Everyone loves to dream about their next travel destination and usually the first thing stopping them is the unknown. How much will it cost was the first questions we asked and we had a bunch of awesome friends who guided us and helped us plan. So if anyone reading this is interested in traveling to Central America this is a guide to what we spent and where we stayed.
Cartagena
Makako Chill Hostel 21,000peso (11.80AU)
Chill house hostel (linked to Makako) 20,000peso (11.20AU) - we stayed here longer but both are good
Taganga
La Casa de Felipe is hands down the best. Free breakfast, and almost looks like a resort though is a little expensive. Private room with bathroom for 65,000peso total (36AU). Must get a 19000 steak, cooked by the French chef and is brilliant.
Minca
Casa Loma Minca is run by a british guy with the most amazing view, definitely the place to stay. 3 person dorm for 20,000peso (11.20)
Travel
Taxi to Cartagena's bus terminal is about 20 bucks so just get the $1 dollar local bus, takes 1/2hr.
Bus to Santa Marta is 20,000 but make sure you get a direct bus.
Food
Cartagena supermarkets are much the same as the states. We cooked most meals as the tourist trap restaurants were too expensive. Avocado's are 1,000peso on the street but wine is more expensive than whistler.
In Taganga you must try the potato maiz fried street food stuffed with cheese. For 1500peso you cant go wrong.
Beers are less than a dollar in the supermarket and about 3,000peso (1.70AU) when out.
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