will be in Colombia early July

Hola,

Been living and working in Trinidad for the last 4 months. This gig ends in June, then I am planning to visit Colombia in early July. Land in Bogota, spend a few days, fly to Cali, Medellin, and then to Cartagena and Baranquilla. See the whole country in a week.

Any travel advice would be greatly appreciated, amigas y amigos. It's a whirlwind tour, but I am scouting out the possibility of moving to one of the Colombian cities.

If anyone here will be there in July and wants to hook up, just let me know. Gracias.

By Crazy Eagle on May 14, 2007, 05:27 in Friendly Talkzone.

Buongone says on May 14, 2007, 06:35:

Sounds Nuts too Me! One week. Not enough time. Maybe two cities. That's crammin then.

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diobahn says on May 14, 2007, 07:10:

on a wing and a prayer You'll spend more time checking out the planes' interiors
than you will checking out any cities.

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kentuckygreg says on May 14, 2007, 07:23:

Skip Cali and BQ. Go to Medellin on a Tuesday-Thursday then hit Cartagena for the weekend till the following Monday. Thank me later.

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Gator says on May 14, 2007, 07:49:

I Will Echo.... the Tres Amigos above.

Pick either Bogotá or Medellin(personal choice Bogotá)for three days and the rest of the time in Cartagena. Time arrival in Cartagena for late Thursday in order to scope out the area and the party time will be Friday/Saturday. If it gets too quiet than bus or hire a taxi to Barranquilla and depart from there.

If you plan to move then spend at least six months renting to get the feel of the country and explore several other cities.

"Brevior Sltare Cum Deformibus Mulieribus Est Vita!" .

"Brevior Sltare Cum Deformibus Mulieribus Est Vita!" .

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Gator says on May 14, 2007, 07:49:

I Will Echo.... Duplicate post-deleted

"Brevior Sltare Cum Deformibus Mulieribus Est Vita!" .

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nbenjamin says on May 14, 2007, 10:51:

Advice 1. Take a van or a taxi between Cartagena and Baranquilla. It is safe, it is way cheaper than a plane, and they run van and taxi services between the two cities all the time. It will pick you up at your hotel and take you to your destination in baranquilla (or vice versa) it will be faster than flying, (I would imagine) about an hour and 45 minutes door to door.

2. Do not skip Cali, Medellin, or Cartagena. If cities have to go I would cut Bogota first - it is like any other South American city, next I would cut Baranquilla.

3. Extend your trip a week if you are thinking of moving there.

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Buongone says on May 14, 2007, 17:52:

Cabbie in Cali I have a good dudes name & number if you plan on Cali. He might be able to show you around alot. Pretty knowledgeable. Speaks English too. If needed drop a line. Doe's anyone know the name of the area in Bogota, up by Hamberguesas marquesa? Or of the area up a little from the big Church downtown, with the square, with alot of restaurants nearby? Whats the name of the area around the Marina? In CTG. I would say do lots of research before buying, Make damn sure thats where you want to buy. Like Gator posted on the TRM 2000-1 thread. If you buy at the wrong time, I might end of costing you a bunch, or saving alot later. Big spread. Happy Hunting

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arthur brode says on May 14, 2007, 19:37:

drop me a line if you need anything in Cali arthurbrode at aol.com

http://www.calirentals.net/

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