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05-Dec-2009 10:24
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njross »
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05-Dec-2009 10:24
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njross »
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hey! we want to go to the llanos and do agriturismo in or around valledupar but there is little infor on the web and we dont really know how to go about this. ive read that there is places wher eyou can do agraturismo on lonely plasnet but i dont even fully know what this involves or hwo to go about doing it. any info would be appreciated! gracias
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05-Dec-2009 09:16
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sohniye »
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05-Dec-2009 10:38
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Standanista »
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Hello everyone,
I am happy and healthy in Ecuador, currently Otovalo---thank you everyone who helped me with my previous posts!
I am wondering is it really safe and advisable to travel for only a day or two over the Ecuadorian-Colombian border.
I am traveling as a solo female, American citizen. Would there be any problems on my return to Ecuador with their immigration officials or in fact with my own country when I go home on the 13th
If you do believe this is a fine idea and you´ve actually done it, could you please let me know about the logistics and things I should know.
Cheers,
Samantha
ps sorry about the lack of question marks, can´t seem to find them on this keyboard!
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05-Dec-2009 02:33
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gjbailey »
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05-Dec-2009 06:13
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afz »
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Hola Amigos,
Is anyone traveling from the United States to Cali, Colombia, arriving in mid to late December?
I need a book brought down to Cali. I will order it from Amazon and have it shipped to your house.
I know Cali well and have lots of local friends. Upon arrival, I will take you to lunch, show you around the city and help you with whatever you need.
Email me at:
gjbaileypb@hotmail.com
Gracias.
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05-Dec-2009 02:13
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trebex »
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05-Dec-2009 05:56
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chriscan »
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Have to decide between Bogota and Medellin. This will be a short trip, so I'll have 1-2 days in the city and 1-2 days for nearby small towns or nature sights.
I am looking for museums and history, easily accessible small towns or nature sights, friendly people, good food and nice looking Colombian men. Not particularly interested in night life.
From what I've read, Bogota has good museums and the salt cathedral town might be nice. Medellin has a better atmosphere and may be safer (?) and friendlier (?). But not sure what is nearby...
What do you think?
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04-Dec-2009 10:14
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bubblytoes »
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05-Dec-2009 11:45
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yaofeng »
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I have read on sleepinginairports.com and poorbuthappy that the best place to sleep in the Bogota airport is in front of the police counter. Is this in the international or domestic terminal, before or after picking up bags/going through security? We arrive from Houston at 10pm(ish) and fly to Santa Marta the next morning around 7am. Can someone give me a play-by-play?
Cheers!
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04-Dec-2009 00:41
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deklen »
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05-Dec-2009 06:06
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chriscan »
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I'm headed to Colombia for 6 weeks this winter, probably spending the majority of that time on the Caribbean coast. I learned to dive years ago in Taganga, and plan to return for some dives, but are there other places on the coast that you could reccomend diving? How about the costs of fun dives / advanced certification.
How about surfing too? I know the Caribe is not the most reliable wave-producing body of water, but has anyone had luck in January or Feb? How about renting a board? Tayrona any good?
Gracias!
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02-Dec-2009 15:33
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amkap »
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05-Dec-2009 03:00
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javiersando »
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Hi,
I'm trying to get in touch with Finca El Paradiso in Parque Tayrona. Does anyone have contact info?
Thanks,
Adrian
posted
02-Dec-2009 13:39
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trebex »
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05-Dec-2009 05:58
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chriscan »
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location: Colombia
What is there to do in the city and nearby for 3.5 days?
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02-Dec-2009 13:37
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fotojuli »
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05-Dec-2009 14:59
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chriscan »
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Hi,
I'm looking for some information about expat life in Bogota. What's the city like? Are there a lot of young people? A lot of expats? I've read that safety concerns are often hyped up -- anyone have any comments about the current safety situation in the city? About how much would an individual with modest standards need to live on?
I've lived in Buenos Aires and would love to live in Colombia but need some more information. Can expats comment on their experiences? Is this a great city to move to?
Thanks!
J.
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02-Dec-2009 07:31
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adammvb »
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02-Dec-2009 09:16
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idontplayballsp... »
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Hi There,
Does anyone know of any recommended places to volunteer in Colombia? I would particularly like to volunteer with animals, in a refuge of some description. I haven't managed to find any in Colombia, although I found plenty in Ecuador and Bolivia.
Thanks
Adam
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02-Dec-2009 07:27
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wayupnorth »
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03-Dec-2009 19:28
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futureamerica »
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Anyone recommend some good non-fiction books about Colombia, Ecuador and Peru? I'm headed there for 6 weeks next week and want some mind candy for bus rides and layovers. Nothing with Fabio on the cover please, just looking for some history or biographies about people of note in the region. Thanks in advance.
Also wondering if there is a way to search Thorntree and LP other than "Search All Forums."
Happy Trails
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01-Dec-2009 23:42
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forbes25 »
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03-Dec-2009 13:52
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chriscan »
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The Jugo hostel owner robbed $10 from me. It was a great place until the end and now I would have to think twice before staying there.
Here is how it happened;
We are settling up our bill before we leave. We owe him $80 and we pay him $90. He told me the boat driver would pay me. Once on the boat, I asked the driver who said no. So i take the boat driver back to the hostel and we both ask for money. They said ok and told me to wait on the boat as they went to fetch change.
Once on the boat and traveling back to the mainland, i asked the boat driver again. He said that the owner did not pay him.
I felt like they were both out to screw me. It is only $10, but it is the principal.
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01-Dec-2009 10:02
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golgappas »
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02-Dec-2009 09:18
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golgappas »
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Arriving in Colombia on the 17th December for 7 weeks and looking for trekking buddies to the El Cocuy park... I have contacted some trekking companies already but to keep price down near some more folks.. my dates are flexible so drop me a line
Thanks
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01-Dec-2009 07:57
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Achenpupias »
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03-Dec-2009 13:46
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chriscan »
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Hello there, I will have a long layover in Bogotá on my way from Brazil to the US. I am scheduled to arrive at 13:00 and to depart 01:30 in the morning. Any suggestions of what to do? Also, how will it be going back to the airport late at night - maybe about 22:30?
Any suggestions appreciated!!
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01-Dec-2009 06:39
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idontplayballsp... »
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01-Dec-2009 06:39
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idontplayballsp... »
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Not really. But I am looking for a hiking/climbing/mountaineering partner. I'll be in Colombia from mid-Jan to end of Feb 2010 and I'm hoping to get up, around and through as many mountains and ranges as possible. I've only hiked one 5000m peak, but as a Park Ranger in Northern Canada, I've hiked and climbed a lot.
I can speak spanish like a 3 year old, but that may be giving myself too much credit, I'm a terrible singer, I have relatively no body odour, I don't snore, I have a nice selection of hats, I'm fast (at hiking), I'm not afraid of hieghts, water, insects or strange foods, and up is my favorite direction.
If I sound tolerable and you happen to be in Colombia, I'd very much like to meet.
Please leave me a message and we'll go from there.
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