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Best Souvenirs from Colombia?
Posted on May 20, 2008, 10:51:43 by mmbcross
... and fond memories of your trip to Colombia. A browser's guide to the markets Government Shops Artesanias de Colombia is a government agency encouraging the production of traditional handicrafts and operating shops in every major city in the country. ...
 
Colombia Starter Kit
Posted on Apr 7, 2009, 10:00:39 by mcguinnessdave
... ubiquitous. But the fruit of Colombia is the real surprise treat being both extremely varied and delicious. Environment Geography Colombia covers over 1.1 m sq kms, making it roughly the size of France, Spain and Portugal combined. The Western region ...
 
Cheap room in Bogota
Posted on Aug 3, 2008, 20:25:53 by jim12
... 00 to US$ 5.00 a night seems to be pushing it a bit. To be honest I don't know of any accommodations in Bogota for that price. Hopefully one of our members can help. We have plenty of travel blogs by members on Bogota. Skim through them to see if ...
 
Cheap room in Bogota
Posted on Aug 3, 2008, 20:23:54 by jim12
... 00 to US$ 5.00 a night seems to be pushing it a bit. To be honest I don't know of any accommodations in Bogota for that price. Hopefully one of our members can help. We have plenty of travel blogs by members on Bogota. Skim through them to see if ...
 
Cheap room in Bogota
Posted on Aug 3, 2008, 19:12:36 by mmbcross
... 00 to US$ 5.00 a night seems to be pushing it a bit. To be honest I don't know of any accommodations in Bogota for that price. Hopefully one of our members can help. We have plenty of travel blogs by members on Bogota. Skim through them to see if ...
 
Colombia is PASSION!!!
Posted on Jun 9, 2007, 22:36:02 by diana_85
... safe? If so, where are the places to avoid and the places not to miss? Thanks! Hi. I'm from Bogota and I have traveled by bus in Colombia. I can assure u that it is very safe to travel inside Colombia. What are u planning to visit? There are ...
 
Colombia is PASSION!!!
Posted on Mar 18, 2007, 02:38:45 by rocinante
... los Estados Unidos? ¿Cuanto tiempo llevas viviendo allí? No quiero faltarle al respeto, sólo por curiosidad. Caro , I agree with everything - Colombia is the best. The food, the climate and, most importantly, the people. I'm from New York City but I ...
 
Colombia FAQ and Starter Kit
Posted on Apr 17, 2008, 08:59:32 by luz-angela
Do you have any recommendations on the best sights to see in Bogota? Hey Moinmotion, I unfortunately do not have information on sights to see in Bogota as I spent my time in the city of Cali. But Bogota is the capital and more evolved than any ...
 
Cheap accommodations for 1 night
Posted on Sep 12, 2006, 14:32:32 by winster
I thought you lived in Bogota. So its you used to live in Bogota?? Well anyway, I am suppose to arive in Bogota at around 9 pm on Sept. 22nd and catch a flight out the next morning at 7:30 am. I fly back to Bogota October 11th at 11 pm and fly back home ...
 
Help for adoptees from Colombia
Posted on Nov 26, 2007, 07:34:24 by colombia_travel
Hi! My name is Emilio Cuesta and I'm adopted from Colombia to Sweden. For 3 years now, I have been living in Bogota where I work with tourism. The company is named EE Travel Colombia and we work with all kind of tourism. But because of my ...
 
Best places in Columbia
Posted on Sep 21, 2008, 11:01:31 by troispistoles
I didn't do much in Colombia, but north of Bogota, there are a few nice villages, and extreme sport possibilities! Villa de Leyva is a really nice village, with possibilities of repelling... and maybe 6-7 hours north of Bogota there is San Gil. ...
 
Colombia is PASSION!!!
Posted on Mar 27, 2007, 18:17:40 by Caro!
Colombia is as safe as any other country in SA. Of course you should always take some precautions, but over all it is safe. Bogota is a nice city, full of contrast and places to visit. A lot of tourist go there just becase it is the capital of the country, ...
 
Colombia is PASSION!!!
Posted on Oct 15, 2006, 14:17:51 by Caro!
... style Caro! Ahhh we are getting off topic right now with all this belly dancing thing. Back to Colombia, here is a beautiful town, two hours away from Bogota. The place has a magic of its own, and I really recommend people to go there, so if you ...
 
Best of Bogota 2009: Nightlife
Posted on Oct 23, 2009, 16:39:16 by colombiare
The Best of Bogota 2009 Report is out. The Best in Bogota nightlife.
 
December 1st Medellin Engish and alone.........help
Posted on Sep 23, 2009, 20:03:05 by echterling
... show you around everywhere... Thanks again Oli I'd say 2 out of 3 or so of the foreign guys I've met in Colombia ended up meeting a Colombiana and staying much longer in Colombia than planned. The few guys that hadn't met a woman were ...
 
Best places in Columbia
Posted on Mar 31, 2009, 09:56:50 by mcguinnessdave
... Platypus for a budget small dorm option, or Casa Platypus for nicer private rooms. And make sure to meet German, the owner, who knows Colombia like no one else. Check out Colombia, it's got so much to offer. Let me know if I can help with any other ...
 
Colombia FAQ and Starter Kit
Posted on Mar 31, 2009, 09:53:55 by mcguinnessdave
... Platypus for a budget small dorm option, or Casa Platypus for nicer private rooms. And make sure to meet German, the owner, who knows Colombia like no one else. Check out Colombia, it's got so much to offer. Let me know if I can help with any other ...
 
Colombia is PASSION!!!
Posted on Sep 14, 2006, 23:40:59 by Caro!
... for South America, I'd love to show you where I come from and what my country is all about. I was born in Bogota, Colombia a country that is known for drugs and mafia, but beyond that stereotype Colombia is pure passion for good stuffs. Check out ...
 
Irish in Columbia
Posted on Apr 2, 2006, 21:56:37 by Guest
... and if really want to go, I can advise you about Bogota, and other cities! Good luck with the visa, and remember it is COLOMBIA with and O. Caro! Thanks Caru ;-) I may just be in touch for advice on Bogata and other cities in COLOMBIA, if I can ...
 
Colombia Starter Kit
Posted on Nov 20, 2009, 10:21:15 by sharonabel
Hello, I'm planning a trip to Colombia in February and unfortunately I'll only have 2 1/2 weeks (max 3). So from Bogota I'm planning to head up to see the salt cathedral and also swing by Medellin, then just focus on the north. As it will be ...
 
Best places in Columbia
Posted on Aug 11, 2008, 10:50:42 by mmbcross
Definitely, Cartagena is probably one of the most interesting and lively cities in Colombia. It's on the Caribbean, so it has a different tempo from the highlands. It has never had a drug/cartel problem, so it's safe in that respect. Cartagena is ...
 
Colombia is PASSION!!!
Posted on Jul 23, 2007, 21:55:51 by Barrett
... . I am also hoping to get to Machu Pichu in Peru. Ambitious but I think I can do it by flying a lot. Also, I plan to go to Leticia in the Amazon and Medellin. Any particular advice for me in Colombia? Are you living in Bogota? Cheers, Barrett
 
Irish in Columbia
Posted on Apr 1, 2006, 23:56:20 by Caro!
... apply through? Also how long does the processing of a successful application take? HI Irish, fist of all let me tell you that it is COLOMBIA, not COLUMBIA. About the Visas I have no idea how to do it, but I'm Colombian and if really want to go, I can ...
 
Going to Bogota and need info on aprty scene
Posted on Nov 4, 2009, 02:57:45 by chillin818
hey a couple of freinds and I are going on a a 2 week vacation to Bogota and was wondering about its nightlife and party scene down there. We know all the public information but was wodnering about the "darker" side to it. For example, I live ...
 
coffee plantations and shopping to keep warm in Bogota
Posted on Feb 20, 2009, 12:21:21 by starlagurl
Well, at the TripAdvisor site, it says there are two malls. One is described as "modern" so I assume it will have everything you need: And at Wikitravel there is a list of all the various shopping centres, just their names, not addresses:
 
Cheap accommodations for 1 night
Posted on Sep 25, 2006, 18:01:20 by winster
... I wasnt suppose to take any lighters in any of my bags. And Caro your right about the hot woman but I would say I saw more in Bogota then here in Santa Marta. In Bogota most of the woman wear pants as though they are painted on. Meaning really tight!
 
Cheap accommodations for 1 night
Posted on Sep 8, 2006, 14:03:13 by Caro!
Alrady, I found a Hostal for you, HOSTAL BOGOTA REAL. It is in a nice neigorhood, the night is $28 and they will pick you up at the airport for an extra $9 so you don't have to take a taxi.(I found that hee in Travelpod Hostales) I think ...
 
Cheap accommodations for 1 night
Posted on Sep 6, 2006, 09:16:59 by Caro!
... there is anything "cheap" by the airport (You may find hotels around $50.00) all the hostels are in downtown bogota, pretty far away from the airport. I recommend either to camp at the airport or to pay around $50.00 to stay close to ...
 
Malaria pills in Colombia???
Posted on Jun 2, 2009, 16:42:42 by mcguinnessdave
Hi Katy, Yes, previous posters are right that generally you don't need malaria pills for Colombia, unless you are going out into the jungle. This means both the Colombian Amazon, accessible from Leticia (you fly here from Bogota) or the Lost city ...
 
coffee plantations and shopping to keep warm in Bogota
Posted on Feb 19, 2009, 12:57:13 by selenachan
... basic items are not sold in the country where I live although I am aware they will be needed for my travels around Colombia. I'll be visiting the coffee region on the way from Medellin to San Agustin. Can anyone suggest a nice coffee plantation and ...