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Colombia is located in the northern part of South America and it\u2019s known for its exciting music, delicious coffee and natural beauties that includes beautiful mountains, uncharted tropical rainforests, incredible biodiversity and paradisiac beaches. It\u2019s the fourth largest country in South America and it’s the only one with both Pacific and Caribbean coastlines. With long beaches nestled up against green lush vegetation, Colombia has a numerous amount of high quality surf spots and some may say that the country is home of some hidden gems that may be the best surf spots in the continent. With warm equatorial water and consistent year round waves the country should be a major surf destination. However the recent history involving <\/span>left-wing guerrilla groups, paramilitaries, and drug cartels<\/span> has kept it\u2019s surf scene under the radar of the international surf community. Lately the political situation has been stabilised and word is spreading quickly about how Colombia has amazing waves scattered all over both coasts. The Pacific side has bigger and more consistent swells, but lacks in access and infrastructure compared to the Caribbean coast. The Caribbean side is generally better suited for beginners and for those who are looking for a comfortable and worry free vacation. Bottom line is that the diversity of surf spots means that there are waves for all abilities and skill levels of surfers on both coasts which means that Colombia is gaining popularity as<\/span> the last frontier of surfing in Latin American<\/span> and drawing people from all over the world. One thing’s for sure, these surfing gems won\u2019t stay hidden for long.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The <\/span>climate in Colombia<\/span> is <\/span>tropical<\/span> with constant temperatures due to their proximity to the <\/span>Equator<\/span><\/a> Line. The country presents some climate differences depending mostly on the altitude of the area. There are small differences between seasons especially along the coast where the weather patterns are warm all year round.<\/span> On the Pacific side the swells are bigger and predominantly from the South West between April and December, while in January and February they come from the North East. The Caribbean surf season goes from November to March when consistent east winds provide regular mid-period swells. <\/span>The hurricane season between August and November can produce unpredictable clean groundswells which can result in <\/span>top to bottom caribbean barrels. The water is warm all year round on both coasts due to the proximity of the country to the Equator line.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Finding good waves in Colombia is easy. The Pacific facing coastline offers the best waves but access can be complicated and a boat may be required to reach the breaks. From November to March the Caribbean side offers good waves with a more developed infrastructure. The best spots on the Pacific side are Juan Tornillo, Pico de Loro, El Valle, Terco, Tarmales, Juanchaco, Playa Guachalito and Cabo Corrientes.<\/span><\/p>\n The best waves in the Caribbean side are Pradomar, Punta Roca, El Bolsillo, Cartagena Jetty, Hilton, Buritaca, Los Naranjos and Arrecifes.<\/span><\/p>\n Meal price range<\/b><\/p>\n Simple meals start at $2 USD. Mid-range meals start at $6 USD. Dining & drinking at high-end restaurants can cost anywhere from $30-60 USD<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Equipment rental<\/b><\/p>\n There are many places where you can rent gear. Boards start at $4 USD for an hour.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Prepaid SIM cards<\/b><\/p>\n Claro is a good choice. SIM cards can be purchased from official retailers.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Prepaid packages start at $7 USD.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Public transport<\/b><\/p>\n Local transportation is cheap. The metro in Medell\u00edn is around $0.76 USD for a one-way ticket.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Local buses are the most common type of transportation in towns and cities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n A <\/span>colectivo,<\/span><\/i> shared minibus, is also a very common form of transportation.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Taxis are plentiful. While prices from the airports are regulated and non-negotiable, everything else is just a matter of your bargaining skills. Most fares shouldn\u2019t cost you more than $6 USD.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Uber is an extremely cheap way to get around Bogot\u00e1, Cali, and Medell\u00edn. (Note: Uber is actually illegal, so don\u2019t sit in the back seat or you might get stopped).<\/span><\/p>\n Rental cars start at around $80 USD a day.<\/span><\/p>\n Gas prices\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n $0.54 USD a liter.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Powerful waves, strong currents, rocks. Some spots are hard to get to or require a boat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Citizens from <\/span>99 countries, including EU, US, and Australia, can enter Colombia without a visa for up to 90 days.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Although it’s not mandatory, it\u2019s recommended that you have been vaccinated for hepatitis A & B, yellow fever, typhoid, rabies, meningitis, polio, Tdap, chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia, influenza, measles, mumps and rubella. You may be asked to show proof of your yellow fever vaccination if you come from a country with a risk of yellow fever.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Language & Currency<\/b><\/p>\n The official language is Spanish. In Bogota and Cartagena you\u2019ll find some English speakers. However, apart from those cities, you\u2019ll find very little English spoken.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Best time to go<\/b><\/p>\n The Pacific coast <\/span>is best from <\/span>April to October.<\/span><\/p>\n The Caribbean Coast is best from November to March.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Checking Surf forecast\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n Checking the forecast about a week before your trip is always a good idea. Understanding what the waves will be like and knowing what gear to pack is essential. You can check the forecast for the waves here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Do I need pack a pharmacy kit<\/b><\/p>\n You should bring a basic kit. Including ear drops, eye drops, bandaids, ear plugs, gaze, alcohol, <\/span>mosquito repellent<\/span> and broad spectrum antibiotic ointment.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Travel\/Surf Insurance<\/b><\/p>\nClimate in Colombia<\/b><\/h3>\n
Best surf spots in Colombia<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Budget Planning<\/b><\/h3>\n
Types of risks<\/b><\/h3>\n
How to prepare<\/b><\/h3>\n
Visa<\/b><\/h3>\n
Vaccines<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Things to know<\/b><\/h3>\n