Why Americans should skip Cabo and try Colombia instead
Shakira isn't the only reason to love this place
TRAVEL Colombia
Traveling to Mexico has unfortunately become increasingly dangerous in recent years. The US Department of State recently issued a travel warning for five Mexico states due to "widespread violent crime," but Americans are still flying to Cancun in droves. Many remain fearful of Colombia due to the drug war in the 1980s, but what most don't realize is that the safety of this South American country has moved leaps and bounds in the last decade. From charming colonial towns to awe-inspiring natural beauty, here are 22 reasons why you should ditch the tourist resort in Mexico and book a flight to Colombia today.