Come to Colombia! Previously known as New Grenada and Gran Colombia, come visit the Gateway to South America. With a history spanning hundreds of years, come to see t he ruins of ancient civilizations of the Amazon, the cobbled streets of colonial towns like Villa de Leyva. Colombia offers a unique blend of Amerindian and Spanish cultures just ready to be e xplored. Situated on the coast of the Caribbean Sea , Colombia offers white sandy beaches of Cartagena , towering Andean peaks of the Paisa region , and deep tropical rainforests of Leticia . While here you should see where your favorite breakfast beverage is grown and visit the Coffee plantations of Caldas, QuindÃo , and Risaralda, responsible for over 14 million bags of coffee a year! After touring the coffee farms, you will want to relax and enjoy the nigh...