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If you believe everything you read in the newspapers, you may have a strange idea that Colombia, or 'Locombia' - the mad country - as the press like to call it, may not be the ideal place to visit. But don't be unduly discouraged; although the violence, cocaine cartels and guerrilla insurgency that dominate the headlines are very real, they do not necessarily impact on the personal safety of travelers who keep their wits about them.

The Colombia that you don't hear about in the newspapers is surprisingly relaxed and is inhabited by extremely personable and spirited people pursuing orderly lives. Its cities may be daunting, but it has some wonderful towns, Caribbean beaches, cordilleras, Andean valleys and Amazonian rainforest. Steeped in myth and mysticism, Colombia, when safe, is arguably the most underrated travel destination on the continent.