Colombia
Colombia has been home to many indigenous peoples and cultures since at least 12,000 BCE. The Spanish first landed in La Guajira in 1499, and by the mid-16th century, they had
Colombia is the most populous nation of Spanish-speaking South America. More than one-third of its inhabitants live in the six largest metropolitan areas, of which Bogotá is the
Colombian President Gustavo Petro''s government declared a state of economic and social emergency, arguing that the country faces an urgent situation.
Prepare for your trip to Colombia by reviewing the State Department Travel Advisory, entry and exit requirements, local laws, and U.S. embassy tips.
Based on Colombian statistics, an estimated 60,000 U.S. citizens reside in Colombia and 280,000 U.S. citizens travel, study and do business in Colombia each year.
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