Good stuff...
Way to go guys, now you are talking!!
It feels good inside to hear that my contry is so well regarded. Besides the fact that I am Colombian, I do agree on everything you said. According to Lonely Planet, 90% of the people that have travelled around south america agree when saying that Colombia was the highlight of their trip.
The helmet sticker with the license plate numbers, and the waitcoat are not mandatory for foreigners, they wont give you trouble for that, but to minimize chances of getting potential B.S. you could get one, plus, the reflective waitcoat (very cheap) will come in handy on the road making you more visible for other vehicles.
Between cali and ecuador i recommend you stick to the panamerican, there is great scenery along and few troubles, provided you are reasonably careful, and dont travel at night (which you should never do anyway).
Parque Tayrona, 40 km from Santa Marta is a must, avoid holidays.
You guys have fun out there, it is a hidden jewel.
Juan
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