Goods to look out for include gold jewelry, art, antiques and leather products. Colombia produces first-grade precious stones, and the emeralds are among the most perfect in the world. Bogotá has numerous large shopping malls as well as several distinct shopping districts.
Shopping hours In colder cities such as Bogotá, typically Mon-Sat 1100-2100. In hotter cities, Mon-Sat 0900-1100 and 1500-2100.
Currency Information:CurrencyColombian Peso (COP; symbol Col$) = 100 centavos. Notes are in denominations
of Col$50,000, 20,000, 10,000, 5,000, 2,000 and 1,000. Coins are in denominations of Col$1,000, 500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5.
Currency ExchangeCurrency should be exchanged at hotels, banks and bureaux de change only, though most places charge commission. Travelers are advised against changing money on the street. The US Dollar is the easiest currency to exchange.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMsVisa and MasterCard are widely accepted, American Express and Diners Club less so. There are ATMs throughout the main cities; some will allow cash withdrawals using Visa, MasterCard or Cirrus.
Traveller's ChequesThe most commonly accepted traveller’s cheques are those issued by American Express and Citicorp. Traveller’s cheques can be exchanged at banks, hotels or bureaux de change. They are generally not accepted as a form of payment, other than at major hotels.
Banking HoursMon-Fri 0900-1500. On the last business day of every month, banks close at 1200.
Exchange Rate Indicators| Date | Apr 07 |
| £1.00= | Col$4,315.15 |
| $1.00= | Col$2,182.00 |
| €1.00= | Col$2,917.28 |
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