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RE: Will anyone elses be in Colombia 3 May - 18 August?

by Tropicalsensations 01 May 2012

Hi there, I'm flying into Bogota on 17th May and fly out on 17th July. I'm 21 and from London, hoping to spend about 5 weeks on the…
Review of the northern coast of Colombia

by torjorge 24 January 2012

Thought I would write some short comments about my 2 weeks at the Caribbean coast of Colombia. Best things: Food, Parque Tayrona, Cartag…
2 Weeks in North/Central Colombia?

by Nostalgic_Marco 12 January 2012

Help for a fellow backpacker please: I'll be in Colombia from Feb 9-23; flying in/out of Cartagena. This is my first time in South Ameri…
Re: A week on the Caribbean Coast (without Cartagena)

by andrescv09 28 November 2011

Hi, Im from Colombia and would love to help. If you are coming to colombia and cartagena you must come to Santa Marta. Its a 5 hour bus…
Colombia 5 Week Trip Report

by pduan 09 November 2011

I recently returned from a 5 week trip and wanted to share some of my thoughts on Colombia. Safety: Not problem. Never felt threatened…
Colombia, Cabo de la Vela, Tayrona and Carnival best place on earth?

by TomCornelius 26 October 2011

I have found a lot of useful information on this forum so I´d like to contribute an article about the Colombian Caribbean coast. Earlie…
7 Weeks in Colombia - Our Experience

by GillesB 09 October 2011

Hi, This Travel Report is not completely new, but we have reworked it a little so I post it again. For more information, check our websi…
RE: The Lost City and other activities

by JoseKevo 02 October 2011

Treks now to the Lost City are regularly offered @ 5 days/4 nights. I don't know that I would recommend trying it any shorter - especially…
Bogota vs Medellin

by redsfanbob 27 September 2011

After much thought I'm pretty sure that I will be taking my annual vacation to Colombia this Nov/Dec. The country looks amazing. I will…
RE: 6 months in S.America

by EM_Guero 22 September 2011

We had a blast with your 4 year old in Colombia earlier this year. We stayed along the Caribbean coast landing in Barranquilla and heading…
RE: Travel from Barranquilla to cartagena

by wildcat15 15 August 2011

I recently traveled to Colombia with my boyfriend in February. We traveled along the Caribbean Coast and had no issues what-so-ever. In…
RE: Travel from Barranquilla to cartagena

by yaofeng 09 August 2011

There are regular buses in the Caribbean coast. I can assure you no one who travels in Colombia use armed bodyguards these days. Three…
RE: off the

by yaofeng 08 July 2011

On what basis do you say I do not read up or do research before I go places? Did I tell you that? What do you know about my travels…
Bogota vs. Medellin?

by marcmadness8780 09 June 2011

Well attempting to get dental work done in Cartagena seems impossible, at least to arrange it from here, so we may fly into either Bogota…
Re: La Ciudad Perdida (Lost City) - Advice for Anyone Looking to Go

by dizzym 09 May 2011

Hi there With 2 weeks and the Ciudad Perdida trek, I'd recommend staying as much as possible on the Caribbean coast: Cartagena …
Re: Single female, 2 weeks in Colombia

by whiteylondon 09 May 2011

There hasn't been any rain on the Caribbean coast that I'm aware of. I've been in Barranquilla (half way between Cartagena and Santa…
Re: Affected Areas Most Recent Flooding ... Seeking Advice

by whiteylondon 24 April 2011

I've been in Barranquilla on the Caribbean coast (between Cartagena and Santa Marta) for the last 2 weeks. It hasn't rained once here…
RE: PR, DR, Mexico or somewhere else?

by JoseKevo 16 March 2011

I've spent time in all the places you've listed; some more than others and think you're best, cheapest option would probably be Dominican…
7 weeks in Colombia - Our Experience

by GillesB 25 January 2011

Hi, It's been 18 months that we have been to Colombia, and we keep great memories of the 7 weeks we spent there. I whish I had more time…
Cartagena and the Caribbean

by smee333 16 January 2011

I'm going to be travelling in S.America for 6 months but the boyfriend can only come out, half way through, to Colombia. Trying to work…
Planning 3 week trip to Colombia - Dec 2011

by jessicae1986 03 January 2011

Hi everyone - hope you can offer me some advice? My boyfriend and I are planning a 3 week trip to Colombia early Dec 2011 returning befor…
Exploring Northern Colombia.

by ambiental 12 November 2010

The Provincia Hostel has become a popular stop for backpackers not only for its friendly welcome and great facilities but as a base for…
Re: WARNING Pacific Coast

by adrifranco 06 November 2010

I am really sorry for what happened to you. I was in Colombia a week ago and went back home really disapointed with the entire Colombian…
RE: I'm not a travel snob, honestly, but....

by JoseKevo 24 October 2010

OP - I know *exactly* where you're coming from, and do a lot of what #1 mentions to find myself the only traveler around...exactly as…
Colombia itinerary

by blushells 21 October 2010

Colombia Itinerary Colombia Itinerary I’m planning to travel in Colombia for 6 to 8 weeks from mid January. This is a first layout of…