Colombia
Colombia is one of the world's seventeen megadiverse countries, having the second-highest level of biodiversity in the world. It is the only country in South America with coastlines and islands along both Atlantic and Pacific oceans, spanning South America and an insular region in North America. It is bordered by the Caribbean Sea, and boasts the third-largest economy in South America.
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vaccinations for travelling here
UK health authorities have classified Colombia as having a risk of Zika virus transmission. Consular support is limited in parts of Colombia, with terrorists very likely to try to carry out attacks in Colombia – it is essential to check the FCDO website for the latest travel advice for Colombia, with all but essential travel advised in a number of areas of the country.
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Colombia is a diverse and exciting place to visit, from sun-kissed Blue Flag Carribbean beaches to coffee-rich, emerald-green hilltops in the Zona Cafetera. The bustling capital city of Bogotá is the third-highest capital city in the world, with lush grasslands at its lowest point and snow-capped mountains at its highest. San Gil is regarded as the adventure capital of Colombia, where you can dive, climb, raft, trek and soar the day away, with jungle walks to the ancient ruins of the Tayrona civilization a thrill-seekers highlight. The Carribbean sea affords Colombia with unrivalled underwater adventures to dive with sealife and Coral Reefs like no other.
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