2007-03-04 00:59:24 · 7 answers · asked by jo 1 in Travel ➔ Latin America ➔ Other - Latin America
You should. Colombia is an amazing place to see and explore. The bad image of it, is due because of a certain region of the country, but if you stay out of it, and visit certain regions like Cartagena (which is simply spectacular), Parque Tayrona (a UK paper just named it like 2 weeks ago the second most beautiful beach on earth), Bogota (stick to the north part of the city), and your vacation will be awesome. Cartagena is by far the most romantic city in South America. Major investments are changing the city, like for example a Trump building, a new Marriot, as well as many others. Islas del Rosario, locatated at about a 25 minute boat ride will take you to a paradise. On the other hand, Parque Tayrona, which according to a UK newspaper is the 2nd prettiest beach on earth is amazing. You can either backpack, camp, or stay in a luxury hotel. It is amazing and it has the highest mountain on earth touching the sea. Diving is beautiful. Bogota, is the opposite. It is located 2600 meters above sea level. It is quite a Cosmopolitan city filled with clubs and fancy restaurants. Stick to the north part of the city.
2007-03-04 03:27:14 · answer #1 · answered by Jorge Alberto G 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You will love Colombia. The friendliest people in the world. Bogota is awesome. It is a modern city (about 8 million people now) with everything you can think of to do. Yet, at a stop light there might be a BMW in one lane and a mule and cart next to it. Cartagena is worth a visit. lots of history and an amazing fort. Also, if you want to get off the beaten path, go to Villa de Levya. It's about 3 hours, by bus, West of Bogota. Built in the 1500's and it appears in some areas, that time stopped in the 1600's. I've traveled all over Colombia in this last year and was welcomed every where I went. You won't want to come home.
2007-03-04 20:33:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm mexican I visited Colombia 10 years ago, and did not like it, you will find it even more uncivilized (is that even a word?) than me, being european. I think people is not educated and yes a lot of them are nice but is nice enough?. I found a lack of order at the airport, the supermarket, etc, it might have changed. The colombian friend I was with told me to be careful because they used to steal passports at the airport. Oh! and it was the first time someone went through my suitcase, underwear and all, back when 9/11 security measures weren't in place.... I felt abused. Didn't like it, sorry.
2007-03-07 19:36:34 · answer #3 · answered by Turista 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would definitely recommend Cartagena, San Andres y Providencia and Bogota. There are many places to go in colombia but I dont know how long you are going for so I'm just going to suggest those places for now.
The guy on top of me gave a great suggestion about bogota. STay to the north, check La Candelaria and Zona Rosa in Bogota. Have a good time!
2007-03-04 18:43:33 · answer #4 · answered by Preciosa 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ive seen Columbia in back in 81 i think , strapped to the back of a USAF...jumbo. flying over my home town Stockport Manchester .my buddy had an airband radio and as she flew
over us the pilot said...Hello Manchester have a pint of lager for me...... I was a bitter man...a different drink altogether...even the girls dont drink lager in Manchester, I couldnt stand lager and back then there wasnt a right lot about....but that evening i did
A pint of Harp stay sharp to the bottom of the glass...
ive got a diecast model that ive had years and i miss her greatly
not to mention the poor Astronauts ..whom i had never seen
but will im sure be sadly missed by friends and family..Rest in Peace and Rest Assured..
Columbia rocked....Roll on Columbia Columbia roll on....
im sorry i dont know where im is or do you mean instant message...but i hope its lovely and youll have a ball....
oh no u mean sud america...if so get in with the chicleros..
the workers that tap the resin from the gum trees ....chicle...
used to make chewing gum....they are 3 times as hard as anyone else and everyone else is well scared, u think coke
barons are hard....
Bogota is safe in numbers....dont go to baranquilla...you might not leave.....
2007-03-04 09:28:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i've been here in bogotafor 3 months, and i went to a reggeton concert the other night and everybody was getting arrested for carrying knives and a little 10 year old kid was walkin around with three knives in his socks. I got outta there quick. and all you here all day are machine guns and car bombs goin off. Have a nice vacation.
2007-03-06 03:16:20 · answer #6 · answered by rep tha 313 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do you want a companion
2007-03-04 09:02:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋