Columbia: A Guide

5, 12 MORSON GROUP * COLUMBIA *A GUIDE * TOP 5 * TOURIST ATTRACTIONS CITY OF ETERNAL SPRING, MEDELLIN MOMPOX, THE ISLAND TOWN Located on an island in the Plenty to see and do; a superb modern, bustling city that retains its unique heritage and beauty. Magdalena River and another of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites due to its well-preserved colonial architecture, is definitelyworthavisit. CARTAGENA, OLD WALLED CITY Another popular citywhich combines awealth of historywith modemconveniences,5 star luxury hotels and beautiful Caribbean beaches. THE LOST CITY, CIUDAD PERDIDA AMAZON RAINFOREST What visit to South America could be completewithout visiting the Amazon Rainforest? If you fancy an adventure, then whynot head to the Lost City. Notfor the fainthearted, it'll takea 5-6 day trek toreach the city, but what awaits you there is well worth the effort. NON TOURISTY * THINGS TO DO Stick to the beaten track in Columbia. Ideally always have a knowledgeable local guide with you. HOW TO GET AROUND... TAXI Taxis are an inexpensive and convenient means of getting around, especially if you are traveling witha fewcompanions. ROAD TRAVEL Asthereare almost no passenger-train services in Colombia, buses are the main means of travel. The systemis well developed andextensive, reachingevensmall villages. DONOSTIA PLACES TO EAT Mediterraneantwist on Colombian food.Calle 29 BIS No5-84, LaMacarena LA PUERTA FALSA This is Bogotá'smost famous snack shop. Calle 11NO 6-50, Bogota SALTO DE ANGEL Tex Mex, Southwesten & New Mexican. Carrera 13 No 93A-45, Chicó 3 CORDILLERAS MESTIZA An American Pale Alebrewed in Medellin, Colombia CHAPINERO PORTER LOCAL DRINK Roasted aroma with hint of chocolate, caramel and earthy hops. Good malty character with plenty of roasted notes blending well with hopbittemess. Long, lingering dry finish. APÓSTOL BOCK Dunkler Bock beer by Inducerv, a brewery in Sabaneta, Antioquia, Medellin CANOPYING Fly like a bird between trees at an altitudeof minimum 15 meters (49 feet). TORRENTISMO CAVING Juan Curi waterfall, near Paramo, 35minutesfrom San Gil. colombiarafting.com Explore Los Guácharos Cavein El The Cueva delos Guácharos National Natural Park. From Bogotá, by air or land to Neiva; then by LOCAL SPORT the Neiva-La Mensura road (5 hours by car). colombiatravel RAPELLING In Támesis, twohours southof Medellín travel-medellin.com EMERGENCY CONTACTS RED CROSS Phone: 132 CAI IMMEDIATE ATTENTION CENTRE TOURIST POLICE Phone: 156 Phones:(571) 337-4413-243-1175 CIVIL DEFENCE Phone: 144 CARRERA 9, NO 76-49, PISO 8 EDIFICIO ING BARINGS, BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (57) (1) 326 8300 EMBASSY MADE BY Ph. www.ph-creative.com @phcreative FOR MORSON www.morson.com @MorsonAllJobs GROUP anil