Visited Cartagena for 12 days. Solid experience. Scene is quieter but worthwhile. Pricing excellent value.
Spent $150/day. Best part: variety.
Overall: 9/10. One of my favourites.
AMA.
Language barrier in Cartagena
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Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try using a different site next time.
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I was there in February and prices were slightly higher.
Spent about $140/day all-in. Quality was excellent.
My tip: midweek is golden hour.
Spent about $140/day all-in. Quality was excellent.
My tip: midweek is golden hour.
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How does it compare to Germany?
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How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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Been going for years. The scene has improved recently.
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Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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Not sure I agree about that area. I found downtown to be better value.
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I'd also recommend downloading Maps.me before you go. Essential.
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Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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Not sure I agree about that area. I found downtown to be better value.
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Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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Quick question — how was the ATM situation?
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What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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