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RE: Ciudad Perdida hike

by JoseKevo 30 November 2011

There are likely pros and cons to booking ahead, but it also wouldn't hurt to at least e-mail the companies ahead of time and see what…
RE: last min questions before trip

by JoseKevo 24 July 2011

Yes, hostels in Santa Marta y Taganga and Turcol have storage areas where you can leave everything you do not take on the trek. And,…
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…
RE: Taganga vs Tayrona AND time in Cartagena

by JoseKevo 22 January 2011

Two days seems to be the general recommendation for seeing all the highlights of Cartagena though some do stay longer. I don't think…
Re: Hiking in Parque Nacional Natural Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta

by masoumeh 14 January 2011

I think it`s in Parque Nacional Tayrona, not in Parque Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. You would try searching "Tayrona Pueblito''. …
Waterfall near Santa Marta just past Parque Nacional Tayrona.......

by johnhedberg 26 July 2010

I was in Santa Marta two years ago and am headed back there again this upcoming week. I remember I did a really nice hike up to a waterfall…
RE: Cartegena adventures

by JoseKevo 22 November 2009

Trek for la Ciudad Perdida is based from the city of Santa Marta; about 4-hours east of Cartagena. Turcol is the agency I went with and…
RE: ADVICE ON ACCOMODATION AND TRANSPORT IN PARQUE NACIONAL TAYRONA PLEASE

by chriscan 23 October 2009

Renting a tent or hammock is fine in Parque Tayrona. I recommend boating in with lots of food, water and booze from Taganga and then…
RE: Colombia in December

by JoseKevo 08 October 2009

Honestly, I preferred Santa Marta over Cartagena! Don't get me wrong - Cartagena is worth 2/3 days max with including a day trip to Volcán…
Re: ADVICE ON ACCOMODATION AND TRANSPORT IN PARQUE NACIONAL TAYRONA PLEASE

by alonsdon 29 September 2009

A car wouldn't be much help as the National Park Tayrona doesn't have public roads. Take either a public bus or hire a taxi-bus until…
RE: What to do in Cartagena while i wait to sail to Panama?

by JoseKevo 30 June 2009

1-2 weeks? Seriously, most prefer only one or two days! Enjoy Cartagena for what it's worth, but since you've got the time... Head…
Re: Colombia?

by roy1jones 08 May 2009

Santa Marta, Taganga and Parque Nacional Tayrona are all good places. From Santa Marta has good nightlife and you can take a trek to Cuidad…
RE: Taganga hostel accomodation

by JoseKevo 14 April 2009

Didn't actually stay in Taganga but ventured-out for a day from Santa Marta. The fishing village is beachfront; most everything in town…
RE: General Queries Re Itinerary, Logistics and Budget

by JoseKevo 19 February 2009

If you're looking for budget/cheap and coming from Venezuela, you can catch one of the Colombia coastal-bound buses from Caracas or Maracaib…
RE: 16 days in Colombia, Do not know if i have time for lost city trek

by JoseKevo 16 February 2009

If you haven't already, check your pm's from earlier. Sent a link to my collection of photos. While I doubt you'd be stuck for an extended…
RE: Colombia Caribbean Trip - Expert Advice Needed on Many Things!

by JoseKevo 14 February 2009

Yes, it's okay to go without getting a Yellow Fever shot, but - it's +supposed to be+ mandatory for entering Parque Nacional Tayrona.…
RE: 3 weeks Colombia/Venesuela?

by JoseKevo 20 January 2009

That's an awful lot of territory to cover in only three weeks; especially considering the trek to la Ciudad Perdida will require 5 or…
RE: Colombia learn spanish and bum around ???

by saviajaro 01 January 2009

Accomodation: In Rodadero, you can rent an apartment but you will have to bargain. But it is nicer and quieter than the center of SM.…
RE: Tour of colombia

by JoseKevo 07 December 2008

Also agree that Santa Marta *was not* a dump, felt safe, and was more hassle-free than Cartagena. But since your time is so limited,…
has anyone been to the Sierra Madre de Santa Marta?

by mesaverde 05 October 2008

I have months of experience hiking in the Andes and have been planning a trip to the north of Colombia.... It looks like most tourists…
Re: Colombia and about

by saviajaro 17 August 2008

what do you like? for colonial cities Cartagena, Barichara Popayan & Villa de Leyva should not be missed. diving taganga Jungle &…
RE: Nice place to live in colombia

by saviajaro 07 February 2008

Santa Marta is a nice place. Cartagena is not bad either. May want to split time between the two. Not to much english spoken more in Cartage…
Learning Spanish and Diving

by saviajaro 20 October 2007

Hi

For the PADI I'd head for Santa Marta, Colombia, it really affordable good diving in Taganga 5 minutes away from SM, and it's…
Traveler w/o LP: Mini-guide to Colombia requested

by saviajaro 07 August 2007

Head for santa marta, taganga, parque nacional tayrona, Ciudad Perdida you can bus it to carcacas from manaus and get a bus onto…
Few days chilling on the beach.. where?

by truna 30 June 2007

In Colombia I absoluley loved Taganga and Parque Nacional Tayrona.