Using Credit Cards in Colombia

Cartagena Clock Tower Monument - Monumento Torre Del Reloj

I love using my credit card when I travel. I earn travel points and it reduces the need to walk around with a wad of cash in my pocket. When planning my trip to Colombia, I read a variety of accounts about credit cards not being widely accepted outside major centers and cash advances from ATM’s being difficult.

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Ciudad Perdida Trek: A Comprehensive List of Tips

the famous Ciudad Perdida archaeological site

We read a ton of blog posts prior to our Ciudad Perdida, Colombia trek. Knowing what to expect and what to bring on the Ciudad Perdida trek (also known as the Lost City trek) was important to us. We were grateful for a lot of the insights, but we found that a lot of the top-ranking posts on the subject are a little outdated, causing us to bring some items we hadn’t needed to.

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Cartagena with Kids

Kids walking underneath a canopy of brightly colored umbrellas in Getsemani, Cartagena

We didn’t have a lot of time in Cartagena, but we are so glad we had as much time as we did in Getsemani. Getsemani is a vibrant, up-and-coming neighborhood, making it an excellent base for your visit to Cartagena with kids. It’s just an easy 5-minute walk through the colorful market stalls of Parque Centenario to the world-famous Cartagena Old Town.

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3-Week Itinerary for Colombia with Kids

A family on the Ciudad Perdida (Lost City) trek in Colombia

Our recent trip to Colombia with kids was one of the best family holidays we’ve ever had. We had no trouble filling our Colombia itinerary with kids with some of the best things to do around Cartagena and along the Caribbean coast.

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