Examine a cultural pattern in your country that you think a foreign visitor should be aware of in order to adjust more easily and avoid intercultural conflicts and misunderstandings. Consider such things as values, beliefs, communication styles, and concepts of time.

According to CNN news channel, the Colombia situation has changed compared to the time where it country was known by drug trafficking or the character of Pablo Escobar. If you want to travel and enjoy this beautiful country, you must put aside the ridiculous stereotypes. Colombia is not Pablo Escobar.

Today Colombia is so much more than that. Colombia should be recognized by the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to writer Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Likewise, my country should be identified by talented athletes such as Mariana Pajon, Nairo Quintana, James Rodriguez, or performers as Juanes and Shakira.

Colombia has the world's best coffee. Besides, this place has a major diversity flora and fauna. Their people are the most cheerful of the whole planet.

In terms of religions, most Colombians are Catholics however, exist the freedom of religious belief. On the other hand, we Colombians are emotional or social. We shake hands or even kiss our cheeks to greet us. For our is important to make eye contact when we talk, something different and considered rude in other countries.