Colombia is well known for one thing in particular, the famous dance of Salsa. Nobody could ever imagine the happy and joyous atmosphere of Columbia. Who can resist the soaring Andean peaks, the Lush Amazonian jungle and the crystal clear Caribbean waters? Everyone wants to see the vibrant cities with soaring skyscrapers, the elegant port towns cut by cobbled alleys and bougainvillea-shrouded balconies, spectacular national parks, and the late night salsa dancing.
Head of the dizzying heights is the capital city Bogota. It reflects the blend of Colombian tradition and Spanish colonial influences. Must see historical landmarks include the Capitol and the Cathedral or the Capilla del Sangrario, both located on the main square Plaza Bolivar. In the Gold museum, you can see collections of over 100, 00 pre-Colombian artworks. Wander and enjoy the beautiful site of eloquent paintings and voluptuous sculpture of the Colombian artist Fernando Botero in the Plaza Botero.
You can see over 120 inspiring collections of impressionists and modern art at the Museo Botero. In the town of Zipaquira you can enter the famous Salt Cathedral. Stalactites and specks of salt jostle with crosses and chapels.
You can also join in with the lively Barranquilla Carnaval festival. Tourists can enjoy the sights of the vibrant costumes, energetic dancing and lively atmosphere that transform the industrial port. This colourful festival takes please three days before Ash Wednesday.
Colombia is known for its highly classified parks. On the Caribbean Coast, you must visit the Tayrona National Park. The park is in the south of Santa Marta. The park is the most popular. The major attraction includes its deep bays shaded with coconut trees, beautiful beaches and several coral reefs. This is one major attraction because the combination of the varieties of tropical wildlife makes the park well worth a visit.
In the same Caribbean Coast, Cartagena, an ancient walled fortress city on the north coast, is also worth a visit, particularly for its fascinating Old Town. You can explore the one of kind labyrinthine streets. You can also enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride because the old transportation makes the place an unforgettable destination. After taking the horse drawn carriage, you must tour and join the cruise to the Isla Del Rosario. It is an archipelago of about 25 small coral islands. Taking pictures underwater on your digital camera could make a great photo postcard for your friends and family back home.
Colombia has much to offer to those interested in archaeology. The San Augustin Archaeological Park contains a great number of relics and massive stone statutes. You will be amazed and surprised at the wondrous and largest group of religious monuments and megalithic sculptures in South America. In Ciudad Perdida or the Lost City, people can climb high into the jungle-covered Sierre Nevada de Santa Marta to the archaeological ruins.
Cocos Island, often known as the Island of Sharks is a small holiday spot between Costa Rica and the Galapagos Islands. It is the largest uninhabited island in the world. Believe it or not, nobody lives on this island, other than a few national park rangers. This is sure to be a hit with those tourists who seek shark adventures. White tip reef sharks, whale sharks and hammerheads are among the varieties that you will find here. There lots of forests that are filled with the native hibiscus and palms, and white sandy beaches spread around the island.
The Prison Island is a pure white sandy beach with crystal clear waters surrounding it. In the summer this island is an ideal sun holiday destination, for those looking to bath on a beach and soak up the rays it is an absolute paradise. It is known for its turquoise and blue tropical waters, and the fabulous sunset.
Another beach delight is the Direction Island, a white tropical beach lined with palm trees. The island is a perfect place for swimming, snorkelling and relaxing. The landscapes are picture perfect from every angle. Tourists can relax on the white sandy beach and explore the natural beauty of this tropical island. The water is warm and ideal for relaxing in. Other activities available on the Island include snorkelling and picnicking in the yacht shelter.
To the south of the Island is the amusing Rip, a small sea channel. This is an excellent snorkelling site and it really is something not to be missed. You can peacefully view the calm corals and the fantastic different shades and varieties of fish. In the middle of the channel a faster current can take you for a ride, however it is easy to swim away from and is considered completely safe. Other fishes such as Napoleon Wrasse, Blue Fin Trevally, Sharks, Barracudas, Angelfish, Butterfly fish and Neon damsels can all be found here in the channel. All these sea creatures can be found in the crystal clear water of Rip.
At the Gerhard's Canon, you will have the opportunity to meet the famous Kat, the lonely dugong. The big fish who whistles music to every diver. She is the main attraction in the Canon. According to many tourist divers, she is a real beauty of the sea. Her tail, while moving slowly, is extremely strong to allow her to escapes the hungry site seekers.
In Unicom's Playground and the Towers, there are unspoiled coral gardens, lots of rare parrot fish, and different species of angel and butterfly fish, surgeon and dart and fire gobies. There is a healthy coral growth in the surrounding. Nearby this diving site is the Cologne Gardens, where amazing Gorgonian fans grow at 35 meters.
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