CostsTravel note
Agree prices with beach vendors first
Bocagrande beach, Cartagena, Bolívar
Published Oct 10, 2026 · RegretMap travel note
The situation
Massages, drinks and snacks offered on the beach rarely have fixed prices, and disagreements usually start when nothing was agreed.
The lesson
Ask the price before accepting anything.
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