Colombia

The name of Colombia, is due to the considered discoverer of America called Christopher Columbus, however this was not the first European to step on Colombian soil, but his travel companion Alonso de Ojeda in the year 1499. During colonial times, Colombia along with other countries formed the so-called Viceroyalty of New Granada, and from its shores the Spanish brought large numbers of African slaves. It was until 1810 that Colombia achieved independence from the Spanish Empire thanks to a revolution led by the iconic character Simon Bolivar. During the 20th century, various sociopolitical changes were suffered, with a struggle between liberals and talkatives that was finally endorsed in 1957, but in the coming decades various counterrevolutionary groups would be formed as a result of issues such as inequality and ideological differences. Currently Colombia is a modern and democratic country, being the 5th largest economy in Latin America, and with a rich colonial architecture that remains mostly intact.

Colombia has become a benchmark for cultural diversity in South America, thanks to various ethnic groups that have shared traditions and culture together, to make this beautiful country a heterogeneous place. There are a total of 70 languages ​​that are currently spoken, however, Spanish is the official and main one, 69 of them are native to Colombia. You will not miss the opportunity to dance a Colombian cumbia or salsa, which are the most recognized musical genres in the country, in addition to the Colombian llanera music that has more romantic nuances, and that will not be lacking to accompany you in a romantic dinner next door. of the impressive Caribbean coast. It is considered one of the main sources of recognized literary authors such as Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Candelario Obeson, and many others who reflect Colombian landscapes and culture in their books. In short, if what you are looking for is, in addition to a tropical paradise, an extraordinary culture, Colombia must be in your plans.

The enormous biodiversity of Colombia makes it a unique destination, with special flora and fauna. The country has 10% of the world’s biodiversity, and a total of 51,000 types of flora and fauna species, and 300 types of ecosystems. Imagine visiting a river that has 5 different colors, this is unique in Colombia and can be found in “Cano Cristales”, in addition to having a large part of the Amazon forest in the south of the country. The national animal of Colombia, called “Andean Condor” is a prelude to many other species such as the emerald hummingbird, the tapir, the glass frog, among others. Colombia is definitely the country of nature and incomparable landscapes.