Colombia
Vibrant Cartagena, coffee country, Medellín's transformation, and Caribbean coast. Safety has improved dramatically. Incredible biodiversity.
Safety B💰Food ⭐⭐⭐
💸Estimated cost for Colombia
Real-time surcharge applied (flight +15% / lodging +5%)
Elevated jet fuel + weak JPY: real prices running ~+15% vs baseline
Updated: 2026-05-16
3N4D Budget
$1,751.38〜
Hostel + self-catering
3N4D Mid
$1,835.80〜
Mid hotel + dining out
3N4D Comfort
$2,032.78〜
Upscale hotel + tours
* Rough estimate: round-trip from Tokyo ¥253,000 + local costs. Actual prices vary widely by season
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Quick Facts
Entry & Visa
* Information for Japanese passport holders. Other nationalities may differ.
Visa-free for Japanese passport holders (up to 90 days).
Visa
Not required
Max stay
90 days
Passport
3 months
💬 Language
Spanish is official. English limited outside major tourist areas and upscale establishments.
🚆 Transport
Domestic flights cheap (Avianca, Viva). Medellín metro. TransMilenio BRT in Bogotá. Long-distance buses. Uber widely used.
💳 Payment
Cash and cards. Nequi and Daviplata mobile wallets growing. ATMs at banks. Colombian Peso.
📋 Travel Basics
Tropical but varies by altitude (Bogotá is cool at 2,640m). Tap water safe in major cities. Don't flash valuables. Coffee tours are a must.
Local PhrasesSpanish
- 👋Meaning: HelloHola/Oh-la/
- 🙏Meaning: Thank youGracias/Grah-syas/
- 🤝Meaning: Excuse meDisculpe/Dees-cool-peh/
- 🍽Meaning: DeliciousDelicioso/Deh-lee-syoh-soh/
- 🍽Meaning: Bill pleaseLa cuenta por favor/La kwen-ta por fa-vor/
- 🛍Meaning: How much?¿Cuánto cuesta?/Kwan-toh kwes-ta?/
- 🚇Meaning: Go hereIr aquí/Eer ah-kee/
- 🚨Meaning: Help!¡Ayuda!/Ah-yoo-dah!/
* Pronunciation uses device TTS. Use as a hint only.
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Safety
BExercise normal caution
Nationwide advisory active
✓ Last checked: 2026-07-06Source last updated: 2026-06-22
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