Colombia. Eventos. Exploring Gay Bogota Colombia - Gay and Lesbian Travel. EXPLORING BOGOTA Mark Chesnut On any list of gay-friendly Latin American cities, Bogotá would have to be near the top.
After all, it's the capital of one of South America's most progressive nations in terms of gay rights. Add to that an array of impressive cultural and historic attractions, fine dining, and a lively gay nightlife—which includes what must be one of the hemisphere's largest gay dance clubs—and you've got plenty of reasons to pay a visit. Bogotá, which is officially called Bogotá DC, as it's in the "Distrito Capital," or Capital District, has made great progress not just in terms of gay rights. As Colombia has become an increasingly safe, stable, and economically growing nation in recent years, Bogotá has become the gateway for a flow of investment that has brought many infrastructure improvements. Situated in the eastern region of the Andean plateau, Bogotá is both Colombia's capital and largest city with some seven million residents.
The Insiders Guide Continued. Colombia. More information about Colombia is available on the Colombia Page and from other Department of State publications and other sources listed at the end of this fact sheet.
The United States established diplomatic relations with Colombia in 1822, following its independence from Spain. Colombia is a middle-income country and one of the oldest democracies in Latin America. It has seen nearly half a century of intense armed conflict with insurgent and paramilitary groups perpetuated by their involvement in widespread illegal drug production and trafficking, along with criminal and narcotics trafficking organizations. Peace talks between the Government of Colombia and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) began in Oslo, Norway on October 18, 2012 and negotiations will move to Havana, Cuba in November 2012. U.S. The U.S. Bilateral Economic Relations The United States is Colombia's largest trading partner, and the two countries' free trade agreement entered into force in May 2012.
Colombia flag. Colombia travel guide. Colombia - Twice the size of France, and with a diversity of landscapes and cultures that would be hard to find even in countries five times its size, Colombia should by all rights be one of the world's top travel destinations.
Pick a climate, and it's yours—if you find the light jacket weather of Bogotá cold, drive an hour down through the mountains and sunbathe next to the pool of your rented hacienda. If you don't want to sit still, head off into the Amazon or any of the country's other many inland jungles, snow-capped volcanoes, rocky deserts, endless plains, lush valleys, coffee plantations, alpine lakes, deserted beaches. For nightlife, hot Cali is today's world capital of salsa, claiming that competitive distinction even over Colombia's other vibrant big city party scenes, which keep the music going long into the small hours of the morning. Regions[edit] Cities[edit] Palacio de la Cultura & Coltejer Building in Medellín Other destinations[edit] Parque Nacional de los Nevados in Caldas. Travel: Official guide - Tourism, Vacations & Holidays in Colombia. Colombia Travel Information and Travel Guide.
Colombia’s back.
After decades of civil conflict, Colombia is now safe to visit and travelers are discovering what they’ve been missing. The diversity of the country may astonish you. Modern cities with skyscrapers and nightclubs? Check. Gorgeous Caribbean beaches? No wonder the ‘magic realism’ style of Colombian author Gabriel García Márquez emerged from here – there is a dreamlike quality to Colombia. Colombian culture, like the country’s weather, varies by altitude. In darker days people used to say, ‘if only it weren’t for the violence and drugs, Colombia would be paradise.’ Ready to go? These tours & activities make it easy: Read more.