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COLOMBIA

Colombia is the country of beautiful and pleasant resorts, valleys, historical places, and museums. It is a ruler state largely located in the northwest of South America having a population of more than forty-nine million people. The country is bordered to Panama, Brazil, Peru, and Ecuador. The country is famous for its international medical and tourism. International patients from foreign countries visit Colombia in order to experience the great medical services and comfortable tour.

Bogota is the capital of Colombia that provides all such services that one tries to find in his hometown. More than 99% of the total population living there speaks the Spanish language. English is also commonly spoken there by international patients and tourists. Furthermore, the currency used in Colombia is the Colombian peso. The country has many oil rigs and natural gas extraction that is the main economic development resource as well.

Climate

Colombia has a very warm climate along with a rainy season that runs from May to November. Variation of temperature throughout the year is very little as the country is located proximately near the equator. During the day time, the temperature can even cross 40 Degrees Celsius. Whereas at night, the temperature may reduce to 17 Degrees Celsius. Moreover, June, July, and August are the dry months of the year. So you must bring thin and cool clothes with yourself whenever you desire to visit this country. The best time to visit Colombia for international patients and tourists runs from December to March when the weather is very pleasant and charming.

Transportation

Taxies in Colombia are cheap, convenient, and ubiquitous. Three main cities of Colombia; Bogota, Cali, and Medellin have mass transit systems similar to Europe and the US. The best way of getting through in Colombia is by hiring a taxi that can be found at almost every corner of the city. Other commonly used means of public transportation include Motor Taxi, Colectivo, Local Buses, and Hitchhiking. The country has also several international airports out of which some are listed below:

• Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport
• El Dorado International Airport
• Palonegro International Airport
• Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport
• El Eden International Airport
• Jose Maria Corvoda International Airport
• Matecana International Airport
• Camilo Daza International Airport

Medical Tourism

The rate of medical tourism in Colombia is quite impressive. It is because the country has many national and international level public and private hospitals that provide 24-hours medical emergency and high-quality medical treatment services. Another main reason for medical tourism in Colombia is that every hospital has a reasonable cost for its services that are mostly demanded by international patients. Some of the best hospitals in Colombia are listed below:

• Hospital Pablo Tobon Uribe
• Hospital Universitario de San Vincente Fundacion
• Clinica Las Americas
• Hospital General de Medellin
• Clinica Leon XII
• Clinica Medellin
• Clinica Cardio Vid
• Clinica Universitaria Bolivariana

Attractions

In addition to great hospitals and high-quality public transport services, Colombia is not much behind in tourists attractions. Many international tourists desire to visit Colombia. And if you are one of them, just contact the Global Patient Transfer without any hesitation and visit this tremendous country with a safe journey. Some of the tourist attractions in Colombia are :

• Valle de Cocora
• Ciudad Perdida
• Cano Cristales
• Los Nevados National Park
• Carnaval de Barranquilla
• Santuario de Las Lajas
• Monserrate
• Cartagena’s Old Town
• Tayrona National Park
• Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira