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Upon re-declaring her independence at age 29, Lorraine Caputo packed her trusty Rocinante (so her knapsack's called) and began traipsing throughout the Americas, from Alaska to Patagonia. When she is not travelling and writing, Lorraine works as a freelance researcher, editor, translator and radio programmer--as well as the occasional odd hotel chambermaid and dishwasher. She would never leave home without her “traveling books of poetry”—six small notebooks, hand-bound with old shoelaces—to fill them with more stories and poems of places and people she comes to know and to share whenever, wherever she may. Lorraine and Rocinante have been living and working in Latin America since 2002.
Lorraine Caputo's Full profile
Hometown
Unites States
Location now
Latin America
Work published
Lorraine Caputo's literary works have appeared in over 60 journals in Canada, US and Latin America; travel writings in several journals and the anthology "Drive: True Women's Tales from the Open Road" (Seal Press, 2002); 14 books, including seven chapbooks of poetry ("Andina Aquarelles, published by Snark in 2003, is a collection of poems about Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia); and three sound recordings. She has done over 200 poetry readings from Denali to Buenos Aires. Her poems have been described as "travel poetry."
Travel philosophy
Patience, patience--you get there when you get there.
Craziest place
A certain working-class hotel in Mexico City.
Bizarre experience
Returning to the US.
Advice
Patience, patience--you get there when you get there.
Dream destination
To travel the African continent by train.
Traveled before
Almost every country between Alaska and Argentina--several times.
Going next
Wherever the wind takes me.
Lorraine Caputo's V!VA List Articles
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Catemaco
Mar 09, 2006 - MexicoTo the edge of a blue lake in an ancient volcanic crater, jade jungle hills fall. Bird song echoes through ......
Read MoreMérida
Mar 08, 2006 - VenezuelaThe deluge ends as a pale sun dawns over the ageless mountains. Clouds rise up the forest-brocade mountainsides, into the ......
Read MoreCult of the Afro-Venezuelan Saints
Mar 08, 2006 - VenezuelaAy, my father San Antonio Where are you, I don’t see you I’ve come to sing with him And I’ll ......
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Home Grown Saints
Mar 08, 2006 - VenezuelaWho knows why, but Venezuela—more than any other Latin American nation—has an abundance of santos caseros (homemade saints) who, although ......
Read MoreParia Peninsula
Mar 08, 2006 - VenezuelaUp in the northeast corner of Venezuela, two peninsulas join together to form a “T.” The western arm is the ......
Read MorePolyforum Cultural Siqueiros
Mar 02, 2006 - MexicoStrolling down Avenida Insurgentes Sur in Mexico City, traffic fumes waft through the forest of modern buildings. Just past the ......
Read MoreEstelí
Feb 03, 2006 - NicaraguaA jungle, dense with vegetation and animals, wraps around the public library. In a playground, youth defend their nations. On ......
Read MoreAventuras Sobre Rieles
Feb 03, 2006 - MexicoNot too far from where Pancho Villa led his 1916 attack on Columbus, New Mexico, a new revolution is now ......
Read MorePanama Canal
Feb 03, 2006 - PanamaKuna women are rolling up their molas for the night, and lovers are strolling the old sea wall atop the ......
Read MoreSan Antonio Oeste
Feb 03, 2006 - ArgentinaIn the late afternoon, scores of birds fly along the narrow arm of the gulf. Sunlight dapples the slow waters. ......
Read MoreParque Nacional Montebello
Feb 03, 2006 - MexicoWandering through the grassy ruins of Chinkultik, through ancient plazas with temple mounds, one comes to a small creek meandering ......
Read MoreAraya Peninsula
Feb 03, 2006 - VenezuelaBelow heavy fortress stones tumbling to the sea, the salina turns rose in the light of late morn. The surrounding ......
Read MoreHidalgo del Parral
Feb 03, 2006 - MexicoJuly 20, 1923: Shots ring out from the building on Avenida Juárez in downtown Hidalgo del Parral, in the Mexican ......
Read MoreTela
Feb 03, 2006 - HondurasPowdery white sand beaches littered with shells. Crystalline blue sea. Verdant landscapes. Walks under the full moon, the warm Caribbean ......
Read MoreIsla de Ometepe
Feb 03, 2006 - NicaraguaCenturies ago, in the dim past of Central America, a group of wandering Mexica followed a vision south. They believed ......
Read MoreMariscos
Feb 03, 2006 - GuatemalaCicadas hum in the heat of mid-afternoon. Sunlight gilds the waters placidly lapping against the shore. This water is warm ......
Read MoreNebaj and the Ixil Triangle
Feb 03, 2006 - GuatemalaThe mournful voice of a reed horn, the beating of a drum echo down narrow streets, through misty morning mountains. ......
Read MoreSanta Marta
Feb 03, 2006 - ColombiaJumbled boulders beneath an opalescent sunset. Jade-green waves. Screeching parrots. Banana ships entering the harbor while local fishermen prepare to ......
Read MoreMacas
Feb 03, 2006 - EcuadorA gold and fuchsia sunset erupts across the sky above a virgin jungle stretching across the horizon. A rainbow emerges ......
Read MoreTupiza
Feb 03, 2006 - BoliviaTraveling for days across the blinding salares of Uyuni, brilliant white, ruby and sapphire, a cold that seeps to the ......
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Lorraine Caputo's Guide Book Entries
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Getting to and Away from Licán Ray
Dec 27, 2008 - Licanray, ChileLicán Ray is connected by road to Villarrica to the north, Coñaripe to the east and Panguipulli to the south. ......
Read MoreGetting to and Away from Villarrica
Dec 17, 2008 - Villarrica, ChileAll the bus companies in Villarrica are located near one another on Bilboa and Anfión Muñoz. TurBus, Jac and Pullman ......
Read MoreGetting Around Villarrica
Dec 17, 2008 - Villarrica, ChileThree routes of busetas, or microbuses, tread the city ($0.60). Another way to get around is by collective taxis, which ......
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When to Go to Villarrica
Dec 17, 2008 - Villarrica, ChileVillarrica has a humid, temperate climate. The wettest months are in fall and winter (May to July). The drier months ......
Read MoreGetting to and Away from Temuco
Dec 15, 2008 - Temuco, ChileBus The bus terminal, or Rodoviario, is at Vicente Pérez Rosales 01609, about 1.5 kilometers (1 mile) north of the city ......
Read MoreGetting Around Temuco
Dec 15, 2008 - Temuco, ChileMicros, or city buses, have routes throughout the urban area, passing along Rodríguez and Portales Streets ($0.65). Number 7 from ......
Read MoreTravel Advisory: Carretera Austral
Dec 10, 2008 - ChileOn May 2, 2008, Volcán Chaitén in Chile’s Patagonia rumbled to life. Chaiten Volcano’s eruption has caused disruptions not only ......
Read MoreOther Adventure Sports
Oct 17, 2008 - Arica, ChileOut in the desert, up on the hills and under the waves, thrill seekers have other sports to get their ......
Read MoreArica Services
Oct 17, 2008 - Arica, ChileSernatur (Servicio Nacional de Turismo) has information on the entire Arica-Painacota and Tarapacá regions, as well as other parts of ......
Read MoreGetting to and Away from Arica
Oct 17, 2008 - Arica, ChileBuses leave from Terminal Rodoviario Nacional to Chilean destinations (Avenida Diego Portales 948, Tel: 24-1390). Services include phone, luggage storage, cafés, ......
Read MoreGetting Around Arica
Oct 17, 2008 - Arica, ChileMinibuses frequently run within the city and to surrounding areas. Many pass by 18 de Septiembre, including those for the ......
Read MoreArica Safety
Oct 17, 2008 - Arica, ChileAs its history points out, Arica is prone to tsunamis. In such an event, head for higher ground. Evacuation routes ......
Read MoreWhen to Go to Arica
Oct 17, 2008 - Arica, ChileRain only comes to Arica in the rare sparse drop. Temperatures average 18°C (65°F) Nights are cool. During most of the ......
Read MoreA Year After
Oct 09, 2008 - PeruOn August 15, 2007, a magnitude-8 earthquake struck Peru’s Southern Pacific Coast. The epicenter was located 48 kilometers (30 miles) ......
Read MoreCentro Cultural Teatro Orfeón
Oct 08, 2008 - Tacna, PeruTeatro Orfeón, constructed in 1848, is Tacna’s oldest theater. Unlike most playhouses we know today with rows of seating facing ......
Read MoreTacna Services
Oct 08, 2008 - Tacna, PeruThe main office of iPeru is in the old red and white municipalidad building (Monday-Saturday 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday 8:30 ......
Read MoreGetting Around Tacna
Oct 08, 2008 - Tacna, PeruCombis, or microbuses, run throughout the city ($0.25). From Terminal Terrestre Manuel A. Odría to downtown, take the “A”; from ......
Read MoreSafety in Tacna
Oct 08, 2008 - Tacna, PeruTacna is generally a safe city—but a city nonetheless. Take care in the market areas and the bus terminals. It ......
Read MoreWhen to Go to Tacna
Oct 08, 2008 - Tacna, PeruThe austral summer months (December-March) are warm day and night, with temperatures 25-28°C (77-83°F). The rest of the year, days ......
Read MoreNasca Services
Oct 07, 2008 - Nasca, PeruThe public tourism office is in the back of the municipalidad, or city hall (Monday-Friday 7:45 a.m.-1 p.m., 1:30-3:30 p.m. ......
Read MoreGetting to and Away from Nasca
Oct 07, 2008 - Nasca, PeruMost fruits and vegetables are banned from entering Tacna and Moquegua Departments. Bags and vehicles are checked upon entering these ......
Read MoreGetting Around Nasca
Oct 07, 2008 - Nasca, PeruJirón Bolognesi is also known as the “Boulevard.” In Nasca, people use Jirón and Calle interchangeably for street names; Callao ......
Read MoreNasca Safety
Oct 07, 2008 - Nasca, PeruHotel and tour touts hang out at the bus terminals. They have a bad reputation. Do not speak with them, ......
Read MoreWhen to Go to Nasca
Oct 07, 2008 - Nasca, PeruIn the summer months (mid-December through March) it is just plain old hot in Nasca. The rest of the year, ......
Read MoreHuacachina Services
Oct 07, 2008 - Huacachina Oasis, PeruHuacachina has no tourism office, though hotels and tour operators gladly step up to the plate. The police station is ......
Read MoreGetting to and Away from Huacachina
Oct 07, 2008 - Huacachina Oasis, PeruBuses for other Peru destinations depart from Ica. See Getting To and Away from Ica for details. In the oasis, ......
Read MoreGetting Around Huacachina
Oct 07, 2008 - Huacachina Oasis, PeruHuacachina is a small enough hamlet to get anywhere on foot. If you are feeling particularly lazy or you need ......
Read MoreHuacachina Safety
Oct 07, 2008 - Huacachina Oasis, PeruSandboarding on large dunes can be a tricky proposition, if not down-right dangerous for the novice. Do not go out ......
Read MoreWhen to Go to Huacachina
Oct 07, 2008 - Huacachina Oasis, PeruHuacachina’s climate is much like that of the city of Ica. Expect clear skies day and night with plenty of ......
Read MoreIca Services
Sep 29, 2008 - Ica, PeruSince the earthquake damaged city hall, Ica no longer has a tourism office. Get information at www.regioica.gob.pe and www.peru.info/ica. The ......
Read MoreGetting Around Ica
Sep 29, 2008 - Ica, PeruMototaxis cost $0.70 within the city. Taxis are $1-1.35. City minibuses charge $0.50. ......
Read MoreSafety in Ica
Sep 29, 2008 - Ica, PeruBeware of thieves and bag slashers at the bus terminals and stops (especially for Nasca), even during broad daylight. Also ......
Read MoreWhen to Go to Ica
Sep 29, 2008 - Ica, PeruIca has a desert climate with sunny days and temperatures reaching to 32°C (89°F). Nights tend to be cool, falling ......
Read MoreParacas Services
Sep 28, 2008 - Paracas, PeruIn Paracas there is no municipal tourism office. Private tour operators are willing to dispense information, as well as eager ......
Read MoreGetting to and Away from Paracas
Sep 28, 2008 - Paracas, PeruTwo of Peru’s best bus companies now have depots in Paracas: Cruz del Sur (Hotel Zarcillo Paradise, Avenida Independencia A20, ......
Read MoreGetting Around Paracas
Sep 28, 2008 - Paracas, PeruA taxi to or from the Cruz del Sur terminal costs $0.70. The Pisco-Chaco-Paracas combi goes as far as the ......
Read MoreSafety in Paracas
Sep 28, 2008 - Paracas, PeruThe 2007 tsunami that swept over Paracas is a reminder that this earthquake-prone continent is subject to tidal waves as ......
Read MoreWhen to Go to Paracas
Sep 28, 2008 - Paracas, PeruThe best months to visit Paracas are from mid-December through March. The days are hot, the skies clear and the ......
Read MorePisco Services
Sep 27, 2008 - Pisco, PeruPisco has no public tourism office. But, the numerous tour companies at the corner of San Francisco and Progreso are ......
Read MoreGetting Around Pisco
Sep 27, 2008 - Pisco, PeruThe only way to presently zip around town is in one of the enclosed motorcycle taxis that look like beetles ......
Read MoreSafety in Pisco
Sep 27, 2008 - Pisco, PeruImmediately after the 2007 earthquake security had actually improved in Pisco, thanks to the presence of military troops. Once they ......
Read MoreWhen to Go to Pisco
Sep 27, 2008 - Pisco, PeruPisco has a dry climate. The best weather comes with summer, mid-December to March. Skies are clear and temperatures warm ......
Read MorePeru-Ecuador Border Crossings
Sep 26, 2008 - PeruPERU-ECUADOR BORDER CROSSINGS La Tina, Peru / Macará, Ecuador This is the safest of the border crossings between Peru and Ecuador. La ......
Read MoreGetting to and Away from Huancabamba
Sep 25, 2008 - Huancabamba, PeruTo Piura: Buses depart from the Terminal Terrestre. All companies charge $8.35 and take six to nine hours, depending on ......
Read MoreGetting Around Huancabamba
Sep 25, 2008 - Huancabamba, PeruA motorcycle rickshaw taxi costs $0.35 within the city and $0.50-0.70 to outlying areas. Always ask the price before boarding ......
Read MoreSafety in Huancabamba
Sep 25, 2008 - Huancabamba, PeruMany conmen hang outside the bus terminal arranging trips to the Lagunas. The tourism office says to avoid them for ......
Read MoreWhen to Go to Huancabamba
Sep 25, 2008 - Huancabamba, PeruThe weather in Huancabamba is temperate and humid. In the higher altitude zones, it is cold and very humid. From ......
Read MoreGetting Around Huanchaco
Sep 19, 2008 - Huanchaco, PeruTaxis and mototaxis ply Huanchaco’s few streets, charging $1 and $0.50 respectively. In 2003, the city renumbered street addresses, making it ......
Read MoreSafety in Huanchaco
Sep 19, 2008 - Huanchaco, PeruPlease remember: Regardless of where you choose to pull up a piece of sand for a little beachside relaxation, be ......
Read MoreWhen to Go to Huanchaco
Sep 19, 2008 - Huanchaco, PeruHuanchaco has the same high season as other Peruvian coast resorts, from mid-December through March. Temperaturas—both air and sea—are warmer ......
Read MoreGetting To & Away From Trujillo
Sep 15, 2008 - Trujillo, PeruThree areas serve as the central points for bus offices. On Avenida del Ejército, just past Avenida España, are the ......
Read MoreGetting Around Trujillo
Sep 15, 2008 - Trujillo, PeruTaxis around town typically cost $1, and more for longer distances. A combi ride within the city limits costs $0.25-0.40. ......
Read MoreSafety in Trujillo
Sep 15, 2008 - Trujillo, PeruVisitors are warned frequently about walking beyond the Avenida España ring that circles the city, as well as walking in ......
Read MoreWhen to Go to Trujillo
Sep 15, 2008 - Trujillo, PeruTrujillo has a warm, dry climate. Temperatures average 23°C (73°F) to 16°C (61°F). During El Niño years, temperatures rise and ......
Read MoreNew Finds
Sep 02, 2008 - Chiclayo, PeruThe desert around Chiclayo continues to prove itself as one of Peru’s most archaeologically rich regions. Year after year, with ......
Read MoreKing Kongs
Sep 02, 2008 - Chiclayo, PeruAll over the Chiclayo region the King Kong is a popular treat. This gigantic alfajor has thick wafers layered with ......
Read MoreGetting Around Chiclayo
Sep 02, 2008 - Chiclayo, PeruPublic transportation costs $.35 and taxi cabs $.80-1. Mototaxis are allowed in the outlying areas of the town, but not ......
Read MoreWhen to Go to Chiclayo
Sep 02, 2008 - Chiclayo, PeruSimilar to other places along the coast, the best weather in Chiclayo is from January to March. Throughout the rest ......
Read MoreGetting Around Máncora
Sep 02, 2008 - Máncora, PeruThe Panamerican Highway is the main street in Máncora. North of city hall and the church, it is referred to ......
Read MoreSafety in Máncora
Sep 02, 2008 - Máncora, PeruBecause Máncora attracts local and international tourists, it also attracts the thieves. Several armed robberies have been reported on the ......
Read MoreWhen to Go to Máncora
Sep 02, 2008 - Máncora, PeruLocals say it never rains and the sun shines every day of the year in Máncora. The heat swells from ......
Read MoreGetting To & Away from Paita and the Coast
Sep 02, 2008 - Paita , PeruIn Paita, the Dora bus terminal is on the corner of Jirón Zanjón and Loreto. Buses run ever half hour ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Zorritos
Sep 02, 2008 - PeruThe stop (paradero) is at Parque Grau in the Villar section of the village. Bus companies are located north of ......
Read MoreGetting Around Zorritos
Sep 02, 2008 - PeruMost people zip around Zorritos in three-wheel motorcycle rickshaw taxi ($0.50-0.70). ......
Read MoreWhen to Go to Zorritos
Sep 02, 2008 - PeruZorritos is a popular Peruvian vacation destination from mid-December through March and for the Fiestas Patrias at the end of ......
Read MoreGetting To & Away from Tumbes
Sep 02, 2008 - Tumbes, PeruLong distance buses to Lima and points between (including Máncora, Piura, Chiclayo and Trujillo) depart from Avenida Tumbes, blocks (cuadras) ......
Read MoreSafety in Tumbes
Sep 02, 2008 - Tumbes, PeruThe city of Tumbes is fairly safe, well safer than the route north to the border. Of course, take care ......
Read MoreWhen to Go to Tumbes
Sep 02, 2008 - Tumbes, PeruThe City of Eternal Summer lives up to its name. The mean annual temperature is 26°C (79°F) during the day, ......
Read MoreGetting To & Away from Cabo Blanco
Aug 18, 2008 - Cabo Blanco, PeruFrom Máncora, take an Eppo bus to El Alto (half-hourly 4 a.m.-7:15 p.m., $0.85, 40 minutes). Upon arriving in El ......
Read MoreGetting To and Away from Catacaos
Aug 16, 2008 - Catacaos, PeruFrom Piura, collective taxis leave from Calle Lima and Jirón Huancavelica, and from Avenida Loreto and Jirón Tumbes ($0.50). Combis ......
Read MoreWhen to Go to Piura
Aug 11, 2008 - Piura, PeruPiura is nicknamed “La Ciudad de Eterno Calor” (the city of eternal heat). All year this desert-oasis city is hot ......
Read MoreGetting around Piura
Aug 11, 2008 - Piura, PeruThere are a variety of ways of getting around Piura. Combis run on major streets ($0.35). Taxis cost $1-1.65, depending ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Piura
Aug 11, 2008 - Piura, PeruPiura is the crossroads of northern Peru. Many travelers pass through on their way north to Ecuador or south to ......
Read MoreDealing with Officialdom and Business
Jul 11, 2008 - ColombiaColombia is also a very business-oriented society. Arrive to appointments on time, even though the other party may not. When ......
Read MoreEtiquette and Dress
Jul 11, 2008 - ColombiaColombia is an extremely courteous country. When addressing strangers, a Colombian calls someone primo/prima or vecino/vecina. In the countryside, a ......
Read MoreTravel Tips for Specific Groups
Jul 10, 2008 - ColombiaWomen Travelers Colombia is a good country for the lone woman traveler. They are hassled less here by the stereotypical Latino ......
Read MoreKeeping in Touch in Colombia
Jul 10, 2008 - ColombiaMail and Packages The national postal service is Correos de Colombia, also called Adpostal. Most towns have an office. Letters and ......
Read MoreTips for Budget Travelers
Jul 10, 2008 - ColombiaColombia is a “swing” country for travelers spending six months to two years traveling in the Americas, northward from Argentina ......
Read MoreCosts in Colombia
Jul 10, 2008 - ColombiaBudget travelers can easily get by on about $17 per person per day, including the occasional national park visit and meal ......
Read MoreMoney in Colombia
Jul 10, 2008 - ColombiaMoney Even though most people travel only with a bank card, a variety of money options should be employed. The ......
Read MoreMedia in Colombia
Jul 10, 2008 - ColombiaColombia is a tough country for journalism. Human rights organizations like Amnesty International and Human Rights First, as well as ......
Read MoreA Glossary of Rodeo Terms
Jul 09, 2008 - ColombiaWhile in the Llanos region, take the opportunity to go to the rodeo—or, in local parlance, el coleo. To help ......
Read MoreHighlights of the Llanos and Selva
Jul 09, 2008 - ColombiaThe pristine southeastern part of Colombia has many beauties to show visitors—if only visitors could arrive there safely. In the ......
Read MoreSafety in the Llanos and Selva
Jul 09, 2008 - ColombiaThe security situation in the Llanos and Selva can be summed up in two words: War Zone. This is where ......
Read MoreHistory of the Llanos and Selva
Jul 09, 2008 - ColombiaAfter Francisco de Orellana blazed a trail to the Amazon River in 1542, many mid-16th century conquistadores like Diego de ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Tabatinga
Jul 08, 2008 - Tabatinga, BrazilTabatinga has two ports: Porta da Feira (at the end of RuaSantos Dumont down by the market) and Porto Fluvial ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Santa Rosa
Jul 08, 2008 - Santa Rosa, PeruThe only way to get to or from Santa Rosa is by launch, leaving from the main street. To Leticia: daily ......
Read MoreSafety in Puerto Nariño
Jul 08, 2008 - Puerto Narino, ColombiaPuerto Nariño is a safe town. When out after dark, take a flashlight (torch). Do not wander alone into the ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Puerto Nariño
Jul 08, 2008 - Puerto Narino, ColombiaThe only place really to go is Leticia. All boats leave from the village’s dock. Fast boat to Leticia—Daily 7:30 ......
Read MoreHolidays and Festivals in Puerto Nariño
Jul 08, 2008 - Puerto Narino, ColombiaPuerto Nariño has a few impressive events on the calendar. April 1 is the Aniversario del Municipio, the town’s birthday ......
Read MoreWhen to Go to Puerto Nariño
Jul 08, 2008 - Puerto Narino, ColombiaAlthough the seasons are similar to those of Leticia, it doesn’t get as hot in Puerto Nariño. The dry season ......
Read MoreHistory of Puerto Nariño
Jul 08, 2008 - Puerto Narino, ColombiaThe first permanent settlement at the mouth of the Loretoyacü River was a product of love. After marrying, Luis Eco ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Sibundoy
Jul 07, 2008 - Sibundoy , ColombiaSibundoy is accessible by public transportation from Pasto (several companies with daily departures, $5, 3 hours) and from Pitalito by ......
Read MoreSafety in Leticia
Jul 06, 2008 - Leticia , ColombiaWithin the town of Leticia it is pretty safe, though residents advise against walking toward the airport, the river or ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Leticia
Jul 06, 2008 - Leticia , ColombiaLeticia is accessible by river and air. The only road that exists is a dry-weather track to Tarapacá (with public ......
Read MoreGetting around Leticia
Jul 06, 2008 - Leticia , ColombiaFrom Parque Orellana leave busetas to the Kilometer villages and the Lagos (5:45 a.m.-6:20 p.m. $0.50-1.85) and to Tabatinga and ......
Read MoreHolidays and Festivals in Leticia
Jul 06, 2008 - Leticia , ColombiaThe big event on Leticia’s calendar is the Festival Internacional de la Confraternidad Amazónica, celebrated every year from July15 to ......
Read MoreWhen to Go to Leticia
Jul 06, 2008 - Leticia , ColombiaLeticia has two distinct seasons. The dry season lasts from June to September. The rainy begins in October with amounts ......
Read MoreHistory of Leticia
Jul 06, 2008 - Leticia , ColombiaThe history of Leticia embraces many legends. One legend goes back to the Spanish and Portuguese exploration of the Río ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Puerto López
Jul 04, 2008 - Puerto López, ColombiaBuses leave from Villavicencio: Macarena, Arimena and Autollanos—hourly 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Bolivariano—11:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m. All companies charge $5.30 and ......
Read MoreFestival Nacional de Joropo
Jul 04, 2008 - Villavicencio , ColombiaThe quintessential expression of life on the llanos is the Joropo, both a musical genre and a dance form. The ......
Read MoreSafety in Villavicencio
Jul 03, 2008 - Villavicencio , ColombiaFor travelers in their own car or on bike, be aware that the highway from Bogotá has a very steep, ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Villavicencio
Jul 03, 2008 - Villavicencio , ColombiaAnything from rains to earthquakes can cause landslides on the road from Bogotá to Villavicencio. To know the present conditions, ......
Read MoreGetting around Villavicencio
Jul 03, 2008 - Villavicencio , ColombiaThe Instituto de Turismo del Meta has a list of the official prices for taxis. A sample of fares is: ......
Read MoreHolidays and Festivals in Villavicencio
Jul 03, 2008 - Villavicencio , ColombiaTowards the end of March is the annual Concurso Mundial de la Mujer Vaquera, or International Women’s Rodeo (www.mujervaquera.com). Participants ......
Read MoreWhen to Go to Villavicencio
Jul 03, 2008 - Villavicencio , ColombiaYou will probably encounter a shower or two any time you wander to Villavicencio. The town has 220 days of ......
Read MoreHistory of Villavicencio
Jul 03, 2008 - Villavicencio , ColombiaVillavicencio was on one of the principal routes of the Spaniards searching for El Dorado. The city was founded 6 ......
Read MoreMedical and Rescue
Jul 02, 2008 - ColombiaAt La Capilla, about midway on the park road, is a basic puesto de salud, or health post. Hospitals exist ......
Read MoreSafety
Jul 02, 2008 - ColombiaSince the military takeover of the region in 2003, Parque Nacional Natural El Cocuy and surrounding villages are now considered ......
Read MoreGetting To and Away
Jul 02, 2008 - ColombiaFrom Bogotá and Tunja two routes are possible: one through Duitama, Soatá, La Uvita, Guacamayas and Panqueaba; the other through ......
Read MorePermits
Jul 02, 2008 - ColombiaBefore entering PNN El Cocuy you must obtain your permit from the park office in El Cocuy village or Güicán. ......
Read MoreWhen To Go
Jul 02, 2008 - ColombiaWeather wise, the best months to go into PNN El Cocuy are December to February when it is dryer. June ......
Read MoreHistory
Jul 02, 2008 - ColombiaThe history of PNN El Cocuy begins in the Cretaceous period, when this was a vast inland sea. Then, some ......
Read MoreSafety in Güicán
Jun 30, 2008 - Guican , ColombiaThe village and surrounding countryside is generally safe due to the national police and military patrols, though few people go ......
Read MoreGettin to and away from Güicán
Jun 30, 2008 - Guican , ColombiaBuses leave only for El Cocuy and other small nearby villages, and direct for Bogotá. To journey north to Málaga, ......
Read MoreHolidays and Festivals in Güicán
Jun 30, 2008 - Guican , ColombiaGüicán’s patron saint is the Virgen Morenita whose feast day is February 2 (Candelaria), during which faithful make a romería, ......
Read MoreWhen to Go to Güicán
Jun 30, 2008 - Guican , ColombiaAs in other parts of the region, the best time to come to Güicán is when the weather is clear ......
Read MoreHistory of Güicán
Jun 30, 2008 - Guican , ColombiaThis sliver of mountain valley was inhabited by U’wa (Güicanes). When their cacique Güaicaní heard the dreaded Spanish were approaching, ......
Read MoreSafety in El Cocuy
Jun 29, 2008 - Cocuy , ColombiaArmed government forces are in El Cocuy village to maintain safety. Assassin bugs (which carry Chagas disease) and non-lethal scorpions ......
Read MoreGetting To and Away From El Cocuy
Jun 29, 2008 - Cocuy , ColombiaAll transportation to the village of El Cocuy arrives and departs from Carrera 5 along the Parque Principal. All the ......
Read MoreHolidays and Festivals in El Cocuy
Jun 29, 2008 - Cocuy , ColombiaEl Cocuy is a typical village with its share of dates important to its people. A few festivals worth checking ......
Read MoreWhen to Go to El Cocuy
Jun 29, 2008 - Cocuy , ColombiaDecember and January are the best months to come to El Cocuy — the nights are colder but the weather ......
Read MoreHistory of El Cocuy
Jun 29, 2008 - Cocuy , ColombiaEl Cocuy was the fourth Spanish town founded in Nuevo Reino de Granada, in 1541 by Captain Gonzalo García Zorro. ......
Read MoreSafety in Villa de Leyva
Jun 16, 2008 - Villa de Leiva , ColombiaAs Villa de Leyva is a major tourist destination for Colombians, especially the wealthy ones, the security here has always ......
Read MoreHolidays and Festivals in Villa de Leyva
Jun 16, 2008 - Villa de Leiva , ColombiaEveryone flocks to Villa de Leyva for the national holidays. It might seem a bit surprising that this village has ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Villa de Leyva
Jun 16, 2008 - Villa de Leiva , ColombiaIf you are arriving in your own motor vehicle, street parking is prohibited and the speed limit is 5 kph ......
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Jun 16, 2008 - Villa de Leiva , ColombiaVilla de Leyva enjoys a dry climate, with temperatures averaging 18°C (65°F). The days can get quite warm. The evenings ......
Read MoreHistory of Villa de Leyva
Jun 16, 2008 - Villa de Leiva , ColombiaDuring the Mesozoic Era (160-180 million years ago), the inhabitants of this valley came from the great inland Sea of ......
Read MoreSafety in Cabo de la Vela
Jun 13, 2008 - Cabo de Vela, ColombiaPersonal safety within Cabo de la Vela and to the nearest sites is okay. Be mindful of personal belongings, especially ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Cabo de la Vela
Jun 13, 2008 - Cabo de Vela, ColombiaIf traveling with public transportation, to get to anyplace out of Cabo de la Vela, you must first go to ......
Read MoreHolidays & Festivals in Cabo de la Vela
Jun 13, 2008 - Cabo de Vela, ColombiaMost of the holidays in Cabo de la Vela are the same as in the rest of Colombia, the most ......
Read MoreWhen to Go to Cabo de la Vela
Jun 13, 2008 - Cabo de Vela, ColombiaThe hottest months in Cabo de la Vela are September to November, with cooling winds in also-toasty January and February. ......
Read MoreHistory of Cabo de la Vela
Jun 13, 2008 - Cabo de Vela, ColombiaEven though Alonso de Ojeda was the first Spaniard to sail around this cape in about 1498, the first to ......
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Jun 13, 2008 - Nazareth And Parque Nacional Natural Macuira, Uribia, ColombiaBe prepared to spend that length of time in Nazareth, especially in terms of money. Families in Nazareth rent hammocks ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Nazareth and Parque Nacional Natural Macuira
Jun 10, 2008 - Nazareth And Parque Nacional Natural Macuira, Uribia, ColombiaEarly Sunday mornings an unsheltered truck leaves from Maicao, swinging through Uribia, for Nazareth ($18.65-21). In the high season, there ......
Read MoreFestival de la Cultura Wayuu
Jun 10, 2008 - Uribia, ColombiaThe three-day Festival de la Cultura Wayuu draws participants from both Colombia and Venezuela. In Uribia’s plaza, three-sided huts called ......
Read MoreSafety in Uribia
Jun 10, 2008 - Uribia, ColombiaResidents of Uribia say the city is very safe. They counsel that if you are going out into the desert, ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Uribia
Jun 10, 2008 - Uribia, ColombiaBicycle rickshaws ply the streets of Uribia; fare depends on the distance. Transportation leaves from Avenida Fundador, the street on ......
Read MoreHolidays & Festivals in Uribia
Jun 09, 2008 - Uribia, ColombiaThe biggest event in Uribia is the annual Festival de la Cultura Wayuu, held the last week of May, highlighting ......
Read MoreWhen to Go to Uribia
Jun 09, 2008 - Uribia, ColombiaUribia is hot all year long. During the daytime, temperatures climb to 30-35 degrees Celsius (86-95 degrees Fahrenheit). Nights are ......
Read MoreHistory of Uribia
Jun 09, 2008 - Uribia, ColombiaUribia is a 20th century city, founded on March 1, 1935 by Capitán Eduardo Londoño Villegas. It is named in ......
Read MoreSafety in Manaure
Jun 08, 2008 - Manaure, ColombiaWhen asked about how safe it is in Manaure, especially in staying overnight in the beach kiosks, the response is ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Manaure
Jun 08, 2008 - Manaure, ColombiaManaure is a fairly small town, so it is easy to get around on foot. In the hottest part of ......
Read MoreHolidays and Festivals in Manaure
Jun 08, 2008 - Manaure, ColombiaThe big festival in Manuare occurs in June, giving salute to all the things most important to its economy: Festival ......
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Jun 08, 2008 - Manaure, ColombiaAs in the rest of Wajirra, it is hot here and even more so for the salt flats; the most ......
Read MoreHistory of Manaure
Jun 08, 2008 - Manaure, ColombiaFor centuries, this part of the coast was an important sea salt cultivation spot for Wayuu. The present town, San ......
Read MoreA Few Words in Wayuunaiki
Jun 07, 2008 - ColombiaWayuunaiki, or the Wayuu language, is of the Arawak language group. Pronunciation is similar to Spanish, except that the “r” ......
Read MoreResponsible Travel in Wajirra
Jun 07, 2008 - ColombiaWhen asked about etiquette when traveling in their homeland, Wayuu suggest the following to alijuna visitors: • Water is very important. Do ......
Read MoreWayuu Culture
Jun 07, 2008 - ColombiaSome describe the Wayuu of the Guajira (Wajirra) as a society where the men do nothing and the women do ......
Read MoreHighlights of the Guajira
Jun 06, 2008 - Colombia• Bird watching for flamingos and other migratory birds at Santuario Natural Nacional Los Flamencos, near Riohacha; Musichi, Carrizal and Poportín, ......
Read MoreSafety in the Guajira
Jun 06, 2008 - ColombiaTravel with public transportation is safe in the Guajira, even alone. If traveling by private vehicle, stick to main roads ......
Read MoreWhen to Go to the Guajira
Jun 06, 2008 - ColombiaThe Guajira is hot, especially the Media and Alta; temperatures can reach over 40 degrees Celsius (over 100 degrees Fahrenheit). ......
Read MoreHistory of the Guajira Peninsula
Jun 06, 2008 - ColombiaSince time immemoria,l the Wayuu have lived in Wajirra. The first Spaniard to sail around the coast was Alonso de ......
Read MoreSafety in Palomino
Jun 06, 2008 - Palomino, Riohacha, ColombiaMany of the lodging available are in fenced grounds where the administrator-family also lives, thus providing some modicum of security. ......
Read MoreWhen to Go to Palomino
Jun 06, 2008 - Palomino, Riohacha, ColombiaPalomino, like the rest of coastal Guajira, is hot, especially from May - July. January winds are brisk. September - ......
Read MoreSafety in Riohacha
Jun 06, 2008 - Riohacha, ColombiaThe central part of Riohacha is said to be safe at night, but not the barrios on the far side ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Riohacha
Jun 06, 2008 - Riohacha, ColombiaThere are a variety of ways to get around Riohacha: busetas ($0.35), taxis ($1.30-1.60) and mototaxis ($0.50). The bus terminal, at ......
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Jun 06, 2008 - Riohacha, ColombiaLike every town along the Caribbean coast, Riohacha observes the pre-Lent feast of Carnaval beginning the Saturday before Ash Wednesday. ......
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Jun 06, 2008 - Riohacha, ColombiaExpect rains in Riohacha and the surrounding region in September- November. April as well is a showery month. January brings ......
Read MoreHistory of Riohacha
Jun 06, 2008 - Riohacha, ColombiaThis stretch of the coast had long been a meeting ground of indigenous peoples, the Kogui descending from the Sierra ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from PNN Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta (north sector)
Jun 05, 2008 - Parque Nacional Natural Sierra Nevada De Santa Marta, Santa Marta, ColombiaPublic transportation for various villages on the slopes of the range leaves from Santa Marta’s market area on Calle 11. ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Aracataca
Jun 05, 2008 - Aracataca, Santa Marta, ColombiaFrom Santa Marta, take any Fundación-bound bus as far as Aracataca (every half-hour, $2.65-3.20, 1.5 hours). You will be let ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Minca
Jun 05, 2008 - Minca, Santa Marta, ColombiaPick-up trucks and other transport leave from Calle 11 and Carrera 12 in Santa Marta (every 1.5 hours 9 a.m.-4 ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Ciénaga
Jun 05, 2008 - Ciénaga, Santa Marta, ColombiaFrequent buses leave from Santa Marta (every five minutes, 4:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m., $1.05, 30 minutes) and Barranquilla. If coming south ......
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Jun 04, 2008 - El Rodadero, Santa Marta, ColombiaBecause it is a wealthier vacationer’s resort, El Rodadero has better security than other towns in this area. On the ......
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Jun 04, 2008 - El Rodadero, Santa Marta, ColombiaEl Rodadero is on Santa Marta’s city bus network. Its combis carry people back and forth from here to the ......
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Jun 04, 2008 - El Rodadero, Santa Marta, ColombiaEl Rodadero participates in the celebration of the Virgen del Carmen’s feast days the second week of July and the ......
Read MoreWhen to Go to El Rodadero
Jun 04, 2008 - El Rodadero, Santa Marta, ColombiaIt is even more sultry in El Rodadero than in Santa Marta. It also experiences winds from the end of ......
Read MoreHistory of El Rodadero
Jun 04, 2008 - El Rodadero, Santa Marta, ColombiaEl Rodadero was just a sparsely populated beach until the 1950s when the first eatery opened. Hotel Tamacá was the ......
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May 23, 2008 - Santa Marta, ColombiaIn general, Santa Marta is safe. Remember it is a port town and a major tourist destination, so take care ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Santa Marta
May 23, 2008 - Santa Marta, ColombiaBus Santa Marta’s bus terminal is about midways between the city and El Rodadero. It has showers, bathrooms, ATM, luggage keep ......
Read MoreGetting Around Santa Marta
May 23, 2008 - Santa Marta, ColombiaSanta Marta has a good city bus network, using small combis or vans to shuttle people around the town and ......
Read MoreHolidays & Festivals in Santa Marta
May 23, 2008 - Santa Marta, ColombiaLike anyplace along the coast, pre-Lenten Carnaval is celebrated by Samarios (Santa Marta residents) with comparsas (dance troupes) and a ......
Read MoreWhen to Go to Santa Marta
May 23, 2008 - Santa Marta, ColombiaIt is always hot in Santa Marta. Temperatures are moderated by winds from the end of December to the beginning ......
Read MoreHistory of Santa Marta
May 23, 2008 - Santa Marta, ColombiaSanta Marta was the first Spanish city founded in South America. It was officially established in 1525 by Rodrigo de ......
Read MoreHighlights of the Caribbean Coast and Islands
May 23, 2008 - ColombiaThe list of things to do and see on Colombia’s Caribbean Coast and Islands is impressive. Just some of the ......
Read MoreSafety in the Caribbean Coast and Islands
May 23, 2008 - ColombiaPetty crimes occur in large tourist cities, like Cartagena, Barranquilla and Santa Marta. In these areas use common sense and ......
Read MoreWhen to go to the Caribbean Coast and Islands
May 23, 2008 - ColombiaThe Caribbean coast and islands have a hot climate, daytime temperatures reach the upper 20s°C to mid-30s°C (80-95°F). Typically there ......
Read MoreHistory of the Caribbean Coast and Islands
May 23, 2008 - ColombiaThe indigenous Arawak-Caribe were the original inhabitants of Colombia’s Caribbean Coast and San Andrés Islands. Included in this group were ......
Read MoreBaseball
May 23, 2008 - ColombiaTake me out to the ballgame, take me out to the crowd Buy me some perros and cerveza I don’t care if ......
Read MoreSafety in Barranquilla
May 22, 2008 - Barranquilla, ColombiaBarranquilla is not only a large city, but also a port. This is important to remember. Many businesses in the ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Barranquilla
May 22, 2008 - Barranquilla, ColombiaBus Barranquilla’s bus terminal is located in Soledad, five kilometers (3 miles) from the city. It is divided into four modules. ......
Read MoreGetting Around Barranquilla
May 22, 2008 - Barranquilla, ColombiaBarranquilla has an extensive public transportation network ($0.60-0.80, slightly higher on Sunday and holidays). To go from the Centro to ......
Read MoreHolidays and Festivals in Barranquilla
May 22, 2008 - Barranquilla, ColombiaBarranquilla is best known for Carnaval, a moveable feast celebrated (i.e. partied) before Lent begins. However, Barranquilleros invite their guests ......
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May 22, 2008 - Barranquilla, ColombiaBarranquilla has a hot climate, daytime temperatures average between 19ºC and 25ºC (77-84ºF). The rainy seasons are May to June ......
Read MoreHistory of Barranquilla
May 22, 2008 - Barranquilla, ColombiaAs historian Alonso de la Espriella says, Barranquilla is a city that was not founded, but rather populated; it’s a ......
Read MoreLaguna de la Cocha History
May 19, 2008 - ColombiaIn ancient times, the Laguna and its Isla de Corota were sacred sites for the Quillacinga and other indigenous cultures. ......
Read MoreReligion in Bogotá
May 18, 2008 - Bogotá, ColombiaBogotá has become quite a religiously diverse community. There are representations of many Protestant sects and non-Christian faiths. The mainstream ......
Read MoreColombian Holidays and Festivals
May 16, 2008 - ColombiaThe following are a list of state, religious and secular holidays in Colombia. Catholic-identified events predominate, but even those are ......
Read MoreSafety in Eastern Colombia
May 07, 2008 - ColombiaEastern Colombia —Boyacá, Santander and Norte de Santander— are much safer than it was before 2003. After President Uribe’s program ......
Read MoreWhen to Go to Eastern Colombia
May 07, 2008 - ColombiaIn general, Eastern Colombia experiences two rainy seasons per year, sometime from March to May and September to November. The ......
Read MoreHistory of Eastern Colombia
May 07, 2008 - ColombiaLong before humans left their footprints in this region, a vast inland sea that had covered the landscape deposited its ......
Read MoreImportant Information to know about Parque Nacional del ChicamochaParque Nacional del Chicamocha
May 06, 2008 - Parque Nacional del Chicamocha, San Gil, ColombiaIn Colombia, a Parque Nacional (national park) is one that belongs to the nation and not necessarily a wildlife reserve. ......
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May 06, 2008 - Near San Gil, Curití, ColombiaCurití is seven kilometres (4.2 miles) north of San Gil, off the main highway to Bucaramanga. Catch a bus from ......
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May 06, 2008 - ColombiaThe more remote areas of the park are reportedly safer than they were 10 years ago. However, if hiking more ......
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May 06, 2008 - ColombiaParque Nacional Natural Tayrona is located along the main Caribbean highway, just east of Santa Marta. From Santa Marta, take a ......
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May 06, 2008 - ColombiaThe rainy seasons are from May to June and September to November. The eastern end of the park, where the ......
Read MoreColombia-Venezuela Border Crossings
May 06, 2008 - ColombiaThe most common border crossings between Colombia and Venezuela are at Cúcuta, through the cordillera, and at Maicao, the coastal ......
Read MoreColombia-Panamá Border Crossings
May 06, 2008 - ColombiaNo overland route connects the Central American republic Panamá with Colombia; in the debate of building a highway, the jungle—known ......
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Apr 29, 2008 - Taganga, ColombiaAll told, Taganga is a pretty safe place to hang out. Nevertheless, locals warn to be careful walking to Playa ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Taganga
Apr 29, 2008 - Taganga, ColombiaBusetas to Taganga pass by Avenida de Bastidas, along Santa Marta’s water front every 10-15 minutes from 6 a.m.-9 p.m. ......
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Apr 29, 2008 - Taganga, ColombiaCarnaval, those days before Lent, are observed with dusk costume parades, music and dancing. Get your disguise prepared and join ......
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Apr 29, 2008 - Taganga, ColombiaAs with its big sister Santa Marta, the climate in Taganga is hot, though a bit dryer. The La Loca ......
Read MoreHistory of Taganga
Apr 29, 2008 - Taganga, ColombiaThe origins of Taganga are lost in the mosaic of the sunlight dancing across the bay’s crystalline waters. Up until ......
Read MoreBarichara Safety
Apr 23, 2008 - Barichara , ColombiaBarichara has no untoward problems with personal safety, so swear the locals. In this area, no paramilitary or guerrilla presence ......
Read MoreBarichara Getting to and away
Apr 23, 2008 - Barichara , ColombiaAlthough a poor camino winds from Socorro to Barichara, the better route is from San Gil. This road is paved ......
Read MoreBarichara Holidays and Festivals
Apr 23, 2008 - Barichara , ColombiaA hamlet as ancient as Barichara of course has a number of festivals. Some are religious and many celebrate the ......
Read MoreBarichara When to Go
Apr 23, 2008 - Barichara , ColombiaBarichara enjoys a delightfully warm, dry climate year-round with average temperatures of 22°C / 72°F. As a trendy get-away for ......
Read MoreHistory of Barichara
Apr 23, 2008 - Barichara , ColombiaBahia-chala—At the Heights of a Resting Stop—was inhabited by the indigenous Guane people. The Spanish city, Barichara, was founded by ......
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Apr 23, 2008 - Valledupar, ColombiaEven though this city’s streets buzz at night, care still needs to be taken, especially after 9 p.m. Locals warn ......
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Apr 23, 2008 - Valledupar, ColombiaThree modes of transportation are used for getting around Valledupar: taxis (unmetered; negotiate price; bus terminal to downtown, $1.60), motorcylcles ......
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Apr 23, 2008 - Valledupar, ColombiaThe main bus terminal is about 3.5 kilometers (2 miles) from the center, at Carrera 18D (Avenida Simón Bolívar) and ......
Read MoreHolidays and Festivals
Apr 23, 2008 - Valledupar, ColombiaValledupar is most famous for its Vallenato Music Festival. Of course, it has other fiestas when you can also catch ......
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Apr 23, 2008 - Valledupar, ColombiaWhen asked when the rainy season is, Valduparenses (or, more commonly, Vallenatos) were unanimous in saying March. Some said also ......
Read MoreHistory of Valledupar
Apr 23, 2008 - Valledupar, ColombiaWhen Spaniard Hernando de Santana and his legions arrived here in 1550, Tupe and Chimila indigenous occupied this valley of ......
Read MoreDulce de Pata
Apr 11, 2008 - San Agustín, ColombiaOn Calle 3, near Hotel Los Ídolos, doña María Córdoba passes the day seated on a stool. With two wooden ......
Read MoreBucaramanga Religion
Apr 09, 2008 - Bucaramanga , ColombiaBucaramanga is a religiously diverse city. The Hare Krishnas have a strong presence here, with a restaurant and a retreat ......
Read MoreBucaramanga Camera
Apr 09, 2008 - Bucaramanga , ColombiaA number of camera shops are found on Calle 36, between Parque Santander and Parque García Rovira. All offer film ......
Read MoreBucaramanga Keeping in Touch
Apr 09, 2008 - Bucaramanga , ColombiaThe main Telecom branch has local and national calls at $0.05 per minute, international calls from $0.40 per minute and ......
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Apr 09, 2008 - Bucaramanga , ColombiaBucaramanga is one of Colombia's five most dangerous cities - always be street savvy and be sure to take a taxi ......
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Apr 09, 2008 - Bucaramanga , ColombiaThe modern bus terminal is southwest of downtown, on the Girón road. The station is divided into four modules and ......
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Apr 09, 2008 - Bucaramanga , ColombiaIf traveling with your own vehicle, be aware of no-drive days that correspond to your plates' last digit. Bucaramanga has good ......