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The new Colombia can be seen and experienced on our beaches and
in our jungles, in our modern cities and our smalltowns, and along
our highways which run through spectacular landscapes.
President Juan Manuel Santos27 February 2013
Reasons for travelling to Colombia
BY CI
JANUARY-APRIL
JANUARY-APR
Total 2012
Total 2013
1 Proexport
338,684
55,546
52,532
22,805
3,701
1,543
39,323
345,743
77,616
56,774
16,683
3,495
1,493
32,529
514,043
534,333
20132012
2012-2013
2012-2013
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Bogota 52 %
M e d e l l
i n 1 0 %
C a l i 6 . 8 %
B a r r a n q u i l l a
3 . 1 %
S a n
A n d r e s
3 . 2 %
C u c u t a
1 . 7 %
B u c a r a m a n g a
1 . 3 %
S a n t a
M a r t a
1 . 4 %
P e r e i r a
1 . 1 %
O t h e r
6 . 7 %
Cartagena 12,8%
Tourist Arrival
Vacation, recreationand leisure
Business andprofessional reasons
Work
Transit
Education and training
Health and medical services
Other
Colombias achievements in security are reflected in the
constantly increasingnumber of foreign tourists who visit each
year. While in the rest of the world,tourism grew at an average
rate of 3.8%, in Colombia it increased at the rateof 8.9% between
2005 and 2012 1.
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2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
790,940
933,2441,053,344
1,195,440 1,222,9661,353,760
1,474,8841,582,110
1,692,821
576,920
Jan-Ap2013
Source: Migracin Colombia
Tourists by nationality, 2012
USA 19%
Other 14%
Ecuador 7%
Argentina 7%Spain 6%Peru 5%
Brazil 5%
Mexico 5%
Chile 4%
Canada 3%
Germany 3%
France 2%Panama 2%
Italy 2%
Netherlands 2%
The Government of the United States,the country of origin of the
largestnumber of tourists to Colombia, hasbeen acknowledging
Colombiasenormous progress in recent years inguaranteeing the
safety of those whovisit the country. In its latestpublication,
Colombia is recognised asa safe destination for those who visit,not
only as tourists, but also asstudents, business travellers
andvolunteers.
I encourage anybody that is considering coming toColombia to
please do so. You will be verysurprised!
BILL CALFEE,President of the Nationwide Tour
What has happened in Colombia has beenmagnificent. A real case
of success, oftechnological implementation, training, strategyand
intelligence.
STEPHEN C. DONEHOO,Managing Partner, McLarty Associates
Colombia is the new champion of the region,thanks to its
economic and social transformation.
KLAUS SCHWAB,Founder and Director, World Economic Forum
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The number of FOREIGNTOURISTS IS INCREASING
