Visited Colombia for 5 days. Great experience. Scene is as described. Pricing up slightly.
Spent $94/day. Best part: variety.
Overall: 8/10. One of my favourites.
AMA.
Currency tips for Colombia
Started by OttawaOliver · 15 Mar 2026 · 1734 views
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Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.
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17 Mar 2026 at 14:11
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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19 Mar 2026 at 08:36
I'd also recommend downloading Grab before you go. Essential.
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20 Mar 2026 at 20:11
Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were higher when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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22 Mar 2026 at 03:45
Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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Agreed on all points. Make sure to use a VPN.
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Just booked my flights! Thanks for the motivation.
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I was there in January and prices were great value.
Spent about $59/day all-in. Quality was excellent.
My tip: midweek is golden hour.
Spent about $59/day all-in. Quality was excellent.
My tip: midweek is golden hour.
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I'd also recommend downloading Grab before you go. Essential.
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25 Mar 2026 at 02:36
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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26 Mar 2026 at 23:12
Not sure I agree about that area. I found downtown to be better value.
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27 Mar 2026 at 02:27
This matches my experience. Colombia is great value.
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27 Mar 2026 at 09:20
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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27 Mar 2026 at 09:29
How does it compare to Germany?
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27 Mar 2026 at 10:42
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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27 Mar 2026 at 16:40
Been going for years. The scene has shifted a bit but still good.
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27 Mar 2026 at 17:03
This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since the new laws came in. Current prices are higher than what's described here.
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