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I know that roses are red
And violets are blue
But what's there to do
In BAQ?

Besides the obvious, "making out", I am looking for dating ideas for my first trip to BAQ.  Not knowing what is available in the city, its kind of hard to plan for activities.  I have come up with a SHORT list, since I don't know what's available...

Salsa Dancing (but where?)
Eating Out (but where?)
Swimming (in the hotel pool)

Do they have stuff like Putt-Putt miniature golf?
Are there any parks (or anywhere else) safe for romatnic walks?
Are there any NICE beaches close by (not 1-2 hrs. away)?
Can you rent movies with (english) subtitles?
Do the hotels usually have VCRS/DVD players?

Gracias

... in response to What's there to do in BAQ?, posted by Looking4Wife on Mar 1, 2005

There is plenty to do.  I compiled a list but dont have it now.  

Mall (there are two)  
El Centro (downtown)
Beaches (dirty, well it is still fun)
Santa Marta &
Cartagena (both a few hours a way, leave early)
Port of Colombia (a long bridge you can walk across)
Clubs (Fri & Sat Nites for dancing)
Ask locals  (they know the happening spots)
Call Dept of Tourism (one in BQ)
Zoo
this is all I could think  of just off the top of my head.

... in response to Re: What's there to do in BAQ?, posted by Ken2 on Mar 1, 2005

Has anyone taken a taxi from Barranquilla to Cartagena. Is it a relatively safe road. Also do the policestop you at all on the road? And what's the price?
Thanks

... in response to Re: Re: What's there to do in BAQ? - Tax..., posted by AGUILA on Mar 2, 2005

Took a bus but saw plenty of taxi's.  No police check points only a toll stop.

... in response to Re: Re: What's there to do in BAQ? - Tax..., posted by AGUILA on Mar 2, 2005

Forgot, No problem with police, I think the highway was very safe. I think going on a bus would be much cheaper. However I didn't inquire.
good luck,
Nico5

... in response to Re: Re: What's there to do in BAQ? - Tax..., posted by AGUILA on Mar 2, 2005

Yes my novia and I took a taxi from Baq to Cartagena. I was a fairly good hiway. The taxi driver was very familar with the city. We went in the morning and come back in the evening before nightfall. Price sixty dollars. Ask around for a price and find one familar with the city. Also fine a taxi with AC. Many taxi have broken AC.
good luck,
Nico5

... in response to Re: Re: Re: What's there to do in BAQ? -..., posted by Nico5 on Mar 2, 2005

Hey, I just took the bus, cheaper, yes; runs all day, was about 8000 pesos, for a comfortable bus with AC.  But better travel in the day, safer, etc.  When you get to Cartagena, catch a taxi...
Ricardo

... in response to Re: Re: Re: Re: What's there to do in BA..., posted by Ricardo on Mar 2, 2005

Thank you all for the information. I appreciate it.

... in response to Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: What's there to do i..., posted by AGUILA on Mar 3, 2005

I took the RAPID TAXI to Cartagena from BQ and it was a nice trip, 25000COP and it goes along the beach highway. It is actually very arid like along the way, desert like and not all that lush , which surprised me.Safe, took 90 minutes.

... in response to Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: What's there to ..., posted by Kiltboy1 on Mar 3, 2005

Thanks Kiltboy, Where did you find the rapid taxi. Is it air conditioned?
25000 Pesos is very cheap, like $11. Is that correct?
Do they leave at pre-arranged times or anytime you want to leave.

... in response to What's there to do in BAQ?, posted by Looking4Wife on Mar 1, 2005

I've spent a bunch of days at the private beach "Prado Mar", about 15 minutes
west of the city. The $2 charge to get in is too pricy for most locals. Always
some music playing, decent drinks, lots of suntanned babes. Watch the
sunset into the ocean. The beach itself is rocky, the water is ok, but I've
always had a grand time there. Cab ride + a long afternoon's worth of drinks
for 2 + some munchies + admission comes to about $30. I'll be there in 2
weeks.

Anzo

... in response to What's there to do in BAQ?, posted by Looking4Wife on Mar 1, 2005

[This message has been edited by zack]

The ladies I have met in BQ are always hesitant to recommend a visit to Santa Marta because it is too dangerous according to them- just what I heard. I have never been there.

Zack

... in response to Re: What's there to do in BAQ?, posted by zack on Mar 1, 2005

Have been to Santa Marta 2x from Baq by bus. Had a great time. Last time went early and stayed overnight in a hotel. Good food and nice beach. My novia and I had a great time.
Good Luck,
Nico5

... in response to What's there to do in BAQ?, posted by Looking4Wife on Mar 1, 2005

Looking4wife

   Line yourself up some woman to meet when you go down there. One of the
woman will love showing you the town. The local beach sucks dirty. Ask one of
the girls if they want to go to Santa Marta the beaches are very good. You can
take the bus there and stay in a good hotel for cheap. Putt Putt golf? I do not
think they know what it is. Go to the mall they have a nice one there that is safe.
They have a large area downtown that is like a large flea market I have gone
there many times with no problem just do not flash your money around. Stay
away from one end I think it is called Miami, you will know when you are getting
close because you have to pass a large fish store that really stinks. Forget the
english sub titles learn Spanish, you can pick up most movies downtown in
spanish for $2.00 each.

... in response to Re: What's there to do in BAQ?, posted by Fuzzyone on Mar 1, 2005

I posted more info on another forum as well.

... in response to there is a large BlockBuster at the new ..., posted by Malandro on Mar 1, 2005

I wonder how they think anyone there will return the movies after they are done
with them. I am not saying everyone in Colombia are thieves but in my wife's
neighborhood if it was not nailed down or cemented to the corner it was gone
the next day and that includes the trash. I use to watch the guy across the strret
steal electrical every day. He had a hook up before the meter. They use to steal
the cable off the poles to sell, it would piss me off when I would get up in the
morning and no cable t.v. cable theives were busy again. My wife would shrug
her shoulders and say o well lets go down town.

... in response to I know you are just kidding right?, posted by Fuzzyone on Mar 1, 2005

n/t

... in response to no really, there is a Blockbuster there, posted by Malandro on Mar 1, 2005

You are right my wife just told me the same thing. Funny I never saw it down
there when I was there in Oct. Maybe because I had other things on my mind
then watching movies. They must make you leave your first born at the store so
you have to bring back the rental.

... in response to Re: no really, there is a Blockbuster th..., posted by Fuzzyone on Mar 1, 2005

n/t