{"id":41109,"date":"2024-05-14T11:58:33","date_gmt":"2024-05-14T09:58:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/useful-travel-applications\/"},"modified":"2026-06-03T18:02:22","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T16:02:22","slug":"useful-travel-applications","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/en\/useful-travel-applications\/","title":{"rendered":"Useful travel applications"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Welcome to the world of travel in Colombia, a land rich in adventure, breathtaking scenery and unique experiences. Before you set off to discover this fascinating country, we advise you to prepare your smartphone with the essential apps to make your trip easier. We present a selection of the best apps to help you navigate, communicate, explore and make the most of your stay in Colombia.    <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">So get ready to download these essential tools that will make your trip a little easier and a little more economical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:3em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" wp-block-spacer eplus-wrapper\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\">Administrative<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\" wp-block-image size-large eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/icone-administratif-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17062\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/icone-administratif-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/icone-administratif-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/icone-administratif-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/icone-administratif-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/icone-administratif.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" wp-block-spacer eplus-wrapper\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\" wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile eplus-wrapper\" style=\"grid-template-columns:15% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"164\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/logo-migracion.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17060 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Migraci\u00f3n \/ CheckMig (migration control): <\/strong>CheckMig is an application that offers travelers, whether Colombian or foreign nationals, the possibility of pre-registering all their essential travel data, whether leaving or entering Colombia by air (no need in the case of overland passage). It&#8217;s free, officially compulsory, and is sometimes checked at the boarding counter. <br><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.migracioncolombia.gov.co\/pre-registro\/fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Go to Migraci\u00f3n \/ CheckMig website<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:3em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" wp-block-spacer eplus-wrapper\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\">Travel &amp; Transportation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\" wp-block-image size-large eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/icones-deplacements-transports-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16939\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/icones-deplacements-transports-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/icones-deplacements-transports-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/icones-deplacements-transports-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/icones-deplacements-transports-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/icones-deplacements-transports.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" wp-block-spacer eplus-wrapper\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\" wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile eplus-wrapper\" style=\"grid-template-columns:15% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/colombia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"304\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logo-discover-cars.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71949 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logo-discover-cars.png 304w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logo-discover-cars-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logo-discover-cars-150x82.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 304px) 100vw, 304px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Discover Cars (Car rental comparison service): <\/strong>If you&#8217;re travelling to Colombia and want to explore the country at your own pace, Discover Cars can really make your life easier. The platform lets you compare car rental offers in major cities like Bogot\u00e1, Medell\u00edn and Cartagena, as well as at airports, in just a few seconds. You can see the best prices directly from a large number of rental companies, so you don&#8217;t have to spend hours searching. It&#8217;s perfect for road trips to the coffee region, the Andes or the Caribbean coast. Many offers include free cancellation and clear insurance cover, which makes booking a more worry-free experience. In short, it&#8217;s an effective solution for gaining freedom during your trip to Colombia.<br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/colombia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Go to the Discover Cars website<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" wp-block-spacer eplus-wrapper\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\" wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile eplus-wrapper\" style=\"grid-template-columns:15% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"304\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/logo-google-flights.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16958 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/logo-google-flights.png 304w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/logo-google-flights-300x164.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 304px) 100vw, 304px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Google Flights (plane tickets): <\/strong>according to our latest experience, this is currently the best site for finding the best price on a plane ticket. All with a sleek, pleasant interface. Simple and efficient.  <br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/travel\/flights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Go to the Google Flights website<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" wp-block-spacer eplus-wrapper\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\" wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile eplus-wrapper\" style=\"grid-template-columns:15% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"304\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/logo-skyscanner.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16957 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/logo-skyscanner.png 304w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/logo-skyscanner-300x164.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 304px) 100vw, 304px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Skyscanner (flight tickets):<\/strong> in addition to Google Flights, we also search in parallel on Skyscanner, for added security. Even if, these days, Google does have the last word. <br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=net.skyscanner.android.main&amp;hl=fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">On Google Play Store<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/fr\/app\/skyscanner-vos-vols-partout\/id415458524?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">On App Store<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" wp-block-spacer eplus-wrapper\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\" wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile eplus-wrapper\" style=\"grid-template-columns:15% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"304\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/logo-best-onward-ticket.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16959 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/logo-best-onward-ticket.png 304w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/logo-best-onward-ticket-300x164.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 304px) 100vw, 304px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>BestOnwardticket (airline tickets, proof of exit):<\/strong> the biggest headache when traveling one-way or on an improvised basis is having proof of exit. With BestOnwardticket, you can book a real plane ticket for 24\/48 hours for less than \u20ac20, which will serve as proof of exit in the event of a request at immigration or the boarding counter. <br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bestonwardticket.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Go to the BestOnwardticket website<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" wp-block-spacer eplus-wrapper\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\" wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile eplus-wrapper\" style=\"grid-template-columns:15% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"164\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/logo-taxi-libres.png\" alt=\"Cab Libres logo\" class=\"wp-image-16985 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cabs Libres (VTC service): <\/strong>Taxis Libres is a cab booking application operating in Colombia, offering users the possibility of ordering a cab via their smartphone. The app allows passengers to specify their pick-up location, track the cab&#8217;s arrival in real time and pay for their fare via the app or in cash directly to the driver. <br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.iontaxi.mobile&amp;hl=fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">On Google Play Store<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/fr\/app\/taxis-libres-pasajeros\/id686270238\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">On App Store<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" wp-block-spacer eplus-wrapper\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\" wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile eplus-wrapper\" style=\"grid-template-columns:15% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"164\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/logo-uber.png\" alt=\"Uber logo\" class=\"wp-image-16984 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Uber (VTC service): <\/strong>the famous VTC service is present in Colombia, offering a convenient way to get around Bogot\u00e1, Medellin, Cali and other cities. Book chauffeur-driven car journeys via the app, enjoy convenience and transparent rates. Reminder: VTC services are officially illegal in Colombia (but widely used).  <br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.ubercab&amp;hl=fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">On Google Play Store<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/uber-request-a-ride\/id368677368\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">On App Store<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" wp-block-spacer eplus-wrapper\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\" wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile eplus-wrapper\" style=\"grid-template-columns:15% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"164\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/logo-cabify.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16981 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cabify (VTC service): <\/strong>Cabify is a passenger transport company that offers VTC (Uber-type) services in many large and medium-sized Colombian cities. Practical for short urban trips, it&#8217;s one of Colombia&#8217;s leading apps. Reminder: VTC services are officially illegal in Colombia (but widely used).  <br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/search?q=cabify&amp;c=apps&amp;hl=fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">On Google Play Store<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/es\/app\/cabify\/id476087442\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">On App Store<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" wp-block-spacer eplus-wrapper\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\" wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile eplus-wrapper\" style=\"grid-template-columns:15% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"164\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/logo-beat.png\" alt=\"Beat logo\" class=\"wp-image-16992 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Beat (VTC service): <\/strong>Beat is another passenger transport application like Uber or Cabify. Reminder: VTC services are officially illegal in Colombia (but widely used). <br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=gr.androiddev.taxibeat&amp;hl=fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">On Google Play Store<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/gr\/app\/beat-passenger-find-your-ride\/id436031420\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">On App Store<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" wp-block-spacer eplus-wrapper\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\" wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile eplus-wrapper\" style=\"grid-template-columns:15% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"304\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logo-indrive.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-58053 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logo-indrive.png 304w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logo-indrive-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logo-indrive-150x82.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 304px) 100vw, 304px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Indrive (VTC service): <\/strong>InDrive is a transport application that allows passengers to propose their price for a journey. Simple, economical and popular in Colombia, it offers a flexible alternative to traditional cabs.<br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=sinet.startup.inDriver&amp;hl=en&amp;pli=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">On Google Play Store<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/gr\/app\/indrive-taxi-rides-platform\/id780125801\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">On App Store<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" wp-block-spacer eplus-wrapper\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\" wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile eplus-wrapper\" style=\"grid-template-columns:15% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"164\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/logo-didi.png\" alt=\"DiDi logo\" class=\"wp-image-16991 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>DiDi (VTC service): <\/strong>like Uber &amp; co. Reminder: VTC services are officially illegal in Colombia (but widely used). <br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.didiglobal.passenger&amp;hl=en&amp;gl=US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">On Google Play Store<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/didi-rider-affordable-rides\/id1362398401\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">On App Store<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" wp-block-spacer eplus-wrapper\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\" wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile eplus-wrapper\" style=\"grid-template-columns:15% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"164\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/logo-busbud.png\" alt=\"Busbud logo\" class=\"wp-image-16989 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Busbud (bus travel booking): <\/strong>Busbud is an application that enables users to search, compare and book bus tickets for bus trips. The application covers many destinations worldwide, including Colombia. Reminder: the majority of bus routes in Colombia are not listed. The best thing to do is to do as Colombians do, i.e. go directly to the bus terminals.   <br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.busbud.android&amp;hl=en&amp;gl=US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">On Google Play Store<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/busbud-buy-bus-train-tickets\/id569615989\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">On App Store<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" wp-block-spacer eplus-wrapper\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\" wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile eplus-wrapper\" style=\"grid-template-columns:15% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"164\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/logo-redbus.png\" alt=\"Redbus logo\" class=\"wp-image-16987 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Redbus (bus booking): <\/strong>like Busbud, Redbus is an app that lets you search for and book bus routes. Remember: the majority of bus routes in Colombia are not listed, so it&#8217;s best to do as Colombians do, i.e. go directly to the bus terminals.  <br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=in.redbus.android&amp;hl=en&amp;gl=US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">On Google Play Store<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/in\/app\/redbus-bus-booking-app\/id733712604\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">On App Store<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" wp-block-spacer eplus-wrapper\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\" wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile eplus-wrapper\" style=\"grid-template-columns:15% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"304\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/logo-maps-me.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16961 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/logo-maps-me.png 304w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/logo-maps-me-300x164.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 304px) 100vw, 304px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Maps.me (GPS, offline):<\/strong> indispensable! Free mobile application that lets you download offline maps of the countries you want to visit to your phone. It can also be used without Internet. What&#8217;s more, points of interest are also displayed. Really top-notch!    <br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.mapswithme.maps.pro&amp;hl=fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">On Google Play Store<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/fr\/app\/maps-me-cartes-et-itin%C3%A9raire\/id510623322?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">On App Store<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:3em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" wp-block-spacer eplus-wrapper\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\">Housing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\" wp-block-image size-large eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/icones-hotal-lit-maison-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16949\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/icones-hotal-lit-maison-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/icones-hotal-lit-maison-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/icones-hotal-lit-maison-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/icones-hotal-lit-maison-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/icones-hotal-lit-maison.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" wp-block-spacer eplus-wrapper\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\" wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile eplus-wrapper\" style=\"grid-template-columns:15% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"304\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/logo-airbnb.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16962 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/logo-airbnb.png 304w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/logo-airbnb-300x164.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 304px) 100vw, 304px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Airbnb:<\/strong> the great classic for finding well-placed accommodation, and for a wide range of prices. It&#8217;s also a great way to find &#8220;original&#8221; accommodations, or get in touch with locals. <br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.airbnb.android&amp;hl=fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">On Google Play Store<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/fr\/app\/airbnb\/id401626263?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">On App Store<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" wp-block-spacer eplus-wrapper\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\" wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile eplus-wrapper\" style=\"grid-template-columns:15% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"304\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/logo-booking.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16963 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/logo-booking.png 304w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/logo-booking-300x164.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 304px) 100vw, 304px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Booking: <\/strong>the other classic for accommodation. Interesting for those with a Genius account, offering more discounts or other benefits such as free breakfast. <br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.booking&amp;hl=fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">On Google Play Store<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/fr\/app\/booking.com-reservations-pour\/id367003839?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">On App Store<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" wp-block-spacer eplus-wrapper\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\" wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile eplus-wrapper\" style=\"grid-template-columns:15% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"304\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/logo-hostelworld.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16964 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/logo-hostelworld.png 304w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/logo-hostelworld-300x164.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 304px) 100vw, 304px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hostelworld: <\/strong>for those wishing to travel <em>roots-style<\/em> in a hostel, Hostelworld will help you find the right address quickly, with good indicators.<br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.hostelworld.app&amp;hl=fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">On Google Play Store<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/hostelworld.com\/id348890820?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">On App Store<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:3em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" wp-block-spacer eplus-wrapper\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\">Power supply<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\" wp-block-image size-large eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/icone-alimentation-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Power icon\" class=\"wp-image-17011\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/icone-alimentation-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/icone-alimentation-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/icone-alimentation-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/icone-alimentation-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/icone-alimentation.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" wp-block-spacer eplus-wrapper\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\" wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile eplus-wrapper\" style=\"grid-template-columns:15% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"164\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/logo-rappi.png\" alt=\"Rappi logo\" class=\"wp-image-16986 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rappi Bank (delivery): <\/strong>Rappi is a Colombian on-demand delivery app that offers a variety of services from food delivery to groceries, medicine, beauty products, electronics and more. It&#8217;s the local Uber Eats. <br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.grability.rappi&amp;hl=en&amp;gl=US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">On Google Play Store<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/rappi-market-and-food-online\/id984044296\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">On App Store<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" wp-block-spacer eplus-wrapper\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\" wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile eplus-wrapper\" style=\"grid-template-columns:15% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"164\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/logo-tripadvisor.png\" alt=\"Tripadvisor logo\" class=\"wp-image-17017 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tripadvisor (tips &amp; reviews): <\/strong>TripAdvisor is a popular travel app and website that provides information and reviews on destinations, hotels, restaurants, tourist attractions and more. Personally, we use it to find restaurants that match our criteria. <br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.tripadvisor.tripadvisor&amp;hl=en&amp;gl=US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">On Google Play Store<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/fr\/app\/tripadvisor-voyages-et-avis\/id284876795\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">On App Store<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:3em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" wp-block-spacer eplus-wrapper\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\">Budget &amp; Money<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\" wp-block-image size-large eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/icone-budget-argent-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16953\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/icone-budget-argent-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/icone-budget-argent-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/icone-budget-argent-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/icone-budget-argent-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/icone-budget-argent.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" wp-block-spacer eplus-wrapper\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\" wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile eplus-wrapper\" style=\"grid-template-columns:15% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"164\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/logo-revolut-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16975 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Revolut (online banking): a <\/strong>practical online bank for travel outside Europe, reducing banking costs. Various offers are available, including 1 free of charge. Opening and closing an account takes just a few minutes.  <br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.revolut.com\/change-country\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Consult Revolut offers<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" wp-block-spacer eplus-wrapper\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\" wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile eplus-wrapper\" style=\"grid-template-columns:15% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"164\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/logo-n26.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16966 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>N26 (online banking):<\/strong> similar to Revolut.<br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/n26.com\/en-eu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View N26 offers<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" wp-block-spacer eplus-wrapper\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\" wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile eplus-wrapper\" style=\"grid-template-columns:15% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"304\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/logo-trabeepocket.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16967 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/logo-trabeepocket.png 304w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/logo-trabeepocket-300x164.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 304px) 100vw, 304px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Trabee Pocket (budget management): a <\/strong>small mobile application that makes it easy to enter your daily expenses, so you can keep a close eye on your budget. It&#8217;s also possible to share with others via the paid version (handy for trips with friends, where keeping track of expenses is always a hassle). <br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.trabee.exnote.travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">On Google Play Store<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/fr\/app\/trabeepocket-d%C3%A9pense-tracke\/id673659438?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">On App Store<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" wp-block-spacer eplus-wrapper\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\" wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile eplus-wrapper\" style=\"grid-template-columns:15% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"304\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/logo-xe-currency.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16968 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/logo-xe-currency.png 304w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/logo-xe-currency-300x164.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 304px) 100vw, 304px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>XE Converter (converter): <\/strong>an important mobile application for holidays outside Europe. It converts all the world&#8217;s currencies into euros or other currencies. Thanks to it, you&#8217;ll know whether your 10,000 Colombian Pesos meal is a scam or not.  <br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.xe.currency&amp;hl=fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">On Google Play Store<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/fr\/app\/xe-currency\/id315241195?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">On App Store<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:3em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" wp-block-spacer eplus-wrapper\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\">Communication &amp; Language<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\" wp-block-image size-large eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/icone-communication-language-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16955\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/icone-communication-language-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/icone-communication-language-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/icone-communication-language-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/icone-communication-language-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/icone-communication-language.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" wp-block-spacer eplus-wrapper\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\" wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile eplus-wrapper\" style=\"grid-template-columns:15% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"304\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/logo-whatsapp.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16969 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/logo-whatsapp.png 304w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/logo-whatsapp-300x164.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 304px) 100vw, 304px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Whatsapp (instant messaging): a <\/strong>free application that lets you send text messages, voice messages and photos over the Internet. Handy when we&#8217;re abroad (outside Europe), where sending SMS\/telephone calls quickly costs an arm and a leg. WhatsApp is widely used in Colombia by businesses, so it&#8217;s useful if you need to communicate with them.  <br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.whatsapp&amp;hl=en&amp;gl=US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">On Google Play Store<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/whatsapp-messenger\/id310633997\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">On App Store<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" wp-block-spacer eplus-wrapper\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\" wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile eplus-wrapper\" style=\"grid-template-columns:15% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"304\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/logo-reverso.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16970 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/logo-reverso.png 304w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/logo-reverso-300x164.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 304px) 100vw, 304px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Reverso (dictionary): <\/strong>this free mobile application lets you download a language dictionary beforehand, for use without a connection afterwards. Although the translations are sometimes a little strange, most of the time it&#8217;s a great help! <br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.softissimo.reverso.context&amp;hl=en&amp;gl=US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">On Google Play Store<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/fr\/app\/reverso-context-traduction\/id919979642\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">On App Store<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" wp-block-spacer eplus-wrapper\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\" wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile eplus-wrapper\" style=\"grid-template-columns:15% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"304\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/logo-google-traduction.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16971 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/logo-google-traduction.png 304w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/logo-google-traduction-300x164.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 304px) 100vw, 304px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Google Translate (translators): <\/strong>write what you want to say directly on your phone, and Google Translate translates it automatically! Works even without internet if the languages have been downloaded beforehand (which is not the case with competitor Deepl). <br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.google.android.apps.translate&amp;hl=fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">On Google Play Store<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/google-translate\/id414706506\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">On App Store<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\" wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile eplus-wrapper\" style=\"grid-template-columns:15% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"304\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/logo-duolingo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16972 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/logo-duolingo.png 304w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/logo-duolingo-300x164.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 304px) 100vw, 304px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" wp-block-spacer eplus-wrapper\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Duolingo (language learning): <\/strong>the reference in free language learning. The website and mobile app are simple, and the courses are designed to give you the basics quickly enough to survive abroad. <br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.duolingo&amp;hl=en&amp;gl=US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">On Google Play Store<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/duolingo-language-lessons\/id570060128\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">On App Store<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" wp-block-spacer eplus-wrapper\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\" wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile eplus-wrapper\" style=\"grid-template-columns:15% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"304\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/logo-babbel.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16973 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/logo-babbel.png 304w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/logo-babbel-300x164.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 304px) 100vw, 304px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Babbel <strong>(language learning)<\/strong><\/strong> <strong>: <\/strong>another reference in language learning, but for a fee. The courses are a little more comprehensive than Duolingo, with more explanations. Babbel is more suited to people who really want to improve their language skills.  <br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.babbel.mobile.android.en&amp;hl=en&amp;gl=US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">On Google Play Store<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/babbel-language-learning\/id829587759\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">On App Store<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to the world of travel in Colombia, a land rich in adventure, breathtaking scenery and unique experiences. Before you set off to discover this fascinating country, we advise you to prepare your smartphone with the essential apps to make your trip easier. 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