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[Mr Enternational]

Thanks for answering. I am in my mid 40's and I do speak enough Spanish to get by in any Latin country. I am traveling solo as of now but the max would be me and one other dude. That's kind of why I asked about the safest spots. I have hit Costa Rica, Panama, and Nicaragua alone and had no issues.

You will have absolutely no problems in Colombia if you survived Nica alone. And there is tons more fun to be had than the other places you have been to.

[Septimius]

It is hard to give an accurate answer to your question without knowing a little about you and your intentions. How old are you, do you speak spanish, are you traveling alone or in a group, how many of you? Do you plan on doing tourist stuff? Budget? Those kind of things.

Thanks for answering. I am in my mid 40's and I do speak enough Spanish to get by in any Latin country. I am traveling solo as of now but the max would be me and one other dude. That's kind of why I asked about the safest spots. I have hit Costa Rica, Panama, and Nicaragua alone and had no issues. The only kind of touristy stuff I like to do is hit the local spots with nice scenery for pictures. I never take those day trips or excursions. As far as budget goes well it does not matter to me. I am not looking for cheap or expensive. I am looking for a safe and fun good time. In my opinion that is more important than price if you know what I mean.

[Manizales911]

I'm going to Medellin for a third time. Yet this will be the first time I will be staying in centro.

I am staying at Hotel Nutibara. I want to know how much it would generally cost.

For exit fee from the surrounding casas for girls and how to much should pay for TLN?

You may want to check with Nutibara on their chica policy, if I remember correctly they do not allow chicas after a certain hour or they charge for chicas after a certain hour.

[Manizales911]

Hey guys,

I am planning a trip to Colombia but after reading through the countless posts I need some guidance or advice. In your opinion what is the best city for mongering in Colombia? I know this is highly subjective but are there advantages / disadvantages to certain cities? Also which city would you consider the safest and most laid back in Colombia? Like I said it will be my first time and I have no idea where to start. I spent hours the other day on the Medellin section and holy shit there is a ton of good info on that city alone. I'll keep browsing but I know some of you hit multiple areas there so I thought I'd ask.

It is hard to give an accurate answer to your question without knowing a little about you and your intentions. How old are you, do you speak spanish, are you traveling alone or in a group, how many of you? Do you plan on doing tourist stuff? Budget? Those kind of things.

[Septimius]

Hey guys,

I am planning a trip to Colombia but after reading through the countless posts I need some guidance or advice. In your opinion what is the best city for mongering in Colombia? I know this is highly subjective but are there advantages / disadvantages to certain cities? Also which city would you consider the safest and most laid back in Colombia? Like I said it will be my first time and I have no idea where to start. I spent hours the other day on the Medellin section and holy shit there is a ton of good info on that city alone. I'll keep browsing but I know some of you hit multiple areas there so I thought I'd ask.

[World Travel 69]

I paid US $101 for three nights.

I think I had a special room on the 11th floor. There are only two rooms on that floor.

http://www.hotelnutibara.com/

I'm going to Medellin for a third time. Yet this will be the first time I will be staying in centro.

I am staying at Hotel Nutibara. I want to know how much it would generally cost.

For exit fee from the surrounding casas for girls and how to much should pay for TLN?

[JjBee62]

I'm going to Medellin for a third time. Yet this will be the first time I will be staying in centro.

I am staying at Hotel Nutibara. I want to know how much it would generally cost.

For exit fee from the surrounding casas for girls and how to much should pay for TLN?

I believe you can take girls out of Yakuza without an exit fee, to nearby hotels. However, I'm not sure about TLN charges. The general consensus is that you don't do TLN with an unknown girl. Nobody wants to pay the fee to spend the night with a starfish.

Find the girl you want at a casa. Do a 30 minute session with her. If she's what you want, ask her about TLN and get her WhatsApp. Most of the casas close at 7 or 8. Don't pay an exit fee. Just contact her at the end of her shift.

Generally speaking, TLN is double to triple the hourly rate. Make sure you specify the time when she can leave, number of shots and anything else you require. Otherwise, she's likely to spend an hour and expect to get paid the TLN rate and sent home.

[LionBacker]

I'm going to Medellin for a third time. Yet this will be the first time I will be staying in centro.

I am staying at Hotel Nutibara. I want to know how much it would generally cost.

For exit fee from the surrounding casas for girls and how to much should pay for TLN?

[Frenchieboy]

That is Avianca Brasil. Totally different company.

Ok super many thanks for your answer so no problem for domestics flight in Colombia but I will also booked an avianca flight from Bogota to Rio Problem?

[Mr Enternational]

I have read that Avianca has big financial problem close to bankrut, many flights was cancelled last week.

I want to book domestics flights in Colombia but I am scared they cancelled them.

Do you have any news about that.

Thanks.

That is Avianca Brasil. Totally different company.

[Linyjo]

I have read that Avianca has big financial problem close to bankrut, many flights was cancelled last week.

I want to book domestics flights in Colombia but I am scared they cancelled them.

Do you have any news about that.

Thanks.

Avianca Brazil are the ones in financial trouble not Avianca Holdings. Avianca Brazila just licenses the name from Avianca.

No effect on Colombian flights.

[Frenchieboy]

I have read that Avianca has big financial problem close to bankrut, many flights was cancelled last week.

I want to book domestics flights in Colombia but I am scared they cancelled them.

Do you have any news about that.

Thanks.

[Linyjo]

It has nothing to do with chemicals. It has to do with your body not being used to certain local bacteria. Purified water is used to make soft drinks. Go find some distilled water if you are scared.

Bacteria is another issue that can cause irritation, it goes hand in hand with my comment about the chemical make up, kind of one in the same. Of course the chemical makeup of the water is different, that is just common sense.

As far as the coca cola, as I said, it is the different ingredients that can also cause some issues. Usually the sweeteners that are used. In Europe they use a beet sugar which alters the taste and also causes me irritation in my stomach.

I have never had any issues with bottled water, so I never had to take on the added costs of distilled water. I think 99.9% of people will be fine using bottled water instead.

The point was, don't drink the tap water, it's not worth saving a few bucks on bottled water.

[Mr Enternational]

I never roll the dice and use tap water, unless I boil it first, like when cooking. I don't even drink the tap water at home, I run it through a filter.

When traveling, it is not necessarily that the water is "dirty". It is just treated differently and contains a different chemical make up than the water your body is used to. Even "clean" water can cause bowel irritation and stomach issues.

It has nothing to do with chemicals. It has to do with your body not being used to certain local bacteria. Purified water is used to make soft drinks. Go find some distilled water if you are scared.

[Linyjo]

My advice as I have been to all these places and never gotten ill, knock on wood, in MDE and Bogota no problem but stay away from drinking the water in every other place. In Cartagena or Santa Marta or Cucuta or even Cali I don't even use the tap water to brush my teeth.

Worked for me so far.

The Tall Man.

I never roll the dice and use tap water, unless I boil it first, like when cooking. I don't even drink the tap water at home, I run it through a filter.

When traveling, it is not necessarily that the water is "dirty". It is just treated differently and contains a different chemical make up than the water your body is used to. Even "clean" water can cause bowel irritation and stomach issues. I know people that get sick from drinking coca cola because of the different ingredients and the water used to manufacture.

Water is usually cheap no matter where you go, (except any Disney property, then it is $8 a bottle) you can buy 5 gallon jugs for a few bucks to drink at home base and you can refill travel sized bottles for when you go out and about. Don't risk ruining a trip over a few dollars worth of water. It is bad enough you can't avoid the ice at most times, no reason to play roulette and chug from a tap.