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boat from Guatemala to Colombia

Posted by starlagurl

... San Blas, rather than Colón. Reliable information about departure dates and captains can be found at Casa Viena in Cartagena/Colombia[2] at ZULYS BACKPACKERS HOSTEL in Panama City [www.zulysbackpackers.com]or at Hostel Wunderbar in Puerto Lindo/Panama[3] ...

Backpacking South America 2014

Posted by drewcrawf

Posted on May 19, 2013, 22:18:29

... Recife). The World Cup is a must-see in Brasil during June-July 2014! General list as of now: Cartagena, Colombia Barranquilla Santa Marta Tapanga Santa Marta Bucaramanga San Gil Villa de Leyva Bogota Medellin Manizales Pereira Armenia Cali Popayán ...

buses in Peru

Posted by jdarby

I´m currently travelling in Colombia Medellin. I had plane ticket going from Costa Rica to Cartagena Colombia on May 14th then flying out of Medellin today June 14th. When I got to the airport the airline informed me that i needed a return ticket ...

Driving from Sao Paulo, Brazil to Arizona, USA

Posted by dbrandolizi

... , Otavalo. Across to Colombia. From there I'll be shipping my truck to Colon, Panama. We will need to fly from Cartagena, Colombia to Panama City, Panama. From Panama we will travel to Bahia del Toros and cross to Costa Rica. Nicaragua will be next ...

moving to Latin America

Posted by mmbcross

How does Cartagena, Colombia or Panama City sound to you?

Mexico to Brazil

Posted by rbisset

... , so you just have to jump on. Plus most of the big sights are only 2-4 hours journey. If you are planning to go overland the whole way then you'll have to look for a boat in Panama that'll take you to Cartagena, Colombia as there is no road.

Am I mad?

Posted by haiassa

... from NJ and am doing the following insane thing: board a cruise ship in ft lauderdale, florida.....on 6th day arrive in cartagena, colombia.......leave the ship behind......take a bus to caracas, vz (20 hrs).....hoping i can cross into vz by obtaining a ...

Best Souvenirs from Colombia?

Posted by mmbcross

... You can be sure of finding a variety of traditional crafts and good quality (at set rather than bargained prices) in these shops. Cartagena: Centro Commercial, Avenida San Martin, Bocagrande. Cali: Calle 12 No. 1-20. Medellin: Carrera 50 No. 52-21 Bogota: ...

Best places in Columbia

Posted by mmbcross

... 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 400 miles from Bogotá.

border crossing

Posted by sanchobea

... come april!? It would be very much appreciated! cheers ben It all depends on current events. I am in Colombia currently (Cartagena). We flew from Quito to Cali to Bogota to Cartagena to avoid crossing the southern border by bus because FARC ...

From Colombia (Cartagena) to Ecuador

Posted by fitobenitez

Hello Community I got ten days for Colombia in my one month trip and will be arriving by plane to Cartagena from Venezuela. For what I have read, I should at least spend 3 days there, but after that, I have no clue. My objective is to visit a friend in ...

Colombia Starter Kit

Posted by mcguinnessdave

... general chilling out), the Lost City trek is my favourite trek of all time (organised from Santa Marta) , and of course Cartagena is beautiful. Parque Tayrona also has some of the most beautiful beaches in Colombia and is good for a relaxing stay though ...

Cartagena

Posted by wakingdream

I don't have any personal experience with a hostel in Cartagena but check out this link to HostelWorld. There are reviews of hostels by travelers The history of Cartagena is very interesting and there are lots of historic sites to see. The link ...

Cartagena

Posted by mmbcross

As usual, wakingdream always has great advice. You could also read other travelplodder's experiences of Cartagena:

Colombia is PASSION!!!

Posted by diana_85

... . What are u planning to visit? There are some places u can't miss depending on what part of Colombia ur planning to go to. In the coast I recommend Cartagena, La guajira (el cabo de la vela). In the center there are tons of places to go: Bogotá ( ...

Colombia Starter Kit

Posted by kanatran1

... called me tell you, good things are quiet on the borders have traveled and crossed the border to travel to Colombia, Santa Marta, Cartagena. can your passport without problems on the border and it would be best maracaibo travel across the border and ...

Colombia Starter Kit

Posted by sharonabel

... carnaval time I imagine I'll spend a few days in Baranquilla and then I was planning to spend the rest of the time around Cartagena, Santa Marta, Tayrona etc - however I don't think I'll have enough days to do the Lost City trek. So my main ...

Providencia - boat from Cartagena

Posted by mmbcross

... According to the San Andres website There are no regular ferries or boats, but cargo boats and freighters from Panama and Cartagena will often take passengers. Knowing cargo schedules, I would think this would be awfully risky. Firstly I doubt if they ...

Good area for bad hiker?

Posted by cecilia74

... be: Bogota - (Suesca?) - Villa de Leyva - San Gil & Barichara - El Cocuy?? - PNN Tayrona (not El Dorado) - Cartagena - (Medellin) - Manizales / Rio Claro / Valle de Cocora / Salento / Jardin - Bogota. Or the same circle the other way around. Help? ...

Colombia shorttrip from December 26 to January 9th

Posted by silvi

Looking for someone spontanuous who would like to go to Colombia (Bogota, Mendellin,Cartagena, Santa Marta, ciudad perdida) from 26th of December to 8th of January (roughly).

Colombia is PASSION!!!

Posted by soundboy

... safety in Colombia. I'm planning a big trip soon and it includes travelling by land through the entire country, from Barranquilla-Cartagena-Medellin-Bogota-Cali and down to Ecuador. I thought this was a suicide mission but I've been reading and ...

From Colombia (Cartagena) to Ecuador

Posted by fitobenitez

... visit there. Not too sure of the distances so thinking if I will spend too much time on the roads. Now I know that from Cartagena to Quito there are around 1300 kms. Unless there is something awesome to see after Manizales or Cali, maybe I should take a ...

Best places in Columbia

Posted by johnaydan

Hi Guys, I too agree with Semi, Cartagena is the best place in Columbia...

Best places in Columbia

Posted by nelsonpico

... anyones advise on the best places to visit in Columbia and any other info you think would be helpful! Thanks!! Cartagena is the best. I also recommend Leticia for the Amazon and Pereira in the heart of the coffee growing region.

Best places in Columbia

Posted by semi-backpacker

... and any other info you think would be helpful! Thanks!! The Colombian city on my travel destination list is Cartagena. From what I've heard, it's colonial and vibrant, much to do and see...both history and ocean. Good luck! ...

Providencia - boat from Cartagena

Posted by jazzfudge

... on, a trip to Providencia, but it´s way too expencive flying there. Has anyone tried the cargo boat that departs from Cartagena, and got some information and experiences about that option? Feedback much appreciated!! By mail is also brilliant; ...

Hostel in Cartagena?

Posted by lucky

Can someone recommend a good hostel in Cartagena?

Mexico City to Rio overland!!

Posted by mmbcross

... Nicaragua: Costa Rica: Volcan Arenal Corcovado Park Panama: Don't try the Darien Gap. Fly Panama to Cartagena or Quito Colombia: Cartagena Bogota Cali Popayan Ecuador: Quito Riobamba Cuenca Peru: Mancora Chiclayo (Sipan) Trujillo (Chan Chan) Huaraz ( ...

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