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Originally Posted by Brian Montague
I’m planning a road trip for 2 weeks through Columbia in March with my partner and am a little concerned about reports of tourist kidnapping and deaths etc.
It won’t be hugely adventurous but intend to drive between Bogota, Medellin and Cartagena
I’m an experienced adventure traveller (Including a few times around South America including Columbia) by motorcycle. This trip will be by jeep and possibly a little outside the comfort zone of my partner so I’m keen to ensure that I plan a bit more than usual
I’d appreciate advise based on recent experience in general about any security concerns and specifically the regions I mention I’ll be travelling through - particularly where to avoid
Thanks in anticipation
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Now you are going to drive a jeep.
But maybe you can join the biker group below anyhow.
The views should be the same.
90 members travelling Colombia. That is a lot more info than.....
(I have been afraid on time in Colombia.
And that was when I was riding motorcycle through Bogota)
The jeep will be much safer.
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I will send you a link to the group as private message
Enjoy your trip.
Nothing is without risk. The heaven can fall down tomorrow.
I was i Peru last year. In Juliaca, Peru. When 17 people where killed in attempt to occupy the airport. They carried those 17 coffins in a parade outside my hotel.
https://en.mercopress.com/2023/01/10...17-people-dead
https://www.theguardian.com/world/20...ning-explainer
I entered Ecuador recently. At the same time as the war between the drug cartels and the /police+military started.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/20...-of-war-update
But I stayed in El Oriente. Calm.
In Colombia I sit at road side cafés, chatting to people.
Or spend the time around a quiet plaza in a small villlage.
Everything is calm and safe.
I have friends that have visited Venezuela, without any problem.