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[JeraldoRivera]

Hello all,

I'm looking for airbnb or apartments that have super fast internet. Looking in Laureles or Poblado but prefer laureles. I'm going to be playin semi pro videogames when I'm not *****shagging or eating. Thanks.

[SoberHans69]

Really enjoyed my trip to Medellin.

Thanks to everyone on the forum for all the advice included on the forum.

Would love to return but only if I spoke Spanish. It's not too much problem with the girls but mostly everywhere else e. G shopping, ordering food etc.

The people are lovely and try their best to help but I felt ignorant.

The women are amazing, I've been to Thailand over 10 times and the Colombian women blow them out of the water although I still prefer Thailand due to the language and fact everything is in your face, especially Pattaya.

Really glad I came here though and hope to return in the future.

[JjBee62]

Prepago is the generic, reasonably polite term for prostitute. It's also the specific word used for an escort.

[JjBee62]

Shared taxis from the airport is not a viable option. You have to wait for two or three other people to share the ride with. Another option is the bus. It will take you to Medellin for 9,500. Then you can get a taxi to Poblado from the bus stop for about 10,000. If you decide to take the bus, ask which bus goes to San Diego. Travel time to / from the airport is 45 minutes to an hour, depending on traffic. So 70,000 is not bad because that includes the toll.

Bill denominations are 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, and 50 K. There are few 1 K bills because they are being replaced by a coin. Try to get small bills. From the ATM's, you don't have a choice. You will get mostly 50 K bills. Taxi drivers and local restaurants will probably not have change for a 50. In and around Medellin, most ATM's are attached to a bank. After getting the 50's from the ATM, go inside the bank and change some of the 50's for smaller bills. Most restaurants around Parque Lleras can give you change from a 50.

The minutes / data you get with the sim card will probably not last a week. You can recharge it for any amount you want. Claro is probably the largest carrier, but any of them are good.

Pro tip:

If you're going to Poblado, catch the bus to San Diego Mall, cut through the mall to Avenida Poblado, hop on a yellow bus heading south for 2100 pesos. If you're staying within a block of Avenida Poblado, it will get you practically to your front door.

Unless you're pulling a lot of luggage.

[SBTiger]

It's closer to 30 miles to the airport. The trip takes about 45 minutes. Outside of the airport there's a big sign with taxi rates to all the nearby cities. Unless you want to sit and wait for 3 other passengers, just to save a few dollars, the shared taxis aren't worth it. Ask the taxi driver how much, before you get in the taxi. If he quotes more than 5 k over the posted rate, go to the next one.

The minimum local taxi charge is 5400. The meter starts at 3300. Chances are, most trips will be under 15 k.

Colombian currency:

Coins- 50,100, 200,500,:1000.

Bills- 1000,2000, 5000,10000, 20000,50000, 100000.

Although not sure how many 100 k notes are in circulation. Break 50 k bills whenever you can. Use smaller bills for taxis and smaller restaurants.

SIM.

About a block away from Hotel Poblado Plaza is KTronix, an electronic store. You should be able to get a Claro SIM there. If you need to add data many small stores can do it. Just look for a sign that says Recarga Claro. All they need is your phone number.

If I remember correctly Bancocolombia has a 15 k fee.

Thanks All, got these essential logistics.

Now need the plan for the main business. Lot of work left. Thanks.

[JjBee62]

Thanks.

All sounds fine:

Airport cab 70 k (24 $) - assuming it is flat rate, and these take cash only. So will have to use ATM at Airport, shouldn't be an issue. There is some mention of shared taxis. Is that a practical option?

Distance to airport is indicated as 10-12 miles, so 24 $ is not exactly cheap, but whatever..

It's closer to 30 miles to the airport. The trip takes about 45 minutes. Outside of the airport there's a big sign with taxi rates to all the nearby cities. Unless you want to sit and wait for 3 other passengers, just to save a few dollars, the shared taxis aren't worth it. Ask the taxi driver how much, before you get in the taxi. If he quotes more than 5 k over the posted rate, go to the next one.

The minimum local taxi charge is 5400. The meter starts at 3300. Chances are, most trips will be under 15 k.

Colombian currency:

Coins- 50,100, 200,500,:1000.

Bills- 1000,2000, 5000,10000, 20000,50000, 100000.

Although not sure how many 100 k notes are in circulation. Break 50 k bills whenever you can. Use smaller bills for taxis and smaller restaurants.

SIM.

About a block away from Hotel Poblado Plaza is KTronix, an electronic store. You should be able to get a Claro SIM there. If you need to add data many small stores can do it. Just look for a sign that says Recarga Claro. All they need is your phone number.

If I remember correctly Bancocolombia has a 15 k fee.

[Fun Luvr]

Thanks.

All sounds fine:

Airport cab 70 k (24 $) - assuming it is flat rate, and these take cash only. So will have to use ATM at Airport, shouldn't be an issue. There is some mention of shared taxis. Is that a practical option?

Distance to airport is indicated as 10-12 miles, so 24 $ is not exactly cheap, but whatever.

Local Cabs - 5/6 K - 2 $ - Great. Assuming it is cash. Will carry cash bills. What kind of bills do have here: 1, 5, 10, 20, 50,100?

15 K /5 $ SIM would hopefully get you thru a week? Yes Int'l plans are costly- especially AT&T. I earlier had TMobile, it included Int'l data and text (but no voice) - Text and WhatsApp would work fine, but other data (incl Uber) would be crappy. So any local vendor for would be fine? Claro is indicated as good provider?

Bancolombia /12 k per tran. Sounds OK.

Here I come - 27th - 3rd. Anybody else?

Sam.

Shared taxis from the airport is not a viable option. You have to wait for two or three other people to share the ride with. Another option is the bus. It will take you to Medellin for 9,500. Then you can get a taxi to Poblado from the bus stop for about 10,000. If you decide to take the bus, ask which bus goes to San Diego. Travel time to / from the airport is 45 minutes to an hour, depending on traffic. So 70,000 is not bad because that includes the toll.

Bill denominations are 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, and 50 K. There are few 1 K bills because they are being replaced by a coin. Try to get small bills. From the ATM's, you don't have a choice. You will get mostly 50 K bills. Taxi drivers and local restaurants will probably not have change for a 50. In and around Medellin, most ATM's are attached to a bank. After getting the 50's from the ATM, go inside the bank and change some of the 50's for smaller bills. Most restaurants around Parque Lleras can give you change from a 50.

The minutes / data you get with the sim card will probably not last a week. You can recharge it for any amount you want. Claro is probably the largest carrier, but any of them are good.

[Wolf662]

Thanks.

All sounds fine:

Airport cab 70 k (24 $) - assuming it is flat rate, and these take cash only. So will have to use ATM at Airport, shouldn't be an issue. There is some mention of shared taxis. Is that a practical option?

Distance to airport is indicated as 10-12 miles, so 24 $ is not exactly cheap, but whatever.

Local Cabs - 5/6 K - 2 $ - Great. Assuming it is cash. Will carry cash bills. What kind of bills do have here: 1, 5, 10,20, 50,100?

15 K /5 $ SIM would hopefully get you thru a week? Yes Int'l plans are costly- especially AT&T. I earlier had TMobile, it included Int'l data and text (but no voice) - Text and WhatsApp would work fine, but other data (incl Uber) would be crappy. So any local vendor for would be fine? Claro is indicated as good provider?

Bancolombia /12 k per tran. Sounds OK.

Here I come - 27th - 3rd. Anybody else?

Sam.

If we are talking about Medellin I always take the airport bus to town, it's like 9,500 p or $3. Then take a cab from it's last stop. One route goes to downtown Centro and ends up behind the Hotel Nutribara (the Autopista route) and the other I believe ends up at the San Diego Mall.

When you get to the airport as you step outside you will see these mini-buses, it's a hour ride to the city depending on traffic. The buses say "Combuses SA" on the side. Luggage goes in the trunk and they give you a numbered luggage tag.

[Mr Enternational]

Sorry dumb question, what the heck is prepagos? Google translate says prepaid?

But it being used here as 'hooker". Does this term has any specific special meaning: SW, FL, MP, whatever?

Sam.

It means Escort. A guy in a fb group that I am cussed a chick out when she told him she was a prepago. He said there was no way he would pay in advance. We laughed at him. I guess that is where having some idea of local colloquiums come in.

[SBTiger]

Sorry dumb question, what the heck is prepagos? Google translate says prepaid?

But it being used here as 'hooker". Does this term has any specific special meaning: SW, FL, MP, whatever?

Sam.

[SBTiger]

The information about taxis is outdated by years. The yellow taxis are now 70,000, I am pretty sure.

Uber in the city is almost always the best way to go. If I am going for a short distance, I usually just flag down a yellow taxi. It's easier than trying to connect with an Uber. Sometimes in busy areas, it is difficult to get the Uber to the proper address. There is a minimum charge for both Uber and the taxis. Taxis are between 5,000 and 6,000, I don't know the exact amount. Uber is a little less than 5,000. Sometimes, late at night when it is raining, taxis are cheaper than Uber.

There's very little effort involved in getting a sim card. They are cheap, something around 15,000 which includes some minutes. You can add minutes at many places, even from sidewalk vendors. Sim cards and minutes are much cheaper than international cell plans.

I think the ATM charge at Bancolombia is about 12,000.

Thanks.

All sounds fine:

Airport cab 70 k (24 $) - assuming it is flat rate, and these take cash only. So will have to use ATM at Airport, shouldn't be an issue. There is some mention of shared taxis. Is that a practical option?

Distance to airport is indicated as 10-12 miles, so 24 $ is not exactly cheap, but whatever.

Local Cabs - 5/6 K - 2 $ - Great. Assuming it is cash. Will carry cash bills. What kind of bills do have here: 1, 5, 10,20, 50,100?

15 K /5 $ SIM would hopefully get you thru a week? Yes Int'l plans are costly- especially AT&T. I earlier had TMobile, it included Int'l data and text (but no voice) - Text and WhatsApp would work fine, but other data (incl Uber) would be crappy. So any local vendor for would be fine? Claro is indicated as good provider?

Bancolombia /12 k per tran. Sounds OK.

Here I come - 27th - 3rd. Anybody else?

Sam.

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[Nordico]

The information about taxis is outdated by years. The yellow taxis are now 70,000, I am pretty sure..

Correct https://www.medellin.gov.co/normogra...14136_2017.htm.

[SoberHans69]

I'd advise people to download ATM hero app for ATM fees, max withdrawal information etc.

[Fun Luvr]

Taxi- In the PDF there is mention of Pvt Taxis: "Yellow (private) taxi: fixed price 50000 k (some quote 52000 k), see sticker in the window. Toll is included and they drive you to anywhere in Medellin. " 50/52 k sounds fine to me- Is this not correct?

Uber- within the city is Uber the way to go or local cabs?

SIM card- so this will be little bit of effort, I will try get a Int'l plan on my phone. How much do the SIM cards cards cost? Just add some / any amount?

Bancolombia ATM- What is the charge anyway?

Thanks.

The information about taxis is outdated by years. The yellow taxis are now 70,000, I am pretty sure.

Uber in the city is almost always the best way to go. If I am going for a short distance, I usually just flag down a yellow taxi. It's easier than trying to connect with an Uber. Sometimes in busy areas, it is difficult to get the Uber to the proper address. There is a minimum charge for both Uber and the taxis. Taxis are between 5,000 and 6,000, I don't know the exact amount. Uber is a little less than 5,000. Sometimes, late at night when it is raining, taxis are cheaper than Uber.

There's very little effort involved in getting a sim card. They are cheap, something around 15,000 which includes some minutes. You can add minutes at many places, even from sidewalk vendors. Sim cards and minutes are much cheaper than international cell plans.

I think the ATM charge at Bancolombia is about 12,000.