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Hi, I'm planning on travelling to Colombia in May and I'd like to get an idea of the travel costs so I'm looking at either renting an apartment or staying at a hotel.

I'm thinking about checking out Cartagena, Bogota and Cali. I'd like to know what are the advantages to renting an apartment in Colombia vs staying at a hotel.

I usually prefer renting an apartment when I travel, as I did recently in Buenos Aires. There I only paid $28USD/night for a decent 500 square foot apartment in the centre. I'm guessing prices in Colombia are a little bit higher, and I'm prepared to pay up to $40-50/night. As I'm planning on travelling for maybe 2 months I need to be a bit frugal.

If I were to spend $40-50/night on either a hotel or an apartment, what would be the better choice???? Also are most of the apartments safe and do they have good security? What about leaving your valuables inside them?

Thanks!

Mike

By msfior on Jan 27, 2006, 09:31 in Renting, selling & meetups.

flyamerican says on Jan 27, 2006, 14:55:

This is where i stay in Bogota www.bogotacolombialodging.com They have room and apartments. I enjoy it there, great people, prices and service.

Don't know about cartagena, but what I consider a good bogota hotel will cost from $70 up to over $100.00. The radison is about $185 & up.

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arthur brode says on Jan 27, 2006, 15:05:

contact Adela she helped me find my apt. here in cali
a_dentro at yahoo.com.mx

http://www.calirentals.net/

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msfior says on Jan 29, 2006, 12:59:

safest apartments What do you guys think is safer in Colombia... to stay in a gated, super secure building surrounded by armed guards, or stay in a modest, middle-class building with normal security??? I feel like it's best to stay low-key, and staying in a place resembling camp x-ray might make you a little more of a target for criminals, but I don't know what it's like in Colombia. I always try to blend in when I travel, and definitely not do anything that would make me look like I'm wealthy. Is it really necessary to stay in a place with armed guards and mad security if you can blend in and not stand out as a tourist?

What are your thoughts on this???

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Lostgringo says on Feb 1, 2006, 19:58:

Did you check out the apt I have for rent Hi:
My apartment will be available the time you are in Bogota. You will not find a better deal. If you do, you will have to look long and hard. I have also posted some pics.
Frank

Your Home Away from Home www.welovebogota.com and www.apartmentinbogota.com "Luxury apartments and rooms Cheap" Only 2 blocks from the American Embassy! 24/7 hour security.http://www.monsterrakebacks.comCome gamble and get money back!

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bickerss says on Feb 2, 2006, 12:00:

I stay in aparthotels in Bogota. 1 is next to zona rosa and is 140,000 pesos a night for two bedrooms. They are quite good. I am now in another one much cheaper. Used to be quite run down but they have slapped on a paint job etc and looks ok - it is 280,000 pesos a week or 68,000 pesos a night. Has bedroom cable tv, fridge, stove bathroom etc.

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viajera75 says on Feb 13, 2006, 06:39:

CARNAVAL Hola, I´m looking for a place to stay during Carnaval in Baranquilla, 2006. If possible I would like to stay with a family. I can pay or I can teach English in exchange for room and board. I am now living in Bucaramanga and I speak Spanish. If you know of any such family that would be interested, please private message me. Thanks!

Hola, Estoy buscando un lugar para quedarme durante el carnaval en Baranquilla, 2006. Si es posible, me gustaria quedarme con una familia. Puedo pagar o puedo enseñar ingles en cambio por el cuarto. Ahora estoy viviendo en Bucaramanga. Soy extranjera pero hablo bien el español. Si conoce una familia que tiene interes, por favor enviarme una mensaje privada. Gracias!

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Greg444 says on Feb 17, 2006, 16:44:

Bickerss, thats still over 1,000,000 pesos a month, whats the name of this place?
My Bogota friends tell me Alto Chapiners has great apts for 1,000,000,
nice 1 bedroom aot , with balaconet, etc.. INCL all util.
EVERYONE of my friends in Bogota says 1,000,000 for your NICE 1 bedroom apt in Alto Chapinero.

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portamonedas says on Feb 21, 2006, 03:47:

Bogota Apartment Hi,

would you like to check our site http://www.portamonedas.ch

good luck

saludos

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bickerss says on Mar 4, 2006, 09:22:

Sorry, i only saw your question on the aparthotel today. I stay in Lagua Plaza 75 on cra 15 no 74 - 84. Its 280,000 a week or 840,000 a month with discount.

regards

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