Category "colombia"

Ferries from Panama to Colombia on the Pacific side?

For walking/biking (or driving) from Mexico to Lima, Perú, the ferries in the Caribbean from Panama to Colombia add a lot of distance. I could save a lot

Flight connections from USA to Cali, Colombia through Bogotá

I'm traveling from the USA to Cali, Colombia. I'm looking at flights and wanted a little advice. For the choices of flights I'll be arriving in Bogotá, C

Sending a credit card from UK to Colombia [closed]

I need to send a credit card from the UK to Bogota, Colombia. I already tried sending the card (and, in the past, other letters) via regular

How to get from old town Cartagena to the airport for a very early flight?

Having a very early flight leaving Cartagena airport shortly after 6 AM, what options are available to get there from the old town? Since it is an internationa

Where exactly does the Carnaval de Barranquilla take place?

While it is said in National Geographic, the Rough Guide to Colombia and other publications that the Carnaval De Barranquilla is the second largest in the world

Pasto or Popayan, which one is safer?

I'm planning a trip in Colombia from Bogota to the south, I'd like between choose Popayan and Pasto as a stopover. Which city is safer?

Barranquilla airport (Colombia) to Cartagena

I'm planning to travel to Cartagena, but the best inbound flight I'm able to find goes to Barranquilla instead. Can I just take a normal taxi from the Barranqui

Reaching Famous Beaches within Tayrona National Park?

Which is the faster way to reach famous beaches in Tayrona National Park from Baranquilla or Santa Marta? My guidebook is short on details but mentions: Arrecif

Traveling to Colombia - cash or card?

My first question about Colombia - definitely not last. I am going to Colombia at the beginning of April 2016 for (just) 16 days. I am just wondering what would

Bogotá–Medellín by bus

On the map, the distance between the two biggest cities of Colombia doesn't seem that long at first (245 km as the crow flies). Bing Maps Then again driving

Is it possible to travel from Panama City to Medellin, Colombia by car/bus? [duplicate]

I'm from Brazil and I'm planning to fly to Panama and then take a bus from Panama City to Medellin, is it possible? Direct flights are so exp

How do you go from Palomino to Venezuela? [closed]

How can I get to Venezuela from Palomino Colombia? Time is not really an issue but I would like to know the safest/easiest way to cross this b

Amazon forest in Colombia [closed]

I will be in Colombia for the first 2 weeks in March and want to visit the Amazon rain forest for sure. I want to take out 3-4 days for it. I

Colombia Inter-City Bus Route and Time-Tables

Is there a site where one can find bus routes between cities in Colombia and their time-tables where the information is reliable and up to date? Otherwise multi

Bus schedule Pereira to Filandia

I plan to go from Pereira (Airport if possible) to Filandia, preferably by bus. Is this possible? Can anyone point me to the bus schedule?

Getting to the Tatacoa desert

I'll be staying in Salento. What are my options to get to the Tatacoa desert using public transportation? I would guess I can take a bus to Ibague, then from Ib

Pay 16% tax at hotels for tourists?

As a tourist in Colombia, do I need to pay the 16% hotel tax? If not, how do I get this money back?

What popular local street food is unique or particular to Colombia?

I'm going to Bogota, Salento Popayan and Pasto. Any local food and drink is a must try? I'm a big fan of street food too.

Internet access in Colombia

Can anyone tell me what would be the easiest and cheapest way to access the internet? How common are HotSpots (biggest cities or towns) ? Can I rely on it or wo

Riding motorcycles in Medellin, Colombia with a US DL

I'm planning to visit Medellin and Bogota sometime in the near future. I've a U.S. DL which endorses motorcycles. Is it legal to ride motorcycles in Colombia wi