Colombian Congress Building

5 Nights in Bogota

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April 6th 2010
The only way to leave Leticia safely is to fly; there is still a guerrilla presence in the south of the country and the roads are impassable. The airport was slightly different to Heathrow, with 2 departure gates in the same room, questionable security checks and what appeared relatively easy access to the single strip runway. Oh well, a cheap and convenient way to travel, and within 2 hours we ... read more

South America » Colombia » Bogota

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Colombia was one of the three countries that emerged from the collapse of Gran Colombia in 1830 (the others are Ecuador and Venezuela). A 40-year insurgent campaign to overthrow the Colombian Government escalated during the 1990s, undergirded in part... ... read more