re: Anyone go to Colombia? Specifically Cartagena?

Yeah, it was up to like 5,000 earlier in the year. I'd say the only real disappointing thing about Colombia is that the food is good, but not nearly as good as other south American countries

I just got back a couple of days ago (not Cartagena). Really cheap flights from Orlando to Bogota. We were looking for rare bird species and found almost all targets. Third trip there, Colombia is beautiful. Bogota traffic can be insane so plan around that if going there. And immigration lines are pretty terrible, close to 2 hours. But the dollar does well and prices are very good. It's weird to grab more than 1 million pesos at the ATM. I can't agree with the comment about Colombian food being sub par. It's better than most places I've been in central/south America.

Just go down and enjoy. I like Mexico too but Colombia has it beat.

im jealous but plan on hitting colombia maybe within the next year. still working on my spanish but improving every day. I definitely want to be able to have some conversations when I decide to go.

Curacao is 50 miles off the venezuelan coast. Def safe spot for kids. Thats the closest ive been to south america at this point.

I got a nice airbnb by the large park near the clock tower and the walled city. It has AC which many didn't have.

Now I need two more spots. I'm thinking of going to the islands for a day or two (maybe two separate islands) or going further north to Santa Maria and going to the national park.


Though the city and nightlife may be what I need I wanted relaxation and escape too.

Only going for 7 days/ 6 nights.

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Now I need two more spots. I'm thinking of going to the islands for a day or two (maybe two separate islands) or going further north to Santa Maria and going to the national park.

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If you do end up going to Tayrona just be aware that Taganga can be a bit sketchy. Lots of European backpackers stay there and it can become a party scene and there's a criminal element that preys on drunk tourists.

We camped in the hammocks on the beach. Otherwise you're probably better off staying in the eco lodges to the east of the park.

I'm decided as it's my first time and I'm only doing a week and going solo. I'm staying near Cartagena the whole time.

I am doing two nights city center.
One night in Isla Grande at the only hotel I found with AC and a pool. Then one night in Baru, then two nights back in city center.

I fly in at 1pm and upgraded to Row 2 so I can get to customs faster.
I fly out at 2pm. So I don't need the last day right by the airport.

I'll explore the first 5 days and shop and get souvineers the last day or two.

Next trip I'm going to explore more of other area.
I can't take too long a trip because I'm doing Italy and Spain the month after.

Must be a lot of whores out there. Like every airbnb listing either says "no guests, or sex workers" or "guests ok".

The street food scene looks amazing out there. I'm going to load up on Immodium and Keopectate and skip my diet for sure.