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Cartagena and its mighty fortress, plus varied views. Includes some Colombia - Historical Photos.

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Places and Destination:

Parque Nacional Natural Isla Gorgona
This former prison island in the Pacific Ocean is now a nature reserve open to visitors who wish to tour the prison ruins, see abundant wildlife, including monkeys, snakes, whales and sea turtles, or dive off the island.

Bucaramanga, Colombia - La Ciudad Bonita
Located in a scenic valley, called the Beautiful City and the City of Parks, Bucaramanga is one of Colombia's fastest growing cities. With universities, recreational facilities, nightlife, colonial attractions and plenty to see and do, Bucaramanga combines culture, commerce, agriculture and technology with tourism.

Parque Arqueológico de San Agustín
Parque Arqueológico de San Agustín is a huge park in the Magdalena River gorge in southern Colombia where centuries ago, before the time of the Incas, people interred their dead in tombs guarded by fierce stone figures, some with animal features, some mythical, all intriguing to archaeologists and visitors alike.

Villa de Leyva, Colombia
Villa de Leyva, also called Villa de Leiva, is colonial-era town situated a short distance from Bogotá, and a popular day or weekend excursion. Scenic attractions include colonial architecture, gorgeous scenery, typical places to stay and local cuisine in an historic setting.

San Andrés, Colombia
Visitors wanting superb diving in crystal clear water, warm, white sandy beaches, exciting nightlife, colorful culture, a choice of full-amenity accommodations, relaxation and duty-free shopping head to San Andrés, a Colombian archipelago in the Caribbean. Its location, closer to Nicaragua and Jamaica, offers a carefree attraction away from the potential dangers of mainland Colombia.

Cali
Cali is Colombia's third largest city and a center for sugar and coffee industry. It enjoys terrific nightlife in the salsotecas, and visitors enjoy the historic center as well as excursions into the surrounding areas for sugar baron haciendas and the prime archaeological sites of San Augustin and Tierradentro.

Bogota for Visitors
An introduction to the city with things to do and see and practical tips.

Colombia for Visitors
With two ocean fronts three Andean mountain ranges and multiple attractions Colombia is a treat for visitors.

Exploring Cartagena, Colombia
The old walled city and fortress repelled invaders and pirates in its early days. Now it welcomes visitors to its colonial charm, energetic nightlife and nearby attractions.

Colombia's National Parks
Colombia has developed a vast system of national parks, wildlife reserves and sanctuaries to enjoy when things quiet down.

Medellin, Colombia
Medellin is the capital of Antioquia department in Colombia and enjoys a temperate climate that gives the city the names of The Land of Eternal Spring and Capital of The Flowers.

Popayán, Colombia
This charming town, nestled in a serene valley setting, is one of Colombia's most beautiful colonial towns with a rich religious and cultural heritage. Fully restored after an earthquake, it's a national monument and known for its spectacular Semana Santa celebrations.

Santa Marta, Colombia
Santa Marta is Colombia's first Spanish settlement. Located on the coast, it boasts great beaches and access to Tayrona and Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta national parks, plus the famed lost city of the Taironas.

Art and Culture:

Llaneros - Cowboys of Colombia and Venezuela
The llañeros of Venezuela and Colombia lives on the vast plains called llaños or sabana, working stock as their forefathers did - the ones who helped Simón Bolívar and his forces win independence from Spain.

Emeralds of Colombia
Mined for centuries before the Spaniards arrived, these fabulous gems are prized now as they were then.

Carnival in Colombia
Barranquilla's carnaval gets wilder and more lavish every year, with spectacular floats, a reigning queen of the carnaval, musical events and the theme of it all is rumbear hasta que el cuerpo aguante - frolic until you drop.

Semana Santa
Semana Santa, Holy Week, is the most important religious festival in South America. The most famous week-long celebrations are in Peru, Chile and Colombia.

Treasures of the Museo de Oro
Bogota's famous museum holds more than 33,000 items of gold, emeralds and other precious materials crafted in pre-Hispanic times. A very few are displayed in these photos.


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