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papilio says:
Hi,
I lived for more than 1 month in Bogota and was almost 2 in Colombia. Colombia is an incredible beautifull and different country. You can find anything you want there. The Colombians are very friendly, for me the most friendly ones of the countries I`ve visited in South-America. They are very…
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Top Sights
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#2 of 21 general tips & advice in Colombia
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cabotono says:
The Hill of Monserrate in Bogotá, Colombia
The Cathedral of Salt in Zipaquira
The Museum of Gold (Museo de Oro)in Bogotá, Colombia
The Historic District of 'El Candelaria" in Bogotá, Colombia
The Rose Zone (Zona Rosa)
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MedellinTraveler says:
Traveling To Medellin, Colombia
My first trip...
When I booked my first trip to Medellin I did not know what to expect based on all the negative media reports in the US regarding Colombia. It seemed that whenever I informed any of my friends, family and colleagues about my planned trip to Col…
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Security
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#4 of 21 general tips & advice in Colombia
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Shavaba says:
Hello everyone.. Even though i had the best time of my live in Colombia something bad happend to me and i want you all to know that it certainly is possible to happen to you as well.. I went with the bus the first night and we became in an armed robbery.. With a gun and a knife the tortured my frien…
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ACampion says:
There is always some trepidation with newcomers to Medellin about whether or not to catch a cab from the airport and whether it is safe to hail a cab from the street. In almost all neighbourhoods and at all times it is safe to catch a cab from from the street but some simple precautions will help y…
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yadilitta says:
Exchanging money is different in different countries and Colombia wasn’t the exception. This might have been the most “interesting” place where I exchanged money, hahaha. As in many places the exchange houses give you a better rate than the banks. There are some exchange houses in downtown, ai…
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yadilitta says:
Driving a bus is the cheapest but comfortable way to transport in Colombia. And Cali is not a exception.
The terminal is located north of the city, near Urb. Sta. Monica area. The building has 3 levels where you can find different bus companies driving to all the country, but this is not the only…
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yadilitta says:
Despite its small size, this terminal is well organized and big enough for the city. All the buses arrive to and leave from it.
It's located at the entrance of the city, so it won't disturb the traffic. It's not walking distance from the center, so if you are staying there, you should take a bus …
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alexindc says:
Many people are intimidated by Metro systems, especially in Latin America. However, Colombia's first and only Metro system, in Medellin, is cheap, safe, clean and extremely orderly. If you're looking for a good way to get around Medellin, this is the way to do it.
Here are the basics: each entry …
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alexindc says:
Jose Marie Cordova Medellin International Airport is located about 50 kilometers outside of the city, near Rionegro. As of this writing, it is currently undergoing a massive renovation, and has strict security measures in place, which does have some effects on international travel, especially depart…
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Free! "General Tip & Advice" in Colombia
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RainyDayToast says:
Total days: 31
Hours spent on a bus: 67 = 2.8 days!
Average spent per day: $87NZD
Highlights:
* Cuidad Perdida (Lost City trek); $460,000 COP for 5 nights/6 days
* Cartagena; beautiful colonial city, history and the mud volcano!
* San Agustin; history
Lowlights:
* Pasto; diry and pollute…
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RainyDayToast says:
Cigars: Don´t buy from street vendors. They are fakes. Ask at your hostel for a genuine store ad buy from here only.
Money Changers: They will approach you, but never, ever change money with these people. Not only will they give you a very poor rate, but there are a lot of fakes out there and it…
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yadilitta says:
First of all is important to know that this airport is not located right in Cali, but in Palmira which is just outside the city. So if you are arriving early you might be able to catch a bus to Cali's bus terminal or a taxi, but it's not that cheap if you are in a budget.
Although it's an intern…
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yadilitta says:
Public transportation in Cali is not a problem. There are many buses - with no bus stops - and taxis.
I didn't drive any local bus while I was in Cali. Actually didn't need to drive much, chose accommodation walking distance to the places I wanted to visit ;)
I took a cab a couple of times and…
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yadilitta says:
Hacienda Paraiso is located about 1hr from Cali. Don't worry if you don't have a car, you can catch a bus in order to go there.
You have to catch a bus going to Buga and stay in the stop "El Placer". Just tell the bus driver you are going to "La Maria" which is how they call the hacienda and he'l…
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