Alex Egerton

Like a portrait of South America in miniature, Colombia s soaring Andean peaks, translucent Caribbean waters and enthralling Amazon jungle sustain a friendly fusion of cultural, archaeological, and salsa-fueled adventures. Kevin Raub, Lonely Planet Writer Our Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about, each and every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage so you can rely on us to tell it like it is. Inside This Book 142 days (and nights) of research 45 glorious beaches 18 colonial towns and cities 32 National Parks and Reserves Inspirational Photos Clear, easy-to-use maps Comprehensive planning tools Activities chapter In-depth background At-a-glance practical info.