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ENTRY No. 005 · FIRST LOGGED 2020
🇨🇴 Colombia
Americas
Eternal spring and salsa.
✦ Why it's worth the airfare
- Cartagena's walls
- Medellín reborn
- The coffee triangle
🧭 Cities & regions
Tap a city to drill in. Each fills out with journals & photos as I add them.
⚑ General tips
Transport
- Medellín's metro + cable cars are cheap and scenic.
- Book intercity travel through your hotel when unsure.
Etiquette
- “No dar papaya” — don't flash valuables or invite trouble.
- Colombians are warm; a little Spanish goes a long way.
Money & misc
- Carry small cash; cards aren't universal.
- Stick to busy, well-lit areas after dark.
📱 Apps & services
- DiDi / Uberuse apps over street taxis
- WhatsApphow hotels, tours and drivers all communicate
- Google MapsMedellín's metro + metrocable
- AiraloeSIM data