| To enter the Colombian territory there are no requirements for health, however people that have chosen the Amazon forest as a destination are recomended to treat and be prepared for malaria. It is also recommended to be vaccinated against yellow fever and tetanus.
Solar Protecction
To guarantee their health it is convenient that one reads the following recommendations. Cartagena of Indies is a coastal city and during the day it reaches high temperatures.
- Avoid to be exposed in the sun when the rays are stronger, that is to say among 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
- If you don't have habit of sun exposure or have fair skin tone then use a product with a high factor of solar protection.
- Don't try to tan since in only one day it will only achieve burns; makes it little by little, diminishing the protection factor as the days pass.
- The face, especially the nose, the lips and the area around the eyes need higher protection factors; also, the shoulders, chest and ears.
- If traveling with children remember to use a specialized protection.
- Aunque el bronceador o bloqueador sean a prueba de agua, debe reaplicarlo si permanece por un largo período de tiempo en el agua.
- Avoid contact with citric fruits as the can cause stains in the sun.
- Always drink large amounts of water.
Water
The water of Colombia is one of the purest and safest in Latin America. Mainly that of the capital, Bogotá. Likewise in the big cities like Medellín.
However in other cities like Cartagena, Barranquilla, Cali and mainly in remote regions it is necessary to treat the water before consumption.
Medical Urgencies and Health Services
The net of attention in Colombia for health not only has a great quality in services but also offers a variety of specialists in the different fields of medicine that are available 24 hours a day.
Some services and suggested clinics, in the event of urgency are located in our section of emergency telephones.
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