Moon Colombia, 2nd Edition

Idyllic colonial towns and fast-paced cities, jaw-dropping mountains and stunning beaches: experience it all with Moon Colombia. *Flexible, strategic itineraries for exploring the wild coasts, historic towns, and rural countryside, plus a multi-week trip covering the best of Colombia *Expert advice from local writer Andrew Dier, who provides his American-expat perspective on his adopted home *Full-colour photos and detailed maps throughout *The top sights and unique experiences: Stroll along the bougainvillea-strewn cobblestone streets of Cartagena, or explore wildlife preserves and hike diverse biomes from the Andes to the Amazon. See the ancient ruins of Ciudad Perdida and visit indigenous communities to learn about Colombia's past and present. Swim in the Caribbean or spot humpback whales in the Pacific. Immerse yourself in regional festivals to experience Colombia's diverse music and dance traditions, enjoy the nouvelle Colombian restaurants and hopping nightlife of Bogota, and sip locally-grown coffee in Medellin *Full coverage of Bogota, Cartagena and the Caribbean Coast, Boyaca and the Santanderes, Medellin and the Coffee Region, Cali and Southwest Colombia, the Pacific Coast, San Andres and Providencia, and the Amazon and Los Llanos *Background information on the landscape, culture, history, and environment, as well as a handy Spanish phrasebook, all packaged in a book light enough to fit in your carry-on *Handy tips for travellers on trekking through jungles, accessing remote mountain ranges, and exploring ancient ruins, with tips for travelling safely and respectfully engaging with the local culture With Moon Colombia's practical tips and local insight, you can plan your trip your way. Only visiting one region? Try Moon Bogota, Moon Medellin or Moon Cartegena & Colombia's Caribbean Coast. Country-hopping in South America? Check out Moon Peru or Moon Ecuador & the Galapagos Islands.