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INTRODUCTION

Full of mystery and adventure, its

people and cultures have fascinated

the world for centuries

Welcome to the official booklet about Colombia, here you will findall the information about living in Colombia and awesome informa-

tion about our country, a tropical country of incredible diversity

and charm.

Their variety geography, our history full of mystery and

adventure, its people and cultures have fascinated the world for

centuries. Famous for our excellent coffee, beautiful beaches, morethan 20 original dances such as cumbia, mapale,

vallenato, reggaeton, champeta and many others waiting for you to

learn, the only country where you can eat “happiness”.


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THE ANSWER IS COLOMBIA

COLOMBIAN FLAG

The Republic of Colombia, is an unitary,

constitutional republic comprising thirty-two departments. It is located in northwest-

ern South America, bordered to the north-

west by Panama; to the north by the Carib-

bean Sea; to the east by Venezuela and

Brazil; to the south by Ecuador and Peru;

and to the west by the Pacific Ocean

Colombian departments are divided in 5 regions, Caribbean, Pacific,

Andean, Orinoco Savannah and Amazon Rainforest. Caribbean region is

known for it ’s people full of happiness and energy. (Barranquilla’s carnival

take place in that region). Andean Region is the largest one, where youcan find our capital city Bogotá D.C, this region is full of worker and kind

people living in cities raised in the mountains and valleys.

Pacific, as a coast region, is also full of happy people, in this one there’s

a lot of afroamerican heritage. Orinoco and amazon regions are the

least inhabited, but have lot’s of territory (There still remain some

indigenous communities)



VARIETY OF LANDSCAPES

2.Cocora Valley (Andean region)

3.Tayrona Park (Caribbean region)

4.Savannah Landscape (Orinoco Region)

5.Whale Watching in Gorgona Island (Pacific

region)

6.Amazon River (Amazon Rainforest)

1 2 3 4 5 6

-First in orchid species .-First in emerald production.

-First in theater showcase (Iberoamerican Theather festival).

-First in pre-hispanic gold figures.

-First U.S.A flower supplier.

-Second world’s flower provider.

-Second most biodiverse country.



LIFE COST

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For more information about Colombian Life Cost visit:

The money in Colombia is the Colombian Peso. Current

rates against major currencies are : 1,800 Pesos per

US Dollar, 2,800 Pesos per British Pound and 2,300

Pesos per Euro.

ATMs are your best source to get money. You can usually pay by Visa and

Mastercard in hotels and nice restaurants, at least in the main city.

To put things in perspective, remember that the Colombian minimum salary is616,000 Pesos per month, that's just over 320 USD.



VISA PROCEDURES

For more information you can visit

http://bit.ly/travel_to_colombia

The trainee will be allowed to join the Firm only in case ofhaving the proper Visa. Which it is TP6 Visa -

Places issued:

At the Colombian Consulates abroad. Search for the locationand contact information through the directory of Consulates.

Or in Bogotá DC North Office: Avenida 19 Nº 98 – 03, Torre100 Building, 3rd Floor

Remeber that you will be allowed to join the Firm only whenyou have proper Visa.

Type of Visa

Study

EUROSEUROPE AND CUBA

DOLLARSREST OF THE WORLD

StudyVisa Visa

€ 39 € 159 $50 $205TP-6



SOME COLOMBIAN CITIES

Cali

In Cali, salsa dancing is more

common than walking. Santiago

de Cali o ers historical areas

with cultural variety and other

attractions.

The magic of Cartagena lies in its

massive fortifications, the warmth

of the people, the richness of the

architecture and the infinite range

ofcultural expression of a doughty

and valiant people.

Medellín

Touring the city is always a pleasu -

re, given the number of open

spaces reflecting the civic life and

organization of the residents,

presenting a modern and welco -

ming capital.

Santa MartaAn ideal way to see Santa Marta is

to walk through the Historic Down -

town area, stopping at the Cathe -

dral, the museums and the Came -

llón de Bastidas for a romantic

holiday.

Coffee Triangle

Cartagena

The rolling hills of the co ee plan -

tations are a hidden paradise, full

of unsuspected pleasures.

A city to live through your five

senses. It’s flavors are captivating

and it’s scents, hypnotizing. Here

experiences are constructed through

traditions, it’s people and it’s geogra -

phy.

Bogotá

Magic realism is a genre where magic elements are a natural part in an otherwise mundane, realistic environment.

That means a place where reality and fantasy meet each other. No wonder the style of Colombian author

Gabriel García Márquez emerged from there – there is a dreamlike quality to Colombia. With the sun foreveroverhead, heart-stopping vistas in every direction and the warmth of the locals putting you at ease – you may find

it di cult to leave this country.Colombian culture, like the country’s weather, varies by altitude. The essence of

Colombia resides in the mountains in the alpine cities. Bonding together colors, people and diversity, Colombia

appears as a huge potential for a life changing experience.



HOLIDAYS & FAIRS IN COLOMBIA

In Colombia we always have a good reason to celebrate, eat, drink,and dance.No matter the time of year, upon arriving in the country, visitors willencounter a fair, a pageant, or a celebration somewhere. By naturewe are cheerful people.Keep in mind the holidays in Colombia




January

Carnival of Blacks andWhites in PastoThe Manizales FairThe Hay FestivalFebruaryThe Barranquilla CarnivalMarch

International Film Festival ofCartagenaHoly Week Holy Week in PamplonaHoly Week in PopayánHoly Week in MompoxHoly Week in SabanalargaApril

Ibero-American Theater Fes-tival of BogotáFestival of the VallenatoLegend in Valledupar




JuneWayúu Culture FestivalThe Ibagué Folk FestivalBambuco National Folk Fes-tival and Beauty PageantYipao Parade and Contest

in CalarcáThe Joropo InternationalTournament July

The Mono Núñez FestivalMedellín’s Colombiamoda

The Riosucio CarnivalAugust

Bogotá International BookFairThe Medellín Flower FairWind and Kite Festival in

Villa de LeyvaThe Bandola de Sevilla Fes-tivalPetronio Álvarez Festival




September

Jazz in the Park Festival inBogotáSan Pacho Feasts in QuibdóManizales Theater FestivalOctober

World Coleo Encounter inVillavicencioNovember

Independence of Carta-gena and National BeautyPageantInternational Amazonian FolkMusic Festival in Leticia: ElPirarucú de OroDecember

The Cali FairFestival of the Lights in Villade Leyva



LIVING IN BOGOTA

Bogotá is a cosmopolitan and modern city which still conservesits old colonial flavor. Large busy roads and skyscrapers contrastwith narrow streets and ancient homes.It is a great metropolis which still has the sense of vitality of a

young and happy city with pleasant weather and hundreds ofplaces of interest.Its new urban design has managed to conserve public spaces,creating immense green areas which are used as parks and rec-reation zones. During the day it is a sober and hardworking citybut by night and on weekends it changes into a capital full offun and nightlife.



LIVING IN BOGOTA

ClimateBogotá is the third highest capital in south America after La Paz and Quito.The city is located on a mountain rimmed plateau known as the Sabanade Bogotá high in the eastern ridge of the Andes Mountains, at an eleva-tion of about 2,650 meters (about 8,660 feet). If you come by air from thelow lands you may feel a bit dizzy, so it is advisable not to be too activefor the first 24-48 hours. You may even become tired easily, this is normal

until you adjust to the higher altitude.The climate is temperate, but considerable variations in temperature canoccur during the day, with warm sunny mornings and cold nights. The aver-age temperature is around 14.4° C (58° F) all year round dropping toabout 9° at night and rising to around 18° and higher when sunny. In therainy season, there is less difference between day and night temperatures.The main dry season lasts from December to March, and the wettest

months are April and October.(If you want a forecast of Bogotá’s weather, you can check it here:http://espanol.weather.com/weather/today/Bogota+DC+Colombia+COXX0004:1:CO)



LIVING IN BOGOTA

Cost of LivingIf you want to compare the cost of living between Bogota and your cityplease check this link:http://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/city_result.jsp?country=Colombia&city=Bogota

TransportationBogotá's public transport is operated by buses, SITP and Transmilenio.They all run the length and breadth of the city.

Transmilenio It is the main transport system in Bogota, comprised by flexible

buses that drive on dedicated lanes, stopping only at specific and exclu-sive stations. It is one of the largest BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) systems in theworld, and so far its design has been replicated in 57 cities.Over 1.8 million people use Transmilenio every working day.The system transports over 40 million passengers every month.The system's infrastructure is comprised by feeder bus routes, walkways,bridges, plazas and boulevards.



LIVING IN BOGOTA

It now has 87 kilometers of trunk ways and 663 kilometers of feeder routes.It has a fleet of 1,392 buses, and 155 stations.There are three kinds of stations: portals or terminals,located at the start and the end of the routes. In-termediate stations, located at important intersections.Regular stations, located approximately every 500 m (546.8

yards) throughout the routes.Single-ride Ticket: COP$1400 or $1700 in Rush hour

Apps you should download for transportation in the city are:

Transmisitp (https://itunes.apple.com/co/app/transmilenio-y-sitp/id731013251?mt=8= )

Moovit (http://www.moovitapp.com/espanol/)



LIVING IN BOGOTA

Taxi Service

In Bogotá, you can find tourism, city, inter-municipal, and interstate taxis. Therates within the city are very economic and the service is of good quality.The taxi service can also be rented by the hour. It is recommended to takethe taxis at the hotels or to call for the service. Therefore, we strongly dis-courage taking taxis on the street, especially at night.

Inside the taxi, in a visible spot for the passenger, there must be an identifi-cation of the vehicle and the driver, as well as a list showing the rates ac-cording to the taximeter units and the corresponding Colombian pesos ($)equivalence. Trips from and to the airport, at night, on holidays, and thoserequested by phone are charged with an extra rate. Trips outside theurban area have a legal extra charge.

Apps you should download for taxis in the city are:Easy Taxi (https://itunes.apple.com/es/app/easy-taxi-3.0-tu-taxi-toque!/id567264775?mt=8)Tappsi (https://itunes.apple.com/co/app/tappsi-taxi-seguro/id562064313?mt=8)Smart Taxi (https://itunes.apple.com/co/app/smart-taxi/id667816497?mt=8)



LIVING IN BOGOTA

WHAT TO DO IN BOGOTA

- Culture BogotaMultifaceted and diverse, Bogotá palpitates to the rhythm ofthe most dynamic cities. Its agitated cultural everyday nature isexpressed with demonstrations of every type, from the mostspontaneous to the most formal, in a very wide gallery of events

of small and big scale that are broadly recognized both inColombia and abroad

Read more about culture here:http://www.bogotaturismo.gov.co/en/culture-0



LIVING IN BOGOTA

- At Night

Bogotá is a city that doesn't sleep, its nigth life is intense andconstant, offers multiple options all week long, although natu-rally, the temperature rises since Thursdays, commonly referred toas “juernes” (a blend of the Spanish names for Thursdays and

Fridays), precisely for starting the lively weekend nightlife.

Read more about nightlife here(http://www.bogotaturismo.gov.co/en/nightlife)

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