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Be Yourself. Be Happy.

The key to genuine happiness isn't being what others expect of us; it's being our most authentic selves on the bike. Embrace your own rhythm, celebrate your strengths, and don't compare yourself to anyone else.
Happiness isn't a finish line, but the path you take, and you'll only be truly happy when you have the courage to be yourself, on your own path, on your own adventure.

Stay Positive. Always.

Life's journey is full of ups and downs, and the road on two wheels is no different. Sometimes the weather isn't on your side, you get a flat tire, or fatigue knocks on your door.
But the difference between an unforgettable trip and a memory you'll forget isn't what happens, but how you react. Attitude is your best tool, and optimism is your best fuel.
So, when things don't go your way, take a deep breath, smile, and remember why you're there. Stay positive, always.

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Travel to Colombia 🇨🇴

Colombia is a vibrant country for motorcycle travel, with roads running through the Andes, coffee plantations, tropical jungles and cities full of color and energy.

General Information

Capital: Bogotá

Official Language: Spanish

Emergency Number: 123

Finance

Currency: Colombian Peso (COP)

Card payments are accepted in tourist areas, but cash is still essential

Speed Limits

Freeway: 100-120 km/h (depending on the road)

Road: 80-100 km/h

Localities : 50-60 km/h

Colombia is the only country in South America with coastlines on both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. It’s famous for its coffee, cultural diversity, cities like Bogotá, Medellín and Cartagena, and for its exuberant nature, which stretches from the Amazon to the Andes.

Climate

Very varied: tropical in the lowlands, temperate in the mountains and humid in the Amazon. Altitude influences more than the seasons.

Languages

Spanish is predominant. There are also around 65 indigenous languages recognized in different regions.

Driving

Drive on the right. The highways are generally good, with tolls paid at manual booths. Mountain roads can be challenging.

Camping

Wild camping is not common and is not recommended for safety reasons. There are campsites in tourist areas and natural areas.

Biker Zones

Popular routes include the Coffee Hub region, Andean roads and the Caribbean coast.

Special Zones

Bogotá has a vehicle restriction system called Pico y Placa, which limits the circulation of cars according to the license plate number and the day of the week.

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Bogotá – Medellín – Cartagena

This site does not provide information on obtaining visas, vaccines, or other issues that depend on both the country of origin and the destination.
You should check with your country if you need visas or other requirements to visit the intended destinations.

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