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Hey Surfer ... or any "Cartagena smart" person out there ...
How is January for a trip out there?
I've only been there in the Summer months.
I have to agree with you about the tourists I've seen ... always a boat load of Italianos ... everywhere you go in Cartagena ... to see only one Italiano in 4 weeks like Johan said ... incredible.
Thanks in advance ...
TLC (Loveme.com) had their last trip to Cartegena on Aug 20-22. They had a reception and photoshoot for the girls on that Saturday evening on the top floor of one of the hotels. I tried to get in Saturday but they had a table and asked alot of questions. I finally left.
Did anybody here go to their socials?? Anything good there for the pickings??
Most Italians have their holidays in July and/or august. (see the Fortaleza section...)
Maybe there were Italians....but I didn't noticed them;as they normaly speak some spanish. (Italian is also a latina language;and spanish is not very difficult to learn for italian speakers and vice versa)
I hardly saw any forreigners in Cartagena....but that was low saizon. I spend time in many areas of the city. I also was in 4 or 5 travel agencies to book my trip to the Islas del Rosarios...never saw one forreigner. I was the only one.
The time that large US cruisers came in is far behind.(due to terrorism and guerilla activities).
But i would not be surprised if the large cruisers from the US would again dock in CTG within now and a year or 2.
CTG is still the most save city in Colombia. Many large (internatonal) conferencies and government meetings are held here. Bogota is considered far more dangerous.
In January it is still considered high saizon. (certainly the first half)
All prices will have gone up....hotels,tickets...and yes...I think also the prices of hookers.
Johan.
Johan ... Thanks for the info ... think I'll plan for the end of Jan ...
Chido --
*Hot* girl!
But, even more importantly, does the photo imply you found a nude beach somewhere? Care to reveal where?
Guys,
as far I know nudistic beaches are forbidden in Colombia. I never saw one woman nude in CTG.(that is ON the beach....jejeje)
However I heard that some km's outside CTG was a small (illegal?) nude beach.
You'd have to go there by taxi (or your rented wheels)! I am sorry but I forget the name of that beach area.
If you realy want to know ask some taxistas or the streetvendors. (get ready for some hassles to buy some shit of theirs...!!!)
As a nudist myself I 'd love to check this out...but at the time being with my (ex) amiga that was impossible.
The colombians are not very liberal in those things...but things are changing!
Johan.
I took her by boat to the island across the bay from laguito. The fisherment will take you there for around $80K. There are many secluded beaches. We found one and spent a couple hours naked there. There's a rumored nudist beach, but I have no idea where it may be.
The "nude beach" I've heard about is any place on Tierrabomba (the Island just South of Laguito) away from land access. You have a boatman drop you & your friend off and either wait at end of beach or come back a few hours later. While unlikely you'd be disturbed out there, IF other people showed up you'd be wise to cover up. Colombian is a Catholic country NOT favorably inclined towards nudism.
Hey, fellow Mongers
I will be making a return to Colombia over New Years. Just Cartagena again. Does anybody know the best airfare specials out there from Miami or Dallas?
Octatron: If you are coming from DFW best to double book this might save you a few hundred books and get a better flight!
From Mia to CTG Avianca has non-stop flights from MIA to CTG, best to book on there web site should be no more then $400 round trip, but that all depends on your dates! I've seen specials from MIA to CTG at $299. You can also try Copa Air but most flights from the States they route through Panama! a 3 hour flight will turn into a 6.5 hour flight. Also look at flying from FLL, 45 minutes from MIA!
From DFW try Orbits or Expedia for the best deal!
Octatron,
I second the recommendation for the MIA/CTG nonstop flights.
They are only available on Wednesdays and Sundays though.
Also with taxes and all could be over 400, even closer to 600 depending on the time of year. It's currently 464 for late November early December travel...
Avianca's MIA/CTG cost me close to $600 during semana santa and during the summer. Check in 3 hrs. prior because of long lines and security checks.
I've been getting my Avianca tickets from America Travel 800 346 7889. MIA-CTG $349 no stops.
OOOO yeah...I forget to tell...Semana Santa (Easter) is high season too!!!!!!!!!!!!
;-)
Johan.
Thanks Chido & Surfer.
(The more famous nudist beach is in the Tayrona Park by the way, but apparently its well off the beaten track - too much so for my peace of mind. ymmv)