For day trips to the Rosario islands for snorkeling and a typical stop at the Bari beach, travelers fluent in Spanish can bargain for boats at the docks near the Convention Center. The driest, most popular season with tourists is November through March. The Colombian peso has lost about 20 percent of its value this year against the U.S. dollar, to the advantage of foreign tourists. One dollar is currently worth 1,550 pesos. Do NOT attempt to change money on the street.
Con artists abound.
Its tunnels are an engineering masterwork, and it is ideal for catching the evening breeze and a nighttime view of the city. Museums worth seeing include the Palace of the Inquisition and its collection of torture implements. They speak English and French in addition to Spanish. We welcome your feedback. All rights reserved.