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The beaches of Cartagena, tourist area, are disappointing, I mean really disappointing. These beaches are marginal and good as a side activity or for short time only. If the beach is going to be the main activity pick another city, you'll thank me. Haven't been to BAQ so can't comment.
You'll be really disappointed in BAQ. There are no beaches.
If you like nice beach, try Playa Blanca about 40 minutes by boat from Laguito(CTG). The Rosario Islands(about an hour) are also superb.
[QUOTE=Tom 33]You'll be really disappointed in BAQ. There are no beaches.
If you like nice beach, try Playa Blanca about 40 minutes by boat from Laguito(CTG). The Rosario Islands(about an hour) are also superb.[/QUOTE]I dissagree with you about BQUILLA.If you go a little further, about 30 mins by car, you will find SANTA VERONICA, PLAYA MENDOZA, and PALMARITO which are nice. And I agree with you about those in Cartagena also.There are no BEACHES in Barranquilla, but there are a lot of BITCHES here.JUST KIDDING :), Cheers, Peter.
Where in BAQ are the beaches? The disappointment is not with BAQ, but the fact that there are no beaches.
[QUOTE=Tom 33]Where in BAQ are the beaches? The disappointment is not with BAQ, but the fact that there are no beaches.[/QUOTE]
Well, they are not a block away from main street like Cartagena, but at 15 mins by car is Salgar which is not much, but still it attracts huge crowds, especially on a Sunday morning.
And the rest I mentioned 25- 40 minutes.
Besides, I would dare to say Cartagena and Barranquilla are two different cities, the first is a touristic city,good for 3 or 4 days.
The second is more of a REGULAR city with the advantages of the beaches NEAR BY.
We even CONSIDER Cartagena at 1 1/2 hours away or Santa Marta,about 1 hour on the oppositive direction, the Irotama bay which it is really nice, or El Rodadero as part of the Barranquilla beaches.
So it is not unsual to leave Bquilla early in the morning for either city, spend the day there, go swimming, have lunch and be back at night for Supper. Peter.
Looking into visiting Santa Marta during my next visit to Colombia but cannot find any information on the city; general, entertainment, and mongering. Help in pointing me in the right direction would be appreciated.
Jeez, guess I overstayed my 3 to 4 days in CTG by a few years. And one of those disappointing beaches lies outside of my back door. That's a good 3-minute commute down the elevator.
Guess I should move to BAQ.
[QUOTE=Tom 33]JGuess I should move to BAQ.[/QUOTE]
Yes you should.Welcome.Peter.
No offense Tom, but me thinks you have never seen a World Class beach if you consider ANYTHING in Cartagena city acceptable and consider Islas Rosario "superb". Colom,bia has tremendous beaches BUT most are in areas with serious security issues and NOT places where most mongers would tred. San Andres and Provedencia have the best beaches in areas that are safe. Also, the other beach areas have NOBODY who speaks English and no creature comforts or LDV style places to find chicas.
[QUOTE=Surfer]No offense Tom, but me thinks you have never seen a World Class beach if you consider ANYTHING in Cartagena city acceptable and consider Islas Rosario "superb". Colom,bia has tremendous beaches BUT most are in areas with serious security issues and NOT places where most mongers would tred. San Andres and Provedencia have the best beaches in areas that are safe. Also, the other beach areas have NOBODY who speaks English and no creature comforts or LDV style places to find chicas.[/QUOTE]
Yes, Surfer, you are 100% correct buddy, it is unfortunate that it has to be so, even for us.In San Andres, try EL ACUARIO, not Johny Key,Cheers, Peter.
I am planning a trip to Columbia after Carnival in '06 Brasil.
I do not know much about Columbia but, I would like know where to start first.
I will be traving to Barq, Cart, Med and Bogo and Cali.
Is it considered cheaper than Brasil?
Is it possible to rent an apartment for 7 days in each City.
I want to travel to diffrent cities by car, is this recommended.
What month can I get than warmest weather?
Would appreciate the help, other please save unuseful remarks?
Can you list the places that I can find the 9 and 10 scale morenas in each city.
For each city can you list 3 or 4 places for the chicas.
Dose anyone have apartment contacts for each city?
What is the floor price that you guys are being charged for an all nighter?
Are there many chicas in their early 20's.
Would appreciate your help.
I have been reading the posts bt still would appreciate some help.
Going from Miami and trying to find the cheapest non-stop route and an airline where I can earn miles.
Only reply if your willing to help
[QUOTE=Liucio]I am planning a trip to Columbia after Carnival in '06 Brasil.
I do not know much about Columbia but, I would like know where to start first.
I will be traving to Barq, Cart, Med and Bogo and Cali.
Is it considered cheaper than Brasil?
Is it possible to rent an apartment for 7 days in each City.
I want to travel to diffrent cities by car, is this recommended.
What month can I get than warmest weather?
Would appreciate the help, other please save unuseful remarks?
Can you list the places that I can find the 9 and 10 scale morenas in each city.
For each city can you list 3 or 4 places for the chicas.
Dose anyone have apartment contacts for each city?
What is the floor price that you guys are being charged for an all nighter?
Are there many chicas in their early 20's.
Would appreciate your help.
I have been reading the posts bt still would appreciate some help.
Going from Miami and trying to find the cheapest non-stop route and an airline where I can earn miles.
Only reply if your willing to help[/QUOTE]
I can help you in Barranquiila with the apartment and the women,traveling by car between Barranquiila and Cartagena during day time, I see no problem, from Bogota to Medellin or to Barranquilla although the scenery is fantastic, nothing like you would ever see in the States, it is not recomended, things have improved a lot with the new President Uribe,but still I would advice foreigners against it.Peter.
Guys I have done extensive research on both Cali and Cartegena and need help deciding on which one to visit in Nov. . Cartegena is more tourist freindly and therefore the women are more expensive. Cali has a good scene and is less expensive but can be more dangerous. (Please let me know if Im geting this wrong guys). The definitive factor for me is going to have to be where I am most likely to find morenas and or Black Colombian women. They are gorgeous! (At least in my opinion). So which city has the most/friendliest/lease expensive of this type. Please help. My worst case Scenario is going back to the DR or Brazil and Im really tired of those scenes. Thanx guys.
[QUOTE=curry]Guys I have done extensive research on both Cali and Cartegena and need help deciding on which one to visit in Nov. . Cartegena is more tourist freindly and therefore the women are more expensive. Cali has a good scene and is less expensive but can be more dangerous. (Please let me know if Im geting this wrong guys). The definitive factor for me is going to have to be where I am most likely to find morenas and or Black Colombian women. They are gorgeous! (At least in my opinion). So which city has the most/friendliest/lease expensive of this type. Please help. My worst case Scenario is going back to the DR or Brazil and Im really tired of those scenes. Thanx guys.[/QUOTE]
Cartagena has plenty of morenas for you, and so does Barranquilla, Cartagena will be holding the Miss Colombia Beauty Pagent in the first week on Nov. A lot of people will be there, so rooms become scarce and expensive. And your appreciation abouth these cities is correct.Peter.
Gipse, most of the action is in Rodadero. There are many resturants and clubs in that area. I was last there in May and it was dead. I hear in the high season it is very crowded. I stayed in a cabana near Hotel Zuana and it was nice. The food in the outside resturants is very inexpensive and very delicious. We hired a taxi for 30 dollars to give us a tour of Santa Marta. It lasted for about 4 hours and i ejoyed it very much. I dont know about p4p in Santa Marta, but it is a nice place to take your novia.