It is hard to try and sum up Colombia in just a few sentences as it one of the most diverse countries on the planet. Colombia is steeped in history dating back over 2000 years when it was populated by hunter gatherers and shortly after by civilizations such as the Muisca and Tayrona. Spanish ships first arrived in Colombia in 1499 and began their process of conquest and colonization. After this period Colombia became the first country in South A » Read more: colombia