the fishermen

Colombia: Green Hills, White Beaches, Wax Palms and Coffee

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November 1st 2006
From the tropical Caribbean coast to the verdant highlands, Colombia is a place of extraordinary beauty. Skipped by many travelers because of security concerns, the people of the country are very warm and inviting, excited to meet foreigners willing to visit this 'dangerous' land. Since 2004 the security situation has quieted down alot, and the government is rapidly eliminating much of the guerri ... read more

South America » Colombia

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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