Hi all,
I hope it's ok for me to start a new thread.
I'm headed to Cali for the first time, though I've been going to Colombia for work/pleasure a half dozen times over the last 12 years. (Mostly Bogota, but I've been to Medellin, Santa Marta, Cartagena.)
I'm well past the hostel scene, and am looking for recommendations on where to stay. (Generally, which neighborhood, and more specifically, a hotel recommendation.) I've been recommended Penon or Granada. $50 USD is about what I'd like to spend, if possible. I like to stay flexible, so I don't know if I want to do flat rental, in case I get bored and decided to move on to other places.
My salsa game is weak. Is it all salsa, or can someone recommend a more chill hipster/artsy bar to get me started my first night? If you know Bogota from a few years back, think Escobar Rosas or even the Antifaz from way, way back.
Has anyone tried San Gil? I might go there to do some kayaking. I expected there'll be the usual backpackers and some Colombians on holiday, but seems to be a pretty quiet town.
I know I'm new here but have enjoyed reading the threads. I'll post a trip report when I get back to contribute. Thanks.
I hope it's ok for me to start a new thread.
I'm headed to Cali for the first time, though I've been going to Colombia for work/pleasure a half dozen times over the last 12 years. (Mostly Bogota, but I've been to Medellin, Santa Marta, Cartagena.)
I'm well past the hostel scene, and am looking for recommendations on where to stay. (Generally, which neighborhood, and more specifically, a hotel recommendation.) I've been recommended Penon or Granada. $50 USD is about what I'd like to spend, if possible. I like to stay flexible, so I don't know if I want to do flat rental, in case I get bored and decided to move on to other places.
My salsa game is weak. Is it all salsa, or can someone recommend a more chill hipster/artsy bar to get me started my first night? If you know Bogota from a few years back, think Escobar Rosas or even the Antifaz from way, way back.
Has anyone tried San Gil? I might go there to do some kayaking. I expected there'll be the usual backpackers and some Colombians on holiday, but seems to be a pretty quiet town.
I know I'm new here but have enjoyed reading the threads. I'll post a trip report when I get back to contribute. Thanks.