Welcome to Colombia, a tropical country of incredible diversity and charm. Its varied geography, its history full of mystery and adventure, its people and cultures have fascinated the world for centuries.

Famous for its excellent coffee and the purity of its emeralds, Colombia is also the land of the legend of El Dorado and the magical world of Macondo.

If you do not know, we invite you to visit our website, so that you realize everything you've been missing. Coming to Colombia is to discover a new world.

 

Flag of the Republic of Colombia
To the Colombian people have many reasons to feel proud of our country. The contrasts of our natural areas, its incredible abundance of flora and fauna, the ethnic diversity of our people and the richness of our cultural and artistic heritage are among the key.

We Colombians also recognize many symbols and icons that identify us to the world. They are present in our daily lives, in our celebrations, commemorations and solemn occasions. They signify our pride of being Colombian, our membership and origin; assert our presence and comfort us in adversity. They are symbols that make Colombia diverse one indivisible unit

Created by General Francisco de Miranda, the Colombia flag flew for the first time on March 12, 1806 in the port of La Vela. It was officially adopted on November 26, 1861. It is inspired by the primary colors: yellow, blue and red. 

 

Yellow symbolizes the wealth,

the blue, the two seas that bathe us,

and red, the blood spilled by our heroes.

 

 

National Coat Colombia
The coat of arms of the Republic of Colombia consists of three horizontal stripes. The condor, bird of our Andes, symbolizing freedom. It is shown from the front, with spread wings and look to the right, from his beak hangs a wreath of green laurels and a tape fluttering, grabbed the shield and woven into the crown. It shows, on gold and black letters, the words Liberty and Order, national motto.

In the upper third, on a blue background, there is a golden pomegranate open, with stem and leaves of gold, reminiscent of New Granada, Colombia leading name in the nineteenth century. On either side are two cornucopias: the right contains gold and silver coins on the left and tropical fruits. Symbolize wealth and prodigality of the national soil. In between, on a platinum background stands a Phrygian cap, a symbol of freedom.

In the lower third, in marine waters, two ships under sail appear on either side of the Isthmus of Panama, which symbolizes the two oceans that bathe the country. The sails allude to trade in Colombia with the world. The shield is flanked on either side by two national flags.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Music of Colombia

The cumbia has its origins in the dances of Guinea. Surge of musical and cultural syncretism of indigenous Africans and Europeans in the region of the Magdalena River delta.

The cumbia combines approaches Hispanic, Indian and African. It is performed in groups by couples dancing in a circle to the music of drums and bagpipes, carrying in her hand a lighted candle.
Today, the air national vallenato and pop are the stars of the world music scene. Colombian.

 

 

Colombia offers a very wide range of tourist activities for all tastes...

 

Destinations in Colombia:

Colombia has wonderful destinations that delight all travelers.

Colombia is a modern nation with an infrastructure that takes advantage of its natural resources and human capital to woo tourists.

With its privileged location in the continent and the presence of his three daughters in the Andes mountain ranges, meets in its natural regions all tropical environments: glaciers, beaches, plains, mountains, jungles and deserts.

Among the many destinations offered Colombia, it is difficult to decide. Knowing is an unforgettable adventure that will undoubtedly be printed in memory. 

 

Colombia is a country to explore, relax, learn its history, culture and traditions, fall in love, health care and come to learn.

The incredible biodiversity of nature, represented in 53 protected areas and countless places of great beauty is perhaps the most attractive we have to the world.

Our complex relief has determined the different regional identities multiply the faces Colombia has to offer. Browse our various tourism products and shares our passion for Colombia. 

 

 

 

 

 

Gastronomy in Colombia.

 

Ethnic diversity is also reflected in Colombian cuisine , there is mixed indigenous and Spanish ingredients with different preparations African , Arabic and Spanish .The main ingredients in Colombian cuisine are pork , potatoes, beans , corn , chicken , rice and soups.Some of the best known dishes that you must try are :

 

Melting pot : soup made with chicken and potatoes, is the food specialty Bogota .Hormiga culona : fried ants , Santanderes typical .Suckling : pig stuffed with rice and meat typical of Tolima.Paisa Tray : A mixture of beans, eggs , meat, rice , plantains , chorizo ​​, pork , potatoes and typical hogao Paisas regions .Sancochos : soup of chicken, beef or fish.Tamales : wrapped rice , chicken and vegetables.Patacón with everything: fried green banana mixed with different choices of meats and cheeses.Arepa with everything: the same principle as above but the base is the arepa , a dough made ​​from corn .Empanadas : small wrapped rice , meat and vegetables , usually eaten with a bit of pique .
 

Another wonder of Colombian food are its fruits, due to its tropical climate, rich biodiversity and its fertile soils , Colombia produces fruits as delicious as The Lulo , Papaya , Mango , El Zapote , Plums , The Strawberry Tree, tangerine , grapefruit , the Litchi , the Medlar , the Jabutijaba , Sour guava , Sweet guava , Melons , La Sandia , orange , La Jabutijaba , the Soursop , the Anon , the Copoazu , pineapple, the Pitaya , the Curuba , the Passion Fruit , La Granadilla , El Aguacate , El Carambolo , Borojo , the Mangosteen , the Corozo , Strawberry , and many many more that can be eaten fresh , in desserts or in juices .In the main cities ( Bogotá , Cartagena , Medellin , Barranquilla and Cali ) you can find many dining options in quality and price . In other cities the offer is a bit smaller but always enough.Lunches and meals are the cheapest option and usually consist of a soup, a main course and a drink.

 

 

 

Fairs and Festivals ColombiaThe year is full of fairs and festivals in Colombia , this reflects the joyful spirit of the Colombian people and party animal . Share a party with Colombian is one of the best ways to experience the country and culture. Here is the schedule of the major fairs and festivals of the country.
JanuaryFeria de CaliManizales FairBeach Volleyball Championship - CartagenaCarnival of Blacks and Whites - PastoBullfighting Festival of Candlemas - MedellinBullfighting - CartagenaBullfighting Season - BogotaHoney Festival - Oiba - SantanderFeast of Corralejas - SincelejoDevil's Carnival - RíosucioDepartmental Reign Panela - VilletaReign of Rice - Aguazul - CasanareSirenato del Mar - Tolu
FebruaryCarnival of BarranquillaBullfighting BogotaBullfighting Season - MedellinLlanero.Puerto Corrido Carreño FestivalSubienda Festival - Honda - TolimaCandlemas - CartagenaCarnaval del Fuego - Tumaco - Nariño


MarchInternational Film Festival - CartagenaIberoamerican Theater Festival - BogotaInternational Orchid Exhibition - MedellinEaster - PopayanReligious Music Festival - Popayan - Mompox - PamplonaFairs and Festivals - Acasias - MetaLlanera Song Festival - Villavicencio - MetaBurro Festival - San Antero - Cordoba

 AprilGreen Moon Festival - San AndrésInternational Festival of the Vallenato Legend - ValleduparCebu Fair - San Martin - MetaCrab Festival - San Andres IslandEurocine Film Festival -
Bogota

MayInternational Cultural Festival - TunjaPerformers Festival of Song Mono Nuñez - Geneva - ValleyFeasts of St. Peter and Tolimense Bunde Festival - EspinalLivestock Fair - Socorro - SantanderInternational Book Fair - BogotaWayuu Cultural Festival - GuajiraCachama Festival - Puerto Gaitan - MetaFestival de la Arepa de Huevo - Luruaco - AtlanticFairs and Festivals of Natagaima - TolimaJuneMono Núñez Festival - Geneva - ValleyFolk Festival and National Bambuco Reign - Neiva - HuilaNational Bambuco Reign - Neiva - HuilaNational Pageant Cafe - Calarca - QuindioCaquetá Folk Festival - Florence CaquetáTango Festival - MedellinPorro National Festival - San Pelayo - MonteriaFolk Festival - Ibague TolimaMango Festival - San Antonio AtlanticNational Fair cockfighting - MonteriaNational Livestock Reign - Monteria CordobaFestival and Reign of Divivi - Rioacha - GuajiraCorpus Christi - AnolaimaJulySea Holidays - Santa MartaFestival of the sun and steel - Sogamoso , BoyacaAgricultural Fair - Charalá - SantanderFairs and Festivals of Panela - Convention - SantanderPineapple Fair - Lebrija - SantanderFestival de la Cumbia - The Bank - MagdalenaJoropo International Tournament - VillavicencioOpera at the Park - Bogota
AugustFeria de las Flores - MedellínSilleteros Parade - MedellinColombiamoda - MedellinHarvest Festivals - Pereira , RisaraldaFolk Festivals - Capitanejo - SantanderOil Party - BarrancabermejaSummer Festival - BogotaTreble Festival and Guabina - Velez - SantanderKite Festival - Villa De LeyvaFestibuga - Buga - Valle Del CaucaFestival Bay - Bahia SolanoPacific Coast Folk Festival - Buenaventura

SeptemberNational Band Contest - Paipa , BoyacaFair Bonita - BucaramangaLatin American Theatre Festival - Manizales - CaldasFestival Stone Carving - BaricharaFolk Music Festival - Socorro - SantanderCradle of Accordions Festival - Villa Nueva - GuajiraGreen Moon Festival - San Andres IslandTrova Festival - MedellinJazz in the Park - BogotaInternational Jazz Festival Free Theatre - Bogota

OctoberNational Tourism Reign - Girardot , CundinamarcaInternational Fair of BogotaFilm Festival - BogotaNational Festival Bagpipes - Sheep - SucreLatin American Folk Dance Festival - Guacarí - Cuaca ValleyNational Competition Duos - Armenia - QuindioFestival and National Coal Reign - Barrancas - Guajira )Harvest National Pageant - Granada - MetaWorld Meeting of Coleus - Villavicencio - MetaNational Tourism Reign - Girardot - Manila
NovemberNational Beauty Contest - CartagenaCoco International Pageant - San AndresInternational Festival of the Plain Folk and Tourism - San Martin - MetaNational Festival of Agriculture - Palmira - ValleDecemberExpoartesanías - Bogota - CORFERIASDance Parade , Myths and Legends - MedellinAguinaldo Boyacense - TunjaArt Festival "Memory and Imagination " - CartagenaFestival of Lights - Villa De LeyvaCandles and Lanterns Festival - Quimbaya, QuindioFeria de Cali - CaliMiss Tanga - CartagenaInternational Tournament and The Voice Recia Contrapuenteo - Yopal Arau

 

 

 

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