Colombia information
ℹ️ General Information about Colombia
About Colombia
Colombia uses 110V, 60Hz with sockets and plugs Type A and Type B.
The languages that are typically spoken are Spanish
Colombia uses the Colombian peso (symbol: $), code COP.Banknotes come in denominations of 100000, 50000, 20000, 10000, 5000, 2000 and 1000 pesos. Peso is subdivided into 100 centavos. Coins come in denominations of 1000, 500, 200, 100, 50 and 20 pesos.
Automatic teller machines are common in Colombia. You can usually find them in both large & small cities.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.
Internet speed in Colombia is on average 4.5 Mbps. WiFi coverage in Colombia is moderate. It's relatively easy to find one when needed.
You can buy a SIM card for about 40,062.86 COP, which includes 1 GB of data plan. You can choose from 4 telecoms: Avantel, Claro, Movistar or Tigo. Colombia uses GSM mobile networks GSM 850 and GSM 1900. If you don't want to buy SIM card in Colombia upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.
To call Colombia, dial +, then 57 (the country code for Colombia), then the area code (without the initial 0) and the local number. For local calls within Colombia, start with the area code (with the initial 0). In the case above area code is 1 .
In Colombia you drive on the right side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick). Unless otherwise posted, the speed limits for cars and motorcycles are as follows: 30-60 km/h (18-37 mph) in all built-up areas, 80-90 km/h (49-55 mph) on undivided highways, 90-100 km/h (55-62 mph) on motorways and 90-100 km/h (55-62 mph) on expressways.
💵 Budget travel for Colombia?
City
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Minimum price
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Maximum price
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Bogotá
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$2,167.00
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$2,376.00
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Santa Marta
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$1,473.81
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$1,473.81
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🕑 What time is it in Colombia?
09:43:00
🛂 Do I need visa for Colombia?
For American travelers a visa is not required for Colombia
🌤️ How is the weather in Colombia?
Temperatures in Colombia (centigrade)
Rainfalls in Colombia
📁 What regulations are in Colombia?
Health information
Import and export information
Health regulations
Chikungunya cases have been reported in Colombia. For further information, please visit the CDC Chikungunya Advice.
Dengue cases have been reported in Colombia. For further information, please visit the CDC Dengue Advice.
Chagas disease (American Trypanosomiasis) is spread by the faeces of insects found in Colombia. For further information, please visit the CDCChagas Disease Advice.