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Okay, if you insist. Go to Playa Hollywood. If he hasn't already spotted you first, then ask one of the locals to point out Tony #1. Do you want to confirm that you have the Tony that you're...

Thought I'd add to acknowledge that an Exchange House outside of Laguito or Bocagrande could (may very well) offer a better rate, because I do know that both Juan and Mery go outside of that zone if...

Hey, Black Page and YippeeKayay.

Greetings! Wishing both of you a happy new year and safe travels!

You both do a great job week-after-week taking the time to provide many of the visitors...

Right hand meet left hand, LOL.

That 'ole UrbanWildlife sure did "bring it" back-in-the day when it came to providing useful and accurate information about the Northern Coast of Colombia,...

It's all actually very simple. You use a Schwab card, so at ATMs such as Colpatria / Scotiabank that give you the true exchange rate and don't charge any fees, the only fee you are paying is the 1%...

There's a Davivienda ATM there in Laguito near you; it's on your side of the street in front of the Hilton, right there next to the little security attendant building at the end of the sidewalk...

Yeah, I don't doubt you. I spend my time in Colombia and over the past 13 years have tried most of the ATM's. I can provide current first-hand knowledge on the following in Cartagena:

Davivienda....

As I posted, I have no knowledge of Colpatria and as said I am unable to provide information either way. Great that you can confirm that one, thanks.

I've used BBVA and Caja Social for years...

As I mentioned below, BBVA is one of two that don't extract "juice" from you, with Caja Social being the other. I don't recall ever using a Colpatria. Davivienda will take you for a ride on the...

The posts and responses are in re to "buildings" with multiple units, not a private home. If you rent a private home, you are correct, but there tends to be "staff" that live on site who will let the...

Caja Social and BBVA.

Yes. Contact info the same as in the past.

Agree with the others, great trip report and enjoyed the read! You know how to enjoy Cartagena! Keep on keeping on.

I agree that at the times it is packed, that layout certainly hinders one from being able to just kick back, relax, observe and mingle much. While they will clear out chicas from a table or the bar...

If they are like family, then that would make us related, LOL. Tell them their brother says Hello,.

Av San Martin, correct. The comment you read saying "local place" is correct; it's not frequented by tourists, especially not foreign tourists. In all the times I have been there, it's predominantly...

If you really believe that Harvey's is a fast food place, then the question begs: Have you actually ever sat down and enjoyed lunch there?

Please consider.

1. Two months is not a "long term rental".

2. In Strata 6 neighborhoods, monthly electricity can run $250 - $350 month when running the air conditioning all the time. Therein...

There you go, nice touch. The World turns more smoothly on its axis because of decent folks like you, Mojo Bandit.

As far as LDV, be it the former location or the one in the historical city, in...

No more daily cigar. There's story behind the quitting, but I'll spare you the boring details!

Don't get to the beach as frequently either, but do always at least swing thru one day if for nothing...

I know it and other venues can change with the way the wind blows. Have reported such over the past 12 years of coming to Cartagena when guys want to say such and such night is no good or such and...

Just a quick note that I stopped-in LDV this past Monday evening. Lots of chicas, plenty of guys (which you need in order for the chicas to stay for the potential of a client); overall more chicas...

I've used both of these love motels on multiple occasions and found them listed here in Travel69's informative Cartagena List post on one of the other Cartagena Threads.

As an FYI to others, these...

A checking account with no international fees is the best route. Most major USA Banks will charge a 3% international fee for ATM debit card transaction. Many of the machines in Colombia now charge a...

As to the rest of Colombia, our experience has been different, as I have been required to register my guest in hotels in the following cities: Santa Marta, Barranquilla, Covenas, Monteria, Bogota,...