Leather and wool products are well known for their high quality and good prices. When traveling to Colombia, it is advisable to take American Dollar Traveler Cheques, which can readily be exchanged in banks, foreign exchange bureau and major hotels. Major credit cards are widely accepted in the big cities. Banking hours in Bogota are Monday to Friday from 9 am to 3 pm, and in other cities from 8 am to 11.30 am and 2 to 4.30 p.m. The last working day of each month banks only open to the public until midday.
Plugs are the American type with two flat pins.
No vaccinations is required for Colombia. The following recipes give you the opportunity to try by yourself someone of them. The night before marinate the chicken breasts with garlic, onion and salt. In a heavy 4-liter casserole, put the breasts, add water, cover and cook until the chicken is tender. Transfer the chicken to a platter.