Colombia is often reported in the media as being a drug-ridden, violent country - in fact a visit to this country proves just the opposite! Surprisingly, the people are very relaxed and friendly, their latin spirit shining through their countrys? problems. Small colonial towns along the Caribbean coast, large national parks, Andean valleys and mountains and beautiful rainforest combine to make a visit to Colombia a remarkable experience. Colombia is hot and very wet along the Caribbean and Pacific coastal areas. Conditions change rapidly (hot to cold) as one travels from the lowlands to the highlands of the Andes. If you are wishing to escape the towns, then a trip out to the Parque Nacional Tayrona is a journey you will enjoy. Uninhabited beaches and abundant wildlife combine to make a visit to this park unforgettable?you may even wish to camp out on the beach, sleeping on hammocks.