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When traveling to Colombia people make many of the mistakes that I mention in the video. That is why here you will find some tips for traveling Colombia and how to avoid the most common mistakes when traveling Colombia.
For example, tourists do not understand what is the best time to travel to Colombia or the climate of Colombia. In Colombia there is rainy season and dry season and it is not the same in the whole country, so it is necessary to inform yourself beforehand.
But there are other errors when coming to Colombia such as not getting vaccinated against some tropical diseases in Colombia.
For more medical advice to Colombia check out this blog: www.pelecanus.com.co/colombia...
Among other common mistakes when traveling to Colombia is over-scheduling, traveling on holidays and believing everything you read on the internet.
Hey there! My name is Colombiafrank, and I’d like to welcome you to the beautiful country of Colombia. As you probably guessed, I’m a bit of an expert on Colombia travel, and I’ve got lots of great advice on Colombia tourism that will allow you to make the most of your experience as you travel Colombia.
I began traveling Colombia back in 2015 after finishing up my first semester here in Bogota working towards my MBA. I immediately fell in love with the country and the wide variety of adventures and opportunities that traveling Colombia has to offer. As a country rich in both natural and cultural diversity, your Colombian travel experience will not disappoint.
Before you can begin your Colombia travels, we must get you here first. As a foreigner myself, I understand how difficult it can be navigating your way through a foreign country. But fear not because Colombiafrank is here to help you with your travels to Colombia so that you can avoid the common mistakes and get right to the good stuff. Just think of me as your go to Colombia travel guide!
So, come see for yourself what tourism Colombia has to offer!
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[@carmenandreacardonasanchez]

Colombia is the country that has everything, it is beautiful because we have emeralds, coal, coffee, its beautiful and beautiful coasts, that is why it is the country of beauty and its people who are itching to dance rumba, thank you Frank.🇨🇴🇨🇴🇨🇴🇨🇴🇨🇴💚💚💚💚🌹👍👍👍👍🌹🌷🌹

[@NomadShifu]

Colombia is famous for its arepas and specialty coffee, as well as the kindness of its people. It's known for its diverse landscapes and culturally rich heritage where art, music, and theater mix.

[@santotraficante7500]

Thanks Frank, that was super informative.

[@masthedecart7650]

Yes, Colombia ❤❤❤❤ I managed to come to Bogotá for Christmas 🥳🥳🥳

[@COLOMBIAFRANK]

nice!

[@GeneSizemorePhotography]

Great video! I'm def going to reach out next time i'm in Colombia. Very cool!

[@COLOMBIAFRANK]

you should, we can organize a awesome trip for you

[@davidgabric6228]

Hey Frank, thank you for an insightful video, helped out a bunch! I'm planning to come at the end of April to Bogota with a friend. Was wondering what additional documentation I need to provide when entering the country apart from passport and COVID passport? One-way flight though. :D

[@SriBeall]

Thanks for the Info...Great energy...

[@COLOMBIAFRANK]

Our pleasure!

[@henrysbusinesstravel]

Good topics. I thought all regions would be so hot, but it's a good point.

[@COLOMBIAFRANK]

yep, there are glaciers in Colombia

[@steveapplebaugh2200]

Going to Bogota and Medellin this Sunday for a few weeks. I cannot wait!!!

[@Scars_on_my_nose]

How was it??

[@giovanniaguilar4439]

#1 tip make sure you have a return flight or to another country lmao cant have one way ticket to Colombia found out the hard way lol🇨🇴

[@cbrowntv]

Do you need to printout Tix or can you show through your phone?

[@journoguerilla4548]

FIRST! Can’t wait to be there in February, Love your videos Frank.

[@COLOMBIAFRANK]

many thx

[@mirohires5041]

I hope it will be everything ok in February

[@amandineteixeira1249]

Thank you so much for this usefull video!! However, I would like to come in July : is the weather mostly okay and is everything shut down because of COVID ? Thank you so much !!

[@COLOMBIAFRANK]

the weather depends on the region. check my latest video if you plan to come to Colombia

[@davidmendez5426]

I use Rappi to withdraw money and it’s delivered to me wherever the service is offered for less than atm fees and conversion fees

[@joinjimmys970]

grate video

[@COLOMBIAFRANK]

thx

[@aleksandraoplawska9793]

Hello! Thank You for your content. Can I ask You what’s could be The weather in december in Boyaca? Thanks!

[@COLOMBIAFRANK]

let me check my crystal ball ;-)

[@Cebudude]

Frank I’ll be there in September , , perhaps you can arrange some ideas for us we are there for almost three months

[@COLOMBIAFRANK]

I am more than happy to help. Please write me to [e-mail]

[@matc8085]

Frank love your positivity

[@COLOMBIAFRANK]

Thank you

[@alfredoadarraga2921]

Hi Mr Frank how are you doing. My name is Alfredo and I love your videos. I am from Santa Marta Colombia. I watch all your Videos Thank You.

[@COLOMBIAFRANK]

Hey Alfredo I am very good, hope you as well. Cheers from Bogota

[@carolinasalamanca8280]

Super me encanta este. Canal

[@COLOMBIAFRANK]

gracias

[@supert4434]

Hi I'm coming to Columbia end of month I need your help on tour guid an hotel

[@abubakarkargbo9737]

How to have Columbia visas in UAE

[@nomadicolours]

That opening's not annoying at all LOL

[@michellesimon1978]

Hello! I’m the California and I was wondering do you need to buy another SIM card for your cell phone to work out there?

[@COLOMBIAFRANK]

No need but cheaper

[@LouieManza]

As a 6'6" big footed Colombian, I concur about the shoe thing.

[@COLOMBIAFRANK]

we are brothers in arms with our feet ;-)

[@LifeFlight101]

6'6" crew here, thank you for the very informative video!! Looking forward to visiting later this year!!

[@TuscanWonder]

If only you could give me 3 in..

[@olegpetrofftraveler]

Where are you???Im in Medellin.have u friends here???

[@micochristie5152]

Hi I'm coming to Colombia on Thursday can I get your info please for tour guy

[@warpeace6097]

where is the third word country you are mentioning from time to time where is it coming from???

[@mannyo4231]

Im from Bogota originally , but have lived in the USA last 45 years. Would like to return for a golf trip, any courses you recommend, near Bucaramanga or Medellin?

[@COLOMBIAFRANK]

yes, you will find them on our website www.pelecanus.com.co

[@reeceboyer1248]

I’ve been to Columbia number of times not a big fan of Bogota.. barranquilla Medellin and Santa Marta I like the best..But with any of them try to stay in the areas mostly for tourist and avoid sketchy spots.. but my utmost favorite is Santa Marta.. airbnb‘s are great hotels are fairly cheap and reasonable many things to do mini tours and most of them are good and reasonable priced I have found

[@COLOMBIAFRANK]

Thanks for sharing!

[@Kozette88]

As an American coming from the US I wholeheartedly want to avoid as many as possible. Moving to Bogota. I adore the weather. 💙

[@reeceboyer1248]

@@Kozette88 Well you should also be mindful moving to Bogotá … there are some Know Go zones for Americans just be safe Bogota is not a bad place I just not through the weather that I prefer but to each their own

[@user-ry1cc1im6f]

Colombia* 😋

[@double07r21]

COLOmbia country in South America . COLUmbia capital city of South Carolina.

[@Kristoferwitha_k]

Lol I disagree. I'm in San Juan in laureles. Went to the mall to get service with Claro for my phone. Only cash....even in the mall

[@piotrhernik1521]

do anyone can advice, 2 months motorcycle trip in Colombia, whats better?, rent or purchase second hand , what the prices?

[@COLOMBIAFRANK]

I do not recommend driving

[@jlk9316]

Is Barranquilla a good place to travel too? Thinking of going there next year near December 🥰

[@COLOMBIAFRANK]

not really

[@AlvertoVelasquez-ct7wo]

👍🙏megusto

[@danielvillalobos3683]

Is there currently a lot of tourism going on in Bogota? Or has Covid put a cease on things

[@COLOMBIAFRANK]

International tourism is down but not because of Colombia but restrictions of the other countries. Traveling in Colombia now is very relaxed

[@jjmilo216]

I'm planning on traveling down there in September for my bday

[@mrbass093]

Is it better to get a regular cab? Or get uber or tappsi?

[@COLOMBIAFRANK]

there is not better, it is a matter of taste

[@mrbass093]

@@COLOMBIAFRANK so what’s your taste?

[@chizzlemo3094]

People think you are safer in Uber

[@komradson7357]

Hi love this video! I know this is a bit off topic but what does one carry around with them for ID, if they don't have a Cedula ID and passport is dangerous to carry ? I am coming to Colombia for 6 months on a Tourist visa or Student visa. Carrying a passport isn't safe, so could I just make a photo copy of the passport and get it laminated? Or should I get Cedula ID for only 6 months? Thank you!!

[@COLOMBIAFRANK]

I think the danger to carry a passport is to loose it. Just make a copy in a corner shop, costs you nothing. If it is worn out after 2 month, make another copy

[@komradson7357]

@@COLOMBIAFRANK perfect thank you for your response!! So excited to move there I was thinking getting a Cedula might be unnecessary, unless I get a Student visa, and want to open a bank account

[@komradson7357]

@@COLOMBIAFRANK thank you for the tips!!

[@Acteaon]

@@COLOMBIAFRANK exactly. I too carry a colored paper copy of my passport as to not risk loosing the real thing.

[@komradson7357]

@@Acteaon thank you so much for responding! Good to know paper copy is fine Does it have to be a colored copy?

[@peteramuhaya8664]

I don't think the links to your personal website are working. I keep getting rerouted to a fake instagram website.

[@COLOMBIAFRANK]

yes i know, sorry about that. Our website got hacked. we also will launch a new website soon and then hopefully all the problems will be solved

[@donovanedwards8225]

How do you bring weed on plane too Columbia

[@COLOMBIAFRANK]

you don't

[@KhanPBoy]

Can help us for Columbia visa ?

[@COLOMBIAFRANK]

no

[@user-ry1cc1im6f]

The first step it to spell correctly the name of the country 😁

[@CarlitoVillarrica]

Just don't go there to begin with.After 4 weeks of holiday in Bello, Envigado, el Poblado, Medellin, I got out of Colombia. What place not all but many people are out to find ways to scam you out of as many pesos as possible. Tried the airbnb in 3 different locations one infested with cockroach the other was threaten by the host son in the next apt for complaining about the music at 3am 5-6 nights a week and the last was a total scam listed an address for a decent location apt. but was brought to a completly different address at the time of checking in. Not to mention being ripoff by almost all the taxi drivers and short changed by many vendors. Sept. 12, 2023 to mid Oct. 2023.

[@COLOMBIAFRANK]

I live in Colombia for 8 years now and never had something close happening to me. Maybe you should check your approach. But fraud happen here, no doubt about that

[@jothy3686]

Yo intentando entender el inglés, pero no cojo ni la mitad de la mitad de las palabras 😢🤣

[@ian8993]

can i just speak english in colombia

[@seanslattery6366]

No

[@bingolingo222]

No

[@titomachete69]

You can speak any language, any time at any country now if they understand you or not that is a different subject it's your choice if you want to communicate with the non bilingual locals

[@wendysolivan554]

You’re joking right

[@AntonduPreez]

I could not finish this, this guy is super irritating