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Colombia in November ??

I have decided to travel Colombia in November this year for 2 weeks. I searched this forum and the web to check if November is a good time to travel but could not find specific info. I understand that Colombia is a vast country with diverse climates. Most of the "when to go" sections talk about the best time and worst time to go. November does not fall into any of the best or worst travel seasons. So pls help.
These are the places I plan to visit-

Colombia - Bogota and surrounding areas - Villa de Leyva, Medellin, Zona Cafetera (1 week). I understand
Bogota is quite wet in Nov ? And other places ??
Amazon - Fly to Leticia. Spend 4-5 days along Rio Javary in Amazon ? How is Amazon in Nov ?
If time permit Cartagena, Tayrona etc. Carribean should be fine weather-wise.

I am also thinking of taking additional 1 week off and go to Peru - Cuzco, Machu Pichu (no hiking), other Andean towns (1 week) Any help on Peru weather also appreciated.

Thanks.

By antelope217 on Jun 26, 2008, 17:27 in Travel tips.

Gator says on Jun 26, 2008, 17:55:

Since the Pilgrims did NOT land in Colombia that is no problem, None of the schools are out for holiday so that takes care of that. BUT, November 11 is the Independencia de Cartagena and the Miss Colombia (Concurso Nacional de Belleza de Colombia) contest. During that time the city can get crowded and if you particular accomodations in mind now is the time to lock them in.
Weather should not be a real problem but remember Bogotá is always cool with thunderstorms/rain almost daily.

You are trying to do too much in too little time

"Credidi pretio parvo emere et magno vendere tibi in animo fuisse!" .

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houstongal says on Jun 26, 2008, 18:45:

Antelope - November is the rainy season in Peru.

"It is now official: there's no place on earth where you will not find a Peruvian band." David Sedaris

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houstongal says on Jun 26, 2008, 18:52:

Awww...thanks Medo. Back again tonight huh?

"It is now official: there's no place on earth where you will not find a Peruvian band." David Sedaris

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houstongal says on Jun 26, 2008, 18:56:

Of course, why do you think I'm on this board. I'm about as Asian as they come.

"It is now official: there's no place on earth where you will not find a Peruvian band." David Sedaris

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houstongal says on Jun 26, 2008, 19:00:

Never been to Medellin so I can't help you there. Mom is from Japan, Dad was born in Hawaii but is also Japanese. It was an arranged marriage.

"It is now official: there's no place on earth where you will not find a Peruvian band." David Sedaris

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nueva york bombero says on Jun 26, 2008, 19:01:

Looking good houston!
Yeah, I agree...too much to do in 2 weeks.....
2 weeks is barely enough time for one area.
Pick a place and go there for 2 weeks, explore everything, then you'll absorb it better.
Then it's contagious. You'll want to explore all of Colombia like me!

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houstongal says on Jun 26, 2008, 19:03:

Antelope - I spent 2 weeks in Peru and I still didn't get to everything that I wanted to. You probably will need to take 2 trips in order to do all that you want in 2 countries.

"It is now official: there's no place on earth where you will not find a Peruvian band." David Sedaris

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houstongal says on Jun 26, 2008, 19:05:

Yup, still together. Dad is in his 80's so it's a bit late to do anything. Mom is 12 years younger than Dad. They never fit together. We could always tell it was an arranged marriage.

"It is now official: there's no place on earth where you will not find a Peruvian band." David Sedaris

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houstongal says on Jun 26, 2008, 19:12:

Yup. They do now, but growing up they were night and day and it was very obvious. Nothing of common interest. I am proud of the fact that they could hold it together for 48 years. Mom wasn't looking for a green card. This was just the accepted way of doing things (much like people from India). She left her career in Japan, had to learn English, and started another career when we were able to take care of ourselves reasonbly well.

"It is now official: there's no place on earth where you will not find a Peruvian band." David Sedaris

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houstongal says on Jun 26, 2008, 19:26:

I think the Disney princess life is a modern day myth. I don't know what my Mom expected when she moved. She really didn't have a choice. Her sister turned my Dad down. Mom got my Dad by default. Certainly her life wasn't easy when they arrived. Unlike most Colombianas she left her family behind. I think she got busy raising the kids and making a home for Dad, like all good Japanese women. As you know in many Asian societies, honor is more important than anything. So she made the best of a not-so-perfect situation.

"It is now official: there's no place on earth where you will not find a Peruvian band." David Sedaris

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houstongal says on Jun 26, 2008, 19:32:

See ya again Medo. Sorry Antelope for hijacking the post. And thanks NYBombero!

"It is now official: there's no place on earth where you will not find a Peruvian band." David Sedaris

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nueva york bombero says on Jun 26, 2008, 19:48:

I was wondering if you'd acknowledge me:)

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houstongal says on Jun 26, 2008, 19:48:

Sorry NYB...I didn't mean to slight you!!!!

"It is now official: there's no place on earth where you will not find a Peruvian band." David Sedaris

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tejasmarcos says on Jun 26, 2008, 19:49:

PBH hit the nail on the head with the weather advice.....

trying to walk a straight line on sour mash and cheap wine...

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nueva york bombero says on Jun 26, 2008, 21:10:

No worries H gal.... Good night PBH! I love you baby.......

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Papi de Alejo says on Jun 27, 2008, 05:01:

If I hadn't read this thread last night and new that there was a troll presence, I would be asking myself what HG was on about.

PdA

PdA

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houstongal says on Jun 27, 2008, 06:21:

jejeje Papi....I thought about editing my comments so it didn't look like I was talking to myself, but decided against it. That's what happens when you talk to trolls.

"It is now official: there's no place on earth where you will not find a Peruvian band." David Sedaris

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billyb says on Jun 27, 2008, 06:22:

Jesus houston, if you neeed to talk to somebody that bad, you should have called, jejejej.

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houstongal says on Jun 27, 2008, 06:25:

jeje BB....Medo was actually being reasonable in this thread last night. Not so on the other threads, but OK in this one.

"It is now official: there's no place on earth where you will not find a Peruvian band." David Sedaris

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ColombianoGringo (Moderator) says on Jun 27, 2008, 08:29:

HG, Just out of curiosity, who are you arguing with? I must have them blocked. BTW, will you be hitting the Colombian Festival again this year?

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getting better says on Jun 27, 2008, 08:46:

I'd suggest it is more likely in a typcial year to be drier at the end of November than the beginning, and make your trip as late as you can in the month.

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houstongal says on Jun 27, 2008, 09:00:

LOL CG...I was interacting with Medoblado and I knew he would be deleted in the morning, as he always is. So yes, the discussion looks like I was talking to myself!

Not sure, but I should be in town so PM me and we can plan something.

"It is now official: there's no place on earth where you will not find a Peruvian band." David Sedaris

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