GENERAL INFORMATION
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Renting Cars
Car rentals can be found in all major cities. Explore Travel Guides Colombia
recommends that foreigners don't rent cars in Colombia. Driving a vehicle in
Colombia is very dangerous if you are inexperienced driving in Latin America.
Buses, reckless drivers, animals, adverse weather and poorly maintained roads
can lead to constant dangerous driving conditions. It's also very difficult to
navigate in unfamiliar cities in Colombia. If you need to rent a car you must have
a valid driver's license from your home country. You need to check with the car
rental agency for specific requirements. Check the following rental company's
websites for rates and detailed information.
National - http://www.nationalcolombia.com
International car rental - http://www.internationalcarental.com
Buses
Colombia has modern buses with routes that connect the whole country.
Multiple companies have routes to various destinations. Brasilia is the largest
bus company with an extensive system of routes. When riding on a bus, it's
recommended that you bring warm clothing as many travelers have reported
buses with very cold air conditioning. It's common for buses to be stopped by
the military and police, for random weapons and drug searches. Foreigners are
frequently searched when this happens. If you carry drugs in Colombia on a bus
you're taking a serious risk. You can try to negotiate for bus rates throughout
Colombia, especially during the low seasons. Rates change frequently. There are
several bus companies throughout Colombia. Below are three of the larger bus
companies, but there are dozens more at each station.
Expreso Brasilia - http://www.expresobrasilia.com
Copetran - http://www.copetran.com
Bolivariano - http://www.bolivariano.com.co