Columbia

[geejay]

Will be in Cartega (spelled wrong??) on the Coral Princess. Is there any snorkeling? Any private tour guides?

Info is scarce, so maybe someone who has been there can help me.

Thanks!

[RHefley228]

It's Cartagena. Try http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cartagena,_Colombia for a brief overview.

[geejay]

Thanks for the website.

 

Anyone actually been on tours there? Any private or snorkeling ones??

[Wilbo]

We had a tour that last 5 hours.

Most of the city tour was interesting. 2 hours were spent shopping. What a waste of time.

Many emerald shops and clerks don't understand the word no.

We bought coffee from a vendor recommended by tour guide at convent on top of the mountain. We got taken. the coffee was stale. I am sure the guide got a kick back.

this was not a big problem - one must remember in thses countries the policy is buyer beware. I knew the risk I was taking but couldn't resist temptation.

As a vendor in Costa Rica explained to me - don't buy coffee in Central America, all the good quality product is exported.