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[QUOTE=UrbanWildlife] I think it is a waste of time and money. The beaches are no better than in Cartagena.

I have been to Isla Del Rosario and Playa Blanca several times and I must say there is...

Gooday Mate,

I too will be traveling in the same region about the same time as you. Arriving in Cartagena on the 27th and heading off to Cali on either the 30th or the 1st.

I would enjoy...

First of all thank you for the entertaining report but, Are you kidding me? 300K for 3 hours for a so called first time LDV working girl? And this is after going back and forth for a while? WOW! Do...

Urban,

You are SPOT ON and absolutely correct!

It doesn't take a mathematics professor to understand the simple economics of this formula! Everyone here will feel the ramifications and...

i hate to disagree with you david, but it is quite common as of recently anyway.

i was not "dumb!" i did have a photocopy of my passport, i was not carrying drugs nor do i partake in drugs of any...

WOW!

I'm surprised you were stopped walking. After my encounter I chose to have the taxi drop me off prior to the Police/guard post and never was bothered. I guess they'll periodically search...

That happens on a regular basis throughout Cartagena. I'm not sure what the purpose is? Looking for the FARC or just trying to exploit money from tourists.

The area you are speaking of is the...

Hey Mates,

Can anyone give a short run down on what the "prices" should be for chairs, umbrellas, women and drinks on the Beach.

"Tony the tout" is always trying to pull a fast one and make a...

Wiild, Thanks for the Update!

Does anyone have info on the Casa's? Which ones are currently open, address, hours of operation etc. ?

Isis: I couldn't understand the format there? Very...

Yeah, I did that last time with the Taxi and it was actually rather easy. But I would like someone knowledgeable to take us around to some of the Casas.

Juan good but just wondering about the...

I plan on returning to Cartagena over the long TG holiday. Is this considered a high tourist time? Or is it just a normal weekend?

Can anyone recommend trustworthy English speaking Taxi driver?
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Ahhhhhhhh Thanks Jelly! Brings back fond memories.

Never once did I feel threatened in Cartagena. I stayed in Laguito and walked to and from Bocagrande day and night.