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06-19-18 23:37 #4843
Posts: 10UBER pool?
I was checking out how much an Uber would cost from the airport to where I'm staying and I noticed the option for Uber pool. Has anyone used that? Is it fun riding with others to your destination in Colombia? I doubt I'd use it but I'm curious if anyone has.
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06-17-18 23:22 #4842
Posts: 172Cash in Colombia
I disagree with Luvr. I would never use a money exchange house. Use your debit card in Colombia. Mine is free. No ATM charge. Even with a 3 or 4 percent ATM charge it is the best way to get cash. And safe and easy.
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06-17-18 23:07 #4841
Posts: 658Originally Posted by FunLuvr [View Original Post]
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06-17-18 22:05 #4840
Posts: 437Originally Posted by FunLuvr [View Original Post]
Not bothered about paying a small fee withdrawing money every few days just don't want to pay a fee everytime I use a taxi.
Never knew you could use cash with Uber, I'll have to read up on it.
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06-17-18 21:46 #4839
Posts: 122Originally Posted by SoberHans69 [View Original Post]
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06-17-18 20:55 #4838
Posts: 1043Originally Posted by SoberHans69 [View Original Post]
The best way to avoid foreign transaction fees is to find a bank that doesn't charge fees. I don't know what is available in the UK. Otherwise, you should take cash (preferably US dollars) and exchange at any of the many exchange stores. Shop around for exchanges, because they all have different rates. They are called cambios. You get a better rate at ATM's, but transaction fees take away that advantage. When I used the exchange stores, I found that Inter Dolar near Parque Lleras in Poblado usually had the best rates.
I have found many airbnb apartments that allow guests, but many don't. https://www.apartmentinternational.c...tions/medellin has many short-term rental apartments, and almost all are guest friendly. They are professional apartment managers.
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06-16-18 19:32 #4837
Posts: 6Re Medellin.
Originally Posted by SoberHans69 [View Original Post]
Another newbie to Colombia here. Don't know about your first two questions but I have seen a few people recommend https://www.pobladorentals.com/Home/index was actually just looking at the site. I believe they have a good guest policy.
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06-16-18 08:14 #4836
Posts: 437Medellin advice.
Hi,
Hope everyone's having a good weekend.
Never used Uber before and my bank account charges a fortune for any foreign currency transactions. What's the best way around this?
Also not sure if anyone travels from the UK here? Am I better off taking cash over (sterling, dollars or Euros) or just using card abroad and paying the fees?
Finally going to get a condo in El Poblado, apart from Airbnb are there any other good rental sites? Most of the Airbnb ones are none guest friendly.
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06-13-18 21:43 #4835
Posts: 53Same Same.
Yes. Mil is the same as thousands.
Originally Posted by MrFour4 [View Original Post]
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06-13-18 15:02 #4834
Posts: 5Confused about currency.
I'll making a trip to Medellin soon so I want to get this currency thing straight. I am getting session quotes in Mils. Is 150 K the same as 150 mil?
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06-08-18 14:28 #4833
Posts: 5474Originally Posted by Kazeu [View Original Post]
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06-06-18 21:36 #4832
Posts: 516Citibank ATMs
Has anyone else been having trouble with Citibank ATMs in Medellin. All of their ATM's have been giving my an error "Sorry, I can't do that right now" when I try to withdraw cash. I've always had good experience in the past with Citibank because they usually let me withdraw 2. 000.000. The weird thing is, Citibank ATM's in Bogota were working just fine when I was there 2 weeks ago, but here in Medellin. No luck. Any advice on high withdrawal limit banks?
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06-05-18 21:56 #4831
Posts: 5Trip in July.
Hello guys,
I want to thank everyone for their contribution. This site has been extremely helpful in planning my upcoming trip to Medellin. I have a few question, thanks in advance for you assistance.
1. Where to change currency? Once we land, should we do it at the airport or is there a better option?
2. Rides from the airport? Anyone know a reliable driver or better yet chica that does pickups?
3. Cell service? Whats the most reliable service (voice & Data) to go with and can it be purchased at the airport?
4. I land around 2 pm where the best place to check out once I settle in?
Thanks guys!
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06-05-18 02:10 #4830
Posts: 137I am planning to visit Colombia for about 20 days on January. Do you thing ciudad perdida worths a visit or you can see more interesting places? As the trek lasts for about 4 days.
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=ciudad+perdida+Colombia+.Last edited by Admin3; 07-26-18 at 21:37.
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06-04-18 17:40 #4829
Posts: 22I am planning to visit Colombia for about 20 days on January. Do you thing ciudad perdida worths a visit or you can see more interesting places? As the trek lasts for about 4 days.