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LAN Offers $400 Flights to Kick off Service from Miami to Bogota, Colombia

Colombia is one of our emerging hotspots for 2012, so we were excited to learn that LAN Colombia just started offering four flights a week between Miami International Airport and Bogota, Colombia.

Posted by Rachel Klein on February 02, 2012 at 9:25:49 AM EST Tagged: Florida, Miami, Colombia, Airports, Air Travel
Trip Ideas & Itineraries

On the Radar: Cartagena, Columbia

Cartagena has been a popular Caribbean cruise port for years, but it's truly become a destination in its own right—and a perfect place to get a taste of Colombia all in one stop.

Posted by Cate Starmer on October 24, 2011 at 3:00:00 PM EDT Tagged: Colombia
Trip Ideas & Itineraries

Smithsonian Festival to Highlight Colombia in Washington, D.C.

This summer, Colombia is the guest of honor at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival on the National Mall. Whether you are planning a jaunt to South America or just south of the White House, we've got some of Colombia's cultural highlights and what you need to know about visiting the festival—or the country.

Posted by Cate Starmer on June 13, 2011 at 10:52:11 AM EDT Tagged: Colombia, Washington DC
Practical Travel Tips

Colombia: Take a taxi whenever possible

As you tour the city, don’t be carefree about strolling around, even during the day, or about lingering in places at night. It’s simply not safe to do so.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on August 19, 2010 at 2:00:00 AM EDT Tagged: Colombia