There are some laws that ban smoking in specific public spaces. It may give the impression of a non-smoking culture but if you go to a university, night club or just stay a few minutes in a crowded street you will see many smokers. read more
It may give the impression of a non-smoking culture but if you go to a university, night club or just stay a few minutes in a crowded street you will see many smokers. Some years ago it was easy to find people in the street and liquor stores selling single pieces of cigar for 10 or 20 cents. read more
In Colombia pipe tobacco and RYO tobacco are niche products, consumed mainly by affluent older males. Cigarettes are a cheap alternative for consumers who wish to smoke, thereby discouraging the younger population, in particular, from switching to smoking tobacco. The presence of RYO tobacco was low in the country. read more
Smoking in Colombia was banned in May 2008 in public transport vehicles, hospitals, kindergartens and schools, bars, clubs, restaurants, business centers and airports. Smoking areas in enclosed public places were also banned. Prevalence. There are over 5 million smokers in Colombia. read more