TRIP REPORT: COLUMBIA INLAND

WITH MV NEXT CHAPTER

MVย NEXT CHAPTER sailed from Shelter Bay Marina in August to Cartagena, Colombia.ย  They explored the city and then travelled inland off the boat.ย  Their photos and enthusiastic report of their time so far in Colombia follows:

After leaving Panama it is time to raise the Colombian flag

Colombia exceeded our expectations in every way! We werenโ€™t 100% sure what to expect but what we found was incredible people, safe walkable cities, delicious food and affordable prices for work and goods.

Cartagena, Colombia
That’s Right.
Fruit Vendor on the street in Cartagena, Colombia
Taking a horse drawn carriage ride through the narrow streets of Cartagena, Colombia.

We stayed at Club de Pesca (they are a posse sponsor and a great marina) if you message their WhatsApp, Maricela Speaks great English and can help with your reservations) book very early as their marina is small and space fills up quickly.

Also at Club de Pesca is phenomenal workers! We had our bright work completely redone, some small fiberglass repairs, a wash and wax. Javier and his team were the best we have ever worked with! If you are stopping there and want his contact info I would be happy to pass it along

We also took side trips (itโ€™s super affordable to fly within Colombia) to Medellรญn and Bogota. Both cities were incredible, rich culture so much to see and do!

Checking into the city/country was also pretty easy- Jose our agent was $300 and handled all of our paperwork and brought the officials to our boat, applied for our cruising permit and TIP.ย  You have to check into and out of every major port in Colombia but itโ€™s pretty quick and easy.

Tram in Medellรญn, Colombia
Palace of Culture in Medellรญn, Colombia
Shawna and Lexi loving Colombia.
Fernando Botero’s Woman on a Bull in Medellin.

Hope this helps other boaters feel comfortable stopping into Colombia! Itโ€™s in my opinion and must see country.

Presently, MV NEXT CHAPTER is underway to Santa Marta, Columbia.

MY NEXT CHAPTER ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Chris & Shawna & crew – Selene 59โ€ฒ

ย  Fair winds MV NEXT CHAPTER, thank you for sharing your inland adventures!

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