When choosing a place to say, whether a hotel, hostel or Airbnb make sure it is located in a safe area. Colombia is a beautiful and friendly country, yet it is socially complex, and cheap doesn’t necessarily mean safe. If social tourism is your thing, make sure the company –hostel ...
The Andean Community is a free trade agreement comprising Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. These countries voted to eliminate roaming fees between carriers in 2020, and the change took effect in 2022. Anyone in one of these countries can travel to another and roam without extra ...
Fortunately for tourists, Colombia offers an IVA tax refund. The refund is straightforward to apply for. Most notably, I have talked to some tourists recently who received their tax refunds in about the three months, as promised by DIAN. In addition, “How to get a Colombia IVA tax refund...
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It’s insanely expensive here, and you’ll need it for the extra strong rays due to the proximity to the Equator. Make sure to bring reef safe sunscreen for when you’ll be in the water, to protect the coral reef and other marine wildlife that live in the Galapagos! This is our favo...
But be careful of what you eat and do a little research to make sure the street food is safe. Like, we would never recommend eating the street hot dogs in San Francisco, but we HIGHLY recommend eating the delicious street food in Colombia, like from this fresh fruit stand in Cartagena!
Simón Bolívar (1783 - 1830) was a Spanish general known for liberating five South American countries -- Venezuela, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador and Bolivia. According to legend, he once encamped his entire liberation army under a monkeypod tree near Maracay, Venezuela. The tree is famous in Venez...
Taxis are metered in Colombia, but tourists are still a prime target for elevated fares. To avoid this, ask for an estimation of the price of the ride before hopping into the taxi. Unlike in Europe or North America, ride-shares like Uber can be a slightly more expensive option over a ...
The non-cabin seats looked nice too, although it was nice to have a place to sleep even if the beds were a little hard for our taste. The service was friendly and professional even if a little hands-off. The train itself was comfortable, clean, and safe. The hardest part of the ...
Traveling to the Galapagos Islands with kids is generally very safe, the islands are very quiet, calm and peaceful. The towns have little crime and traffic. The only potential risks come from the sun and sea. The Galapagos Islands are located near the equator, which means that the sun can...