My Thoughts on Cartagena, Colombia (Beautiful but Disappointing)
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enjoyed the content, really enjoyed seeing what life is like over there
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Great and honest review..I am on the fence about going to Cartagena but have been to Medellin and enjoyed that. Just subbed to you as well.
cheers bro
Thank you for a honest evaluation of Cartagena instead of usual "only beautiful side" of the city. Helps those of us looking to visit and can plan accordingly.
cheers bro thanks for watching as always
the buildings are white to reflect the sun otherwise they would absorb more heat being right on the beach
very interesting did not know that!
Yuo, same as North Miami Beach or Marco Island
I'm likely going to visit Cartagena and Medellin very soon. I'm considering moving to Colombia and those are my top 2 choices to start. Thank you for this video
Was here about 2 weeks ago, beautiful!
Gonna be in Colombia for a few months starting in January. Gonna be starting from north to south
Flying into Cartagena I was undecided on how long to stay there 1 week or 2weeks but I think you made my decision easier for me. I had a feeling it was too touristy. And I’ve been to Vegas if the heat in Cartagena is anything like that 🥵…thanks for the honest review. I’ll be going to Barranquilla and Santa Marta too then heading on downwards
I think you have to get on the water to really enjoy Cartagena. Take a sunset cruise, go paddleboarding, go jet skiing, etc.
Been to Cartagena many times and I love it. Never been to Boca grande and never will. Nothing to really see there. You gotta stay in the walled city and go to a remote beach to “get away” … try blue apple beach club. Sorry you had the wrong experience there.
This makes me miss Cartagena!
First world problem. Poverty is everywhere in the world. Cartagena has Beautiful weather . Hey everyone has their own experience
pretty good eval. I gave a like. I rather not waste money and time when I can learn from others. Only the best is good enough. I'll check out other blocs you visited.
WoW! I chose Cartagena for my milestoine birthday, in part, because there are many dark-skinned people and I want to visit Palenque from there.
Yes Palenque is nice
Ohh yeah here we go 👏 I went to one sushi spot by clock tower and it was like costco sushi. Street food is terrible there. Everything else I ate like pizza, steak, coco rice, calamari, Wings & nachos were bomb.
Good video
My last day in Cartagena. I went to Colombia for my bro’s wedding and we finished the trip in Cartagena. I will say that it’s beautiful and the history is rich but overall it’s very underwhelming. Aggressive vendors and honestly it’s just not worth it. Much better locations. Water is such a precious commodity too and the heat, like you said, is absolutely killer!
Cheers bro
I love ctg , but def feel like it's a vacation city and 4 sure they will try to hustle and sell you at every turn. How do you eel about tge women there? Super materialistic or more similar to manizales?
Is the city safe to walk around? During day and night? I will be traveling there with a female friend.
yeah it is there are always a lot of tourists around. but don't be dumb showing your valuables because people could still come on motos
I was there for my bday, and the vendors were the worst experience. Especially if you wanted to rent the jet skis man did they try to rip you off. You definitely have to negotiate or decline their service 10x times.
To summarize, Cartagena is perfect for touristing only if you don´t know How Sea or caribbean zone look like. However I rather Santa Marta ´cause is not that aggresive toward tourists on prices and street vendors. The only reason to visit Cartagena is to check what is the big deal with Castillo de San Felipe and other attractions that you can find in Medellin aswell but cheaper (if you know what Im talking about). Santa Marta offers better near beaches.
I want some longterm stuff you got me?
me alegra que estés disfrutando de la vida ,Pregunta... podrias subir mas videos turisticos en colombia? ,cosas como: lugares bonitos para visitar, lugares baratos para los nativos,lugares con bonita naturaleza ,lugares buenos para la fiesta,,lugares buenos para pasar un tiempo tranquilo ,lugares para hacer deportes extremos ,etc.Tu canal tiene un potencial enorme disfrute mucho tus consejos de vida y cómo te has formado como hombre en colombia.
si dale. lo hago cuando vaya pero es que en el momento estoy muy ocupado con el restaurante.
pero lo haré en el futuro
Are there a lot of rules and red tape when opening a restaurant in Colombia compared to the states.?
Not really but you have to have some Colombian friends to help you. The process isn't difficult but there are a lot of things we don't know as foreigners that we need help on.
@@WheresWes thanks
Hey, Wes, I could not agree with you more! It was just your typical city without any character with nothing original or unusual. Thank you for your video.
Cheers bro
Cartagena has got many interesting things, beautiful beaches, tropical islands, delicious food also culture and history, the bad part the vendors but it's definitely worth it.
So the black thing is what got me, now I know why you don’t like it..... Well I'm black and stay in America so I guess that's a place I need to live thanks for the info.
Different strokes for different folks. Enjoy!
@@WheresWes so you admit you're a racist? wow. "the blacks speak lazy Spanish"...so ignorant.
Surprised you're just getting to beach towns. Sta Marta is better bc they're more out of the path gems like La Ciudad Perdida, islas, scuba driving.
Did they ask for vax status on digital, or actual card, which Spirit demanded before
denying me boarding on my return flight?
Spirit didn't allow you to fly without showing proof of vax? Wow. Was it a flight back into the US? How did you end up getting back?
both work i think but I have my physical one
Were you denied for not having physical card or digital certificate?
@@drennonbond7475 no paper card….they werent interested in digital photos…never heard of a
Paper card being required anywhere in any airline, or other info.
@@KB-sg7tv they booked me next day, I had full vax images, and a 2 day old vax all in the req. limits!
Debes ir a "Playa Blanca" si siguen allá. Es aún más lindo que Bocagrande. Y además de Santa Marta, las mejores playas de Colombia están en San Andrés. Ojalá puedan ir algún día
Pero san Andrés si es más caro que Cartagena.
SAN ANDRES LLENAS DE TIBURÓN HAY QUE VER LOS PRECIOS DE SAN ANDRES, SON ECSECIBAMENTE CAROS SAN ANDRES SALE MÁS CARO IR ALLÁ QUE PANAMÁ Y MIAMI SALE IGUAL ES DEMACIADO COSTOSA SOLA UNA VORTIENTE AHUN HAZTA EN LA CALLE SALE EN 45000 MIL PESOS. UNA GAZEOSA SALE EN 9.000 PESOS UNA BOTELLA DE AGUA 6.000 MIL PESOS Y CUALQUIER PASEO UNA SOLA PERSONA ESTA PAGANDO 30.000 POR HOYO SOPLADOR Y MÁS EL PASAJE DE LLEVADA Y UN HOTEL CUALQUIER HOTEL ES COSTOSO EL PASAJE DE AVIÓN MÁS EL IMPUESTO QUE ES CASI COMO UN PASAJE. QUE DESIR DE LOS ALMACENES VENDEN TODO CHIMBEAO Y LO VOBRAN COMO ORIGINAL. MEJOR DICHO EN SAN ANDRES ATRACAN.
@@silviagonzalez2264 Viajar ah San Andrés sale como si viajarád ah Panamá y Miami solo conque una botella de agua te cuesta 6.000.mil pesos y un almuerzo así sea en la calle sale 45.000mil pesos mientras que en Cartagena en el Centro en CO sigues todavía ah 10.000 mil pesos
Lo que pasa es que san andres pareciera que no fuera de colombia porque esta muy largo, asi que para esa gracia podrian ir a miami o alguna otra isla del caribe, por eso la mayoria de colombianos no van a san andres ya que es una isla bien aparte y no se siente como colombia
Wished u showed more of the city. Are there casinos? Why vegas vibe?
The main area of Boca Grande feels a lot like the Vegas strip. Not so much with casinos but how the people are just walking up and the down the street looking to party and stuff.
@@WheresWes so it has a happy touristy vibe moreso then other cities there? I want to try the food there.
There are more high end islands where you can only get there by boat. No street vendors and nicer water. There is a lot of poverty outside of main areas but unfortunately that’s everywhere.
the poverty definitely does feel a lot more heightened there though
I like Getsemani neighborhood… good restaurants and clubs.
What clubs did you hit?.... people only talk about walled city clubs.
Just recently got back from Cartagena and I completely agree with your review! Beautiful but a little underwhelming and pretty aggressive vendors. Lovely people though.
I can agree with that
I agree - great place to visit, way to hot to live
Never been to Cartagena but how can you compare Florence, Italy to Cartagena Colombia.
Did i compare FLorence to Cartagena?
Architecture inside walled city.
Just got back from Cartagena and yes it’s beautiful but definitely not a place to live. I loved the history about the black natives and the true history of Cartagena
I have been to both Cartagena and Manizales. Hands down Manizales wins. I could not live in the humid heat of Cartagena.
Lol at the lady trying to be in ur video
Isn’t it dangerous walking with camera? I’m going to Colombia and definitely not using my phone on the streets or wear my watch. Is it true vendors charge tourists more than locals?
yeah that is true. I was with my Colombian friends so i was a lot more lax about it.
they are better at negotiating too
Yes and I’m from there they gonna end tourism in our country sadly mfs really only charge foreigners so they can blow all they money on the weekends on drinks and liquor sadly Ik how it is around but I love my city nmw
I was thinking about living in Medellin colombia but I have to learn Spanish. 😩😩 do you think Medellin is a good place to live ?
Dude I would not live there if you don’t speak Spanish. Colombians aren’t the most welcoming to those who don’t speak it or understand their culture. You have to learn it
Please don't not with the new president just wait to see what will happen with petro. Apparently, he is a comunist so do your research first
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Being 6’8 with dark glasses and walking not paying attention to anything helps😂
if you think Cartagena is poor go walk around L.A and see the homeless people
poverty in America is way different than poverty in third world countries
pobre es pobre donde sea que estes amigo !!!!!!!
@@WheresWes It's worse!! Most people without money in Colombia are happy, they have community and family and know that there are more important things than money. In the US the poor are in a despicable situation
@@tahiti1 exactly you said it!!!!!!
@@tahiti1 agree.
Lmao at that girl and that old woman behind you. Thought they were gonna rob you
nah they my friends
Nunca, puedes comparar Manizales con Cartagena. El Caribe es es así hambiente tropical y Sol sino de, que serviría el mar. En cuanto ser cara mentiras. El sector turístico tiene precios al ALCANZE de cualquier persona . Por que hay comidas corrientes en restaurantes desde los 9000 mil pesos que considerando los precios de los alimentos es muy barato para ser una Cuidad Turística.
I would think Peru is your best bet to visit or live as an Asian.
Peru is nice
If y’all don’t have friends or family or if y’all not from here don’t come here and I mean that respectfully😈
I think you would have enjoyed Irotama in Santa Marta more.
planning on going soon
Hahaha your caption is exactly how I would describe it beautiful but disappointing 😂. Very pricey and alot of harrassment whether u look like a tourist or not. But the sunset walled city and food is really good
yeah it's beautiful and that coconut rice is amazing
Most tourists go for the ladies not for the beaches and historical places
All the images of Cartagena make it look really overated. I can’t see what the big deal about the place is and crime seems to be high there.
There is nothing to do in cartagena Barranquilla and santa Marta, a lot of poverty, and people always selling you shit 😒 the beaches are not nice. Only the islands have pretty oceans other than I rather go to the caribbean islands and quintana roo
Exactly
I didn't hate Cartagena in general....but it wasn't my favorite place. The vendors are relentless. The rappers are especially aggressive, and seem to be on something. Coming from Florida....I wasn't impressed by the beaches. The massage ladies on the beaches were creepy and constant. We went to a historical place and a young guy very high on drugs tried to rob us in broad daylight with others around....taxi driver just stood there watching. I had to yell at him to start the car and get my wife in there while I fought this guy off. Luckily he realized he was too high for a fight and walked away. I would say if you stay on the beach....find a beach service guy you will use for the week....and tip him well! He always watched our stuff and took really good care of us there. Always get your food through the service guys. I ate something from a vendor and was sick for 2-3 days with food poisoning. Get the prices from any vendors for a service/item/gift beforehand....if you wait then they will overcharge you.
damn crazy story bro
Bro don’t go to the center boca grande MEET PPL MAKE CONNECTIONS you gotta go deep in Cartagena like neighborhoods for the better experience
That is the sad part of the Colombian Caribbean Coast (From Cartagena to Santa Marta). Is totally different compare to from the interior, is two different world. I don't know how it is in the Pacific Coast of Colombia or lets say down in the Amazon region or the border with Ecuador but I wont be surprised if those areas you see extreme poverty compare to the central part of Colombia ( From Medellin, all the way to Bogota) so people will have to hustle more in order to survive.
It’s the same way bro, poverty stricken mostly. Drugs being trafficked for shipment (allegedly), very dangerous highly unrecommended. Buenaventura not a place for tourists period.
Colombia doesn´t have significant cities in the pacific coast because it´s pure jungle
Cartagena probably reminded you of everything you didn't want/like in the States. I can see the stark similarities so clearly.
fair point
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Thanks as always for stopping by! Let me know if you've been to Cartagena and your thoughts!
I've been a few times. I learned that far more expats live in Manga, Laguito/Castillogrande are. Manga especially has none of the vendors harassing & is quiet. The beach of Castillogrande is across from Tierra Bomba island & far less aggressive than Bocagrande.
Thank you for putting out an honest video about Cartagena.
It sucks big-time.
Daytime tourism is for families, and couples to view a few historical sights, or the island tours.
Nighttime tourism is for the Sex-Tourism industry.
All of the Cartagena videos that show nightclubs in the Old City with lots of beautiful women, there's not one single normal woman in any of those clubs. After several clubs, and bars, and being tired of getting propositions for sex for money from everywoman you talk to, I asked one lady where are the regular nightclubs, she literally laughed out loud at that question,, then told me they're not in the tourist area you have to go where the locals hangout which isn't smart for the Gringos late at night 😳.
Lastly those other videos talk about meeting Colombian women who work in Hotels, Malls, etc.. instead of the many sex workers, those videos forget to mention to you they will date you if you help support their family, if not they can't take time from working to date.
I agree Cartagena is way overhyped.
You sound like a hater.
You went to date or find a woman. We’re going for a vacation 😩
Why on the green earth of God would someone come to Colombia to date. Nobody wants to be a gringo´s girl unless they want a sugar daddy or something.
@A. Buitrago I travel a lot, usually one country per month, sometimes I stay for several months if I like the area. As a single guy, if I'm in a country for a while, I'm going to look for someone to date and have a relationship with, I don't like casual meaninglessness hookups.
I try not to assume all of the women are gold-diggers or wannabe Sugar Babies.
Definitely not for Krystal sensitive millennials
Was thinking about going there but aggressive vendors is a dealbreaker for me. Couldn't stand that in Bali.