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Cartagena
Colombia • South America
Jewel of the Caribbean
Overview
TypeCity/Beach
Best SeasonDec–Apr
CountryColombia
LanguageSpanish
RegionSouth America
👋 Greetings
A light kiss on the right cheek for women, handshake for men. Colombians are warm and often stand close during conversation.
🍽️ Dining
Lunch is the main meal. Coffee culture is huge - Colombia produces some of the world's best. Tipping 10% is customary.
👔 Dress Code
Colombians dress well and take pride in appearance. Smart casual for most occasions. Avoid wearing shorts in cities.
🚫 Things to Avoid
- •Mentioning drug cartels or Pablo Escobar casually
- •Being overly direct or confrontational
- •Refusing coffee when offered
- •Making assumptions based on stereotypes
💡 Did You Know?
Colombia is the only South American country with coastlines on both the Pacific and Caribbean
It's the world's third-largest coffee producer
Colombia has the most bird species of any country
Bogotá has one of the world's largest bike path networks
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