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RE: Dont let them to robe you in Jericoacoara ...

by runwildrunfree 15 September 2011

#2, don't take it personally. First time posters, with zero posting history, who place a negative post are highly suspect. Nary a word…
Moving to Colombia

by crodrig7 14 September 2011

I am currently considering spending an extended amount of time in Colombia. I have an uncle in Bogota that can provide a place to live.…
A LOT of Colombian Slang and useful idioms. [II]

by southamericasavvy 14 September 2011

Hey guys. Lonely planet has no option to delete posts, I saved this post earlier and apparently I wasn't able to re-edit. Here goes my…
RE: Los Roques/Angel Falls Prices

by travelerwonderer 14 September 2011

Hello! I am very happy you are visitng my country! Its a very beautiful palce and your choices are the best. Los Roques is the most…
RE: visa overstay bad idea?

by southamericasavvy 14 September 2011

well if you already extended your permission time to stay in Colombia then there's no much you can do. Lot of friends just cross the border…
Latin America four month budget and voluntary work advice

by EfectoMariposa 14 September 2011

Hi - I am planning a 4 month career break starting November through until early March. I have seen a few posts about this but it seems,…
Re: Spanish lessons in Colombia for 1 month

by reneev 14 September 2011

Hi there, I studied at Universidad Nacional in Bogota. I really enjoyed the course. I've just posted on my blog about it, you can check…
Re: Learning Spanish at Universidad de Nacional de Colombia in Bogota

by reneev 14 September 2011

For anyone still looking for info on Universidad Nacional, Bogota's Spanish courses, I've just posted a blog with all the information…
Re: visa overstay bad idea?

by sunchaser 14 September 2011

Hi, thanks for the replies, i have some updated info. A friend of mine overstayed his tourist visa a few months ago and he had to pay…
Re: traveling through ecuador, peru, bolivia... jan-april 2012.

by PrebKarl 14 September 2011

Hello! I'm planning on doing a trip thats very similar to yours, and at the same time you're going. But Im not sure if I'm going to…
Re: Medellin neighborhoods

by luposada 14 September 2011

Hey Abillyes, It is so sad to hear from you what you say regarding Medellin. I am actually from here, and perhaps I agree with you in…
RE: spanish immersion and cheap small safe apt. in cuenca - good idea?

by jgcp 14 September 2011

Lots of people fly into Ecuador but leave for Peru or Colombia by bus so you shouldn't have too much trouble hopefully.
RE: Amazon Trip: Bolivia or Colombia?

by ellenopreis 13 September 2011

I agree with cubalibre http://www.pantiacolla.com Really great!
RE: visa overstay bad idea?

by yaofeng 13 September 2011

I think I paid $150 fines in July at the Maicao border, not for overstaying but for going in the country without a visa. I crossed the…
Re: Safety in the Lost City/ Tayrona Park

by travellernorway 13 September 2011

The area is generally safe, but of course you need to take normal precautions. The Lost City/Ciudad Perdida trek has had it's problems,…
Exchanging money in Venezuela etc.

by ancientnomad 13 September 2011

I will be arriving in Caracas at the airport. I know the unofficial exchange rate is about 3 times the official. That's what I learnet…
Re: visa overstay bad idea?

by selva26 13 September 2011

If your visa expires you become ilegal in the country. Theoretically they can deport you to your country. I cannot say if they really…
Online bus tickets for border crossings

by joannafromsf 13 September 2011

Is it possible to buy bus tickets online, especially for border crossings, eg. from Peru to Bolivia or Bolivia to Brazil? I have a one-way…
visa overstay bad idea?

by sunchaser 13 September 2011

Hi people, Like so many before me, i fell in love with Colombia and am nearing my 6 month tourist visa limit (6th month ends 15th october…
RE: Need so places to stop over to break up the trip from Bogota to Quito?

by catrachomax 13 September 2011

Definatly check out Cali and Pasto, those are my two favorite places in Colombia
RE: Traveling via Bus - Colombia

by catrachomax 13 September 2011

Hi Steve, I spent last summer travelling around Colombia by bus and had absolutly no problems. I would just be careful…
RE: Colombia at Christmas

by catrachomax 13 September 2011

Hey kiwigirl! You absoluty must go to la Feria in Cali. It is so much fun, the city parties for four days straight,…
RE: Comparing countries to retire in S America

by catrachomax 13 September 2011

Definatly Colombia! It has everything you would want from a latin american country, mountains, beach, jungle and amazing people!
Re: Medellin neighborhoods

by Abillyes 13 September 2011

There is a high threat from terrorism in Colombia. (British Embassy Website, who are traditionally understated and not alarmists). You…
Re: Robberies

by Abillyes 13 September 2011

There is a high threat from terrorism in Colombia. (British Embassy Website) Remember that the British are usually understated! Not in…