I'm from Cartagena, I can say that everything you said is 100% legit I am proud that you guys as tourists can enjoy the good side of the city and share these great experiences

@nicoleandmico

Жыл бұрын

Hey there! Thanks so much for letting us know! It is really awesome to hear from someone from Cartagena that the experiences we had are commonly known about. We still enjoyed our time in the city and would love to go back one day and visit some of the beautiful beaches off the coast!

@armenstaubach9276

Жыл бұрын

Bro, I’m from Canada and we are going to Cartagena this week, which club would you recommend to chill? And which private beach would you recommend us to go? Cheers

@jfrunn

Жыл бұрын

@@armenstaubach9276 go to Bocagrande and take a water taxi to Tierra Bomba, rent a hotel, and stay the night.

@benrun216

6 ай бұрын

If I want to go to Colombia and I dont like idiots comming up to me all the time trying to sell me shit than what places in colombia are good for that? Im thinking about medellin but i would also want to visit places close to the ocean

The best way to say no to vendors is to smile, say "gracias!" and then walk away or ignore them.

@ChrisBCartagena

7 ай бұрын

Who is hugo unruh? Hyatt?

Even with the not so great things that happen during your travels, you both seem to have a good time. This shows that it’s not where you travel, it’s who you travel with.

@nicoleandmico

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! We totally agree with you. We are lucky that we both love traveling so much that it really is hard to be in a bad mood, making it easy to find the positives in any situation 😊

@marcuswhite7208

11 ай бұрын

So true!

@lianedeangelo6344

9 ай бұрын

We just came back. Last week in August / first week of September. It was extremely hot and only rained once. We were fortunate to be with three native Colombians who spoke and guided us. Thanks for this video

This was very helpful. Most videos I’ve seen about Cartagena are men talking about the partying and women. Your content was more on the level that I’m interested in. I’m going on my first solo trip and I’m excited. I did enjoy your vlog. Thanks!

Such a great video!! We always try to become aware of the scams in the places we’re visiting, so thank you for helping us get there with Cartagena 😊

@nicoleandmico

Жыл бұрын

For sure! Thanks for continuing to follow along guys 😊

@MarshallandSabrina

Жыл бұрын

@@nicoleandmico of course!! You guys are incredible!

Was a great video, thanks guys.. I’m going there this week, hopefully I’ll enjoy it like you guys

Did you go to Sierra La Popa? That is the best view of Cartagena. DO go to Playa Bocagrande, however once there, take a water taxi to Isla Tierra Bomba, book a hotel for the night and enjoy the beaches there, which are less busy, I would suggest this over going to Playa Blanca, Playa Blanca can be just as busy as Boca Grande and is very touristy , also seeing Cartagena lit up at night from the Island is beautiful. I consider myself Costeno by heritage and spend a lot of time in Cartagena as it is generally my entry point to the country.

@wendysolivan554

Ай бұрын

I agree the Sierra del Popa has a beautiful view of Cartagena and the cathedral is amazing

From what I've learned, many countries take down their flags by sunset because flags are displayed when there's adequate light. It has something to do with flags as a symbol of a country and displaying it in the dark is disrespectful or bad luck or something. I've seen flags being raised at sunrise and taken down by sunset when I visited countries like USA, Greece, France, Philippines, etc... Anyway, me, my family, and my close friends are now making plans to go to Peru after watching your videos. Thanks for the inspiration!

@nicoleandmico

Жыл бұрын

Ah yes, that makes sense! We thought they may have taken it down because of the potential for lightning, but sunset makes sense as well. It is so exciting to hear you are planning a Peru trip and our videos have given you some inspiration! We love hearing when we play a small role in someone's travel plans. Let us know if you have any question as you start planning and we will help as bets we can!

Thank you, the best video I have ever seen till now. Loved you both♥

@nicoleandmico

4 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

We went to Isle Baru and it was the most beautiful beach especially the warm blue clear waters. It’s worth the trip. Thanks for the video

@nicoleandmico

9 ай бұрын

So cool! Thanks for the rec!

I love these kind of videos too. helps not make the same mistakes.

@nicoleandmico

Жыл бұрын

We are so glad you found it helpful!

Very good tips for everywhere! I don’t smile, engage, or speak. I act the way I act in the States (East Coast), I don’t talk to strangers or sketchy people.

@nicoleandmico

Жыл бұрын

Haha that's a good way to put it 😋

@BOULDERGEEK

Жыл бұрын

Can confirm. From near Philly with lots of time in NY, NJ, DC. My default business/travel face is nonverbal "Da fuq you lookin' at?"

@sirsmith

Жыл бұрын

@@BOULDERGEEK absolutely! Grew up in D.C. in the 80s/90s. Moved down South in High School and was ready to fight everyone who spoke to me that I didn’t know! Lol

Love these homies they be like human lightbulbs. Good energy

You both were very enthusiastic about Cartagena and your travel adventures. Despite the weather, you made it look like a lot of fun. I was living in Cartagena for six months and I loved every bit of it. Thanks for a great video!😄

@nicoleandmico

11 ай бұрын

Our pleasure!

@marcuswhite7208

11 ай бұрын

@@nicoleandmico Where is the next destination? Or are you there now??

Nice video, i really liked your energy. A recommendation is that there are many other better beaches in the city very close to centro that doesn’t have street vendors, they are Castillogrande, Marbella, and Crespo

@nicoleandmico

Жыл бұрын

That is so good to know! Thank you for sharing this information in our comments, we love that future viewers can get this information if they pop down to the comment section!

Thanks for the tips. We will be there in December. Travel well!

@nicoleandmico

Жыл бұрын

Enjoy your trip!!

BRAVO NICOLE AND MICO votre vidéo est très instructive un GROS MERCI pour ces bons renseignements !!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Good video! The city is just beautiful. The weather looks good over there. It's good city to visit. Thank you for sharing. I watch your video from Canada. 🍁

@nicoleandmico

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! It's great to find fellow Canadians here 😀🍁

Thank you for this! My friend and I are going to an Air BnB along Bocagrande & we have very little to no Spanish speaking capabilities. We love going out and partying, but it seems we should really try to control ourselves just in case with other videos I’ve seen. Any additional advice on bars, drinking, things to look out for would be great! Thank you for shedding light on the positives of Cartagena as well! 😊 I know a friend of a friend that lives there, so hopefully as a local we can have a great time with him!

@nicoleandmico

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video! Cartagena is a great place and we look forward to going back one day. We don't have too much advice to offer regarding the night life. I think if you stick to touristy areas that would be good and of course make sure you use Uber and confirm the license plate and name before getting in. Enjoy your time in wonderful Cartagena! ☺

@ZZ-qk8ji

Жыл бұрын

Many choices within Centro to suit everyone. I'm not a night club guy so I usually hang out at a place called Donde Fidel (right next to the Hard Rock). Indoor and outdoor seating, great music, cold beer. McCarthy's Irish Pub and The Clock Pub are okay. Use Google Translate. Lots of police within Centro so it's a great place to hang out. I'll be there in July.....can't wait. Enjoy!!

Cartagena is beautiful, but I found the vendors make the experience impossible. You cannot enjoy anything when someone is pressuring you (sometimes very aggressively) every two seconds to buy something you don't need or want. It's absolutely exhausting and many of the other tourists I spoke with felt the same way. I have been to many developing countries and it is not like that. First and last time to Cartagena.

@gadgetgirl9

6 ай бұрын

Exactly. I live in Colombia and won't go.

@pedrol.decarvalho8408

5 ай бұрын

My exact experience. Also, trash everywhere.

Amazing video. Loved your good vibes in "travellers daily real life". Keep going.

@nicoleandmico

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Correction Santo Domingo in the Caribbean was the first city colonized in the americas and the first capital

Santo Domingo the oldest Spanish city in the America's, 1496 AD

Great video. What month did you all travel to Cartagena? Wondering about the rain.

@nicoleandmico

Жыл бұрын

We went in August! Hope you had better luck with weather than we did!

cute video ty for sharing talk about having fun under the rain lol you made the best of it

@nicoleandmico

4 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! We try to make sure a little rain doesn’t stop the fun of travel 😝

Here atm, fantastic vlog!

@nicoleandmico

11 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Thanks for the tips, they help a lot 👍

@nicoleandmico

4 ай бұрын

Our pleasure! Enjoy your trip!

Bonito lugar con sus murallas y sus calles coloniales. Muy bueno su canal.

Thanks guys ❤

Great video! I want to go there for three weeks in February

@nicoleandmico

10 ай бұрын

Have fun!

Great video , thanks. Want to travel to Colombia but people here in America are trying to talk me out of it . Seems that as long as you are careful and don’t go out at night , you should be ok .

@dickmcnigglin4201

Жыл бұрын

Maybe u shoukd stop listening to people in the US. Live life and make your own decisions, im going next month for the first time

@nicoleandmico

Жыл бұрын

Definitely give Colombia a go! We loved exploring and we found the country has way more to offer than we initially expected. Yes a certain degree of caution is needed but that goes for anywhere one travels to (even in North America or Europe). Enjoy your trip!

Thx for the info 😊

We went to Cartagena last year. Had a spectacular time. The rappers were the only issue for us.

@nicoleandmico

Жыл бұрын

It is a great spot! But yes, those rappers can be a bit tricky

What was your experience with uber? I heard they ask for more money in addition to the uber fare. Is that you experience? As for the aggressive sellers, i was debating skipping Colombia all together but I already picked up some pesos and my first 4 nights are not refundable. My current plan is for a workcation. 4 nights Cartagena, 4 nights using vacation time for Playa Blanca and another 6 nights probably in Cartagena. I heard the sales stuff is just as bad in San Andreas and Santa Marta which was my initial plan.

@nicoleandmico

Жыл бұрын

We had no problems with Uber and took it MANY times. Not once did someone ask us for more and also the app gives you a reminder that the payment is done via the app and no physical payment is necessary. That notification might be in response to what those issues of drivers asking for more. But it never happened to us.

@paulg6274

11 ай бұрын

Absolutely do NOT go to Cartagena for 10 days. Its unsufferable tourist trap. These issues hardly exist in the rest of Colombia. Medellin is way better. Santa Marta or Dan Andres are way better for beaches. Uber is fine, do not give additional cash

@CDKing503

11 ай бұрын

@@paulg6274 you are right about that. I ended up 4 nights Cartagena, 7 nights San Andres then another 2 Cartagena. 2 was more than enough.

Thanks for the overview You can’t get rainbows 🌈 without the rain ☔️ 😊

When you're in any city with aggressive street venders, learn to move like a person from NYC. Put on your headphones, turn your music up, go on about your business as if they aren't there, and they aren't a problem.

@dedasalmeida9047

7 ай бұрын

Even in London ....

I appreciate the video and i think everyone needs to know the info you mentioned in the video. Unfortunately, i didnt see anything that made me say, wow....i really need to go there asap. I like feeling safe walking around at night and i prefer not being hassled by vendors every few steps. Plus, it just doesnt look like there is a lot to see or do. I think the question is: would you go back?

yall are soo cute hope to meet you guys sometime on the road

@nicoleandmico

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

How did you guys get from Medellin to Cartagena? Did you bus it or fly?

@nicoleandmico

Жыл бұрын

We bussed to Salento first and then flew from Armenia (town near Salento) to Cartagena. I hope this helps!

Yall are such a cute couple ❤. Thanks for the tips

Nice... did you know my Father and his company he workes for, made the ground around "El Laguito".. That was all water and Dutch like to reclaim land from the see. I think I as about 10 years old. We hjad a house in the CastilloGrande.

Amazing video

Can you bring alkohol on board or liquids on each stop?

I’m a bit worried about rain! What month did you visit?

@nicoleandmico

8 ай бұрын

We were there in August 😀

What month did you go?

My wife and I met on a "Chiva Tour" in Cartagena. I hated the street sellers there

@nicoleandmico

Жыл бұрын

No way! What a great place to meet. That makes for a great story :)

@MadDogAdventures

Жыл бұрын

@@nicoleandmico the next day we went on boat trip to Baru Island. We were swimming when suddenly she wrapped her arms and legs around me. I was surprised because Colombianas are "good girls" and I thought I was getting lucky until I realised she couldn't swim and we'd wandered deeper

@nicoleandmico

Жыл бұрын

Haha sounds like you are luckily a good swimmer if you kept both of you afloat

@19GENESE13

Жыл бұрын

@@MadDogAdventures this was hilarious. You thought she was flirting, but she was drowning instead😂. What a great "How I met Your Mother" story . ❤️

@MadDogAdventures

Жыл бұрын

@@19GENESE13 yes. It was the beginning of a happy marriage

Just came back from Cartagena. Great place but a few negative impressions and realities. One:The street vendors can become really annoying. You may be trying to relax or talk to your partner and just can't with the frequent interruptions. Bocagrande beach is good for the beach vibe, not for swimming and again, vendors come out of the sand. I decided to "look at the sunset" in Bocagrande and in a minute I was surrounded by several vendors. For relaxation is better to go to the islands. Two: Cab drivers was a big "keep your fingers crossed" area. In a few occasions our driver started arguing, car to car with other drivers or bikers. Many drove very fast and overly aggressive. I am from NYC, but this was a different level. Traffic, by the way, is very heavy. Three: Shopping. Be fully informed when doing shopping. They will tell you at the stores that you can easily get a refund of the tax imposed. But the process at the airport is cumbersome, illogical, slow and bureaucratic. Make sure you ask in a reliable store or go to the official website to get it right. Allow an additional hour at the airport to go to a little, understaffed window with your receipts and merchandise that must be shown. Yes, you must show the receipts and merchandise.

Nicely filmed tour!

@nicoleandmico

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Which is the safest area?

Thanks for the tips. But brotha? You took sand to the beach? Cmon!

St. Augustine, Florida was the first city established in the Americas.

Nice to see a married couple traveling together 😁

@nicoleandmico

Ай бұрын

Yes 😊

Well everything you say is normal i go to jamaica every year in jamaica they clean your car window. Its just really depends on who you are

I’ve read it’s very difficult to find restrooms. Did you find this was true?

@kimvictoriaanderson9516

Жыл бұрын

I usually just stop for coffee and use the bathroom at the cafe. Restaurants, and even some shops like bookstores maybe will have as well. Bars/lounges usually don’t notice if you walk in and head straight to the bathroom. If you are not eating at a restaurant but it is urgent I swear I have asked politely and let in for just the bathroom like 95% of the time. I don’t like public restrooms, being from SF I just think they are disgusting. Museums and hotel lobbies often have bathrooms too.

@ura9390

10 ай бұрын

@@kimvictoriaanderson9516 SF public toilets are indeed disgusting, as they are in probably most places in the world

As much as I wanted to enjoy Cartageña it was too much. Every 5-10 minutes someone is trying to sell you something. Water, a private trip, rappers, oysters, panqueleras etc. It’s too much and it takes away the vibe from such a great city but it’s nonstop. NONSTOP.

My tip (for a photo with the lady) was 2,000 (50 cents)! She actually showed me a cardboard sign that said tips were optional.

When I met my now wife from Colombia, I traveled to meet her from USA to Bucaramanga. I immediately fell in love with the city before falling in love with her lol Street vendors.... She would tell me, just ignore them... If you say "no gracias", they will insist.

@commonsense5461

Жыл бұрын

Well I have bought from some of those guys too anyhow 🙂

7:30 recomiendo ir a Marbella o a Crespo, las playas tienen menos gente xd

💯😘🤗🍀

The thing is with the ladies in the colorful dress and everything else , you need to ask how much will it cost because nothing is free in a developing country.

@nicoleandmico

Жыл бұрын

Yes, definitely!

I had a fun time......but I won't be going back. Too many hustlers ruin the place, and too many scammers in general.

@nicoleandmico

Жыл бұрын

There really are a lot of scams!

I learned from a local in Cairo, Egypt. Do not acknowledge the street vendors. There they are even more aggressive, do not engage at all, even though I’m a overly polite person, not even a no gracias is necessary.

you're wrong. the first city founded by spaniards was Santa María de la Antigua del Darién. and the first city independent from spain was caracas.

@nicoleandmico

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

Just came back from Cartegena and I'd say the vendors are just a notch down from the Jamaican vendors. Lol. And I had to keep reminding my mom to not engage with the rappers! We're like, stop dancing!!

@nicoleandmico

Жыл бұрын

Haha yeah those rappers can be pretty intense! But yes we agree that sometimes their tunes can be a little too catchy haha Hope you enjoyed your time in Colombia!

GREAT advice on the vendors. Just say no, and yes be as pushy as them sometimes and they’ll get the hint. I hate anyone who overly complains about it. Grow up. You’re in their world.

I’m going next week. You don’t have to be vaccinated right? I’m not

@netm203

Жыл бұрын

How was it?

@adrenalineadrian4166

Жыл бұрын

I’m going next week..

I think you HIT a HOLIDAY MONDAY 🤣🤣

@nicoleandmico

Жыл бұрын

That probably explains it 😂😂😂

Do not walk around with a GoPro or camera filming for you will look like a tourist. We spent a few hours in the city during a cruise stop. I wore a long sleeve Columbia brand sun shirt, khaki shorts and large military style hat with dark wrap sun glass. No one bothered me or my wife who is Spanish with very dark skin. WE blended in.

@nicoleandmico

Жыл бұрын

In our experience I think they still know who's a tourist 😅

Are you Filipino?

@nicoleandmico

Ай бұрын

Mico is Filipino :)

Tacaños!!!!!

@nicoleandmico

Жыл бұрын

Yahoo!

I'm from New York and you guys look like two people I would approach. Sorry! I can promise you they would ignore me. 😄

This dude brought sand to the beach…. Specially not so good sand lol

Greating from Guatemala ...the massage people was about to rip-off my sisther for a 15 minutes massage ..the vender's will rip you off.....

Pickpockets and hustlers everywhere, aslo scopolamine girls ready for their single male victims, be careful of the food poisoning and it's super super hot so keep hydrated and avoid heat stroke. It smells like shit and piss everywhere and lots of smog but otherwise it's a beautiful Spanish colonial fortress city. Had a great time besides the food poisoning though 😅

They do the massage mess in Cabo as well! I had to get real ugly with a lady who touched my wife after telling her no twice! She put this smelly massage oil on her, without any respect to skin issues or nothing!

@nicoleandmico

Жыл бұрын

Awe that's so sad to hear. It would be terrible to have your clothes ruined like that too! Yikes!

I dont recommend Colombia if any of you are thinking of going. It was exhausting going to a country where you have to watch your back constantly. I just came back last week and not gonna lie it was probably the worst country I have been to because i could never really relax. food was not worth it either. no seasoning or chiles/pepper. not going back and i don't recommend it. There are better countries in South America with better food and less scams. I recommend Peru and Guyana. both were amazing. Colombia really turned me off. I actually shortened my trip because the food was so tasteless and the people scam too much. I travel solo as a female fyi.

@nicoleandmico

9 ай бұрын

We disagree! Colombia is a fantastic country to visit. Yes you have to be self aware, especially as a tourist but the same can be said in a lot of places around South America. Overall we found the landscapes beautiful, the people are genuinely kind and helpful, and the food was to die for. If you didn't enjoy the food then I recommend joining a food tour next time, they might be able to point you to some great locals eats. Food is 100% the best way to get to know a culture :)

Everyone a rapper now a days lol

@nicoleandmico

Ай бұрын

So true haha

Cartagena is an overrated city, even Colombians are not going to that city because of the problem of the number of street vendors that harass tourists and the high prices, the island of San Andrés and Providencia is better.

@nicoleandmico

Жыл бұрын

We would have loved to visit Providencia! It is definitely on our bucket list!

@eastsidepb8139

Жыл бұрын

You're overrated

SONRIE JESUS TE AMA , Que el no naciere de nuevo no puede ver el reino de Dios Juan 3-3

They are pushy because they haven't met a Puerto Rican from the Bronx

Do's and don'ts: Don't go to this tourist trap. Do go to Medellin instead

sorry to all the Cartagenians but Nicole and Mico you guys could have spent your money on better places...want a nice gorgeous beach , crystal clear water, clean white sand go to Bimini or Bonaire off the coast of Venezuela. Want to see an old city, you can try MOntreal old city and don't forget all of the gorgeous places in Italy. I will stop here.come on!!

Sounds too much like hard work pushing people away. No thanks. Too many Colombianos have move to Spain to escape the violence.

this is like watching Blair Witch, I need motion sickness pills! Get a gimble or strengthen your wrist muscles!

@nicoleandmico

10 ай бұрын

Thankfully we didn't run into any witches! 😂

@ura9390

10 ай бұрын

@@nicoleandmico 🤣

One more don’t. Don’t go! Cartagena is a tacky tourist trap

Thanks for making the video but at First, Please pronounce Cartagena like CarthaHena! Not with like Gringo slang

@nicoleandmico

Жыл бұрын

Luckily we can use the fact that we are gringos as a very good excuse for not pronouncing Cartagena like a local 🙃

Young Lady, Great info. Slow down your speech, say by 400%. I can barely understand you. Speak every word clearly and much SLOWER PLEASE. I am born American, and can barely understand you. Great content, poor delivery.

Rap battle

Be fucking careful 😂😂😂 I’m not sure why people think is okay to just have cameras , u are literally the only person doing that people don’t do that over there 😂