Colombia - Travel Deals

When people ask me where I would like to travel to next I usually rattle off a long list of places until they get bored and tell me to shut up. One of the top destinations on my list is Colombia. I know what you are thinking. Colombia is still dangerous. There are those drug lords running around killing people, tourists are being kidnapped and a large portion of the country is off limits because of the potential for violence.

All of that is true, but in my opinion this is the ideal time to travel to Colombia. The places that are often considered the most dangerous are often the best to travel to if you do so in a safe and sane way. Backpacking in the middle of a war zone is not smart. Going to a city like Bogota where peace prevails is smart, especially while the rest of the world avoids visiting the country.

It is also smart to take advantage of travel deals when you see them. Right now there are some awesome deals on flights to Colombia and South America. Rarely do the prices get any cheaper than this. Just don’t tell anyone else about the deals. I’d like to go to Colombia and have it all to myself, thankyouverymuch.

Spring for South America: Round-Trip Flights From $286+

Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Brazil…take your pick. They all are interesting travel destinations and they all are yours for the taking with these great airplane ticket deals from the chicos and chicas at Copa Airlines.

Personally, I would love to check out Colombia. The country has seen its share of violence over the years and many parts of it are still not that safe for foreigners, but that shouldn’t scare you away from visiting Bogota or even San Andres Island. The great thing about a place like Colombia is that it isn’t on the travel radar for many Americans or people of other nationalities so you will be able to explore its rich culture without the distraction of endless tour buses.

For the latest news on hotels and transit in South America, as well as stories from people who have traveled in those parts, head on over to BootsnAll’s South America travel guide.