the Banco de La Republica when you wire the money in. For information about applying for a Colombian Visa, go to the web site of the Colombia Embassy in Washington D.C. ...or the web sites of the Miami or Houston Consulates. Try the Miami and Houston web sites first! When purchasing a property contact the Banco de la Republica first to know how to registed your investment before you wire the money.
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