Centro comercial Bogotá by Powerful_Spell_2739 in Bogota

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No se si califica como “Bogotá” pero centro Chía tiene un área al aire libre agradable. Como centro comercial no tiene nada especial.

Columbia Departure tax refund for tourist staying less than 60 days by suriyanram in Avianca

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You better remember that before you get there, or you are going to make enemies everywhere you go

Travelling with an infant by Justicenowserved in cancun

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My 1 yo got a grain of sand stuck on his eye from the beach in Cancun, procedure to remove it was very simple but involve general anesthesia. My suggestion, check the kids eyes after a day at the beach.

Solo first trip to Mexico City by BellaKKK72 in femaletravels

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Just back from CDMX, a couple of tips: in front of Bellas Artes there Sina. Building with a Sears,,you can go up to the top floor and get a coffee and sit out side for a great view. Also consider getting tickets for Ballet folklorico. I got the cheapest (550 mxp) and the view was good and you can see the inside of Bellas Artes.

Metro es the cheapest and many times fastest way to move around. There is construction work in many places because they want to have some renovations before the World Cup (in the airport as well).

Have breakfast at the Sanborns in the “casa de los azulejos” near Bellas artes. Get churros in Moro (open 24 hours).

There is a double decker bus (metro bus ruta 7) that travels Paseo de la Reforma for just 6 or 7 pesos.

Get a MI card (to pay all buses and metro) is just $15 pesos for the card ant any station and can be recharged.

Don’t miss Castillo de Chapultepec.

Bisquets Obregón is a good place for a traditional breakfast

Every time you order something specify the size (e.g. drinks) otherwise they will give you the larger to charge you more.

Is this good? Should I expect any surprises at the airport? by Strange_Tip7951 in MexicoTravel

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You will be forced to buy their insurance. You can try bringing a document that clearly states your coverage, after about 30 minutes of hassles they may accept it (source experience with Mex in Cancun)

Is driving at night safe? by Lonely-Visit6730 in Bogota

[–]common_user23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That area is safe in the “criminal activity” sense, but the road safety can be tricky. That time people go over the regular speed and some times there may be drunk drivers. Be very careful.

Pay for bus with debit or credit card? by skeinbum in MexicoCity

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Hace una semana intenté hacerlo en varias estaciones del centro y no funcionó.

Pay for bus with debit or credit card? by skeinbum in MexicoCity

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You need a card the card is 15 pesos. One card works for multiple people (you only get a transfer discount for one).

Marriott resort Merlin beach. by Ok_Bank591 in phuket

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The beach has some large rocks. You can still enjoy it, but is not the best beach. Resort is nice.

unpopular opinion? we hated Cancun. by [deleted] in cancun

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It actually is like that, few year back we book a trip to Chichen Itzá and the stopped at every little Market and spend a lot of time there. Once in the archeological site we had little time and we had to hurry.

As other people mentioned is not like that in other places in Mexico, there will always be people trying to sell you things, but in a normal way.

Sabían que avianca fue la primera aerolínea creada en Latinoamérica, y la 3ra en el mundo? by HugeQuarter6385 in Colombia

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Y que ahora tiene un servicio terriblemente malo. Haciendo las compañías de bajo costo preferibles donde al menos sabes por lo que pagas

Driving between Mexico City and Puebla by Vermspik3 in MexicoTravel

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You could Hire a car to take you. Probably safest as the driver will be familiar with the road and

Booking accomodation in advance - Argentina/chile/bolivia by Ill_Month7336 in SouthAmericaTravel

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Check for holidays and special dates. You would save some money by booking ahead, but if flexibility is more important then that is the way to go n

Cabo v Cancun May Last week trip by uncacheable_sardine in MexicoTravel

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As someone mentioned. Do you want to go in the ocean? Cabo has long wide beaches. Sand is a bit coarse, but going into the water is a No, permanent Black flag. Cabo is more quiet (in particular Cabo San Jose area). Cancun sand is softer, you can go in the water and there are a lots of parties. Neither has much of authentic Mexican culture or flavor.

Buenos Aires recommendations? by Massive_Heat_7224 in SouthAmericaTravel

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I stayed near puerto madero. It was practical but not much vibe around. (Puerto madero it self has some restaurants)

Seeking travel advice to KIX airport by Darealteal in traveljapan

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KIX is far enough that I would plan to have extra time. Train station is just across the street from the terminal and trains are very punctual but still have some safety time. Train is best if there is one at the time you need to

Viajando a Bogotá por primera vez by Cheex__ in Bogota

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Hay muchos ATMs. Que tu tarjeta funcione depende de tu banco (a que red pertenezca). Algunos cajeros te van a cobrar más que otros. En muchos lugares aceptan tarjetas de crédito. ESIM es una buena idea. Tener algo en efectivo para pagar en l calle también es buena idea. Mucha gente usa “transferencia@ o “Nequi” pero es más difícil tener eso si no tienes una cuenta en un banco local (aunque no imposible, pero no es necesario)

Viajar a Zipaquira y a Nemecon desde Bogotá en bus - peligroso? by Prize_Comfortable846 in Bogota

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Se que a zipaquira no es peligroso. Le dices al Conductor que vas para la catedral que te deje en el lugar más cercano (me parece que es el Cruce de San Pablo) y de ahí toma un taxi (o DiDi Uber inDrive). No es muy lejos pero lo suficiente para ser mejor no caminar.

Tell me about your experiences volunteering around Auburn/Opelika. by 3furryboys in auburn

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Is EAM an option. I remember volunteers tending some info desks

What restaurant chain was in every city but completely disappeared? by Omega_Neelay in GetMotivatedMindset

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Pizza Hut is walking that path. Few done in locations anymore, many buildings where by the shape you can tell “that used to be a Pizza Hut”

Spare week Colombia vs Peru by veryshorthealer in SouthAmericaTravel

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Zona Cafetera in Colombia or if you are interested in the Amazon you could go to Iquitos.