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Arrival in Santa Marta

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July 12th 2018
The coastal journey from Cartagena to Santa Marta took us through some very authentic and deprived areas. Very much feels like a different country in comparison to Medellin. Overtaking safety fairly low, apparently oncoming traffic isn’t an issue. We stopped half way for a suspect looking cheesy pastry. Arrival at Dreamer Hotel, a completely different vibe awaited us. £1 beers, £2 wines and h ... read more

South America » Colombia » Santa Marta

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Colombia was one of the three countries that emerged from the collapse of Gran Colombia in 1830 (the others are Ecuador and Venezuela). A 40-year insurgent campaign to overthrow the Colombian Government escalated during the 1990s, undergirded in part... ... read more