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Gringo in Cucuta?

Hola ! Going to Bogota again, my favorite place on earth. My wife wants to take me to Cucuta for a family reunion. How's the area, I have heard not the best place for a gringo. I don't look like a gringo but, u know.

Also, any ideas on the best hotel in Cucuta?

Thanks,

Florida Bob

By cobbook6104 on Jul 17, 2007, 13:51 in Friendly Talkzone.

miamimike says on Jul 17, 2007, 14:10:

Cucuta is the last place I would Visit again in Col, its dirty, not very interesting and dangerous. I don't know if there is such a thing as a "Best Hotel" in Cucuta, maybe only the best of the worst. I would pass on a trip there if possible,,,

"Wait a minute. What did you just say? You're predicting $4-a-gallon gas? That's interesting. I hadn't heard that." -- Feb. 28, 2008 --George W. Bush, Washington, D.C.

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Gator says on Jul 17, 2007, 14:19:

Once was enough for me.

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

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miamimike says on Jul 17, 2007, 14:24:

Gator--My thoughts exactly,,,

"Wait a minute. What did you just say? You're predicting $4-a-gallon gas? That's interesting. I hadn't heard that." -- Feb. 28, 2008 --George W. Bush, Washington, D.C.

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cobbook6104 says on Jul 17, 2007, 15:16:

Pretty much what I have heard, will have to break it to her gent.y. She's really wanting me to meet her extended family.

Thanks for your posts.

Florida Bob

florida bob

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curramberochris says on Jul 17, 2007, 15:47:

Its hot and feels more like Venzuela than Colombia......just a place to pass through on the way to Venezuela.....the bus terminal should be avoided if possible

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Philly says on Jul 17, 2007, 16:27:

I live about 40 minutes from Cucuta. Be very careful, especially if you do not speak spanish. One time I was there, I had to ask a policeman where the nearest mac machine was, he gave me the directions but first he told me how dangerous it was. What does that tell you????????????

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adrimm says on Jul 17, 2007, 17:43:

Maybe you can compromise and try Pamplona?

(I also don't reccomend Cucuta one iota).

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scotty says on Jul 18, 2007, 08:20:

I have nothing good about it.

Get Rhythm, when you got the blues. Johnny Cash

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Proud_Canadian says on Aug 7, 2007, 08:56:

Hey, I have a friend who works at Hotel Arizona in Cucuta. If you would like info about it, or her contact, pm me.

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