I am interested in traveling to Colombia how well will I be received.

David in Idaho says on May 2, 2007, 19:20:

I think you'll be accepted just fine Colombia also has a large black populace, so you won't look like anything new down there. And yes, by and large, Colombians live up to what you've heard about being friendly and accepting. You know how it goes: treat people respectfully and they'll respect you back. I doubt race will have much to do with how you're received.

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Robert Jorge says on May 2, 2007, 19:23:

Ditto what David in Idaho said.

He who farts in church, sits in his own pew.

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scotty says on May 2, 2007, 19:57:

no problema not a problem, go and have a good time.

Get Rhythm, when you got the blues. Johnny Cash

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dibbs says on May 2, 2007, 20:46:

hey consortech99, no question is dumb on PHB, most of us learned a thing or two here, and some like me are still learning, you will have no problems in Colombia!

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goin_south says on May 2, 2007, 21:39:

there's a long, long post on this very topic, from about 4 or 5 months ago, and probably others way before that, if you do a search. But, then you may read alot that you really don't want to hear. I mostly agree with the above posters. I think being black is like being short. If you think it's an excuse for less acceptance, then it probably will be. If not, then... go and have a good time. (At least they won't be calling you 'pasty gringo', right? Pasty, I think, refers more to that sick, aging, pudgy 'off-whiteness'.) Okay, see. You already got 'one-up' on some of the others.

“ I would rather be a conservative nut job rather than a liberal with no nuts and no job.” But, really what I am is a colombiana's sex slave; she took me by force, and I submitted ;-)

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scotty says on May 3, 2007, 00:47:

be brave stand your ground 99, its gonna be tough trying to decide which chica to go with, be brave, you can do it.

Get Rhythm, when you got the blues. Johnny Cash

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morphus says on May 3, 2007, 02:18:

This question was asked many times before, but they never write back and tell us how it went.

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frankdeboca says on May 3, 2007, 08:56:

Being black or tan or white... You won't have any problems with the color of your skin... you'll enjoy your time there. Your reception is more dependent on whether or not you are the typical arrogant American or European tourist there. If you show respect and show genuine interest they will respond well, but like anywhere else, if you travel there and act arrogant you will be received poorly. Down there your attitude and actions are waaaaaaaaaaaay more important than your skin color in this regard.


~The key to immortality is to first live a life worth remembering...

~The key to immortality is to first live a life worth remembering...

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mecca says on May 3, 2007, 09:14:

uhhh really frank?

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aztec says on May 3, 2007, 09:19:

Most people might think this is dumb question. Not a dumb question at all. I will share my uninformed observations concerning Blacks in Colombia.

First of all Colombians tend to treat foreign visitors well. So you should be fine. Just like any gringo in Colombia, you need to pay attention to your surroundings. I don't believe you will be targeted simply because you are Black.

Having said that I want to share with you a survey(random count of observed) my wife and I conducted on our last trip to Bogotá. We counted the number of Black people we saw in North Bogotá in one week. The total observed was a shocking 10. In my home town the Black population is 75 or 80 per cent so that figure was a surprise.

Other cities such as Cartagena, Santa Marta and Cali have a large Black population. You might find those cities more comfortable. Bogotá by its very nature is more formal and thus less friendly.

This is not to be judgmental but simply an observation from a few visits to Colombia.

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mecca says on May 3, 2007, 09:40:

agreed Rubito that's pretty much on the head.

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frankdeboca says on May 4, 2007, 10:35:

uhhhhhhhh... mecca Yes, really mecca. Why the sarcasm? My statement is correct and applies. I was not speaking about whether or not the man can get laid, I was speaking of general acceptence. Sarcasm without rationale is a waste of time... be specific if you think I am full of it... I'll be happy to back up my experiences. By the way... I am sure each of us has different experiences, but mine have been good... and that includes traveling with friends of mine that just happen to be african american.


~The key to immortality is to first live a life worth remembering...

~The key to immortality is to first live a life worth remembering...

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consortech99 says on May 4, 2007, 20:20:

Thank You I have waiting to hear this for sometime. See when you talk to US gov all you hear is bad things. Howver, I have friend who is from thier and he is cool. I just feel like the more I learn about Colombia the more I feel like I should call it home. I know it sounds crazy, but I have always felt at home with spanish people, I don't know why???? I would Like to know how to get from Bogota to Villavicencio, any ideas.. I would like ride a horse.. THanks everyone.

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Robert Jorge says on May 4, 2007, 23:46:

You want to ride a horse in Villavo? Or ride a horse to Villavo? haha. The way there is simple. Go to the terminal transportes. Then, go to a window and say you need to go to Villavicencio. Chances are, before you even get to a window, there will be a guy who approaches you and already knows you want to go to Villavo. Don't ask me how they know, but it happens to me every time. The cost is about 20.000 to 25.000 pesos by mini-van. Most have AC and a few even have a TV with movies. During the day, it doesn't matter, you will be busy watching the landscape as you descend out of Bogota. You can get a taxi directly from the airport to Villavo for about 220.000 pesos if that is within your budget. I prefer the vans, because I just think it is cool. Plus, I'm cheap. Do yourself a favor, go out at night when in Villavo. My personal favorite is Aguapinelas on Wednesday nights. Club Kaurzo Friday night, and barrio 7 de agosto Saturday night. The taxi rides from any point "a" to point "b" in Villavo are 3.200 pesos. ($1.50 us) Some taxi drivers will still only ask for 3.000 pesos - old fee. You will have a blast - and please don't tell anybody. I don't want the word to get out.

He who farts in church, sits in his own pew.

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Cockney Colombian says on May 5, 2007, 07:06:

Aztec I find your comment interesting, as I had the same observation. I can only remember seeing ONE black woman, the last time I was in Bogota.

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YO RAPS says on May 6, 2007, 19:08:

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cali373 says on May 6, 2007, 20:50:

Colombians love dollares, jajaja

Smile if you are a thinker!

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