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  1. thberry avatar

    RE: Caracas - Venezuela

    by thberry 30 May 2012

    Hola Silberk, As I mentioned in my last post. Most cheap places are located in some dodgy areas of town, especially dodgy after dark.…

  2. silberk avatar

    Caracas - Venezuela

    by silberk 29 May 2012

    I'm going to Caracas in late July, does anyone have a clue about cheap hotels/hostels or something like that there? 'Cause prices I've…

  3. parkinsn avatar

    Uruguay Travel in a couple weeks.

    by parkinsn 29 May 2012

    Hi all!! I'm heading to BA with a friend on the 10th of June (both male late 20's). We're going to Montevideo immediately after landing,…

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    RE: From Medellin to Margarita Island Venezuela

    by bleen68 27 May 2012

    +And Caracas is on the Pacific side+ I have been puzzled about that. Do the use Pacific Side in Venezuela to mean to the west? Because…

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    Re: From Medellin to Margarita Island Venezuela

    by badartdog 26 May 2012

    Fly directly from Caracas to the island. DO NOT take the ferry ! Unless you see 45 miles of open ocean in a old wooden boat, sitting on…

  6. tadhgodonoghue avatar

    Re: Accommodation In Caracas

    by tadhgodonoghue 26 May 2012

    Thank you for all your help. Tiger

  7. thberry avatar

    RE: Venezuela to Ecuador

    by thberry 26 May 2012

    Hola Haylsberg, You could visit the coat and the beaches and then fly straight from Caracas to Quito via Bogota. Travel safe, All t…

  8. thberry avatar

    RE: Accommodation In Caracas

    by thberry 26 May 2012

    Hola Tad, I would have to agree to that. Most cheap places are located in some dodgy areas of town, especially dodgy after dark. You…

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    RE: Where to go?

    by thberry 26 May 2012

    Hola Tad, I would definitely suggest going for one that offers airport transfers.Catimar is of pretty good value. If I recall correctly…

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    RE: From Medellin to Margarita Island Venezuela

    by anillos_de_saturno 26 May 2012

    Not sure if there are commercial flights out of Mérida nowadays. Some days (i.e.: not daily) you can fly from Barinas to Porlamar changing…

  11. tadhgodonoghue avatar

    Accommodation In Caracas

    by tadhgodonoghue 26 May 2012

    Arriving in Caracas tomorrow. Can anyone recommend cheap, safe places to stay in the city centre. My lonely plannet guides says that the…

  12. tadhgodonoghue avatar

    RE: Where to go?

    by tadhgodonoghue 26 May 2012

    Thanks Thomas, I am flying late tonight. I am looking online at hotels in Caracas, should I go for one that has an airport transfer? They…

  13. tolk avatar

    From Medellin to Margarita Island Venezuela

    by tolk 25 May 2012

    I am trying to figure out the best way to get from Medellin to Margarita Island. I think perhaps I should take a flight from Medellin…

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    RE: Studying Spanish in Colombia over winter break

    by johnnybogota 25 May 2012

    OP, Nueva Lengua is a nice school, I haven't studied Spanish there, just been down for a look and it is well appointed. I have advised…

  15. Haylsberg avatar

    Venezuela to Ecuador

    by Haylsberg 24 May 2012

    I fly to Caracas on 16th September and headed straight to Angel Falls and being left at Ciudad Boliviar after the tour. From here I don't…

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    RE: Arriving in Carcas, Then Margartia Island

    by thberry 23 May 2012

    Hola PureBlood, Your native Vzlan friend will be able to bargain a good rate for you. At least double the official rate. As for the rate…

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    RE: Hotel near Simon Bolivar

    by thberry 23 May 2012

    Hola Carapito, Try the Hotel Catimar, Muevete por Vargas, Hotel Miramar, Buena Vista Inn or the Marriot in Playa Grande, Catia La Mar.…

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    RE: !hola chicas!

    by springs_eternal 21 May 2012

    sorry for delay. Best advice from local was not to go unless you have to. 3 of their office staff have been express kidnapped in the…

  19. ukglobetrotter avatar

    South America in 6 weeks...realistic?

    by ukglobetrotter 19 May 2012

    So, I'm off to South America next January/February, and have the following rough itinerary: Arrive into Rio de Janeiro 16th Jan 2013…

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    Arriving in Carcas, Then Margartia Island

    by Pureblood 19 May 2012

    Hello I arrive in Caracas in early June. My flight arrives at night but I am with a native Venezuelan and his family is picking us up.…

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    Re: Tour Guide for two days in Caracas

    by Kapyshin 18 May 2012

    Hi, thank you, but I have done Caracas already. Used Jose Scuzzarello of Volare Travel and he was good. dmitry

  22. msander avatar

    RE: Tour Guide for two days in Caracas

    by msander 18 May 2012

    Try to contact Nelvin. He is active in Tripadvisors forum. http://www.agelvis.com/Nelsplace/Nelsplace.html

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    RE: North or South Bogota

    by ramboso 18 May 2012

    When I lived in Bogota, I stayed in Galerias (the area around Calle 53, between Caracas and Avenida 30). For me this had the best combinatio…

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    RE: Cheapest airlines from Europe to South or Cenral America

    by 2travel2know 17 May 2012

    Flights between France and its islands on the Caribbean Guadelupe Martinique and French Guyane CAY are considered domestic. Getting from…

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    Car Bomb in Bogota

    by bogota2011 15 May 2012

    Around 11 Am there was a car bomb at Calle 74 with Caracas, it is believed that the target was the ex interior minister, he survived but…

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