The Most Popular Sports in Colombia

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Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2011 Time: 2:55 PM
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Colombia is among the most charming natural countries in South America, as well as the tourism has an incredible development here. Diverse landscapes which include tropical beaches, lush rainforests and snow-capped Andean mountains make up the geography of this country. Here you will find all category hotels in Colombia, from the small motels and hostels to the Luxury and SPA Colombian hotels. You'll find lots of activities offered for the visitors from hiking and water sports to bullfighting and football.

Here is a list of the Most Famous Sports that you may practice in Colombia.

Bullfighting (Bogota)

The impressive Plaza de Toros La Santamaria is a national monument constructed in the Spanish-Moorish style where Bogota’s bullfights take place. Bullfighting season runs all through January and February, but smaller fights are held all through the year.

Ciclovias (Bogota)

Through the weekends and bank holidays, a number of of the main streets in the city are closed off to traffic which creates a giant cycling route. This allows the locals to come out and get some training by cycling, jogging, rollerblading and doing just about everything else in the streets without fear of being run over. The unique route covers 81kms of city roads and passes through nine parks, in which you can take a rest.

Parque Central Simon Bolivar (Bogota)

This leafy and exciting park is the largest in Bogota and the most popular by the locals. Thousands of people come here each day to adore the peaceful atmosphere. You'll find lakes, woods, walking paths and biking lanes. The park also features a huge area dedicated to special activities, which happen constantly. It’s one of the perfect spots in Bogota to get a glimpse at local people enjoying life.

The beaches of Tayrona National Park

Tayrona is undoubtedly among Colombia’s most well-known regions, with its stunning beaches established among deep bays and shaded by coconut palms. Many of the beaches in this protected park place have excellent coral reefs just offshore, making for amazing snorkeling conditions. The area is full of native wildlife at the same time. To get a taste of Colombia’s untapped tropical splendor, this is the place.

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