WHY VISIT COLOMBIA?!?!

in #travel7 years ago (edited)

Hi everyone, I'm from Colombia!

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Recently I have been reading some posts about my country that are not entirely accurate, it is sad that many people only take in account what they see on TV. Our people has had a hard time trying to leave behind the image of P.E(Pablo Escobar); when we have so much to share with the world, we receive many tourists that visit every year which means we have make incredible improvements among history.

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So, in the past few days I read a post from @dannystravels that inspired me to share this one. He has made such a great post about Colombia.
https://steemit.com/life/@dannystravels/flying-into-colombia-my-first-thoughts

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Read the full post here:
https://steemit.com/life/@dannystravels/searching-for-the-lost-city-in-colombia-day-3

So please help to spread the good things of our people and our culture <3

Thanks in advance!

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Some facts(found online):

According to recent statistics from Colombia’s trade ministry, the number of foreign visitors to Colombia (visitors who are not residents) grew 14% in 2014. Not counting cruise ship passengers, Colombia received 1,967,814 foreign visitors last year.

"The tourism growth in Colombia is much faster than global tourism growth, which grew 4.7% last year according to the World Tourism Organization. It is also faster than the average tourism growth in all of South America, which grew 5.7% last year. "

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Finally, foreigners are realizing that Colombia is a great place to visit, Our country has the size of France and Spain combined, we have Caribbean beaches, dense jungles and extensive rivers that cross the whole country, our diversity is such that we have more species of birds, frogs and orchids from any other country and many more species that have not even been classified, plus Colombians are among the friendliest and charming hosts in the world! So come and visit us, and help us share the good things Colombians have to offer with the world.

I'm a girl who grew up on the Caribbean coast of Colombia, I love spending time on the sea, and as I am not a youtuber or a proffesional blogger, just let met share with you a few personal pics I have taken in the past few years of my happy places :)

  • The Tayrona National Natural Park:
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    Is one of the most visited natural parks in Colombia.
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    This region is currently inhabited by the Koguis and Ljka indigenous communities, famous under the name of Arhuacos. Their mission is to maintain a certain balance and harmony between humanity and nature. Very humble tribe, friendly and wise. If you want to spend time away of the world this is a great place to go, no wifi :)

  • Rosario Islands:
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    A perfect view...

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  • Rodadero (Santa Marta, Colombia):
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And if you want to read more about this and other places to visit, please follow @dannystravels. Although I am new here and practically do not know anyone, I share his blog since I find it quite interesting and positive to read.

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Hola todos, soy de Colombia!

Recientemente he estado leyendo algunos posts sobre mi país que no son enteramente exactos, es triste que muchas personas sólo tengan en cuenta lo que ven en la televisión. Nuestro pueblo ha tenido dificultades para dejar atrás la imagen de P.E (Pablo Escobar). Cuando tenemos mucho que compartir con el mundo, recibimos muchos turistas que visitan al año, lo que significa que tenemos que hemos hecho mejoras increíbles a lo largo la historia.

En los últimos días lei un post de @dannystravels que me inspiró a compartir este:
Https://steemit.com/life/@dannystravels/flying-into-colombia-my-first-thoughts


Puedes leer el post completo aqui:
Https://steemit.com/life/@dannystravels/searching-for-the-lost-city-in-colombia-day-3

Solo te pido un favor: Ayudame y ayuda a aquellos que postean cosas positivas acerca de nuestro pais, ayudame a difundir las cosas buenas de nuestro pueblo y nuestra cultura <3

Gracias de antemano!

Algunos hechos (encontre online):

Según estadísticas recientes del Ministerio de Comercio de Colombia, el número de visitantes extranjeros a Colombia (visitantes que no son residentes) creció un 14% en 2014. Sin contar los pasajeros de cruceros, Colombia recibió 1.967.814 visitantes extranjeros el año pasado.

"El crecimiento del turismo en Colombia es mucho más rápido que el crecimiento del turismo global, que creció un 4,7% el año pasado, según la Organización Mundial del Turismo, y es más rápido que el crecimiento promedio del turismo en toda Sudamérica".

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Por último, los extranjeros se están dando cuenta de que Colombia es un gran sitio para visitar y pasar sus vacaciones, nuestro país tiene el tamaño de Francia y España combinados, tenemos playas del Caribe, selvas densas y extensos ríos que atraviesan todo el país, nuestra diversidad es tal que tenemos más especies de pájaros, ranas y orquídeas de cualquier otro país y muchas más especies que ni siquiera han sido clasificados, además que los colombianos están entre los anfitriones más simpáticos y encantadores del mundo! Así que ven y visítanos, y de nuevo por favor ayúdanos a compartir las cosas buenas que los colombianos tienen para ofrecer con el mundo.

Yo soy una chica que creció en la costa caribeña de Colombia, me encanta pasar el tiempo en el mar, y bueno yo no soy un youtuber o un blogger proffesional, asi que dejare aqui algunas fotos personales que he tomado en los ultimos años de mis lugares favoritos :)

Y si deseas leer más acerca de este y otros lugares para visitar, por favor siga @dannystravels. Aunque soy nueva aqui y practicamente no conozco a nadie, comparto su blog ya que me parece bastante interesante y positivo de leer.

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Colombia looks amazing! Keep up the great content. I think it's great you post in English and in Spanish! I hope the spanish speaking population of steemit continues to grow.

me gustaria visitarte~! Me encanta Santa Marta :)

Santa Marta es hermoso, es la ciudad donde naci. Bienvenido! :)

tengo muchos fotos de colombia aqui en steemit! chao pues!

Hola y gracias por esto. Mi novia es Venezolana y su familia no me dejará visitar. Es demasiado peligroso.

That's as far as I can go in Spanish, my Spanish not to very good. I am "so gringo" as mi novia likes to say, and Venezuela is simply too dangerous right now for Gringos. At least that's what her family tells me and what the News shows. I have been told that if I did visit they would have to hire a guard to escort me, that I could not go anywhere alone, and I would have to only travel to certain predetermined safe spaces.

I have heard that Columbia had many similar problems in the past, where it was just not safe for Gringos to visit, too much of a risk of mugging or kidnapping. However you seem to be saying it has gotten much better since then.

What changed? How did Columbia improve?

I know the situation in Venezuela is not the best right now, not even with their own people. I think you and your girlfriend can meet in Colombia, maybe Cúcuta? Medellín, Cartagena or Bogota. You both Will be just fine, you will be great, and have fun as couple. The situation in the past years in Colombia, maybe at 80s or 90s is so different than now, you can travel by Road safely, or find cheap flights to go everywhere in the country. What change?: Goverment reached a peace agreement with FARC, with this the drugs trade is lower now than it used to be, and the conflict has diminished.

Hello, Taica here. I am doing the selection of the most underrated posts and share it with my followers and the Steem community. I think that there is too much good content on Steemit which remains overlooked everyday and lost in the blockchain.

Here you can see my latest report containing your post, which I’ve also upvoted. Doing so, I hope your post will reach more readers as it deserves.

If you like this post you can say thank you by upvoting and following me.

All the best @taica

You can see it here:
https://steemit.com/chainbb-general/@taica/taicas-selection-5-share-moments-steem-life

Thank you so much! It will help a lot! Upvoting and following you!

erda q post mas bacano 😝

jajaj me encanta tu comentario!

un saludo desde bucaramanga mano! 😎👍

Wow very inspiring! Can't wait to visit :)

Te recomiendo poner siempre las fuentes de las imágenes.Un saludo

Las fotos son mias como dije, la fuente de las otras imagenes las puedes ver alli mismo debajo de ellas, no las removi en absoluto.

Hermosa vista hace el contraste del paisaje con tu bello cuerpo, sin duda la gran Colombia es uno de mis países favoritos, la gran cordialidad de su gente y un acento que encanta a cualquiera, sin contar todas sus bellezas naturales y culturales, patrimonio de Latinoamérica y el mundo, muchas felicitaciones por tu post, Saludos desde México, se les quiere mucho por acá :D

Hi @masicampbell - I am in Ecuador right now. I've been here a few years. Do you ever visit?

I've been to Colombia and I liked it! I was in Cali and Medellin. I haven't been to the north coast but I'd like to someday. :)

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