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- Bogota
- Capital
- Colombian Peso (COP)
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Forums from Colombia
South America Itinerary - From Rio to Vancouver
Posted by nataschab
... to Brazil prize wise. Overland busing is very comfortable and very cheap in South America. And if you were to go to colombia i would suggest to boat to Panama. Same cost as flying but with tropical islands;-) Central America is a tad bit more expensive ...
Best Dive in the Caribbean
Posted by enrique99
Having done some diving in Taganga Colombia I'd recommend it. Great visibility and a great place to relax after a day in the water.
from Ecuador - Brazil by boat
Posted by starlagurl
You mean on the Amazon right? From: Amazon river boats connect northern Brazil with Peru, Venezuela and Colombia. The ride is a gruelling 12 days upriver though. From French Guiana, you can cross the river Oyapoque, which takes about 15 minutes.
travel blogs
Posted by starlagurl
Oh, I see what you're saying. To find trips specifically about surfing just click on the "trips" tab. There are a few good ones (I thought) Costa Rica: Costa Rica: Peru/Ecuador/Colombia:
UNESCO Heritage Sites
Posted by nixsboys
... Veadeiros and Emas National Parks Chile Rapa Nui National Park Historic Quarter of the Seaport City of Valparaíso Colombia Port, Fortresses and Group of Monuments, Cartagena Croatia Old City of Dubrovnik Cuba Old Havana and its Fortifications ...
12 week Itinerary advice?
Posted by mmbcross
... of the nicest towns in Argentina, but hardly a monumental destination as it seems in your IT. What about Chile and Santiago? Adding Colombia may not be a bad idea, though it would probably add a week to your IT. Hopefully Bolivia is in your plans. I ...
12 week Itinerary advice?
Posted by aopaq
Sounds like a great trip! I may be a bit biased but I really think you should try to see a bit of Colombia .... it is my favorite SA country (so far) largely because of the wonderful people I met there.
crazy food
Posted by aopaq
Ants? Not too bad. You don't even know there their so they're the exception The ants I preferred were flying ones that are quite big (like peanuts) and a specialty of a province in Colombia. They can even be bought online:
Rough Guides 9 Best Travel Experiences for 2009
Posted by aopaq
... , the whole population is caught up in processions, dancing and eating. 9. See the decade out in style in Baranquilla, Colombia: Come December the coastal town of Baranquilla turns into a winter extravaganza of dancing and partying. Round out a visit ...
boat from Guatemala to Colombia
Posted by mmbcross
Starlagurl is absolutely right. There is no passenger shipping between Guatemala and Colombia. For the amount of money you may have to spend on this voyage, you may as well fly on Copa GUA/PTY/CTG, which will run you about US$ 550 one-way. If you do ...
boat from Guatemala to Colombia
Posted by cepasjuste
We're interested in taking a boat from Guatemala (Antigua) to Cartagena preferably, or another port city in Colombia. Has anybody done it? How can we find the schedules and how to get tickets? Thanks!
How was Your Christmas?
Posted by exploreamerica
... 24th, and so that was also our first night to sleep in our new home. My wife's parents are visiting from Colombia and made dinner. My parents and some other friends came over to help celebrate that day amongst endless boxes waiting to be unpacked. ...
New President
Posted by skylab
Australia: Buenos Aires, Argentina Brussels, Belgium Brazil Calgary, Canada Montreal, Canada Medellin, Colombia Prague, Czech Republic Quito, Ecuador Paris, France Berlin, Germany Athens, Greece Jakarta, Indonesia ...
Road Trip from San Diego to Brazil
Posted by leolima2303
... car there. Once I figure this mess out, I'll go forward with informing everyone of the updated detailed plans. It sucks, but I figure at least it broke down in the US now instead of in the middle of Colombia or El Salvador or something later. [/quote]
Destination Name Game
Posted by jacquesl
Tabatinga, Brazil Tabatinga is a little city that becomes the border between Colombia,Brasil and Peru. Leticia and Tabatinga are realy just one city divided in two sides, the Colombian and the Brasilian. You can cross it by walking. That's the place ...
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.
Mexico to Brazil
Posted by mindcontrol
Hi, I'm planning to go from mexico to brazil passing through Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Peru, Bolivia and Argentina. has anyone done anything remotely similar and do you have any advice on it. mostly i would ...
Caribbean Expert Profile: Guy Paul Dubois
Posted by starlagurl
... . You can find him doling out valuable insider information on the Caribbean islands in the TravelPod forums. Guy Paul in San Gil, Colombia Why did you become a Local Expert? Because I like to help other travelers to make the best of their trips. I know ...
Mexico to Brazil
Posted by tomfishertom
Hi, I'm planning to go from mexico to brazil passing through Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Peru, Bolivia and Argentina. has anyone done anything remotely similar and do you have any advice on it. mostly i would like to ...
Terror - Japanese Style!
Posted by mmbcross
Why would they have big rooms filled with wine in Cali? Maybe the drug cartel's houses. To my knowledge Colombia isn't very famous for wine.
If you came into a huge inheritance or a big windfall..
Posted by mmbcross
Deal Or No Deal is also shown in Albania, Armenia, Austria, Bulgaria, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Germany, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Japan, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Peru, the ...
Best beaches in Venezuela...
Posted by deroque49
... , Playa Medina and other beaches on the Paria Peninsula, Santa Fe: a beach in between Cumaná and Puerto La Cruz, and Puerto Colombia: northwest of Caracas. I don't even know a bunch about these though, if anyone has been to these places I would love ...
Best beaches in Venezuela...
Posted by deroque49
... skip. I already know about the well known ones such as Playa Medina, Margarita Island, Los Roques. But any info on Venezuelan beaches would be helpful. (I've read good things about Puerto Colombia, is that a place I should visit, or skip?) Thanks.
8 things not to do while traveling
Posted by starlagurl
Don't suspect everybody to be a thief! Well for sure you need to stay alert... I remember being closed minded in Colombia at the beginning, but once I started to "trust" people around me a little bit more, I meet amazing people. ...
8 things not to do while traveling
Posted by troispistoles
Don't suspect everybody to be a thief! Well for sure you need to stay alert... I remember being closed minded in Colombia at the beginning, but once I started to "trust" people around me a little bit more, I meet amazing people. Not ...
Curacao: best avoided
Posted by troispistoles
Are you really sure it is that bad, or is it just because of a few bad experiences? I went to Colombia, where everybody told me not to go, and I had such a good time. I couldn't believe all the bad stuff people are telling, when they know nothing ...
Welcome to the TravelPod forums!
Posted by wakingdream
Hello I live in a little town Melgar Colombia for almost 7 years. I am from Peru and worked as a tour guide and tour leader for 12 years in my native country. I love to travel, to dance, to read books of history, travel, romance, and practice sports ...
Welcome to the TravelPod forums!
Posted by ttp
Hello I live in a little town Melgar Colombia for almost 7 years. I am from Peru and worked as a tour guide and tour leader for 12 years in my native country. I love to travel, to dance, to read books of history, travel, romance, and practice sports ...
Road Trip from San Diego to Brazil
Posted by marinenomad
... buying a car there. Once I figure this mess out, I'll go forward with informing everyone of the updated detailed plans. It sucks, but I figure at least it broke down in the US now instead of in the middle of Colombia or El Salvador or something later.