Other - Latin America

I will be going to Bogota soon to finalize an adoption of a older Colombian girl. I have 3 children at home ages 9-14. We are from the states. I think it would be wonderful cultural experience for my children to be there at least a week and they have spring break. I will be there for at least a month. My husband is concerned for their safety. He and I can blend in a bit better, however they are all blonde, blue eyed. Of course with this entorage we cannot get one taxi for the 6 of us OR can we? Do they have taxi vans??!!

Also any safe excursions away from Bogota I would love to hear about. I know there are a few things to see in Bogota, but we also would love to be able to enjoy or view the countryside if possible. We ourselves live in the country.

Any help or suggestions would be most welcome. Thank You from Ohio, USA.

2007-02-20 03:59:59 · 3 answers · asked by Donna 1

2007-02-20 02:41:04 · 8 answers · asked by Eve E 1

like 3 each

2007-02-19 14:20:24 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Just some general info on Bolivian schools. I haven't been able to find anything that's to helpful online yet.

Thanks for answering

2007-02-19 08:01:45 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

A few friends and I are going to Belize tomorrow for a couple of days. We're probably going to stay at a hostel or less expensive inn. We've never been there before so and this is kind of a travel on a whim sort of thing. We'll be flying into Belize City. Does anyone have suggestions on where we should go and what we should see?

2007-02-19 05:57:21 · 1 answers · asked by Gal on a Jet Plane 3

And Central America too. Buenos Aires is one, I suppose. What about the others? By "cosmopolitan" I mean with hip, sophisticated people, interesting architecture, lots of things to see and do, and a pleasure to explore on a Saturday afternoon. Gracias, amigos y amigas.

2007-02-19 05:47:36 · 8 answers · asked by Crazy Eagle 3

can anyone give me links to pictures of ecuador? or any info. of ecuador?

2007-02-19 02:08:26 · 2 answers · asked by maez 2

I know American citizens and I think Australian citizens need a visa to visit Brazil, but do I need one? I'm a full British passport holder.

2007-02-18 13:10:48 · 6 answers · asked by spikey_richie 2

I'm probably gonna be going to Guyana this summer for a missions trip. I don't have a lotta details, but I know we're going to be spending quite a bit of time in the jungle. What kind of dangers should I expect?! Like what sicknesses could I get (malaria and stuff like that??)? What animals might I come across?


THANKS!

2007-02-18 13:08:33 · 6 answers · asked by jamie68117 3

I am looking for a latin country for the following reasons in order of importance:
1. improve spanish
2. work with kids
3. lose the materialistic get back to basics
With that stated I am trying to find a place in which im not completely cut off to some niceties( i dont wanna be 500 miles from a big city) like a good dance club from time to time and must be close to a coast/beach. Also a country that has a diverse demographic and in cases of it not being diverse is not widely known for being open and/or not racist. Basically I want to be able to walk the streets without people looking like they've seen a ghost (la negrita) but at the same time I don't want to just blend in with every other person. After cutting my original location of Cuba I am finding it very difficult to narrow it down to another country or city. I can accept the diff. culture of C. & S. America vs the latin caribbean but would prefer being in places more liberal. Any positive input would be greatly appreciated

2007-02-18 10:28:15 · 7 answers · asked by ? 3

2007-02-18 07:13:19 · 7 answers · asked by Ian R 1

I am going with AFS (American Field Service) to one of these countries, however I can't make up my mind. what would you recommend? Have you been to any of these countries? Please tell me how it was, thanks.

2007-02-17 05:32:29 · 5 answers · asked by Greatdane576 2

Is it flat or hilly? How's the architecture? What is there to see and do? How's the food?

Thanks

2007-02-17 03:50:33 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

What activities are there to do in Barranquilla, Colombia

2007-02-16 22:38:15 · 5 answers · asked by Charles G 1

And what months are the summer vacations?

2007-02-16 08:38:34 · 6 answers · asked by MS.. 2

group a
venezuela
bolivia
peru
uruguay
They always give the host the easiest group just so they would go on to the next round.

groupb
brazil
mexico
ecuador
chile

group c
argentina
usa
colombia
paraguay
interesting group, also the top 2 teams goes on and the top two third place finishers moves on as well to the quarterfinals

who is going to win it all?

2007-02-15 07:49:05 · 3 answers · asked by Kevin 5

im thinkin about goin down there, but all i hear is the violence of crimes n things, what do u think of the situation down there

2007-02-14 22:07:50 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-14 10:47:43 · 2 answers · asked by CMFV 1

argentina,bovia,chile,colombia,costa rica,cuba,ecuador,guatermala,honduras,nicaragua,peru,puerto rico,mexico,spain

2007-02-13 08:33:25 · 6 answers · asked by bekah_2009 2

what are two facts about south america that start with a L
becayse i tried to look it up but i couldn't find any really

2007-02-13 01:12:46 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've been to Argentina and loved it. Any other countries in SA you recommend that are even better than Argentina and why? Thanks.

2007-02-12 10:10:03 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am moving to La Ceiba, and I need information on how to become a citizen.

2007-02-12 07:07:37 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

im travelling to both, just wondering where my us dollars will go the farthest?

2007-02-11 12:11:41 · 5 answers · asked by qualok 1

it is truth that exists many rich ones in Brazil and the country is most different (economically) of the planet?

2007-02-11 02:05:14 · 5 answers · asked by luluzinha6mil 1

I need this by Feb./11/07/Sunday and at the time.......maybe around 5:30 and down or noooo maybe about 6:15 I'm giving you ok so help a sista' out and please help me!!!! :0

2007-02-10 14:47:24 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've been a few times and plan to go again in June with my church on a mission trip to Mulukuku. We plan to take some teenagers with us. Some people are telling me that since the political situation has changed they don't reccommend any of us going. I'm going anyway; but am concerned about the kids going. Any advice from someone that has been there recently or is living there now? Thanks

2007-02-10 05:31:50 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am considering attending a study travel program for a month. The destinations I have to choose from are the following: -Argentina: Buenos Aires, Cσrdoba, Bariloche, Mendoza -Bolivia: Sucre -Chile: Santiago de Chile -Costa Rica: Flamingo Beach, Heredia, Monteverde -Cuba: Havana, Santiago de Cuba, Trinidad -Ecuador: Quito -Guatemala: Antigua -Mexico: Guanajuato, Playa del Carmen, Oaxaca, Puerto Vallarta -Peru: Cuzco -Republica Dominicana: Santo Domingo.
I am going to be provided accomodation by a host family, but I am still worrying about safety cause my spanish is less than elementary, I am a pale white 19 years old girl (ideal victim!), and I am going there on my own!
Which of these destinations are the safest? I am looking for a small, safe town by a beach, is there anything like that amongst these places?
I was told to go for Costa Rica (Flamingo beach) is it safe?
Thank you for your time!

2007-02-09 22:32:03 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

Brazil, Argentina, Peru - I don't mind. Where can I get cheap flights to South America next month??? thanks

2007-02-08 21:32:40 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'll be coming back to the U.S. from a contract job after 18 months on site and want to take a nice long vacation. I don't want to spend more then $15,000 US and want to live as nicely as possible. I'm 30 y.o., single and plan on having my 15 y.o. and 14 y.o. nieces visit for about a month when school is out. I like to dive and have a PADI Master Diver rating so would like to spend at least a while near the ocean. I've had two semesters of Spanish in college and am using the Rosetta software to improve my spanish. I like to fish and would like a little time near a lake. Archaeology is of interest to me so I've been thinking Peru or Mexico but not really decided yet. I plan on starting the vacation around May. Apartments or casas preferable to hotels. I really just want to take a vacation where I can sit around a little but still have things to do so I'm not bored out of my mind. Where would the best place be to stay in Latin America?

2007-02-08 18:51:56 · 14 answers · asked by House_Newby 1

I am going to Argentina soon. It is not my first time going there, because I am from there. Anyways, what city should I go to, other than Buenos Aires. I am going to more than one place.

2007-02-08 10:16:53 · 11 answers · asked by [S-More] 3