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[Dealdo]

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*Meat. There is steak and then there is steak. I've had a number of lomo dishes here and the meat has been awful to be polite. Tijuana had way better meat than I've had here.

Dominican Republic- Its good in new york but not in the DR. Just like mexican food is better in california and texas vs mexico

Mexico- Tijuana has decent food and so does Mexico City and oaxaca. Otherwise at least they have italian.

Artist. You got me kind of lost bro. Mexico is in your worst places list for food?

But you said you have gotten good dishes there?

And them You said California and Texas has better Mexican food than Mexico it self? HAHAHA. Bro you really have a very bad gringo taste. You know the Mexicans have to change the original flavor of their food in USA for gringos, very same thing the Italianos? They said they have to ruin it to sell it but we love it like that. LOL is true. Anyways probably is not our fault. Our taste is educated since childhood. American food sucks even worst than Colombian but we can't taste the difference.

But something is almost universal (For the world's opinion not the American opinion OK?) All the food never will be better than in their original countries.

We can't compare Domino's from a real good home made pizza in Roma.

The only better food I have tried outside of their original country is frinking McDonals out of USA and is only because other countries use REAL meat. And not genetically alterated mutant cows and mixed with all kind of artificial shit.

But all this is about taste education, I like a lot better the food in their own country, my only problem is the sushi, I can't stand it, sorry but I can't have the taste of a polar bear. My fish has to be cooked, even in lime but cooked, not nasty raw. But that is only me. Everybody is free to like what ever, is OK.

I really can go everywhere with out food being a crucial issue. If a country has soul and magic for me that is my best food.

[BayBoy]

On my last trip to Medellin in October I took a bus ride to Rio Claro and Doradal (3 hours).

Rio Claro is a nature preserve and ecological area with a river running thru it. There's walking and hiking trails along with things to do on the river. There's a lodge for overnight stays and also a restaurant for meals.

After Rio Claro I hopped the bus a few miles into Doradal. Just outside the town is Hacienda Napoles. This is the former home of drug-czar Pablo Escobar. They've turned it into a wild animal zoo and lodging facilities. Pablo had a large collection of exotic animals and after his killing the local state took over the grounds.

His house is being remodeled to make into a museum. But people can walk the grounds and see his former living area.

Animals that I saw: Hippopotamus, Ostrich, Zebras, Pumas, Llamas, Parrotts, Monkeys, Buffalos, and a Butterfly farm.

I plan to go back on my next trip to Medellin (March). I know this is not a travel website, but I think this is an interesting side trip for mongers.

[Dealdo]

1 country that come close to having the night life of Argentina, women of Colombia and food of peru is BRAZIL!

oh hell maybe brazil has it all!

I haven't been to peru but i know it has one of the most diverse cuisine in the world.

Depends of taste as always. Brasil doesn't have good food in comparison with Mexico (number one in the continent and in the world for some experts) and even Argentina that is very good on food especially meat. Peru is good too, better than Brasil for sure, because even Brazilians say it, there is better food in other countries., But night life and girls yes, you got that right.

I like all countries actually, different ways, different cultures, amazing music and arts, incredible literature (the way the language allows the imagination to put in paper images and feelings is indescribable), and a singular personality and at the same time bunch of similitudes that give them that identity, Latin American is a beautiful mosaic, very rich in cultures and color,. But the best treasure of the continent, is its people, even though the economic situation is so bad and corruption and mafias are a fucked up cancer, good people and high values still been found in every single country.,

Pretty girls are everywhere. Some places more than others, but that is so global.

[Davekphp]

Hi everyone,

I have wt69 list, but was wondering if anyone could recommend me a good chica guide in Bogota. Also I am arriving in mid feb so a wingman wold be cool.

Cheers,

Dave

[World Travel 69]

I was watching National Geographic Channel.

They were showing Subs being built inland.

So if you happen to go into the mountains or near the coast and see a boat being built, that could be a Sub, get the hell out of there.

Just a word of caution.

[The Tall Man]

Thanks again for the info AddictedToWomen,

I think I will pass on the heater this trip beside, I plan on heading North to San Gil area for about half of my stay and it is warm there.

Be safe all!

The Tall Man

[AddictedToWomen]

I heard it is cold in Bogota. I can not recall as I was last there in November 1990. I read somewhere that I should bring a small electric heater (the kind they have a Home Depot).

It can be, but this month has been warmer than usual. The good news is that I've seen fan heaters in Home Sentry K19/Cl 116. I've been looking for them for a while but finally having found them haven't had need of one.

[The Tall Man]

Thanks Phunluv for the info.

Happy New Year to all and be safe this year!

The Tall Man

[The Tall Man]

Thanks for the info AddictedToWomen, Slamcity7777 and Vics Picks!

I am flying out of LAX (SoCal) on Spirit Airlines through Miami. Never been on Spirit. Any of you guys?

What kinds of small item or gift from LA would be appreciated to give to (A) a woman that I will visit who I have been chatting on-line with and (B) her father / mother / siblings? I have heard that a bottle of wiskey for the father and perfume for the lady.

I heard it is cold in Bogota. I can not recall as I was last there in November 1990. I read somewhere that I should bring a small electric heater (the kind they have a Home Depot).

Thanks all of you & HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

The Tall Man

[Phunluv]

can anyone help me with a question about a certain area. i have read that bogota is divided into various estrato. something about 1. 6 with the better areas being the higher estrado. i just don't quite get this? is it a class thing? i have a colombian friend that lives by carrera 87. what estrado would this be?

i don't know all the details nor do i have the time to explain fully but it's basically a class thing as you suggest although there are many exceptions and grey areas (see below).

in a nutshell, neighborhoods and even specific buildings or structures are ranked from estrata 1 to 6 with 6 being the highest. the lower the estrata, the less you pay in utilities (and consequently other stuff in nearby businesses tend to be cheaper bringing your cost of living down by quite a bit). this is at least partly subsidized by those who live in the higher estratas. if you live in a 5 or 6 estrata building you're paying more than what the utilities really are worth to subsidize those who live in the 1, 2, 3 estratas. estrata 4 is the baseline.

having said that, some families who can afford to live in a estrata 5 or 6 prefer to live in a 2 or 3 to bring down their cost of living; and other families with social or class aspirations will try to scrape by living in a 5 or 6 area just so that their kids can grow up around the right people. . .

carrera 87 in bogota is to the west, the best neighborhoods in bogota are in the north (above calle 85) and towards the east, closer to the mountains (carreras 1 thru 15) but like i said it's complicated and you can have multiple estratas even in a small neighborhood. . .

carrera 87 sounds a bit away from the p4p action, but why don't you hang out with your buddy in bog for a few days while you get your feet wet before you head out on your own?

[AddictedToWomen]

Can anyone help me with a question about a certain area. I have read that Bogota is divided into various Estrato. Something about 1. 6 with the better areas being the higher Estrado. I just don't quite get this? Is it a class thing? I have a Colombian friend that lives by Carrera 87. What Estrado would this be?

Thanks in advance for your help.

The Tall Man,

Southern Cal

Estratos 1-6 plus some new super estratos. Defines how much tax you pay and if you receive or make a contribution on your utility bills, amongst other things. It's a way of the rich subsidising the poor.

Of course, being locombia, they can be defined slightly differently by different organisations, so that the government can say it's 5, but the phone company say it's 4.

I have a large and detailed map but it's too big to upload here

[AddictedToWomen]

Also except for certain types of narcotics no script is needed for anything.

And antibiotics now, I'm informed.

And some stuff -- antivirals come to mind -- may be difficult to impossible to find.

[John Gault]

The last time I was in Bogota was in the winter of 1990. I am planning a trip in the next few months.

Question. Can you purchase Viagra? Do you need a perscription? What is the cost for lets say a 50 mg tab?

Can anyone help me with a question about a certain area. I have read that Bogota is divided into various Estrato. Something about 1. 6 with the better areas being the higher Estrado. I just don't quite get this? Is it a class thing? I have a Colombian friend that lives by Carrera 87. What Estrado would this be?

Thanks in adavance for your help.

The Tall Man,

Southern Cal

Generic Viagra is around 2,500 peso for the 50 MG tab.

No perscription needed.

Also except for certain types of narcotics no script is needed for anything.

[SlamCity7777]

The last time I was in Bogota was in the winter of 1990. I am planning a trip in the next few months.

Question. Can you purchase Viagra? Do you need a perscription? What is the cost for lets say a 50 mg tab?

Can anyone help me with a question about a certain area. I have read that Bogota is divided into various Estrato. Something about 1. 6 with the better areas being the higher Estrado. I just don't quite get this? Is it a class thing? I have a Colombian friend that lives by Carrera 87. What Estrado would this be?

Thanks in adavance for your help.

The Tall Man,

Southern Cal

Don't know about the Estrado thing. I bought some Cialis on line from the link that used to be in the top right corner on this page, now there is a pic of Silvia Saint.

I was cool with the product...turns out that its Cialis/Viagra made in India. Worked great for me! At time TOO great and I couldn't make leleche even after like 45-1hr of WORKING and 10-20 HJ...I was exhausted but my Tower of Power was still rocking strong.

Enjoy the trip!

[The Tall Man]

The last time I was in Bogota was in the winter of 1990. I am planning a trip in the next few months.

Question. Can you purchase Viagra? Do you need a perscription? What is the cost for lets say a 50 mg tab?

Can anyone help me with a question about a certain area. I have read that Bogota is divided into various Estrato. Something about 1. 6 with the better areas being the higher Estrado. I just don't quite get this? Is it a class thing? I have a Colombian friend that lives by Carrera 87. What Estrado would this be?

Thanks in adavance for your help.

The Tall Man,

Southern Cal