Colombia is a country in the northwest of South America. The capital is Bogotá. Population is about 51 million. Official language is Spanish. It borders Brazil, Venezuela, Peru, Ecuador, and Panama. It is washed by the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean.
SIM from Claro, Movistar or Tigo costs $5-15 for 10-30GB. Very affordable. Good coverage in Cartagena, Bogotá, Medellín.
US-style Type A and B plugs. Voltage 120V, 60Hz. Same as USA
Colombia has NO trains—only buses and flights. Buses super cheap but long—Bogota to Cartagena 22h ($25). Flying recommended for long distances—same route 1h20min ($40-110). Wingo budget airline cheapest. Medellin only city with real metro (COP 3,050/$0.70). Bogota has TransMilenio BRT. Uber/Beat/Didi work in cities. Book buses on redbus.co. Overnight buses common and safe with major companies.
Tipping in Colombia: Restaurants ask 'desea incluir propina?' (want to include tip?) at payment. 10% is standard. Taxis are metered, no tip needed.
