Colombia

. Author Sarah Woods is a previous recipient of the British Guild of Travel Writers' 'Guidebook Writer of the Year' award. . Offers an insight into the psyche of the Colombian people and the nation's myriad cultural rituals, festivals and indigenous celebrations. . Comprehensive coverage of new, emerging destinations including the Historic Centre of Santa Cruz de Mompos, a World Heritage Site made famous by the writings of Gabriel Garcia Marquez. . In 2014, Colombian national carrier Avianca made its return to the UK market with a direct air link between Bogota and London Heathrow. . Between 2010 and 2013, the number of travel companies and tour operators selling Colombia itineraries doubled. . Tourism to Colombia has grown nearly 300% since 2002.

Colombia Travel Guide - Expert holiday and travel advice on everything from Bogotá cuisine and accommodation to rainforest walks, national parks and birdwatching. Also covering suggested itineraries, Amazon wildlife guide, historic archaeological sites, Cartagena, Medellín, Los Llanos, Leticia, San Andrés Archipelago, indigenous people and culture.With its jagged, volcanic peaks; sands of gold, black and silver; palm-trimmed Pacific and Caribbean coastlines; tufted fields of coffee; dense jungles, snow-capped mountains and idyllic islands; numerous indigenous cultures and exciting buzzing cities, Colombia is 'ten countries in one': a diverse and little-explored succession of eye-popping geological highlights on one of Latin America's most varied terrains. Now in its third edition Bradt's Colombia enchants wildlife fanatics and provides plenty of first-hand insight into striking colonial cities, rainforests, beaches, historic villages and secret gems.