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06-21-19 16:43 #5177
Posts: 3Thanks.
I appreciate all the help and info from you all. It sounds to me like I need to follow the same guidelines and precautions I used when I went to Costa Rica and all should be fine. As most of you have pointed out. I may even try to find a wingman off of here on my first trip.
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06-21-19 16:06 #5176
Posts: 172For Kpp.
You shouldn't come to Colombia. There is too much life here for you.
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06-21-19 00:20 #5175
Posts: 29Can you describe your visit into centro.
Hi, have been to MDE once. Poblado - want to go back and stay in centro (as my budget is more situated to centro's Prepago pricing) . Can you tell us how your stay was? Thanks.
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06-20-19 15:46 #5174
Posts: 252MDE ain't Tokyo
Originally Posted by KPP79 [View Original Post]
Tokyo tops the list as the world's safest city. That is where you go if you want safety (and sushi). Though you are going to pay at least eight times what you will pay in Medellin to get laid once, less than what I lost in any of those 3 incidents. I remember years ago someone following me (I'm sure to) rob me in San Jose late at night. I ducked into a Casino to loose him and then took a taxi home. That said I think MDE is only moderately more dangerous than San Jose. In my mind the quality and quantity of girls, the vastly superior food and infrastructure more than offset perhaps a small additional risk. Carry only what you are willing to loose, consider a theft resistant like PacSafe bag to carry your stuff, stay in a safe building with security that validates and records ID, don't be flashy, don't get drunk in public (being solo) and don't walk down deserted streets at night. Almost everyone who gets bit (including me), let their guard down for at least a moment. Announce your trip here in ISG and perhaps you can acquire a wingman.
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06-20-19 04:14 #5173
Posts: 1040Originally Posted by KPP79 [View Original Post]
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06-20-19 03:10 #5172
Posts: 90Originally Posted by Gezpen [View Original Post]
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06-20-19 03:05 #5171
Posts: 90Originally Posted by KPP79 [View Original Post]
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06-20-19 01:31 #5170
Posts: 5460Originally Posted by KPP79 [View Original Post]
Is it too dangerous? Yes. Absolutely. At least according to some people. Some will try to convince you that, you'll be lucky to survive a trip to Colombia. Personally I don't like to rely on luck.
Do you like to walk in a bar and drink until you can barely stand? If so, Colombia is too dangerous. You might get away with it a time or two, but eventually someone will relieve you of your valuables.
Do you believe all foreigners are terrified of doing anything against you because you're from the US? If so, Colombia is too dangerous for you. Most of the Colombians I know have a generally positive view of the US, but they aren't worried Uncle Sam is going to swoop in to save a gringo.
Do you insist on wearing your designer sunglasses and shiny jewelry everywhere you go? Do you like to have your new iPhone in your hand so everyone knows you're hip. If so, Colombia is too dangerous for you. There are plenty of Colombians who will look even cooler with all your accessories.
Or, do you take some responsibility for your own security? If so, do some research and you should be fine.
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06-19-19 14:32 #5169
Posts: 3Colombia too dangerous?
I have been to Costa Rica 3 times. Every time I go my favorite girls are Colombians. They are best looking any way IMO. I was hoping it would be my next destination. It being easier to get to and all from the states. It just seems to me every other post on here about Colombia is some one being drugged, robbed, shot, stabbed or you can't go here or there. On top of that I will more than likely be solo. So I guess I will have to go ahead and shoot for Thailand. Please if I am wrong or missing something let me know I welcome all info and opinions. Thanks!
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06-18-19 22:38 #5168
Posts: 29Mad Latina.
Originally Posted by MasterYoda [View Original Post]
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06-18-19 01:18 #5167
Posts: 5460Do The Math.
For reasons which I'll explain in a few weeks, I called my bank today to check on their exchange rate for Colombian pesos. The woman wanted to know how much I wanted to buy. I told her to tell me how many pesos I could get for $300. Simple enough.
A few seconds later she tells me, 20,000 pesos for $300. She wasn't willing to consider that she did something wrong, even when I explained that 20,000 was less than $7. Finally I convinced her to try again and walked her through the process. I still didn't get an answer I was happy with, but it was at least the correct one. Their rate is about 14% under the current rate. Definitely not a bargain.
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06-17-19 18:53 #5166
Posts: 1040Originally Posted by Gezpen [View Original Post]
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06-17-19 08:06 #5165
Posts: 1281Originally Posted by LewAshby [View Original Post]
I have seen MUCH stranger in my 15 years here but it still sounds ridiculous.
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06-16-19 11:52 #5164
Posts: 22Beach resort other than Cartagena.
Hi,
Can anyone recommend a relaxing beach resort. From what I've read of Cartagena, there would be too many hawkers and hustlers for my liking. TIA.
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06-12-19 04:41 #5163
Posts: 4Originally Posted by MrEnternational [View Original Post]