What is the best time to visit Colombia?

The best time to discover Colombia is the dry season, between December and March, with mild temperatures in the Andes and dry weather almost everywhere. On the other hand, for a hike in the Colombian Amazon, it is better to go between July and October.

How to get around in Colombia?

Buses: This is the most commonly used means of transportation. Each city has a well-organized terminal with food courts. For trips longer than four hours, long-distance buses are pretty comfortable. You can compare different companies on the internet.Air: As with the bus network, air connections between central and medium-sized cities are numerous and frequent. Almost every major city has its airport and, if you book in advance, the prices can be attractive.Vehicle rental: It is possible to rent a vehicle to visit a specific area but not to explore the whole country. This is still a new service in Colombia.Cab: Affordable and practical in the big cities, for a cab service, we suggest always booking by phone to avoid the risk of scams.

What is the local currency in Colombia?

The Colombian peso's currency used in Colombia, whose symbol is $ (and its currency is COP). It is good to know that the exchange rate applied when withdrawing money from ATMs is often better than what you will get in banks and exchange offices.

What are the flights between Montreal and Bogota?

Air Canada offers direct round-trip flights at prices around $800 - $1,000 this summer and $600 - $700 in the fall, or around 50,000 Aeroplan points + taxes. Several other airlines offer flights to Colombia from Montreal, including Copa Airlines, American Airlines, United, Delta and Aeromexico.Check out our article Use Your Points to Travel to Colombia for our tips on how to save money.