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  1. Emmilia avatar

    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…

  2. wiljliams avatar

    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…

  3. ramboso avatar

    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…

  4. yaofeng avatar

    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…

  5. travelbert avatar

    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…

  6. Tropicalsensations avatar

    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…

  7. Dugganator avatar

    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…

  8. ansjol1 avatar

    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…

  9. alfps avatar

    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. …

  10. ban_janti_return avatar

    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.…

  11. aslukas avatar

    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…

  12. Peregrinef avatar

    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…

  13. jazzmonkee avatar

    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…

  14. hannahcurtis75 avatar

    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…

  15. ban_janti_return avatar

    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…

  16. jackns avatar

    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,…

  17. Peregrinef avatar

    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.…

  18. Chizwozla avatar

    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…

  19. Dugganator avatar

    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…

  20. Fieldgate avatar

    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…

  21. Tropicalsensations avatar

    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!

  22. wiljliams avatar

    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…

  23. ghman avatar

    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?

  24. Peregrinef avatar

    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…

  25. tarongoneaway avatar

    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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