Although Colombia is rainy, it also straddles the equator and when the clouds clear it only takes 30 minutes to burn you to a crisp. We recommend you bring a high SPF sun block. Depending on where you are and what time of the year it is, you should also invest in some insect repellent, especially if you are visiting destinations closer to sea level. A pack of tissues comes in handy as not everywhere in Colombia seems to provide toilet paper.

Colombia has plenty of pharmacies where you can pick up over the counter drugs and remedies, personal hygiene supplies and sun protection.