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I am a creative writer / surfer chick in need of adventure all the time. The only thing that keeps me grounded is my non-traveling, non-surfing pug (dog), Iris.

Hometown
Honolulu, HI, USA
Location now
Honolulu
Work published
TravelMag.com; BraveNewTraveler.com; Lost Magazine
Travel philosophy
Live life--and see it--in full color.
Craziest place
Erromango (in Vanuatu)
Bizarre experience
arriving in Erromango on a grass strip to find there is in fact no airport, there were no other tourists, and that the entire village had come out of their tin/grass huts to greet the passengers--in other words, me.
Advice
Don't worry--just go!
Dream destination
the Galapagos
Traveled before
Central and South America:

Bolivia

Peru

Uruguay

Chile

Argentina

Costa Rica

Southeast Asia:

Vietnam - Nha Trang, Hue, Danang, Hoi An

Thailand - Bangkok, Ko Lao Liang, Ko Phi Phi, Krabi, Railay, Phuket, the Similan Islands

Cambodia - Siem Reap (Angkor Wat), Phnom Penh, Kratie, Ban Lung, Virachey National Park

Laos - Vientiane, Vang Vieng, Luang Prabang, Champasak (Wat Phu), Si Phan Don

Myanmar - Mandalay, Bagan, Inle Lake, Kalaw, Yangon

Singapore - shopping (Orchard Road), the Quays (Clark and Boat), Sentosa Island, Orchid Garden

Indonesia - Sumatra, Mentawais, Java, Bali, Nusa Tengara (Lombok, Sumbawa, Sumba), West Timor (Roti Island)

Europe:

England, Amsterdam, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Croatia, Turkey, Greece

Other:

Egypt, Israel, Australia, Vanuatu, Fiji, Mexico, Canada, India, China,
Going next
St. John and St. Thomas

Brenda Yun's Guide Book Entries

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Services in Armenia
May 27, 2008 - Armenia, Colombia
The best place to acquire tourist information is at the information booth in the bus terminal, which is at the ......
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Safety in Armenia
May 27, 2008 - Armenia, Colombia
Armenia is a surprisingly clean and safe city. Only the few blocks around Plaza Bolívar can get a little shady ......
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Getting around Armenia
May 27, 2008 - Armenia, Colombia
With the opening of Armenia's modern pedestrian mall running through the center of the city, getting around by foot is ......
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Getting to and away from Armenia
May 27, 2008 - Armenia, Colombia
The city of Armenia is conveniently situated between many of Colombia's largest cities. Bogotá and Medellín are just six hours ......
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Getting to and away from Armenia
May 27, 2008 - Colombia
The city of Armenia is conveniently situated between many of Colombia's largest cities. Bogotá and Medellín are just six hours ......
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Safety in Zona Cafetera
May 27, 2008 - Colombia
The Zona Cafetera is a very laid back part of Colombia. Travelers will feel particularly at home, safe, and secure ......
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When to go to Zona Cafetera
May 27, 2008 - Colombia
The rich, fertile land of the Zona Cafetera is 1000 meters above sea level. Therefore, the climate in this region ......
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Safety
May 27, 2008 - Pereira, Colombia
Like all larger cities, it’s best to use caution when walking alone in Pereira at night. Some streets even in ......
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Getting around
May 27, 2008 - Pereira, Colombia
The city is easily walkable on foot, but taxis are readily available all over town. There is a minimum $1.50 ......
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Getting to and away
May 27, 2008 - Pereira, Colombia
Pereira’s international airport, the largest in the region, is located a short 20 minutes from the city center (about $5 ......
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When To Go
May 27, 2008 - Pereira, Colombia
At just 1,500 meters above sea level, Pereira is the warmest city in the Zona Cafetera, so it sees a ......
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Services
May 27, 2008 - Manizales, Colombia
A small yet informative tourist office is located on the Plaza Bolívar by La Basilica. Here, you can pick up ......
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Iglesia de San Antonio & Cali Teatro
May 12, 2008 - Barrio San Antonio, Cali, Colombia
One of the few places in the city where you can get fresh air and a fine view of Cali ......
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Iglesia San Pedro
Apr 28, 2008 - Cali, Colombia
First erected for the Priest of Quito in 1539, then later torn down and rebuilt in 1772, again in 1841, ......
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Casa Proartes
Apr 27, 2008 - Centro, Cali, Colombia
This great little neo-classic style building, next door to the Teatro Municipal, is yet another center for the arts in ......
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Capilla de la Inmaculada
Apr 27, 2008 - Centro, Cali, Colombia
Built in 1762, the Capilla de la Inmaculada has a modern and modest interior, but is worth a quick peek ......
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Feria de Cali
Apr 27, 2008 - Cali, Colombia
The temperature in Cali is warm to hot all year and, fortunately, there isn't too much rain to speak of ......
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How to get to the Parque Nacional del Café
Apr 25, 2008 - Pereira, Colombia
It is easier to get to the park from Armenia than from Pereira. Take any bus from Armenia to Cicasia ......
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Safety
Apr 23, 2008 - Manizales, Colombia
There have been reports of theft in Manizales, especially in the city center between the bus terminal and Plaza Bolívar. ......
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Getting Around
Apr 23, 2008 - Manizales, Colombia
Manizales’s city center is hilly and therefore best managed on foot. The newer part of the city like the Zona ......
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Getting to and away
Apr 23, 2008 - Manizales, Colombia
Manizales is the perfect stopover between Bogotá and Medellín. Buses to Pereira and onward to Armenia and Cali leave every ......
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When To Go
Apr 23, 2008 - Manizales, Colombia
Because of its elevation, temperatures are cool year-round. Expect more rain from March to May and September to November. The ......
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Services
Apr 23, 2008 - Salento, Colombia
The information office at the Mirador has useful information about things to see and do around Salento. There is an ......
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Getting around
Apr 23, 2008 - Salento, Colombia
Salento is a very small town and is manageable by foot. You could always try to hitch a ride from ......
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Getting to and away
Apr 23, 2008 - Salento, Colombia
Buses converge in the main square. There are three buses that leave to and from Pereira per day. Buses to ......
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When To Go
Apr 23, 2008 - Salento, Colombia
Like the other 12 municipalities in the department of Quindío, the weather in Salento is always temperate if not cool. ......
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Safety
Apr 23, 2008 - Salento, Colombia
The 5,000 residents of Salento are used to seeing both national and international visitors year-round. They are therefore very nice, ......
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Services
Apr 14, 2008 - Coveñas, Colombia
Laundry service will happily be completed for you for $2 per kilo. There is an unreliable local bank with an ......
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Safety
Apr 14, 2008 - Coveñas, Colombia
In Coveñas. you will have surprisingly more to worry about during the day here than at night. That is, if ......
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Getting around
Apr 09, 2008 - Coveñas, Colombia
It is very easy to walk around beachside Coveñas. If you have strayed far from your hotel and need a ......
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Getting to and away
Apr 09, 2008 - Coveñas, Colombia
Coveñas is best reachable by bus from Tolú's local terminal. It costs $1 to be dropped off at Villa Melissa ......
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When To Go
Apr 09, 2008 - Coveñas, Colombia
Like Tolú, Coveñas is tropical year-round. The beach gets crowded on the weekends and during holidays. Hotels fill up on ......
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Things to See and Do Summary
Apr 09, 2008 - Tolú, Colombia
Tolú itself has little to offer in terms of historical sights or other activities. If you’d like to spend a ......
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Services
Apr 09, 2008 - Tolú, Colombia
The only bank in town (pray it is open or that their two ATM machines are working) is Banco de Colombia, ......
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Safety
Apr 09, 2008 - Tolú, Colombia
Tolú is and always has been a safe city with earnest residents. Its residents are curious where you come from, ......
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Getting around
Apr 09, 2008 - Tolú, Colombia
The town of Tolú is about ten blocks deep and ten blocks wide. The major activity happens around Parque Principal ......
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Getting to and away
Apr 09, 2008 - Tolú, Colombia
There are two bus terminals in Tolú. The terminal by Parque Principal serves long distance buses to Cartagena, Medellín, and ......
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When To Go
Apr 09, 2008 - Tolú, Colombia
Tolú, like Cartagena, has the benefit of year-round tropical weather and generally hot and clear conditions. During December, January, and ......
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Volcán Totume
Apr 07, 2008 - Near Cartagena, Cartagena, Colombia
Just 40 minutes northeast of Cartagena is natural wonder, Volcán Totume. Here, you will find La Ciénaga Totumo with intense ......
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Teatro de Heredia
Apr 07, 2008 - El Centro, Cartagena, Colombia
If you are a fan of interpretive arts, the Teatro de Heredia is a place not to be missed. Located ......
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Santo Domingo Boutiques
Apr 07, 2008 - Cartagena, Colombia
Ladies will be impressed with the trendy boutique shopping along Calle Santo Domingo. You could spend a few hours hopping ......
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Emerald Shopping
Apr 07, 2008 - Cartagena, Colombia
You might be surprised at the plethora of emerald stores in El Centro — particularly along Calle del Ladrinal. The ......
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Las Bóvedas
Apr 07, 2008 - Cartagena, Colombia
The same engineer that designed Castillo San Felipe de Barajas built this structure to serve as military quarters for the ......
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Cartagena History
Apr 07, 2008 - Cartagena, Colombia
Cartagena was founded by Pedro de Heredia in 1533. Within 20 years, six forts (San Fernando, San José, San Sebastián ......
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Holidays and Fiestas
Apr 07, 2008 - Cartagena, Colombia
The city’s patroness, “Virgen de La Candelaria,” is honored at La Popa on February 2. For 9 days before the ......
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Cartagena Highlights
Apr 07, 2008 - Cartagena, Colombia
Cartagena is doable in a day, but best experienced over the course of at least a few. The first day ......
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Safety
Mar 25, 2008 - Cartagena, Colombia
The money changers in the old city are notorious for short-changing tourists, so it is advised to withdraw money from ......
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Getting around
Mar 25, 2008 - Cartagena, Colombia
It is easy to walk around El Centro at your leisure in one day. Buses run along Avenida Santander to ......
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Getting to and away
Mar 25, 2008 - Cartagena, Colombia
A taxi stand is immediately to your right as you exit the airport terminal and will print out a ticket ......
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When To Go
Mar 25, 2008 - Cartagena, Colombia
Temperatures in Cartagena range from just warm to hot -- and it’s usually hot. The only distinguishing factor in the ......
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Cartagena Neighborhoods
Mar 25, 2008 - Cartagena, Colombia
The walled portion of Cartagena de Indias is broken into four neighborhoods: El Centro, San Diego, Matuna, and Getsemaní. Most ......
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Destinations

Zipaquirá
May 24, 2008 - Near Bogotá, Zipaquirá, Colombia
Zipaquirá is mostly known for its enormous, underground salt cathedral, but what visitors don’t know is that it is one ......
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Salento
Jan 28, 2008 - Salento, Colombia
What we now regard as the town of Salento used to be in another location and have a different name. ......
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Coveñas
Oct 05, 2007 - Coveñas, Colombia
There are roughly 15,000 residents spread out in the Coveñas township, but the more amiable and interesting area of town ......
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Hotels

Hotel Suite Center
May 27, 2008 - Pereira, Colombia
A very decent place smack dab in the center of Pereira, Hotel Suite Center is likely the most affordable and ......
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Hotel Santa Rosa
May 27, 2008 - Pereira, Colombia
Travel 15 minutes out of town to Santa Rosa de Cabal, you will find a very luxurious and comfortable hotel ......
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Finca Cafetera El Balso
May 27, 2008 - Pereira, Colombia
Sun, gentle rain, flowers and fruits throughout almost the entire year equals the ideal environment to cultivate rich Colombian coffee. ......
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La Casa de Francois
May 24, 2008 - San Agustín, Colombia
Friendly owner and Frenchman, Francois, makes a stay on his Gaudi-inspired estate one well worth remembering. In fact, many guests ......
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Hotel Colonial (Zipaquirá)
May 24, 2008 - Near Bogotá, Zipaquirá, Colombia
A fantastic find in the center of town (just two blocks from the main plaza and another two blocks from ......
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El Observatorio
May 24, 2008 - Villavieja, Neiva, Colombia
The observatory at the entrance of the Tatacoa Desert isn’t just a place where you can watch the sun set, ......
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Hospedaje La Cason
May 24, 2008 - Villavieja, Neiva, Colombia
Pretty much the only official option you have to stay in Villavieja is La Casona. This hotel has three enormous ......
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Hospedaje Mi Casita
May 24, 2008 - Tierradentro, Colombia
This sweet little hospedaje run by a young family rents out three rooms in what would otherwise just be their ......
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Hospedaje Ricabet
May 24, 2008 - Tierradentro, Colombia
Located at the upper edge of town, just before the curve heading up the hill to San Andrés center, is ......
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Cali Plaza Hotel
May 12, 2008 - Barrio La Granada, Cali, Colombia
Aside from providing accommodations that include one to three bedroom apartments, Cali Plaza Hotel is a very popular and centrally-located ......
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Hotel Nevada
May 12, 2008 - Cali, Colombia
Founded in 1991, Hotel Nevada was built to satisfy tourists seeking refuge in the city’s busy yet safe and heavily ......
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Hotel Dann & Dann Carlton
Apr 28, 2008 - Cali, Colombia
What was once just one is now two towers stretching across Calle 2, but connected by a third-floor footbridge, making ......
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Hotel Intercontinental
Apr 28, 2008 - Cali, Colombia
An enormous luxury hotel conveniently located by the river and as close to El Centro as one can be without ......
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Centenario Suites
Apr 28, 2008 - Barrio Centenario, Cali, Colombia
Centenario Suites offers apartment-style accommodations for executives and tourists visiting Cali. Located on a quiet side street in the peaceful ......
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Hotel Sartor
Apr 28, 2008 - Avenida Sexta, Cali, Colombia
Pretty decent accommodations close to the Avenida Sexta nightlife, Hotel Sartor has been on the backpacker trail for some time ......
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Hotel Posada Colonial
Apr 27, 2008 - Avenida Sexta, Cali, Colombia
Quickly becoming a hotspot for budget travelers, Hotel Posada Colonial is a curious establishment with 22 rooms — each with ......
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Hotel del Puente
Apr 27, 2008 - Barrio San Antonio, Cali, Colombia
If you’re looking for a hotel right in the thick of things (but not necessarily in a good way), Hotel ......
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Kaffee Erde
Apr 27, 2008 - Barrio Centenario, Cali, Colombia
Open for only a year now, Kaffee Erde is quickly becoming a good alternative to the two other backpacking hostels ......
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Hotel Abadia Plaza
Apr 25, 2008 - Pereira, Colombia
The best of the best in Pereira, Hotel Abadia is a luxury hotel in the heart of the city. The ......
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HC Comfortel
Apr 23, 2008 - Armenia, Colombia
Manager Rubiel Fabian Ruiz keeps this ten-room hotel spic and span and makes sure his guests are happy during their ......
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Hotel Alpino de Armenia
Apr 23, 2008 - Armenia, Colombia
Another good, economic option at the northern end of the city is Hotel Alpino. This place is a little farther ......
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Hotel El Eden Country Inn
Apr 23, 2008 - Armenia, Colombia
This neat and colorful inn between Armenia and Circasia is the perfect place to experience the major sites in Quindío ......
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Regine's Hotel
Apr 23, 2008 - Manizales, Colombia
Regine’s motto, “A tranquil place for all your needs,” perfectly describes this small European-style accommodation option steps from the Zona ......
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Hotel Escorial
Apr 23, 2008 - Manizales, Colombia
This upscale hotel is a great option for travelers with a heavier wallet. Several uniformed concierge, doormen, and maids roam ......
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Hotel "Los Sauces"
Apr 23, 2008 - Manizales, Colombia
A decent, economical option in El Centro, Los Sauces has 22 rooms — all with a private bath with hot ......
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Hotel Bolívar Plaza
Apr 23, 2008 - Manizales, Colombia
You can’t beat the location, price, atmosphere, or view of Hotel Bolivar Plaza. This clean hotel has 18 rooms on ......
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Mountain House
Apr 23, 2008 - Manizales, Colombia
This lively hostel in the Zona Rosa, about 15 minutes from El Centro by bus, has been open for almost ......
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Hotel Marlin
Apr 23, 2008 - Getsemaní, Cartagena, Colombia
Hotel Marlin has been open since 2002 and offers comfortable accommodations for backpackers, business people, nationals and foreigners alike. Set ......
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Balcones de Ayer
Apr 23, 2008 - Salento, Colombia
Six rooms on the second and third floors of this nice looking colonial home provide basic but modern accommodations half ......
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Posada del Angel
Apr 23, 2008 - Salento, Colombia
This hostel is the best find in town and just steps from the main plaza. Most tourists don’t know about ......
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Los Corales
Apr 14, 2008 - Coveñas, Colombia
The nice Swiss owner who still keeps a watchful eye over Los Corales can tell you firsthand how much Coveñas ......
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Hotel La Fragata
Apr 14, 2008 - Coveñas, Colombia
La Fragata is a lively and resort-like hotel set among six distinct buildings. There are three cabana-style structures, the main ......
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Hotel Caribe
Apr 09, 2008 - Tolú, Colombia
Seemingly one of the “nicer” hotels in town, Hotel Caribe in reality has just average rooms, but its location in ......
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Hostal Rokalpa
Apr 09, 2008 - Tolú, Colombia
Hostal Rokalpa is yet another one of the centrally located and clean hostels worth a try. The rooms here all ......
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Villa Babilla
Apr 09, 2008 - Tolú, Colombia
Owners Laffi and Alex opened this hostel hoping to bring foreign tourists to Tolú and slowly their plan is working. ......
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Hotel Darimar
Apr 09, 2008 - Tolú, Colombia
The clean white exterior with its pale green trim and the large enclosed parking lot make Hotel Darimar seem more ......
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Hotel Caribe
Apr 07, 2008 - Boca Grande, Cartagena, Colombia
The grandame of Bocagrande, Hotel Caribe is a luxurious resort between Laguito and Bocagrande. With 363 rooms, of which 17 ......
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Hotel Pietty
Apr 07, 2008 - Boca Grande, Cartagena, Colombia
More of a hostel than a hotel, this small place is family owned and operated. There are ten basic rooms ......
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Hotel Parque Real
Apr 07, 2008 - Boca Grande, Cartagena, Colombia
This 30-room hotel appears classy from the outside but is a bit more basic than you might think. There's a ......
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Hostal Leonela
Apr 07, 2008 - Boca Grande, Cartagena, Colombia
With 35 years of service, and helpful staff, you really can't go wrong staying a few nights at Hostal Leonela. ......
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Hotel Charlotte
Apr 07, 2008 - Boca Grande, Cartagena, Colombia
Smack dab in the middle of Bocagrande’s always-happening Avenida San Martín, Hotel Charlotte is a peaceful getaway. Just one block ......
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Casa del Tejadillo
Apr 07, 2008 - Plaza San Diego, Cartagena, Colombia
This gorgeous republican house, built in the 19th century, provides the same luxury and comfort as El Marqués Boutique Hotel ......
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Hotel Charleston
Apr 07, 2008 - El Centro, Cartagena, Colombia
A magnificently restored 17th century convent that is perfectly situated in the old walled city, Hotel Charleston in Plaza Santa ......
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Cartagena Rental Accommodations
Apr 07, 2008 - Cartagena, Colombia
This is a great option if you plan to stay in Cartagena for a week or longer. With studios, one-, ......
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El Marqués Hotel Boutique
Apr 07, 2008 - El Centro, Cartagena, Colombia
Walking through the threshold of this sturdy 17th century colonial house into the central courtyard, complete with palm trees, comfortable ......
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Hostal San Diego
Apr 07, 2008 - Plaza San Diego, Cartagena, Colombia
A bit overpriced for what you get (a small air-conditioned room with a cold shower), there are certainly better options ......
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Hotel los Balcones de Badillo
Apr 07, 2008 - El Centro, Cartagena, Colombia
If you’re seeking another great alternative to oft-booked Hotel Tres Banderas in San Diego, look no further than big yellow ......
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Casa La Fe
Apr 07, 2008 - Plaza San Diego, Cartagena, Colombia
This great little bed and breakfast in the sophisticated Plaza Fernández de Madrid will pamper you until you have to ......
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Portal de San Diego
Apr 07, 2008 - El Centro, Cartagena, Colombia
A lovely white hotel in a central location between El Centro and San Diego, Portal de San Diego has eleven ......
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Hotel Monterrey
Apr 07, 2008 - Getsemaní, Cartagena, Colombia
Next door to the Teatro Cartagena and across the street from the convention center, the Hotel Monterrey displays a quiet ......
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Hotel Familiar
Apr 07, 2008 - Getsemaní, Cartagena, Colombia
This large, airy hotel has basic fanned rooms that come with or without a private bath. The rooms with private ......
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Hostal Real
Apr 07, 2008 - Getsemaní, Cartagena, Colombia
Almost all 20 of the rooms at Hostal Real will suit your needs if you intend to sleep and relax ......
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Hostal Mar Azul
Apr 07, 2008 - El Centro, Cartagena, Colombia
By far the best value in El Centro, Hostal Mar Azul is a colorful little gem on the second floor ......
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Hotel San Felipe
Apr 07, 2008 - La Matuna-centro, Cartagena, Colombia
Based on its central location and dark red exterior, Hotel San Felipe seems to appeal more to Colombians on holiday ......
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Hostal Santo Domingo
Apr 07, 2008 - El Centro, Cartagena, Colombia
Right in the center of Calle Santo Domingo, this small 9-room hostel is steps from nearly every major site in ......
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Hotel Central
Apr 07, 2008 - El Centro, Cartagena, Colombia
A notch or two below El Viajero in quality and style, and just two blocks away on Calle de la ......
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Hotel El Viajero
Apr 07, 2008 - El Centro, Cartagena, Colombia
Talk about great location for a decent price, Hotel El Viajero is one of the only hotels in El Centro ......
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Hostal Casa Viena
Apr 07, 2008 - Getsemaní, Cartagena, Colombia
Hands down the most well known hostel in Cartagena de Indias, Casa Viena continues to be the first choice for ......
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Hospedaje y Refrequería Marta
Apr 07, 2008 - Getsemaní, Cartagena, Colombia
There is nothing particularly redeeming about this small 10 room hostel. You are better off paying a bit more for ......
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Hostal "La Casona" Getsemaní
Apr 07, 2008 - Getsemaní, Cartagena, Colombia
With 28 rooms in total around a peaceful courtyard, La Casona is still a bit overpriced for its location and ......
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Hotel Santa Clara
Mar 26, 2008 - Plaza San Diego, Cartagena, Colombia
Don’t let the Sofitel’s dark orange exterior fool you. As one of Cartagena’s best luxury hotels located in the heart ......
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Hotel Tres Banderas
Mar 26, 2008 - Plaza San Diego, Cartagena, Colombia
Hotel Tres Banderas’s convenient location, relaxing atmosphere, and reasonable rates make it a popular accommodation for locals and foreigners alike. ......
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Hospedaje Cartagena
Mar 26, 2008 - El Centro, Cartagena, Colombia
If you’re not daunted by the very sketchy hourly rate at this conveniently located hostel, you might actually get some ......
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Hostal Tierra Alta
Nov 26, 2007 - La Mariscal, Quito, Ecuador
Providing eight rooms--all with a private bath--Hostal Tierra Alta will make you feel right at home even when you’re in ......
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La Casa Helbling
Nov 26, 2007 - La Mariscal, Quito, Ecuador
Popular with German and Swiss guests but warmly welcoming all worldly travelers, La Casa Helbling is a spacious home offering ......
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Laos Youth Inn
Oct 23, 2007 - Vientiane, Laos
Owned by a helpful family from Vietnam, the Laos Youth Inn offers comfortable accommodations for all types of travelers (from ......
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Restaurants

Kilaba
May 27, 2008 - Pereira, Colombia
The unique eatery with an Arabian take on Colombian cuisine, Kilaba serves up bandeja paisa and other traditional dishes with ......
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La Catorce
May 27, 2008 - Pereira, Colombia
A convenient food option, especially if you are only passing through Pereira, is La Catorce shopping mall across the street ......
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La Cave
May 24, 2008 - Popayán, Colombia
La Cave serves as proof as to why Popayán was awarded the 2005 UNESCO World City of Gastronomy. I went ......
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Sakura Japonés
May 24, 2008 - Near Bogotá, Zipaquirá, Colombia
Although Sakura Japonés doesn’t serve the most authentic Japanese cuisine in the country, you can still count on having a ......
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Restaurante Sabor a Leña
May 24, 2008 - Near Bogotá, Zipaquirá, Colombia
With so many restaurants like this one to choose from, it would be easy to skip Restaurante Sabor a Leña, ......
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El Tizón
May 24, 2008 - Villavieja, Neiva, Colombia
If you’re looking for some good, old-fashioned, live country music, dancing and fun, El Tizón is the right spot for ......
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Kukaramakara
May 12, 2008 - Avenida Sexta, Cali, Colombia
Always a good bet on the weekends, Kukaramakara pumps salsa, rock, and pop music from opening to closing. Don’t be ......
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Petite France
May 12, 2008 - Barrio El Penon, Cali, Colombia
This warm, cozy restaurant in El Peñon serves what is arguably the best French cuisine in Cali. From crab bisque ......
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Patio Valluca
May 12, 2008 - Barrio El Penon, Cali, Colombia
This pleasantly decorated café and restaurant is one of the classier places to taste authentic caleño cuisine. More of a ......
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Restaurante Pizca Arte & Sabor
May 12, 2008 - Barrio El Penon, Cali, Colombia
Up the hill of the ever hip El Peñon is this trendy mediterranean lunch and dinner spot. The place is ......
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Granada Faró
Apr 28, 2008 - Barrio La Granada, Cali, Colombia
Customers frequently come to Granada Faró for its classy ambiance. This restaurant features three distinct rooms to take your meal: ......
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Nutricentro
Apr 28, 2008 - Centro, Cali, Colombia
A perfectly situated gourmet café just down the street from Teatro Municipal in El Centro. Here at Nutricentro you can ......
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Piccolo Pomodoro
Apr 27, 2008 - Barrio El Penon, Cali, Colombia
A very cozy Italian eatery with pizza and pasta and all the desirable fixings, Piccolo Pomodoro aims to please, and ......
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Arte Nativa
Apr 27, 2008 - Barrio Santa Rita, Cali, Colombia
This cute tea house in Barrio Santa Rita prepares exclusive tea cocktails and delicious Mediterranean plates at a very reasonable ......
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Vinos del Río
Apr 27, 2008 - Barrio El Penon, Cali, Colombia
Across from Los Gatos Park and the river is a nice wine store that offers free wine tasting with snacks. ......
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Home
Apr 23, 2008 - Armenia, Colombia
A nice establishment with an enormous flat screen T.V. in the front room, a buzzing kitchen, and a pleasant back ......
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El Toque Pizzeria
Apr 23, 2008 - Armenia, Colombia
This clean blue-themed pizzeria next to the pedestrian mall and Plaza Bolívar prepares hearty pizza for a good price. There ......
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Rincón Vegetariano
Apr 23, 2008 - Armenia, Colombia
Serving what is arguably the best vegetarian food in all of Colombia, Rincón Vegetariano is a fantastic find in the ......
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Plaza 22
Apr 23, 2008 - Manizales, Colombia
This three-in-one restaurant, café, and cevichería has every little snack or big meal your belly could desire. Downstairs is a ......
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Don Juaco Snaks
Apr 23, 2008 - Manizales, Colombia
If you're looking for a hearty meal at a reasonable price, Don Juaco will deliver. This is a great little ......
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El Mural
Apr 23, 2008 - Manizales, Colombia
On the third floor of the Estelar Las Colinas Hotel, El Murál is a quiet but expensive restaurant option if ......
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Las Tapias
Apr 23, 2008 - Salento, Colombia
This classic Italian and French eatery is a tasty option if you're seeking something other than trout, fried meat or ......
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Las Mariposas
Apr 23, 2008 - Salento, Colombia
This artisan store has a very lovely restaurant in the back garden serving traditional Colombian cuisine including regular and half ......
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Super Patacón con Trucha
Apr 23, 2008 - Salento, Colombia
Its name deserves a prize, as does its monstrously delicious trout and patacón. This place is no secret to locals ......
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Restaurant Summary
Apr 23, 2008 - Salento, Colombia
All of Salento’s restaurants are located around the plaza and along Carrera 6. There are enough restaurants to last you ......
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Restaurante Punta de Piedra
Apr 14, 2008 - Salento, Colombia
Restaurante Punta de Piedra is a peaceful place to have dinner and watch the locals socialize. Saul, the owner, frequently ......
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Restaurante Palmar
Apr 14, 2008 - Salento, Colombia
Restaurante Palmar, soon to be joining forces with Hotel Los Corales, is a most lively place to have lunch because ......
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At your hotel or on the beach
Apr 14, 2008 - Salento, Colombia
For the most part, guests tend to eat at their their respective hotel’s restaurant. La Fragata, Villa Melissa, and Los ......
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Varadero Restaurant and Bar
Apr 09, 2008 - Tolú, Colombia
Ideally located next to Club Náutico, Varadero serves a fantastic breakfast complete with scrambled eggs (with ham, tomato, and onions), ......
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Restaurant Row
Apr 09, 2008 - Tolú, Colombia
If you're looking for a perfectly good and cheap lunch, you will find it on Tolú's “Restaurant Row,” which begins ......
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Terraza Restaurante La 15
Apr 09, 2008 - Tolú, Colombia
This is one of the most decent restaurants in Tolú. The service here is quick, the food is tasty, and ......
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Restaurante Donde Carlos
Apr 09, 2008 - Tolú, Colombia
This restaurant suffers from the same problem as Hotel Darimar across the street. It looks great from the outside: clean ......
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REZAK Bar Club
Apr 08, 2008 - Boca Grande, Cartagena, Colombia
Bocagrande is not too well-known for its nightlife, so REZAK is an anomaly in this altogether quiet part of Cartagena. ......
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Da Pietro Restaurant
Apr 08, 2008 - Boca Grande, Cartagena, Colombia
The homemade pasta and pizza at this hotel's restaurant is surprisingly good and probably the best you will find in ......
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Crepes and Waffles
Apr 07, 2008 - Boca Grande, Cartagena, Colombia
It's utterly appropriate that a town called Bocagrande, which literally means "large mouth," has this popular food chain on the ......
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La Olla Cartagenera
Apr 07, 2008 - Boca Grande, Cartagena, Colombia
Specializing in seafood and Middle Eastern cuisine, La Olla Cartagenera is a fine place to kick back and have a ......
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La Dulcería
Apr 07, 2008 - Boca Grande, Cartagena, Colombia
The sweet smell of baklava lingers in this bright little café from noontime until closing. On display in glass cases ......
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Restaurante Arabe e Internacional
Apr 07, 2008 - Boca Grande, Cartagena, Colombia
This is one of the few restaurants in Bocagrande that offers half portions of nearly everything on the menu. Specializing ......
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Mister Babilla
Apr 07, 2008 - Getsemaní, Cartagena, Colombia
What La Carbonera is for beautiful people, Mister Babilla, just a few doors down, is for wild ones. The colorful, ......
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Rincon de la Mantilla
Apr 07, 2008 - El Centro, Cartagena, Colombia
The absence of a sign outside this large, open, and woody restaurant and bar hasn't prevented Rincon de la Mantilla ......
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La Carbonera Cantina
Apr 07, 2008 - Getsemaní, Cartagena, Colombia
La Carbonera is reputedly the best night club and lounge in town, with beautiful people and the best house, dance, ......
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El Baluarte Tasca-Bar
Apr 07, 2008 - El Centro, Cartagena, Colombia
An ideal location for an afternoon to late night cocktail, El Baluarte is located precisely on the old ramparts of ......
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Babar
Apr 07, 2008 - El Centro, Cartagena, Colombia
Surprisingly, Babar is one of the only successful nightclubs in El Centro. Across the street from the Naval Museum, you ......
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La Esquina Sandiegana
Apr 07, 2008 - El Centro, Cartagena, Colombia
One of the only authentic salsa bars in Cartagena, La Esquina Sandiegana is a real gem with friendly local people, ......
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León de Baviera
Apr 07, 2008 - Getsemaní, Cartagena, Colombia
This hot spot is much more than just a restaurant and bar. It is your very own Bavaria in the ......
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La Casa de la Cerveza
Apr 07, 2008 - Getsemaní, Cartagena, Colombia
Perfectly perched atop the old wall of the city at the crook of Getsemaní, La Casa de la Cerveza is ......
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Cartagena Nightlife Summary
Apr 07, 2008 - Cartagena, Colombia
The street that runs along Avenida del Arsenal from the convention center to la Casa de la Cerveza lights up ......
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Portón de Santo Domingo
Apr 07, 2008 - El Centro, Cartagena, Colombia
Portón de Santo Domingo is a high-class establishment that has been cooking up creative culinary masterpieces for over 100 years. ......
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Restaurante San Pedro
Apr 07, 2008 - El Centro, Cartagena, Colombia
With fantastic, flavorful food and unbeatable outdoor seating directly facing the wise old Iglesia San Pedro Claver, this enormous restaurant ......
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El Santísimo Restaurant
Apr 07, 2008 - Plaza San Diego, Cartagena, Colombia
This popular and fancy establishment on well-trodden Calle Santísimo offers quintessential Caribbean cuisine in a romantic, cave-like courtyard. The food ......
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Tamarindo
Apr 07, 2008 - Plaza San Diego, Cartagena, Colombia
The happy hour at Tamarindo is the primary reason you will see people crowded in Plaza Fernández Madrid in the ......
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Casa Majagna
Apr 07, 2008 - Plaza San Diego, Cartagena, Colombia
This restaurant's interesting mix of Italian and local Cartagenan meals, extensive beer and wine menu, and classy, lounge-like setting have ......
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La Cocina de Socorro
Apr 07, 2008 - Getsemaní, Cartagena, Colombia
Not to be mistaken for the other Socorro restaurant in Getsemaní, La Cocina de Socorro is a fancier establishment serving ......
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Da Danni's Restaurant
Apr 07, 2008 - Plaza San Diego, Cartagena, Colombia
The only restaurant in Cartagena that serves quality Italian pasta, Da Danni’s in San Diego is a really good option ......
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Palo Santo
Apr 07, 2008 - El Centro, Cartagena, Colombia
Cooking up some of the most delicious Arabic and international cuisine in El Centro, Palo Santo is a great dinner ......
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Café del Mar
Apr 07, 2008 - El Centro, Cartagena, Colombia
Café del Mar is far more than just a restaurant and bar by the sea. It’s one of the few ......
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La Casa de Socorro
Apr 07, 2008 - Getsemaní, Cartagena, Colombia
Popular with the locals and offering eccentric cultural foods that include turtle, rabbit, deer, and hen, La Casa de Socorro ......
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Cuero Centro Café
Apr 07, 2008 - El Centro, Cartagena, Colombia
Just one block from Plaza de los Coches is this small leather store and clean, white and blue café that ......
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Mila
Apr 07, 2008 - El Centro, Cartagena, Colombia
Another sweet bakery competing with El Bistro down the street is Mila, where pastry chef and cook Camila Andrea Vargas ......
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Spezia's
Apr 07, 2008 - El Centro, Cartagena, Colombia
Popular among the locals at lunch time, Spezia's has a pub feel to it with its narrow entrance and dark ......
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Moe's
Apr 07, 2008 - El Centro, Cartagena, Colombia
A chic lunch and dinner spot on Calle de Ayos, Moe's is your very own diner in the heart of ......
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El Bistro
Apr 07, 2008 - El Centro, Cartagena, Colombia
Particularly popular among foreigners, this German restaurant and bakery still draws its fair share of local devotees. The a la ......
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Cafeteria Bocaditos Madrid
Apr 07, 2008 - El Centro, Cartagena, Colombia
Locals crowd this cheap café across from Santo Toribio Church that serves traditional Colombian lunch for an unbeatable price. Pull ......
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Brianzola
Apr 07, 2008 - El Centro, Cartagena, Colombia
Where can you pick up coffee, pizza, and ice cream all in a matter of minutes? Head to the main ......
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Gato Negro
Apr 07, 2008 - Getsemaní, Cartagena, Colombia
The very unsuspecting sign of a black cat outside a cerulean blue building on Calle San Andrés (just two doors ......
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Pizza en el Parque
Mar 26, 2008 - Cartagena, Colombia
Local late night partygoers somehow end up at this unassuming pizza joint in Plaza Fernandéz de Madrid. Everything about this ......
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Arepas del Santísimo
Mar 26, 2008 - Plaza San Diego, Cartagena, Colombia
This small but affordable café might be difficult to spot from the street. Once you do find it, you can ......
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La Fragola
Nov 26, 2007 - La Mariscal, Quito, Ecuador
Definitely not providing the fastest service in the world, what La Fragola lacks in speed it makes up for in ......
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Al Forno
Nov 26, 2007 - La Mariscal, Quito, Ecuador
It is clear to any passerby that Al Forno is an established, classy Italian restaurant. Attracting foreigners and locals alike, ......
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Yu Su Café
Nov 26, 2007 - La Mariscal, Quito, Ecuador
Sushi in Quito is not the typical fare, but for a change of pace, Yu Su Café offers a concise ......
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Zula
Oct 23, 2007 - Seminyak, Bali, Indonesia
Talk about packing a punch, Zula really delights the tourist with tasty vegetarian cuisine. Albeit a bit pricey, Zula satisfies ......
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Activities

Ucumari Park
May 27, 2008 - Pereira, Colombia
Ucumari National Park is one of Colombia's best locations to spot local birds, animals and plant life. The variations in ......
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Tierra Viva
May 27, 2008 - Manizales, Colombia
This newer agricultural and ecological park offers a lot of great outdoor activities, such as thermal baths, horseback riding, and ......
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Los Yarumos Ecological Park
May 27, 2008 - Manizales, Colombia
Situated in the city’s surrounding cloud forest is Los Yarumos Ecological Park, a naturally green and lush forest reserve where ......
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Recinto del Pensamiento
May 27, 2008 - Manizales, Colombia
Just 20 minutes from Plaza Bolivar and the hustle and bustle of city life is this natural park gem, Recinto ......
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Botanical Garden
May 27, 2008 - Manizales, Colombia
Yet another great place to spend a clear, sunny day is the Botanical Garden in the University district of Manizales. ......
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Río Blanco Ecological Reserve
May 27, 2008 - Manizales, Colombia
This well-organized eco-park is ready for a high volume of tourists, but few foreigners make time to visit. The river ......
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La Basilica
May 27, 2008 - Manizales, Colombia
The two bronze doors at the front entrance of La Basílica tell the story of this neo-Gothic church. This religious ......
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Hacienda Guayabal
May 27, 2008 - Manizales, Colombia
Just 15 minutes outside of Chinchina, one of Colombia’s coffee centers, is this gorgeous coffee farm and home stay. Hacienda ......
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Parque Nacional Natural Los Nevados
May 27, 2008 - Manizales, Colombia
Nevado del Ruiz, Crater de la Olleta, Nevado de Santa Isabel, Laguna Verde and Valle del Silencio are just a ......
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Piscina Orfanda
May 24, 2008 - Villavieja, Neiva, Colombia
Not quite an oasis, but certainly a perfect location for a pool. The Piscina Orfanda is a private pool about ......
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Las Piramides
May 24, 2008 - Tierradentro, Colombia
Las Pirámides is the ideal place to film something like “Indiana Jones” or any action-adventure movie. Most tourists do not ......
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Iglesia de San Antonio & Cali Teatro
May 12, 2008 - Barrio San Antonio, Cali, Colombia
One of the few places in the city where you can get fresh air and a fine view of Cali ......
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Ecoparque Río Pance
May 12, 2008 - Cali, Colombia
To the south of Cali, by the City Garden and the university district, runs the Río Pance. A very popular ......
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Teatro Municipal
May 12, 2008 - Centro, Cali, Colombia
On April 9, 1918, construction of this beautiful yellow theater began. Ten years later it was completed, with remodeling performed ......
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Monumento de las Tres Cruces
May 12, 2008 - Normandia, Cali, Colombia
Standing at 1500 meters above sea level, the three crosses that comprise this monument were constructed in 1837. Every 3rd ......
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Plaza de Caicedo
May 12, 2008 - Centro, Cali, Colombia
Plaza de Caicedo has always been the center of public, commercial and political life in Cali. During the colonial period ......
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Museo La Tertulia
Apr 28, 2008 - Cali, Colombia
For a little taste of modern art, your best bet will be Museo La Tertulia. This place is much more ......
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Los Gatos
Apr 28, 2008 - Barrio El Penon, Cali, Colombia
In 1996, renowned painter and sculptor Hernando Tejada began what came to be a collection of a dozen cat sculptures ......
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Iglesia San Pedro
Apr 28, 2008 - Cali, Colombia
First erected for the Priest of Quito in 1539, then later torn down and rebuilt in 1772, again in 1841, ......
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Casa Proartes
Apr 27, 2008 - Centro, Cali, Colombia
This great little neo-classic style building, next door to the Teatro Municipal, is yet another center for the arts in ......
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Museo Nacional del Transporte
Apr 27, 2008 - Cali, Colombia
If you have time on the way to or from the airport, it’s well worth stopping in for a quick ......
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Museo del Oro Calima
Apr 27, 2008 - Centro, Cali, Colombia
A respectable collection of gold and ceramics are housed in the Banco de la República building on Calle 7a. This ......
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La Ermita
Apr 27, 2008 - Centro, Cali, Colombia
Its original name was “Ermita de Nuestra Señora de la Soledad del Río,” and in the early 1600's it was ......
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La Merced & Museo de Arte Colonial
Apr 27, 2008 - Centro, Cali, Colombia
The Museo de Arte Colonial contains pottery and pre-colonial relics and is housed in the convent of La Merced church. ......
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Capilla de la Inmaculada
Apr 27, 2008 - Centro, Cali, Colombia
Built in 1762, the Capilla de la Inmaculada has a modern and modest interior, but is worth a quick peek ......
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Plaza San Francisco
Apr 27, 2008 - Centro, Cali, Colombia
San Francisco is an enormous brick plaza and one of the largest in Cali, where pigeons (and humans) gather to ......
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Zoológico de Cali
Apr 27, 2008 - Cali, Colombia
What is likely the best place in Colombia to see the widest variety of animal life resides in the western ......
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Banco de la República
Apr 25, 2008 - Pereira, Colombia
The city’s very modern library and cultural center is worth stopping by if only to catch up on current events ......
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Museo del Oro Quimbaya
Apr 23, 2008 - Armenia, Colombia
The most impressive permanent gold collection, the Zona Cafetera, is found at the northern edge of Armenia on the way ......
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Pedestrian Mall
Apr 23, 2008 - Armenia, Colombia
There is plenty of shopping to be had along Avenida Bolívar (or Carrera 14), where you can walk a dozen ......
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Cable Plaza
Apr 23, 2008 - Manizales, Colombia
Looking for some good, old-fashioned shopping, eating, and movie viewing? This modern mall has it all: a supermarket downstairs, fashionable ......
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Cafam (Supermarket)
Apr 23, 2008 - Manizales, Colombia
This centrally located supermarket is a great place to stock up on food or supplies, especially if you plan to ......
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Horseback Riding
Apr 23, 2008 - Salento, Colombia
Another great way to see the beautiful and vast countryside around Salento is by horse. Paulino, a local cowboy, has ......
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El Mirador de Salento
Apr 23, 2008 - Salento, Colombia
The Mirador de Salento is much more than meets the eye. First, you must climb the 200 stairs to the ......
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Valle de Cocora
Apr 23, 2008 - Salento, Colombia
Cocora Valley is a great launching point for natural hikes and spotting wildlife. There are several trails taking you up ......
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Playa Blanca
Apr 14, 2008 - Coveñas, Colombia
Very few foreigners know of Playa Blanca because it is 30 minutes west of Coveñas. This nice town with small ......
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Volcán de Lodo
Apr 14, 2008 - Coveñas, Colombia
Treat yourself to a healing mud bath at Volcán de Lodo. The mud supposedly has special healing ingredients. The great ......
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Manglares de Cispatá
Apr 14, 2008 - Coveñas, Colombia
An interesting half-day trip can be spent in the Manglares de Cispatá. Tour a small animal sanctuary with turtles, alligators, ......
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La Ciénaga de Caimanera
Apr 09, 2008 - Tolú, Colombia
Just fifteen minutes out of town by taxi is a pleasant natural half-fresh and half-salt water bog, Ciénaga de Caimanera. ......
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Bicicletero
Apr 09, 2008 - Tolú, Colombia
There's not a whole lot to experience in Tolú other than people watching in Plaza Principal and visiting the town's ......
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Sand and Sea
Apr 09, 2008 - Tolú, Colombia
The little beaches along Tolú’s boardwalk provide a nice break from the heat. The water is as warm as you ......
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Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas
Apr 07, 2008 - Cartagena, Colombia
A statue of Blas de Lazo, who famously and successfully defended Cartagena from invasion in 1742 stands in front of ......
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La Popa
Apr 07, 2008 - Cartagena, Colombia
Atop the highest point in the city sits Convento de la Popa, which is also known as “Stern of the ......
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Isla de Tierra Bomba
Apr 07, 2008 - Cartagena, Colombia
Just a 15 minute boat ride from the Bocagrande boardwalk, La Isla de Tierra Bomba remains steeped in history. It ......
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Islas del Rosario
Apr 07, 2008 - Near Cartagena, Cartagena, Colombia
About 25 miles southeast of Cartagena, Islas del Rosario is a coral islands archipelago with arguably the best beaches and ......
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Río Casino
Apr 07, 2008 - Boca Grande, Cartagena, Colombia
Río Casino is a great place to spend your evening winning (or losing) money. This casino is part of a ......
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Cartagena Water Sports and Activities
Apr 07, 2008 - Cartagena, Colombia
Since the city is guarded on one side by the Caribbean sea, it's not difficult to participate in water sports. ......
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Casa de Gabriel García Márquez
Apr 07, 2008 - Plaza San Diego, Cartagena, Colombia
Gabriel García Márquez’s house in San Diego has not been turned into a museum or tourist attraction. If it were, ......
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Plaza de los Coches
Apr 07, 2008 - El Centro, Cartagena, Colombia
Walking into El Centro through the Torre del Reloj, you must try to imagine this busy plaza that now bustles ......
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Museo de las Fortificaciones and Las Murallas
Apr 07, 2008 - Cartagena, Colombia
Construction of Las Murallas, the walls protecting Cartagena de Indias, began in 1586 when Bautista Antonelli, an Italian engineer, was ......
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El Torre del Reloj
Apr 07, 2008 - El Centro, Cartagena, Colombia
The yellow clock tower in Plaza de los Coches remains the primary symbol of Cartagena. Built in the beginning of ......
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Plaza de la Aduana
Apr 07, 2008 - El Centro, Cartagena, Colombia
This is the oldest and largest plaza in Cartagena and serves as the commercial heart of the city, and the ......
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Teatro de Heredia
Apr 07, 2008 - El Centro, Cartagena, Colombia
If you are a fan of interpretive arts, the Teatro de Heredia is a place not to be missed. Located ......
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India Catalina
Apr 07, 2008 - Cartagena, Colombia
This monument was erected in 1974 and sculpted by Eladio Gil Zambrana. India Catalina, an indigenous woman and supposed daughter ......
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Plaza Santo Domingo
Apr 07, 2008 - El Centro, Cartagena, Colombia
The always-happening Plaza Santo Domingo is filled with classy cafés ideal for people-watching. The brick plaza and the shops that ......
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Palacio de la Inquisición
Apr 07, 2008 - El Centro, Cartagena, Colombia
The Palacio de la Inquisición is one of the city’s best examples of late colonial, civil architecture with its large, ......
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Portal de los Dulces
Apr 07, 2008 - El Centro, Cartagena, Colombia
Some of the strangest Caribbean sweets can be found all day and throughout the evening along the arched Portal de ......
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Muelle de los Pegasos and el Camellón de los Martires
Apr 07, 2008 - Cartagena, Colombia
Along the walkway separating El Centro with Getsemaní, you will find some interesting monuments marking Cartagena’s independence. Three impressive bronze ......
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Museo Naval del Caribe
Apr 07, 2008 - El Centro, Cartagena, Colombia
This extensive museum recounts Cartagena’s remarkable naval history. Located behind Iglesia de San Pedro Claver, this emblematic building was restored ......
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Museo de Arte Moderno
Apr 07, 2008 - El Centro, Cartagena, Colombia
The Museo de Arte Moderno is a recent institution. Housed in two buildings — the first, built in the second ......
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Museo del Oro
Apr 07, 2008 - El Centro, Cartagena, Colombia
For the free admission, you can’t go wrong visiting this informative and surprisingly educational gold museum. The museum is nicely ......
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Iglesia de San Pedro Claver
Apr 07, 2008 - El Centro, Cartagena, Colombia
Templo de Santo Domingo was originally located in Plaza de los Coches but, after a terrible fire that consumed the ......
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Templo de Santo Domingo
Apr 07, 2008 - El Centro, Cartagena, Colombia
Templo de Santo Domingo was originally located in Plaza de los Coches but, after a terrible fire that consumed the ......
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La Catedral
Apr 07, 2008 - Cartagena, Colombia
Construction of this center for worship, Cartagena’s first cathedral, began in 1575, but was built with modest materials of wood ......
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Cartagena Shopping Summary
Apr 07, 2008 - Cartagena, Colombia
Whether you are window shopping, buying souvenirs, or making a bigger purchase, Cartagena will have what you are looking for. ......
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Plaza de Bolívar
Mar 26, 2008 - El Centro, Cartagena, Colombia
La Plaza Bolívar is the ideal place for relaxation in the center of the old city. At lunchtime, the locals ......
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Bookstore
Mar 25, 2008 - El Centro, Cartagena, Colombia
At the corner of Calle de la Mantenilla and Calle de la Iglesia, you will find the old city’s only ......
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Supermarket
Mar 25, 2008 - Cartagena, Colombia
Stock up on groceries or pick up some clothes or digital accessories at this 3-story supermarket conveniently located on Avenida ......
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La Iglesia del la Merced
Nov 27, 2007 - Centro Histórico, Quito, Ecuador
Its front altar shimmers in red and gold; the high ceilings are intricately painted peach and white. Indeed, there are ......
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Tours

Christian Dojoseba
Apr 27, 2008 - Cali, Colombia
Christian, the owner of Kaffee Erde, is also a very accommodating tour operator who is more than happy to take ......
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Territorio Aventura
Apr 23, 2008 - Armenia, Colombia
Natural wonders are within arm’s reach in Armenia. Within just 30 minutes, you can visit a natural park, try your ......
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Adventure Ecotours
Mar 26, 2008 - Cartagena, Colombia
Providing various activities in Cartagena and away, Adventure Ecoturismo is a great tour operator providing superior city tours or arranging ......
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Schools

Javierana University
May 12, 2008 - Cali, Colombia
Javierana University, a fairly new Jesuit school located in southern Cali, offers a special “Functional Spanish for Foreigners” language and ......
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International Student Services Organization
May 12, 2008 - Cali, Colombia
For a shorter Spanish language program, you could opt for the one offered at ISSO, which provides online, semi-private (groups ......
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Universidad Santiago de Cali
May 12, 2008 - Cali, Colombia
Specifically designed for foreigners, the Universidad Santiago de Cali offers a Spanish language course with a good deal of social ......
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Services

Services in Armenia
May 27, 2008 - Armenia, Colombia
The best place to acquire tourist information is at the information booth in the bus terminal, which is at the ......
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Centro Comercial Unico
Apr 27, 2008 - Cali, Colombia
If you’re looking for quality goods at a discounted price, this is the outlet mall for you. This is the ......
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Loma de la Cruz
Apr 27, 2008 - Cali, Colombia
Little stores line the streets around Loma de la Cruz, making this area your best bet for purchasing artisan or ......
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