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RE: Looking for people to traver with in Colombia in June 2012!
by Emmilia 23 May 2012
Hi! I will be in Colombia from the end of May to 21 of June when I fly back to my country from Bogota. I am right now in Ecuador and…
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tayrona national parl..
by wiljliams 22 May 2012
We would like to know if is worth bringing a tent and saving money instead of renting the hammocks. also seeking more privacy... .we will…
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RE: Suggested Itinerary
by ramboso 21 May 2012
Parque Tayrona is good for both hiking and beaches - it's near Santa Marta (which is 5 hours by bus from Cartagena). Internal flights…
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RE: Curacao - flights and cruises
by yaofeng 17 May 2012
Santa Marta and Cartagena are indeed around the corner from Riohacha. But do not let the distance on the map mislead you. How long do…
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RE: Curacao - flights and cruises
by travelbert 17 May 2012
Thanks yaofeng. Tiara flies Curacao to Riohacha only via Aruba and adds the airfare and taxes for both sectors, so the cheapest is indeed…
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RE: Flying into Bogota May 22nd solo
by Tropicalsensations 16 May 2012
Hey, yeah I'm flying into Bogota tomorrow and then heading up to Santa Marta / Taganga area a few days after for a couple of weeks. Travell…
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One-way to Baltra, Galapagos
by Dugganator 16 May 2012
Hi Quick question, is it possible to book a one-way ticket to the Galapagos? The reason I ask is that I´m flying (from Bogota) tomor…
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RE: Month long Itinerary
by ansjol1 15 May 2012
Dude, This is a great trip, you´ll need to travel by bus always (planes are really expensive), I´ll do this trip in a different order…
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Ciudad Perdida Trek Help please?
by alfps 13 May 2012
Hi, New to this forum, but read related posts and they're really helpful - thank you - but I just have a few more questions to add. …
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RE: Where to last?
by ban_janti_return 13 May 2012
It really depends on your budget. CA is better in terms of beaches, but Panama or CR is notably more expensive than suggested Colombia.…
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RE: Where to last?
by aslukas 13 May 2012
Santa Marta has been the focus of some major restoration and renewal work in the old colonial center, though I'm not sure on the status…
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RE: Birthday in Taganga - Hostel Reccomendations
by Peregrinef 11 May 2012
We're in Bayview at the moment - def a good place to have a birthday. It's a little more expensive than the others at 22000 a night for…
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RE: Diving in Colombia
by jazzmonkee 11 May 2012
Santa Marta - Tayrona is average, best to go now though I guess before the sea become so polluted with coal that they are undiveable Cartag…
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Month long Itinerary
by hannahcurtis75 10 May 2012
Spent 5 months travelling around South America 8 years ago but my mum forbade me to go to Colombia at that time :( Can't wait to finally…
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RE: Just bought my ticket today..seeking advice
by ban_janti_return 09 May 2012
As mention you shouldn't miss hike to Ciudad Perdida, but whole Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta is very interesting place when you can do…
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Re: Just bought my ticket today..seeking advice
by jackns 09 May 2012
Consider Minca, about 30 minutes by car from Santa Marta. It is pleasantly cool at night, there are some small waterfalls, many birds,…
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RE: Just bought my ticket today..seeking advice
by Peregrinef 09 May 2012
In Cartagena, I stayed at the Makako chill out hostel. Great staff and a nice vibe. The laundry service is a little expensive though.…
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Re: Flatshare in Cartagena with two Europeans!!!
by Chizwozla 09 May 2012
Yes! Yer ad isnt showing up for some reason on my phone. What are the details? I'm arriving in Cartagena tomorrow from Medellin and heading…
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Last minute advice!
by Dugganator 08 May 2012
Hi All I've also posted something similar on the Colombia page. I'm planning my honeymoon - leaving next weekend so I need to get deci…
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RE: Just bought my ticket today..seeking advice
by Fieldgate 08 May 2012
From Cartagena to San Gil it's 500 km, a bit longer than you wish, but it's a good place for ourdoor activities. The town itself is nice…
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RE: Will anyone elses be in Colombia 3 May - 18 August?
by Tropicalsensations 08 May 2012
Hoping to be in Santa Marta / Taganga area around 20th May for a week or two.. if this fits in with anyones plans!
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Just bought my ticket today
by wiljliams 08 May 2012
I just booked my ticket to Colombia.I still cant beleive the price.Washingon D.C. to Cartegena 461$ return which includes the 20 dollar…
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RE: Bogota / Galapagos / Carthagena
by ghman 08 May 2012
Why don't you fly directly to Santa Marta in stead to Cartagena first if you are going back there anyway?
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RE: Diving in Colombia
by Peregrinef 08 May 2012
We're currently in the middle of a dive course in Tatanga (about 5 hours on the bus from Cartagena, change in Santa Marta). It seems to…
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How is Riohacha during the week? Still a nice place to visit you think?
by tarongoneaway 08 May 2012
Hi there I'm thinking of coming to Riohacha from Santa Marta in the next couple days. My footprints guidebook doesn't talk too highly…
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