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Currency tips for Colombia — ATM vs exchange

Started by FKKNovice · 19 Mar 2026 · 581 views

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FKKNovice member
#1
19 Mar 2026 at 21:39
Has anyone been to Colombia recently? Looking for the latest intel.

Specifically interested in:
- Current price ranges
- Best areas right now
- Any safety concerns to be aware of
- Transport tips

I was there 6 months ago and had a great time. Wondering if things have changed.

Planning to go back next month.

Cheers
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PattayaDave member
#2
21 Mar 2026 at 03:39
Also recommend downloading Grab before you go. Essential.
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ChicagoChris member
#3
22 Mar 2026 at 09:39
Been there 8 times now. Still one of my top destinations. The consistency is what keeps me coming back.

"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."

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YorkshireLad member
#4
22 Mar 2026 at 15:39
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Solid destination.

Yorkshire Lad — Leeds, UK

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CanuckTraveller member
#5
23 Mar 2026 at 00:39
Did you use freelancers or find girls at online?
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VegasVince member
#6
24 Mar 2026 at 04:39
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Solid destination.
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SacramentoSal member
#7
25 Mar 2026 at 07:49
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.

Sacramento Sal — Sacramento, CA

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CanuckTraveller member
#8
25 Mar 2026 at 13:49
How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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BerlinBound member
#9
26 Mar 2026 at 01:49
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.

Do your research, respect the locals, stay safe. — Berlin Bound

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NashvilleNate member
#10
26 Mar 2026 at 02:39
Word of caution — watch out for taxi scams at the airport. Other than that, great destination.

"Travel is fatal to prejudice." — Nashville, TN

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TexasHeat member
#11
26 Mar 2026 at 11:39
What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.

Texas Heat — Houston, TX

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LondonPunter member
#12
26 Mar 2026 at 12:49
Word of caution — be careful with street touts. Other than that, great destination.
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VegasVince member
#13
26 Mar 2026 at 20:49
Spot on with the prices. Matches what I paid recently.
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MontrealMax member
#14
26 Mar 2026 at 23:49
Adding my experience: scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: better quality.

Montreal Max — Montreal, Canada

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PerthPete member
#15
27 Mar 2026 at 00:49
Quick question — how was the ATM situation?
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WinnipegWayne member
#16
27 Mar 2026 at 01:49
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.

Winnipeg, Canada | Member since 2024

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TexasHeat member
#17
27 Mar 2026 at 13:49
How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?

Texas Heat — Houston, TX

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JerseyJim member
#18
27 Mar 2026 at 15:49
This matches my experience. Colombia is underrated.
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MelbourneMarc member
#19
27 Mar 2026 at 20:49
Different experience for me. Prices were lower when I went.

Melbourne, Australia | 23 countries visited

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WinnipegWayne member
#20
28 Mar 2026 at 04:49
I was there in last month and prices were exactly as described. Spent about $100/day all-in.

My tip: avoid weekends.

Winnipeg, Canada | Member since 2024

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