Moon Colombia (Moon Handbooks)

By Andrew Dier

Book Overview

Moon Travel Guides: Your World, Your Way Idyllic colonial towns and fast-paced cities, jaw-dropping mountains and stunning beaches: see it all with Moon Colombia . Strategic travel plans with adaptable itineraries for exploring the wild coasts, historic towns, and rural countryside, plus a multi-week trip covering the best of Colombia Curated advice from local writer Andrew Dier, who provides his American-expat perspective on his adopted home Full-color maps and photos for exploring on your own Activities for every traveler: Stroll along the bougainvillea-strewn cobblestone streets of Cartagena, or explore wildlife preserves, and hike diverse biomes from the Andes to the Amazon. See the ancient ruins of Ciudad Perdida and visit indigenous communities to learn about Colombia's past and present. Swim in the Carribean, or spot humpback whales in the Pacific. Immerse yourself in regional festivals to experience Colombia's diverse music and dance traditions, enjoy nouvelle Colombian restaurants and hopping nightlife of Bogota, or the perfect weather and locally-grown coffee of Medellin In-depth coverage of Bogota, Cartagena and the Caribbean Coast, Boyaca and the Santanderes, Medellin and the Coffee region, Cali and Southwest Colombia, the Pacific Coast, San Andres and Providencia, and the Amazon and Los Llanos Current background information on the landscape, culture, history, and environment, as well as a handy Spanish phrasebook, all packaged in a book light enough to fit in your carry-on Essential insight for travelers on trekking through jungles, accessing remote mountain ranges, and exploring ancient ruins, with tips for traveling safely and respectfully engaging with the local culture With Moon Colombia 's practical tips, myriad activities, and an insider's view, you can plan your trip your way. Only visiting one region? Try Moon Bogota, Moon Medellin or Moon Cartegena & Colombia's Caribbean Coast . Country-hopping in South America? Check out Moon Peru or Moon Ecuador & the Galapagos Islands.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 161238627X
• ISBN13: 9781612386270
• Release Date: July 2014
• Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing
• Length: 504 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.5" x 0.5" x 5.5"