Let me first start by stating the obvious; I'm not in any cartel, it was just a cute title to get you here but like my experience in Colombia it was an unexpected surprise eh? Colombia was not on my top places to visit in South America, that prize goes to Lima, Peru and I'll be happy to report that when I visit (*Update...I've been and it was incredible*). Colombia was such an amazing surprise nonetheless and I enjoyed every colorful building and delicious cigar. I must say my friends greatly enjoyed the food, I however did not find a meal that blew me away so sadly I may not have much to report when it comes to the cuisine. Outside of that, the people were friendly and the rooftops were unforgettable! The best lunch, view and breakfast that I enjoyed was actually at the hotel we stayed at (Members only content location). We went to a bar that we later discovered was a gay bar downstairs and upstairs on the roof was the hip-hop experience of a lifetime (well for Colombia standards) called (Members only content location). This place had awesome drinks and a nightlife experience that you would see in one of the elite cities like NYC or Miami so this was a must visit. The interesting thing about Cartagena is that this was only 1 of at least 4 amazing bar/rooftops I experienced so it's safe to say between the weather and the experience Cartagena was the place for rooftops. We also had an amazing time at (Members only content location) but I must warn you; the only way to get any discount at this beach resort is by staying directly on the property....any other establishment offering discounts for this resort is not credible and me and my friends had to find that out the hard way unfortunately. I also visited Bogota while in Colombia and that also was an amazing experience that felt like I was on Collins Ave in Miami Beach. Minus the beach, the city of Bogota had beautiful palm trees and mountains in the background which I must say is a very rarely paired combination outside of California.(Members only content location) was my favorite experience as I loved the hotel, the rooms and the rooftop bar/view was something I will never forget.
Medellin was a location I visited on a different trip to Colombia and I must say it was on par and just as fabulous as the rest of Colombia. My friend yet again picked out an amazing hotel (Members only content location) and although I've said this before I will say it again: This country is the much cheaper version of Miami and may even have a notch over it (outside of the shopping in Miami). Off the fly tattoo's, awesome roof-tops at (Members only content location) where yet again made some fabulous new friends and delicious food at (Members only content location). Lastly we had an awesome champagne pop at another great roof top/bar that yet again I don't remember the name of but just google upscale rooftops and you should be good!
General Consensus: Colombia is a place I would recommend for relaxing as well as partying. Bogota was for the relax and business side of my trip and Cartagena was for the partying and the nightlife side of my trip.
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