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Tol\u00fa is a small, lively village on Colombia\u2019s Caribbean coast<\/a>. It\u2019s notable for its beautiful beaches, its nearby tropical islands, and for the volume of the music the locals play as they cycle around town. Yes, you read that right, as they cycle<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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Colorful sunset in Tol\u00fa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In Tol\u00fa cars are dinosaurs of the 20th<\/sup> Century, incapable of playing host to the enormous speakers that the locals want attached to their mode of transport. Bikes are better for the environment, they keep you fitter and there are no windows to dampen or obscure the music. Of course, you\u2019ll see cars around, but one of Tol\u00fa\u2019s most charming features is its love of bicycles.<\/p>\n

Indeed, from the very first moment you step off the bus and into the station you\u2019ll very quickly become acquainted with this trademark of Tol\u00fa. Instead of the usual line of yellow Colombian<\/a> taxis you\u2019ll be greeted by a rather intimidating group of incredibly athletic looking men that are asking for your bags. But don\u2019t worry; they\u2019re so big because they own bici-taxis, meaning they\u2019re there to cycle you from the station into Tol\u00fa\u2019s center.<\/p>\n

Yup, you, your husband, your child and your 20kg luggage can all squeeze onto these bikes and be cycled around at your will in the scorching Caribbean sun. You\u2019d almost feel bad for these guys if they didn\u2019t make it look so easy.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Sunset in Tol\u00fa, Colombia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A bici-taxi from the bus station to the center of town will set you back about $3,000 per person with a bit of friendly negotiation, and once in town it should be around $2,000. That said, the gym membership you\u2019ll be inspired to take up when you get back home from your Colombian vacation<\/a> will probably cost you much more.<\/p>\n

Paul<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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