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02-12-19 21:03 #5091
Posts: 127Originally Posted by ParamAhmad [View Original Post]
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02-12-19 05:46 #5090
Posts: 27657% (or more) of Colombian women have genital herpes
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epid...herpes_simplex
According to this Wikipedia article, 57% of women in Colombia are seropositive for HSV-2, suggesting 57% of women in Colombia have genital herpes. However, also according to this article, 89% (men and women) in Colombia are seropositive for HSV-1 (which is elsewhere said to be responsible for the majority of genital herpes in some parts of the world).
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02-11-19 17:53 #5089
Posts: 127Credit Cards
I forgot to mention: if you use your Credit or Debit Card to pay for goods or services, make sure they charge you in COP and not in USD, EUR or whatever your card's currency. I have paid in better hotels by card (when I didn't have enough cash in pocket) and most times I had to insist that they charge me the proper amount in COP, because when the machine sees a foreign card, by default it converts at its own crappy rate to your currency, costing you around 5% more. Some hotel staff didn't know how to tell the machine charge to in COP and had to get help. Always check the amount on the screen and insist on COP.
Even some ATMs offer to charge you in your currency. Don't do it.
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02-11-19 04:09 #5088
Posts: 5448Originally Posted by ReefTip [View Original Post]
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02-11-19 02:49 #5087
Posts: 127Flexible payment
Originally Posted by YippieKayay [View Original Post]
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02-11-19 01:17 #5086
Posts: 1137Originally Posted by Arcangel [View Original Post]
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02-11-19 00:38 #5085
Posts: 127Banco Caja Social
The ATM discussion is in full swing again on the Bogota thread, when it really belongs here.
The topic always flares up again when some newbie wants to bring cash. The only valid reason I can see to bring cash is if you have ilicit money that you cannot put into a bank account and you'd rather just spend it in Colombia. Other than that, use ATMs, it's the most cost-effective, safe and convenient method.
Don't be a chump and let your bank rip you off. Shop around in your country of residence for a Visa or Mastercard (or preferably both) that does not add a fee or commision for foreign currency cash withdrawals. Read the small print.
Credit cards normally charge you a high rate of interest from the day of cash withdrawal. You can avoid this by paying money into your credit card account ahead of time, so you're not actually getting credit.
In Colombia get your cash from ATMs that don't add a fee for foreign issued cards. Most ATMs, including BanColombia and RedAVAL charge around 13 k COP.
Davivienda: free withdrawals, limit 400 k COP, repeat as necessary.
Banco Caja Social (This has never been mentioned on this forum, I believe): free withdrawals, limit 700 k COP (on my card anyway).
You can repeat withdrawals on the same day up to a limit that is set by the issuing bank, I believe. One time I got 1200 k a day out of Davivienda several days in a row, no problem.
I try and avoid using my cards other than in ATMs. The risk in a shop is that your card data gets stolen. Even if you don't get a fraudulent charge on your account, the bank may block your card and you are left without money until you get hold of your replacement card. For this reason, always have a second card as backup. Last year my main card got blocked and reissued. My bank wouldn't tell me what happened, but I suspect it may be because I used the card to buy an airticket online for someone other than me (for a girl).
Another thing to avoid is to arrive in a country like Colombia and max out your card in the first ATM. This is likely to trigger your bank's fraud algorithm and block your card. This happened to me once in Brasil.
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02-10-19 20:32 #5084
Posts: 1065Originally Posted by ReefTip [View Original Post]
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02-10-19 19:11 #5083
Posts: 4Expat Bar?
Firstly thanks to all of the people who have made contributions to this forum. Your information has been most useful.
I am used to traveling in Asia, and there always seems to be a bar where expats in the area like to hang out and a new face is made welcome. I have not seen any place like this mentioned on these forums – maybe I missed the post? I tried to find Jenson's bar last night before I discovered it was closed.
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02-07-19 08:16 #5082
Posts: 1281Originally Posted by JjBee62 [View Original Post]
The trick is to live in Estrato 3. Getting around on a bicycle or motorcycle is also a good option; it works out to even cheaper than taking the bus!
I don't even feel that I'm missing much from life up north, even when I've had to just scrape by.
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02-05-19 21:18 #5081
Posts: 144Originally Posted by TheTallMan [View Original Post]
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02-05-19 20:41 #5080
Posts: 1792Originally Posted by Jooks [View Original Post]
The Tall Man.
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02-05-19 14:37 #5079
Posts: 144Originally Posted by MrEnternational [View Original Post]
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02-05-19 14:33 #5078
Posts: 15908Originally Posted by Jooks [View Original Post]
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02-05-19 13:55 #5077
Posts: 144Relocating to CO
As I posted in the Medellin forum (sorry for any duplication), I am in the beginning stages of making arrangements to retire and relocate to CO. At this point, I'm leaning towards Medellin and am considering Cali. I have never been to the latter but have been to Medellin several times.
For preparation, I'the like to spend a month or so looking around for an apartment rental (and having fun! I'm at a disadvantage since my Spanish is only a little better than basic. Can someone help with a recommendation of a trustworthy and knowledgeable English-speaking person to show me around. I would require someone in Medellin and Cali. If I find something, I will make arrangements to rent and move within a few months. I know renting is a little complicated. That's another reason to have someone trustworthy help and to also avoid going to realtors and paying the extra fee.
I came across a site, showaround dot com. It seems mostly geared for tourists that want a guide or some other form of help. I think it may be appropriate for my purposes. Does anyone have any knowledge of them? Or any recommendations?
Thanks.