🎓 For Students:

• Education System: Free public education; universities gaining global recognition.
• Top Universities: Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Universidad de Los Andes.
• Student Visa: Required for long-term study; simple process with acceptance letter.
• Popular Courses: Engineering, Medicine, Business, Arts.

✈️ For Visitors:

• Visa: Many nationalities can enter visa-free for short stays.
• Popular Destinations: Cartagena, Medellín, Bogotá, Cali, Coffee Region.
• Best Time to Visit: December to March, July to August (dry season).
• Local Transportation: Buses, taxis, TransMilenio in Bogotá, metro in Medellín.

💼 For Professionals & Expats:

• Work Visa: Required for long stays; employer sponsorship needed.
• Job Market: IT, tourism, finance, agriculture, and services.
• Business Etiquette: Formal attire common; punctuality respected.
• Cost of Living: Moderate; varies by city.

🏞️ Tourism & Culture:

• Cultural Heritage: Rich indigenous, Afro-Colombian, and mestizo culture.
• Natural Wonders: Amazon Rainforest, Andes, Caribbean Coast, Coffee Triangle.
• Major Events: Barranquilla Carnival, Feria de las Flores, Bogotá International Film Festival.
• Local Cuisine: Arepas, Bandeja Paisa, Empanadas, Ajiaco soup.

📌 Quick Tips:

• Currency: Colombian Peso (COP).
• Timezone: Colombia Time (UTC−05:00), no DST.
• Emergency Number: 123 (Police, Fire, Ambulance).
• Electricity: 110V, 60Hz; plug type A & B.