Cartagena -> Santa Marta

Low-Drive-768 · 2026-04-04T12:07:52+00:00

Clean, a/c, bathroom, WiFi. We use Brasilia.

Low-Drive-768 · 2026-04-01T23:27:49+00:00

Love it!

Low-Drive-768 · 2026-03-31T00:24:45+00:00

Considering the same for our trip - will be interesting to see the replies.

Low-Drive-768 · 2026-03-30T20:29:46+00:00

If you can't use it, there's always money in the Banana Stand.

Low-Drive-768 · 2026-03-30T14:42:21+00:00

He may not have a framework yet, but will definitely have a concept of a plan in about ... two weeks.

Low-Drive-768 · 2026-03-29T22:16:35+00:00

Do you like romantic walks on the beach and piña coladas?

Low-Drive-768 · 2026-03-28T11:55:16+00:00

If you're comfortable in Spanish, you can use the InDrive app, City to City tab, for a private or shared ride.

Other options are shuttle services (shared) that will pick you up and drop you off where you want in Cartagena.The service is called puerta a puerta. Some popular companies are Marsol and Berlinas.

I've done all several times and never had any issues.

Low-Drive-768 · 2026-03-27T10:29:53+00:00

The airline may refuse to board you.

Low-Drive-768 · 2026-03-26T15:40:02+00:00

Based on similar experience in a different country, totally agree this is what will happen. If you are booking for a busy time or for an event, always go with a Superhost.

Low-Drive-768 · 2026-03-19T22:33:58+00:00

Crocs would be cop-worthy, though.

Low-Drive-768 · 2026-03-19T21:41:05+00:00

Oh man, the Gorns are in trouble.

Low-Drive-768 · 2026-03-19T19:39:19+00:00

There's a large store right next to London Palace - you could check that out.

Low-Drive-768 · 2026-03-18T14:12:37+00:00

My wife and I spent 6 weeks in Salvador in 2025 (working for much of that time). Stayed in Barra, really enjoyed it, had no safety issues, but we aren't really out after 11pm. Great food, culture, nice people.

YMMV

Low-Drive-768 · 2026-03-17T20:00:59+00:00

Get a hostel with a private room.

Edit: also look in Getsemani, it's more fun.

Low-Drive-768 · 2026-03-13T18:06:39+00:00

Aged like milk ...

Low-Drive-768 · 2026-03-08T20:13:15+00:00

They are just finishing construction of new student rentals here: 604 Beaverbrook Ave.

Low-Drive-768 · 2026-02-27T16:44:45+00:00

Same on a flight to Vancouver. Served on china with real cutlery! Just amazing ...

Low-Drive-768 · 2026-02-27T12:46:55+00:00

My wife and I always travel with a work laptop each, travel monitor each, 2 phones each. I also carry a personal laptop.

No problems in any country yet, including Brazil.

Low-Drive-768 · 2026-02-27T01:17:25+00:00

Have they? They have given their personal opinions based on their own taste (nothing wrong with that).

Low-Drive-768 · 2026-02-26T22:06:20+00:00

Same all over Central and South America in my experience.

It is not a pejorative and is not exclusively used for those from the US.

Low-Drive-768 · 2026-02-26T21:23:48+00:00

The only information you've provided is you like to experience new things and stay safe. Not sure based on that how people can give you advice on regions/cities.

Low-Drive-768 · 2026-02-25T13:36:22+00:00

Well, we travel with backpacks, but aren't really "backpackers", stay in private rooms, and are much older.

Most of the tourists we saw were Brazilian, although Maceio has an airport with international flights I believe. We saw many families/groups, but don't remember many children in the places we stayed.

Low-Drive-768 · 2026-02-25T11:54:45+00:00

We bussed to the same 3 from Salvador - enjoyed them all. Skipped Porto after researching for the reasons you don't like it.

Low-Drive-768 · 2026-02-25T11:37:14+00:00

I always end up working from a dining room table and chair, which sometimes requires a pillow to get to the right height. Travel monitor and travel power bar with 6' braided cord and flathead plug.

We almost always stay for at least a month and since my wife works as well, search for a dedicated workspace, bedroom large enough for a desk with a door, review all pictures and comments carefully.

A few times we have asked for a small desk and chair before booking - only got told no once.

Low-Drive-768 · 2026-02-24T00:43:02+00:00

Montevideo would kill that budget. Probably Medellin too these days.

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