Colombia Handbook - Footprint Handbooks

Synopsis

Watch the sun set with an evening cocktail on the ramparts of Cartagena's walled city, trek through the rainforest to Ciudad Perdida or stay on a coffee finca in the Zona Cafetera, Footprint's 4th edition of the Colombia Handbook is the perfect companion for the adventurous traveler wanting to get the most out of this vivacious country. The land of coffee, emeralds and Gabriel Garcia Marquez is firmly back on the traveler's 'must-see' map and Footprint's new edition is the ideal companion to help you make sense of it all. Includes carefully selected itineraries offering advice on how to get the best out of your trip whether you're travelling for a week or a month Extensive thoroughly researched information to help you plan your trip as well as advise you on the ground The heart of the guide is broken in to the key regions of Colombia - Bogota, North of Bogota, Cartagena and the North Coast, Northwest Colombia, Southern Colombia, Los Llanos and Amazonia - and gives you comprehensive information on each of these regions Each regional section has an overview map, local information on how to get around with transport and street maps where relevant, a short history of the region, thorough advice on what to see and do and a directory of key local information on banks, embassies, internet cafes and medical services. Also includes a full-colour mini atlas which has maps of each region to help you get your bearings and a distance chart to help you plan your journeys Key local words and phrases are included to help you communicate ensuring an even better travel experience From the vast sprawling capital Bogota with its nightlife, dining, fashion and culture to equal anything that Buenos Aires can offer, to the spectacular national parks, Footprint's fully updated 4th edition will help you navigate this vibrant destination.