- For fashionistas and fashionistas
- For gourmets
- What's unusual to bring from Colombia?
Columbia, located in South America, seems to many to be a real tropical paradise. There is a really excellent climate, unusual nature and access to the sea, which makes the country attractive for surfers, divers and other lovers of marine entertainment. Colombia has a peculiar culture, which you can also get acquainted with by visiting various architectural monuments and a museum with gold products, which is famous for the fact that it has never been robbed. And, of course, you cannot visit Colombia and not drink coffee - the drink for which this country is famous. From the trip, you definitely want to grab something for memory. What to bring from Colombia?
For fashionistas and fashionistas
Those who like unusual accessories and clothing should definitely stroll through the Colombian markets and buy parts of the local national costume there.
The poncho is a traditional wind and cold cape still worn in towns and villages. A real Colombian poncho weighs about 2.5 kg and requires wool from two sheep, but you can find more modern versions of yarn and cotton threads on sale that are suitable for wearing in the summer.
Sombrero is the very famous hat with huge brims originally from Colombia, so you should definitely bring such a souvenir from here. Headdresses differ slightly in style, so there is definitely something suitable for every tourist.
Bags - although this accessory is not one of the most popular, it also deserves attention. In Colombia, you can buy tote bags and leather models in a wide variety of colors.
Jewelry, both cheap, in ethnic style, sold in many markets, and expensive, with the famous Colombian emeralds, cannot be ignored. The country is famous for these stones. But it is better to buy them in a decent store so as not to run into a fake.
For gourmets
A separate item is food as a souvenir. Each country has its own special national dishes that can be used as a gift or brought home.
Coffee is the symbol of Colombia. They drink it here at every step and sell a variety of varieties. You can bring some grains with you and then brew a fragrant drink, remembering the rest.
Lovers of sweets will definitely have something to look at here. You can try sugarcane marshmallows, sweets, flavored local condensed milk, waffles and cottage cheese on a banana leaf with syrup.
There is another local delicacy that not everyone will dare to try. However, adventurous tourists may venture to try the fried big-assed ants. When cooked, they are similar to coffee beans, but their smell does not at all resemble a pleasant aroma. They say that they taste like refried sunflower seeds, but Colombians themselves eat this dish with pleasure.
What's unusual to bring from Colombia?
Experienced tourists do not want to buy the same type of annoying souvenirs in the form of magnets or key chains. And Colombia has a lot to buy besides various knickknacks. To some, such acquisitions will seem strange, while others, on the contrary, will be delighted.
An unusual souvenir is a painting by Fernando Botero. What is original here? The fact is that this artist depicts very fat people and animals on his canvases. All his characters are very curvy. Such a picture can be an excellent motivator for those who have long dreamed of losing weight, but it is better not to give them to people without a sense of humor.
Pumpkin lamp. Such accessories can be bought only in Colombia, they are made by a famous master, a woman who creates real works of art from gourds. All lamps are handmade and have a unique design, and the needlewoman herself says that each lamp has its own character and history.
The layout of the chivo-bass bus can serve as a reminder of the time spent. In Colombia, there are trucks converted into buses that cut through the city, and inside at this time there is a real party, with music and disco lights. Anyone can join this action by purchasing a ticket, as well as leaving the bus at the nearest stop. Tourists can buy a toy model of this bus as a souvenir.
At first glance, a bulletproof vest is a rather strange option, but if you consider that Colombia is a country with a criminal history, everything becomes clear. Shops with body armor are common in the capital. And Colombians also have their own fashion trend - designer body armor. They look like regular clothes, and no one will suspect that under the lining there is serious protection that can withstand a direct shot.
There are many interesting things for tourists in Colombia, and everyone decides for himself what to bring - whether to be limited to the usual set of the traveler, or to look for something non-standard and original.
