Praktisch · Kapitel 10
Practical A–Z
Everything important for travel planning — from entry and visa to money and safety, health, internet, and tips. Honest, up-to-date, and practical.
6 Abschnitte in diesem Kapitel
1
Entry & Visa
Visa Germans, Austrians, and Swiss do not need a visa for tourist stays up to 90 days . Upon entry at the airport, the…
2
Money & Currency
Colombian Peso (COP) The Colombian currency is the peso. The large numbers can be confusing at first: 100,000 COP sound…
3
Safety
General Security Situation Let's be honest: Colombia has a security image problem that is bigger than the actual danger…
4
Health & Altitude Sickness
Altitude Sickness (Soroche) Bogotá is at an altitude of 2,640 meters — that's the height of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, but…
5
Internet & Communication
SIM Card & Mobile Data A local SIM card is cheap and the best option: Providers: Claro (largest network, best coverage)…
6
Tips & Etiquette
Tips (Propina) In Colombia, a “propina voluntaria" of 10% is automatically suggested at the end of the bill — the waite…
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