Visited Colombia for 10 days. Enjoyable experience. Scene is quieter but worthwhile. Pricing fair.
Spent $114/day. Best part: friendliness.
Overall: 8/10. Exceeded expectations.
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What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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22 Mar 2026 at 11:14
Quick question — how was the hotel security?
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I was there in January and prices were exactly as described.
Spent about $67/day all-in. Quality was excellent.
My tip: go early evening for best selection.
Spent about $67/day all-in. Quality was excellent.
My tip: go early evening for best selection.
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23 Mar 2026 at 09:03
How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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23 Mar 2026 at 12:04
This matches my experience. Colombia is one of my favorites.
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24 Mar 2026 at 17:01
Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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24 Mar 2026 at 20:39
Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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24 Mar 2026 at 23:50
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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25 Mar 2026 at 00:23
Been going for years. The scene has shifted a bit but still good.
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25 Mar 2026 at 08:54
Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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25 Mar 2026 at 12:39
Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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25 Mar 2026 at 15:22
100% agree. The variety is hard to beat.
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25 Mar 2026 at 17:44
What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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25 Mar 2026 at 20:32
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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25 Mar 2026 at 21:27
Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were higher when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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25 Mar 2026 at 23:05
Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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I was there in February and prices were slightly higher.
Spent about $100/day all-in. Quality was excellent.
My tip: midweek is golden hour.
Spent about $100/day all-in. Quality was excellent.
My tip: midweek is golden hour.
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26 Mar 2026 at 04:21
Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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