JUST A REMINDER FOR THOSE WHO TRAVEL TO COLUMBIA. WHEN LEAVING THE COUNTRY AT THE AIRPORT YOU'LL BE REQUIRED TO PAY AN "EXIT TAX" WHICH WAS AROUND $31.00 US DOLLARS. HAVE YOUR PESOS THERE WHEN YOU ARE READY TO LEAVE. ALSO IF YOUR GOING TO USE TRAVELERS CHECKS MAKE SURE THEY ARE AMERICAN EXPRESS OR MASTERCARD. IF YOU USE VISA TRAVLERS CHECKS YOU WON'T BE ABLE TO CASH THEM. THE VISA PLASTIC WORKS THOUGH. INTERESTING. WE LOOKED ALL OVER TO CASH MY VISA TRAVELERS CHECKS. EVERYBODY TOOK AMERICAN EXPRESS OR MASTERCARD.. IF YOU WANT YOU CAN EXCHANGE YOUR AMERICAN MONEY BEFORE GOING. CHECK THE RATES THOUGH TO GET THE BEST ONES.
The pleasant Ciudad Antigua (Old City) was built within thick walls in 1533 along a beautiful Caribbean harbor. The walls are about 10 kilomteres long. It’s very pleasant to stroll down the narrow streets and watch at the stylish Colonial architecture. And don't miss the cathedral in the old town center (see picture)!