TRAVEL

Each one of the cities of Colombia has something that makes it different from the others. Hereby, each one of them  has a way of transporting that is according with its characteristics. Let's see some of the most important countries of Colombia and the most recommended ways to transport within them.

BOGOTÁ:

Bogota is the capital and the largest city of Colombia. As the largest Colombian city, distances between one place and another are very long. Bogota is one of the coldest cities of Colombia after Pasto. For that reasons the best way of transport within it is by car. Another reason is that there are many places to visit. The most important places to visit in Bogota are:

SALITRE MÁGICO: 

It's the most important Colombian amusement park

because of his attractions. They are focused in offer unforgettable experiences for all the family because they offer all ages attractions. Let's 

visit his webpage: Salitre Mágico Webpage.

MUNDO AVENTURA:

It's a formidable and unique amusement park. It is divided in 5 "worlds" focused in the fun of each family member. Here is his webpage, visit it:

Mundo Aventura Webpage.

PARQUE JAIME DUQUE:

It’s the most complete amusement park of Bogota.

 It has many things to do: attractions, a panoramic train that travels across the entire park, a zoo, many restaurants with different kinds of food, museums and a natural reservation. Let’s visit its webpage: Jaime Duque Webpage.

MALOKA:

Maloka is an interactive technology park that combines fun with learning. It has many facilities and mervelous places that offers experiences never lived before. Maloka wants to create awareness about be a good citizen too. In general, Maloka offers a funny learning. His webpage is: Maloka Webpage.

Also, Bogotá is considered the literary Colombia's capital. Every years, they make a theather festival in where colombian actors and writters come and expose his books and act.

I think Bogotá is the most technological and cultural colombian city.

CALI:

Cali is a very important city of Colombia; it's the capital of its department. It is a hot city with a tropical climate and it has many places to visit. Each one of these represents the Colombian creativity. Some of them are:

STADIUM:

Its name is “Pascual Guerrero” and it is one of the most beautiful Colombian stadiums. As the sports capital of Colombia, Cali has 3 soccer teams in the Colombian soccer league, 2 of them are in the “B” (second division league)-America and aguablanca- and Deportivo Cali in the “A” (first division).

CRISTO REY:

It is a big monument of Jesus. It is located in a high mountain. It is a beautiful place because when you are there, you can see all of Cali city. It represents the help of God upon Cali.

                                                  Appareance of Cali from Cristo rey.

LOMA DE LA CRUZ:

It’s a knoll located in the northwest from Cali. It’s a cultural place where indigenous people sell traditional clothes, music, food, musical instruments and much more stuff. It is recommended to go during the day because at night there are many thieves. It’s a beautiful place where Colombian culture and tradition revive.

CALI ZOO:

It’s a beautiful place where we can find many kinds of animals. It is divided by areas where we can find animals from the same type. It is a perfect place to have fun and learn with the family.

For all these characteristics about Cali, I can say that the best way of transporting in Cali is by car and by public transport called "MIO". On Sundays, the mayor’s office organizes an activity called “ciclovía” where people can go to different streets and ride in their bikes, walk or exercise. About important events, Cali government organizes something called “la feria de Cali” where people can go and dance, smile and have 6 days of fun.

MEDELLÍN:

Medellin is another important city located in northeast in Colombia. It’s called the eternal spring city. It has a mild climate city and it is very organized. Medellin is a very cultural city and its places to visit are monuments in honor of Colombian artists. Some of them are:

PARQUE BOTERO:

It’s an important Colombian square. It contains sculptures of fat people representing many historic events like: Jesus’s last dinner, etc. All that sculptures are made by a Colombian artist named Fernando Botero.

As the second most important Colombian city, Medellin is a large city. For that reason, the most effective way to travel within there is by car and by "metro", the public medellin´s transport. Other alternative ways of transporting could be: walking and riding bike.

CARTAGENA:

 It’s the most touristic Colombian city and it’s located in the Atlantic Colombian coast. It’s a hot city and it is divided in 3 parts: the old city area, the new city area and the touristic area, for that reason, the ways move around Cartagena depend of the city zone where you want to go.

OLD CITY AREA:

It’s called “ciudad amurallada”; it was the place where Spanish people lived. It’s a beautiful representation of Colombia history. The best way to   transporting in there is to walk because streets and avenues are very narrow for cars. There are carriages pulled by cars as a way of transporting and as a way of get some money fot the citizens. It’s a touristic place for visit.

NEW CITY AREA:

It’s the place where people from Cartagena live. It’s the real urban city. The best way of transporting in there is by car or by public transport.

TOURISTIC AREA:

It’s where strange people that want to go and vacation stay. It contains all hotels, beaches and restaurants. In general, it is all the touristic life of Cartagena.

SAN ANDRES:

It’s a small island located on the Atlantic Ocean. It is one of the most cultural places of Colombia after Cartagena. It’s a hot island. In San Andres are the nicest beaches from Colombia, it’s called “the 7 colors sea”. It is a place to go and have fun with the family or friends. Some of the places to visit are:

SEA FOOD RESTAURANTS:

In San Andres are the best sea food restaurants. Its typical dish is “pargo rojo Frito” and “arroz con coco”. San Andres cuisine is based on sea food.

SUNRISE HOTEL:

It’s the best hotel in San Andres. It is the only 5 star hotel located in San Andres. The whole structure is made of marble. It is a representation of the Colombian creativity.

As a touristic place, the best way to transport around San Andres is walking, by car or by motorcycle. Other alternative ways to transport within there is by golf karts. San Andres people sell and rent those karts to have money. It is my favorite Colombian place.