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Official Languages: Spanish

English Is Limited outside Tourist Zones, Airports, Larger Hotels and Some Restaurants, Where Basic English Is Commonly Available. Most Everyday Interactions, from Taxis to Street Food, Happen in Spanish, so a Handful of Phrases Go a Long Way

Mobile Network: Coverage Is Generally Strong in Bogota, Medellin, Cartagena, Cali and Other Major Towns, with 4G Common and 5G Expanding in the Largest Cities. Older 2G Service Is Being Phased Out Network by Network, While 3G Stays Active. Coverage Weakens Fast in Mountains, National Parks, the Amazon and near Remote Borders

Roaming/SIM/eSIM: For Short Stays, Roaming Is Simplest Unless Your Home Plan Makes Latin America Expensive. A Local SIM Can Be Cheaper, but Colombia Requires It to Be IMEI-Registered within Twenty Days or the Network Blocks It, a Rule That Roaming and Foreign eSIM Users Skip Entirely. An eSIM Often Gives the Best Balance of Convenience and Price, Letting You Arrive Already Connected. Heading Somewhere Remote? Download Offline Maps First, since Coverage Can Drop outside the Main Cities

Cards Are Widely Accepted in Major Cities, Airports, Chain Hotels, Upscale Restaurants and Many Supermarkets, Though Visa and Mastercard Work Far More Reliably than Other Networks. Cash and Local Mobile Payment Apps Still Matter for Taxis, Small Shops, Markets, Rural Areas and Intercity Bus Terminals

Tipping Is Voluntary by Law, and Restaurants May Suggest a Service Charge of Up to Ten Percent on the Bill, Which You Can Accept, Lower or Decline When Asked before It Is Added. Taxis Do Not Expect a Tip beyond Rounding Up the Fare. In Hotels, Small Cash Tips for Porters and Housekeeping Are Appreciated, and Tour Guides or Drivers Are Usually Tipped When Service Is Good

Plug Type: Type A and Type B

Voltage: 110 V, 60 Hz

Adapter: Visitors from Countries Using Type A or Type B Plugs Usually Do Not Need an Adapter. Visitors from Most of Europe and Elsewhere Typically Do. Devices Built Only for 220 V May Also Need a Voltage Converter