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The Best Part of Waking Up in South America
DISCOVER WHY COLOMBIA IS SO MAGICAL Located in the middle of the American continent and above the equator, Colombia lies in a strategic geographic position. This location gives Colombia the privilege of being the gateway to South America and allows for easy access to the rest of the continent. Also, Colombia has a pleasant tropical climate throughout the year.
From the diversity of the plants and wildlife in Colombia arises a varied cuisine that is essentially Creole, with some foreign influence. Colombian dishes vary in preparation and ingredients according to the region, and incorporate Spanish, Mestizo, and African cultural styles. Each region has its own dish that distinguishes it from the others for its ingredients, tastes, and aromas. Some traditional dishes are, arepas, Ajiaco, sancocho, and Bandeja paisa. You will always want more!
Colombia is the second-most bio diverse country in the world: Home to between 45,000 and 55,000 plant species, many found exclusively in here 56 million hectares of natural forests 22 million hectares of savannah, arid zones, wetlands, and snow-capped peaks.
Colombia is the 2nd largest producer of best quality coffee in the world! Take a few days and experience life as a coffee farmer in Colombia. Learn how this very popular product is produced, take tours of the facilities, and mingle with some local farmers. The Eje Cafetero (Coffee landscape), Declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2011, is where you will experience lush green landscapes, rolling mountains and the best freshly brewed cup of coffee in the world. Coffee tourism is a very popular attraction in Colombia.
Colombia is rapidly becoming Latin America’s leading destination for high-profile meetings, conventions, and incentive travel, bringing together thousands of visitors each year. The hospitality industry offers the choice of large and luxurious modern accommodations, tropical resorts, classic ranches on expansive coffee plantations, tourist lodges in nature reserves nestled in the forest or near the sea, and exquisite boutique hotels with the charm of the sixteenth century. Added to this Colombia offers a variety of modern infrastructure for different venue choices: Convention centers, exhibition centers, and meeting rooms with all the necessary logistic services to guarantee the success of your event.
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