Cartagena/Medellin roundtrip- how?

Gator says on Oct 21, 2007, 09:29:

Aero República about four times each day, SAM(Avianca) direct and connect Bogotá, Satena does not fly route. If you search and COPA pops up that is a cede share with Aero República. Bus is cheap but too damn long

"Brevior Sltare Cum Deformibus Mulieribus Est Vita!" .

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Saltador says on Oct 21, 2007, 10:06:

I checked the prices and Avianca and AeroRepublica look to be around the same price, 250 dollars more or less. Avianca goes non-stop though...
I could have swore there was a cheaper airline someone mentioned, maybe it was tomtom...?

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pedro says on Oct 21, 2007, 13:04:

http://www.aerolineadeantioquia.com/

que nota!

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robi666 says on Oct 21, 2007, 13:13:

Pedro is right. ADA is by far the best option.
Cheaper, small planes (less time spent getting in and out) and, best feature, it leaves and land in the Holaya Herrera airport in town.
Keep your boarding card: each ten flight, you have one for free.

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Gator says on Oct 21, 2007, 14:10:

I THINK Aires also makes the flight but via Cucuta. We did not like ADA and Herrera is not that safe an airport(a personal opinion). When you look at the surrounding mountains when landing and taking off you can't pull a needle out of you ass with a John Deere tractor.

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john_stark says on Oct 21, 2007, 14:22:

I love Herrera airport! I would never fly to Rio Negro if I could fly to Herrera - it's a five minute cab ride to my wife's apartment. Hell I could walk if I had to.

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robi666 says on Oct 21, 2007, 14:22:

I used to jump from much smaller airplanes... so I guess that's why I am not taking the "danger" feeling into considerations.

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pedro says on Oct 21, 2007, 14:27:

I have no experience with ADA.

I usually fly Avianca or Aerorepublica, because
- I already have frequent flyer miles with them
- you can't book online with ADA
- not sure if the Cartagena - Medellin flight is non-stop, or do they set down in Monteria on the way?
- they're no cheaper than the major airlines
- I don't mind the journey to/from Rionegro, it's beautiful and lets me know I've arrived back in Medellin
- Safety concerns of the smaller airport.

que nota!

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john_stark says on Oct 21, 2007, 14:33:

Not only is it in the city but you get a fantastic view of the city and its barrios as you come in for a landing at Herrera.

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robi666 says on Oct 21, 2007, 14:35:

They are slightly cheaper. And without taking into account the taxi from Rionegro or the premium ticket after ten one-way trips.
They do stop in Corozal, 10 minutes.
But, anyway, it is good that there are not so many people knowing or wanting to flight with ADA...

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john_stark says on Oct 21, 2007, 14:41:

I agree Robi. Let the chicken-hearted fly into Rio Negro.

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goin_south says on Oct 21, 2007, 14:50:

the trip from Rionegro gives me a chance
to get the 4-play outtadeway, before we get to el hotel ;)

Some say: All things are better in...Medellin! ....Oscar Lopez just says it's better.....LATE!!! (WHERE EVER YOU ARE)

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pedro says on Oct 21, 2007, 15:01:

JS, we here on PBH are in awe of what a hard-ass dude you are. In your own mind.

Tell us once more how you tagged along with your in-laws in the lower estrato. Pleeease?!

que nota!

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tomtom33 says on Oct 21, 2007, 17:13:

I´m flying to CTG from MDE a week from Tues. on Aires: http://www.aires.aero/Website/. I booked the flight on the website. It cost around US$200 round trip. It flies out of Herrera and lands in Monteria long enough to discharge and load passengers-about 1 1/2 hours each way.

Herrera is also about 5 minutes from my apartment.

If possible, I will never fly Avianca again. I use AA for MIA-MDE.

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robi666 says on Oct 21, 2007, 17:23:

Again, great info Tom! I just tried a reservation. On the MDE - BAQ route, it seems even cheaper than ADA...

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john_stark says on Oct 21, 2007, 21:36:

Pedro, I always tag along with one of the in-laws or one of the guys. They show me a good time. It's like being Anthony Bourdain. I know you've got important things to do hanging out in Parque Lleras every night but I think you might try a few trips into the Colombian outback. Then you'd realize that peleas de gallos and brujeria are where it's at.

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goin_south says on Oct 21, 2007, 21:44:

okay, okay... okay...
What's the best connections to get me and my novia to ... .Monteria???
jejjje...

What you think her reaction will be?
Monteria?

"Now, g_s, you know I had a chance to take a job there two years ago,
and now...
you want to go to ... Monteria???!!!
POR QUE???
POR QUE!!!???"

Some say: All things are better in...Medellin! ....Oscar Lopez just says it's better.....LATE!!! (WHERE EVER YOU ARE)

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pedro says on Oct 22, 2007, 00:17:

How conceited can you get JS? As if you're the only one on the forum who goes to Belen in Medellin, Monteria, the Cordoba coast... I've been to those places too, and many others. So what?

"I know you've got important things to do hanging out in Parque Lleras every night but I think you might try a few trips into the Colombian outback."

Clueless.

que nota!

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john_stark says on Oct 22, 2007, 05:49:

How about the toll booth at Los Cedros? Or the community television at Santa Lucia?

And all screwing around aside, do you think this forum in any way shape or form reflects Colombia?

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morphus says on Oct 22, 2007, 05:55:

Belen? Whats the big deal with Belen? Theres not much going on there.

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