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Colombia

Hi my friend and I have a 6 hour layover in Bogota in a couple of weeks. We would like to leave the airport and go into the city, but are trying to decide between going to Monserrate or La Candelaria. Which would you recommend? Or do we have enough time to see both? Thanks in advance!

Hi, I'm going to colombia in august and i'm looking for a transportation option from Bogota's Airport on friday 23rd after 3pm to Barichara and leaving Barichara to be at the Bogota's Airport on time to catch a flight at 2:05pm(14:05).
In summary:
BOG - BARICHARA - leaving 3pm on august 23rd
BARICHARA - BOG - arriving at 12pm
Is that possible?

Good morning,
My name is José Rodrigo, I'm from Brazil and I'm 34 years old.
I intend to spend 2 weeks in Colombia in July (between 15 to 28).
I want to visit Medellin and Bogotá (one week in each city).
I speak Portuguese and English and I'm going to Colombia as tourist.
I'd like to know some information about the Colombia as:
- How is the climate (weather) in July;
- How is the safety for the tourist;
- I need to take any special clothes because the climate;
- How much I need to pay to spend one week in each city (in a homestay);
- How is work the exchange rate to the Dollar (USA) and Real (BRA);
- Anyone has any homestay to recommend me;
If you have more important information give me.
This is my e-mail: rodrigo_cruz_27@hotmail.com
Thank you for now

I'm moving to Cartagena from Panama, and would like to know if there are rental locators
or where to find apartments that are $600-700/month. Seems like everything is for vacation
rentals.

I'm looking for a 1-2 bedroom, upper floor apartment, furnished, with full kitchen.
Thanks!

Hi guys, can anyone tell me which city is closer to Bogota by bus Cali or Medellin, and how long does the bus journey take?. Thanks.

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hola a todos! i will travel to sapzurro soon. of course i don´t want to run around all the time with all of my money. i know that in turbo is a cash machine, but how its with capurgana? is there another cash machine, too? some people say yes, some people no.., i´m a bit confused. anybody can help me, please?

So I bought a ticket to Bogota Colombia, im traveling alone, and I wanted to backpack or cheaply travel through South America...... Any suggestions on really cool places to make sure to visit would be helpful, or places I must see, things i should experience or take part in, and suggestions on the cheapest buses to take, has anyone tried couch surfing? recommendations on hostels? Everything would be helpful since im doing this very spontaneously!

also any suggestions specifically with Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia because im not sure if i will be able to get to the other countries
im traveling for 3 months

thank you!

Im flying into Bogota by myself and wanted to know if anyone new of a bus or route to take to get to Iquitos Peru the cheapest way.

Is there private transportation from Manzanillo airport, Cuba, to Baymao, Cuba? What would the approximate cost be?

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I'm going to Colombia in May and can not decide on Bogota or Medellin. Anyone's thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

i am posting this in both languages, on the off chance that being bilingual will be advantageous, which it usually is :) i'll be in bogota for a week in mid april 2013 and am really motivated to do two day trips- one to laguna guatavita and the other to la mina de sal en zipaquira. i'd love to get connected with people who live in bogota who might want to go on either/both of these with their family, etc. i am at my happiest when i blend into the local environment, making friends and sharing experiences. i am happy to pay for gas, etc. or return the favor if you come to the pacific northwest in the u.s. is anyone interested or know anyone who might be a likely hiking/adventure candidate? voy a estar en bogota por una semana en abril de 2013 y tengo ganas de hacer dos viajes del día-uno a la laguna guatavita y la otra a la mina de sal en zipaquira. busco unas personas--bogatenos o extranjeros viviendo alla-que tengan interés en acompanarme con sus familiares, etc. lo que me encanta cuando viajo es hacer las conecciones con la gente y compartir las experiencias de la vida y la naturaleza. soy maestra de castellano en los ee.uu. y les ofrezco, en cambio, que yo les ayude si alguna vez esten en seattle. alguien conoce a alguien que tal vez tenga interes en pasar unos dos dias haciendo excursiones del día en abril?

Looking for suggestions for a safe transfer from the Bogota airport to hotel. Please respond only if you have used a private transfer service that you can recommend in Bogota. thanks

I heard they are building a Multicentro and apartments complex near Palmira. How have they progressed?

Hi all, I fly back to Europe on Sunday from Caracas. I thus need to find a means of traveling from Cartagena or maybe Santa Marta to Caracas arriving in Caracas on Sat, a day before my flight. I have posted a query similar to this in the Caracas forum as I try to build up the picture. Flying to Caracas from Cartagena seems to involve a transfer in Bogota and isn't cost attractive. I am prepared to consider breaking the journey somewhere like Maracaibo if that will make the journey more tolerable. I am trying to trawl the web for info that is already there. My limited Spanish isn't helping much. Anyone with any advice on this, please feel free to fire away.

I am planning a trip to Cali Columbia, everywhere I look or ask everyone tells me not to go that it is not a safe place to travel to. Please if you could share with me your experiences or any information. Thank you

Hi, I have been to Colombia 2 times in the recent past, and really love the country. I wish I had of researched it more when I was there before, but I didn't. I would love to know if any members can recommend a Dental clinic in Colombia that does cosmetic procedures. I know that there are many websites, but would prefer to have someone with some personal experience. Any experience or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance. M

Is there any shuttle or mini bus service, to go from El Dorado airport to Parque 93 area??, or the only option is to take a taxi? Thanks

Hello. I was told that hotels in Colombia charge a mandatory medical insurance fees by law from every guest, to cover potential damages/accidents during the stay. I found no info about this on the Internet. Is this true? Will this cover potential hospital visit I may need in emergency? Thank you

Hi! Any recommendations for Christmas Eve? Any Place to have diner, party, etc?

Hi guys, Would really appreciate your advice on travelling in south America. I will be landing into Santiago, Chile from sydney and flying out of Rio de Janeiro back to Ireland. I planned on going to chile, then Argentina, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia and then down to Sao paulo from brazil and make my way to rio from there. I have been looking up flights and they are pretty expensive. Just wondering if anyone would have a any advice about possibly a better route to take given my start and end points or if there was a slightly cheaper means of travel than flying. Thanks very much for your help

Hi, I´d like to know if there is a direct, non stop bus from Santa Marta to Cartagena? How long it takes? is there a web site with the buses time tables? where is the bus terminal located in Santa Marta? I´m planning to do the trip around january 5th 2013, is that period high season? do i need to buy the ticket in advance? is it safe to travel by bus?? Thanks.

Can the airport tax when leaving Colombia be paid in Euro's?

Hi there, I will be arriving in Cartagena on the 31th of dec. So New year's eve will be a celebration I suppose! What is a good place to be? I am 35 and European. :-) I Would like to meet lovely people from all over the world!! Thanks!

Hi, I´d like to know which is or are the best areas to stay in Bogota, regarding attractions, restaurants, nightlife, security. thanks.

I am a single 35 year old female traveler and looking for a nice small hotel to stay in in Cartagena, Getsemani. I'm not looking for a hostel (since I am 35 :-) ), but would like a nice small hotel that is not full with honeymooners ;-). Max price 70 US dollars. Thank you!!

Hi, Which are the good long distance bus companies? Which bus companies go from Cartagena to Turbo? Thanks!

Hi, I am planning to go to Sapzurro and Caprugana in January. What is the best place to stay? Sapzurro or Caprugana? I am a single female traveller. What is the best way to get there from Cartagena? Thanks!!

I plan on visiting the area on the end of coming January. Will I be able to go through driving a "normal" car? What is the road condition these days, was it paved?