Bogota Reports

[Kazeu]

Yea I'm thinking things are not going to be pleasant in Bogota for the upcoming few weeks at least. Does anyone know of anyplace in Colombia where we can still monger with relative ease? I was thinking of going to cucuta just because I've been chatting with a chica from there I'd like to meet, but I'm not sure. I heard they just implemented curfews. Maybe its time to go back to medellin? Or maybe just some smaller town somewhere else? It seems like all the big cities are locking down. Not sure. Looking for suggestions.

[LatinaLover#1]

I was set to go and chose not to. Here is an English based story on the Bogota lockdown:https://thebogotapost.com/bogota-on-...-curfew/48310/.

Just days after Bogot introduced the first new measures to counter the second wave of the coronavirus, Mayor Claudia Lopz has announced a curfew and other further restrictions.

The city is on red alert as the emergency room occupation reaches 86%, and from tonight, mobility in the capital will be restricted for four days. The Ministry of Health announced the movement of people and vehicles in public spaces will be restricted in any city with an emergency room occupation above 85%.

She warned the numbers of cases are rising faster than anticipated and also that a higher viral load is also being detected. In addition, Lpez raised the possibility that the drastic rise in numbers could reflect the presence of the new strain that was first identified in the UK.

From 11.59 pm tonight until 4 am on Tuesday, the city will see a total restriction on mobility. As yet the announcements aren't clear on what will be restricted, but the TransMilenio will continue to operate.

To summarise:

Mobility restriction from 11.59 pm tonight (Jan. 7) to 4 am on Jan. 12.

There will be no ciclova on Sunday and Monday (Jan. 10 and 11).

Parks will be shut from Saturday, Jan. 9.

A citywide nightly curfew will begin on Jan. 12.

Kennedy, Fontibon, and Teusaquillo will also enter strict quarantine on Jan. 12.

Quarantines will remain in Suba, Engativ and Usaquand.

Pico why seedula will continue until the end of January.


Similar rules and exceptions apply:

One person per household can go to the shops.

You're allowed to take pets out.

You're allowed to go out for an hour of exercise, though group exercise is not allowed. Children should be accompanied by an adult, and one adult cannot be responsible for more than three minors.

Supermarkets, pharmacies and stores will continue to operate, as well as food delivery services though pico why cdula is still in place.

You're allowed to go out for medical reasons, whether it's for an appointment or to buy medicine.

El Dorado airport will function as normal, as will other transport services in and out of the city.

Bank and notary services will still operate.

The fine for breaking the rules is one monthly minimum salary (just over COP $900,000).

One person per household will be allowed to go out for essentials such as shopping and banking. One hour of exercise will be permitted per day, and alcohol will not be on sale at weekends in those districts.

The mayor's office warned that one in three tests in Bogot are coming back positive. With vaccination some way off, it remains to be seen what impact these restrictions will have on the city's health and economy.

It was the last statement that did it for me: one in three tests coming back positive. That tells me the number of cases in Colombia are way higher than what has been officially reported.

Bogota is famous for extending lockdowns and curfews just before they expire. I told you guys' over a week ago this was going to happen, that's why I cancelled my trip for next week. I believe we will be in the shit here at least till the beginning of February if not longer.

[Tavares]

Thanks for this. I got a 30-day trial membership and watched all 5 episodes. Cool stuff, although I found the show version of Santa Fe much scarier than what I saw in person.

Right. I was there several times, alone or with either my nephew or Woodman, and never ever felt threatened or in some unpleasant situation, even in the wee hours.

Maybe because I am fluent in spanish and stay away from pot, coke or else. Never get drunk outdoors either. It would never cross my mind to fuck the slim girls I feel attracted to in those seedy rooms upstairs. I usually ask them to change their clothes to more college like outfits, take them to my Tequendama suite and in the morning we have buffet breakfast downstairs. Of course it costs me a bit more but never had any issues at the reception, not even had to pay an extra fee for the girl.

[Elvis 2008]

I was set to go and chose not to. Here is an English based story on the Bogota lockdown:https://thebogotapost.com/bogota-on-...-curfew/48310/.

Just days after Bogotá introduced the first new measures to counter the second wave of the coronavirus, Mayor Claudia Lopéz has announced a curfew and other further restrictions.

The city is on red alert as the emergency room occupation reaches 86%, and from tonight, mobility in the capital will be restricted for four days. The Ministry of Health announced the movement of people and vehicles in public spaces will be restricted in any city with an emergency room occupation above 85%.

She warned the numbers of cases are rising faster than anticipated and also that a higher viral load is also being detected. In addition, López raised the possibility that the drastic rise in numbers could reflect the presence of the new strain that was first identified in the UK.

From 11.59 pm tonight until 4 am on Tuesday, the city will see a total restriction on mobility. As yet the announcements aren't clear on what will be restricted, but the TransMilenio will continue to operate.

To summarise:

Mobility restriction from 11.59 pm tonight (Jan. 7) to 4 am on Jan. 12.

There will be no ciclovía on Sunday and Monday (Jan. 10 and 11).

Parks will be shut from Saturday, Jan. 9.

A citywide nightly curfew will begin on Jan. 12.

Kennedy, Fontibon, and Teusaquillo will also enter strict quarantine on Jan. 12.

Quarantines will remain in Suba, Engativá and Usaquéand.

Pico why seeédula will continue until the end of January.

Similar rules and exceptions apply:

One person per household can go to the shops.

You're allowed to take pets out.

You're allowed to go out for an hour of exercise, though group exercise is not allowed. Children should be accompanied by an adult, and one adult cannot be responsible for more than three minors.

Supermarkets, pharmacies and stores will continue to operate, as well as food delivery services — though pico why cédula is still in place.

You're allowed to go out for medical reasons, whether it's for an appointment or to buy medicine.

El Dorado airport will function as normal, as will other transport services in and out of the city.

Bank and notary services will still operate.

The fine for breaking the rules is one monthly minimum salary (just over COP $900,000).

One person per household will be allowed to go out for essentials — such as shopping and banking. One hour of exercise will be permitted per day, and alcohol will not be on sale at weekends in those districts.

The mayor's office warned that one in three tests in Bogotá are coming back positive. With vaccination some way off, it remains to be seen what impact these restrictions will have on the city's health and economy.

It was the last statement that did it for me: one in three tests coming back positive. That tells me the number of cases in Colombia are way higher than what has been officially reported.

[MarquisdeSade1]

The reason for that is because all the reviews say it is fake and staged.

And atrocious "acting" especially the MNL episode.

[Mr Enternational]

Thanks for this. I got a 30-day trial membership and watched all 5 episodes. Cool stuff, although I found the show version of Santa Fe much scarier than what I saw in person.

The reason for that is because all the reviews say it is fake and staged.

[Mr Enternational]

This is doo doo. Curfew from midnight to 4 am now and 8 pm to 4 am the 12th thru 17th. Looks like I will be canceling my plans to go there, unless I go to Barranquilla and they don't start it there.

[Kazeu]

All of Bogota just started quarentine.

https://www.elespectador.com/noticia...rentena-total/

[Guerinto]

If any of you guys have Amazon Prime I recommend looking at a show called No Go Zones. It is a documentary series about rough neighborhoods throughout the world. Last night I watched an episode on the Santa Fe area of Bogota. It goes into La Piscina and shows what a lot of people describe on this thread. I haven't been to Bogota so it was really interesting to see.

If you are just at home on lockdown and want to see first hand what Santa Fe is about. Highly Recommended.

Thanks for this. I got a 30-day trial membership and watched all 5 episodes. Cool stuff, although I found the show version of Santa Fe much scarier than what I saw in person.

[Guerinto]

Definitely not the case here. Come on mayne. If you really wanted to go somewhere then the information is instantly at your fingertips. And it does not discriminate based on nationality. It takes longer to make excuses than to find this info from the Colombian Minister of Health and the Canadian Embassy in Colombia.

"La resolucin 0002 de 2021 otorga un plazo, fijando la toma de la prueba PCR en Colombia a partir del 12 de enero de 2021."

https://www.eltiempo.com/politica/go...ia-2021-558888

Well you can not guarantee that you will be living tomorrow, but if you really wanted to even attempt getting a test in Colombia, then your government has posted this link for you on their website.

https://covid19.minsalud.gov.co/
https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/colombia

Thanks, but I did not ask for any help. I am more than capable of doing my own research and you kind of proved my point, which is go to the source, hence Colombia. It's not my first rodeo. Been traveling all my adult life of 30+ years. To reiterate my point and be more direct. I do not trust anything coming from the USA at this point and certainly not information on another country. Sorry for not being specific enough.

Thanks for the official link from the Colombian government themselves though. I will read that when I have some time. I have to guarantee getting back into Canada on schedule, otherwise I don't go. That is my business and my risk management tolerance. I have responsibilities here and cannot piss my livelihood away because I took a vacation when I should be staying at home.

[Turgid]

...I decided to choose to stay within the streets of Santa Fe. The hotel was cheap like 35 k a night and was also facing one of the streets....

How did you sleep with all the noise?

[MichaelLockhar]

Hi all,

There was a list on here listing all casa and massages places in Bogota, I can't seem to find it for the life of me.

Can anybody see it?

[LatinaLover#1]

Based on ICU occupancy, the higher the cases the more restrictive the curfew. I hate being negative but believe there is more to come, especially in Bogota now that Lopez is back form vacation.

This is from Duque and is decreed for the entire nation, not just Bogota.

https://www.noticiasrcn.com/nacional...s-al-70-368088

[TiaVoyage25]

Went to SF last night and it was pretty solid. Unfortunately, I am told the clubs will all be closed this weekend due to an impending curfew. This comes from a reliable source (my waiter friend) who works at one of the clubs. No idea how long it'll last, but at least through next Monday. No clue as to what the street action will look like.

As for the airport shutting down. Highly, highly, highly, unlikely. I asked a friend who is in the government if that is likely to happen, to which he said no chance. Why? Central government won't allow it. Businesses need to continue operate to some extent and air travel is one of them. If anything, there would be restrictions for people coming into the country as the holiday season concludes, but very unlikely that they won't let people leave. This only happened in March because no one really understood covid and its implications, which is why the whole world shut down in the first place.

That being said, more lockdowns are definitely coming. Anyone here can read between the lines if you are following the news. The city and mayor's twitter all indicate that if ICU capacity reaches 85%, which is very close, then more severe restrictions will go in place. I don't recommend visiting through the month of January, but as always, it is a personal choice.

Cheers,

TIA.

[LatinaLover#1]

I'm scheduled to be back in Bogota January 24-30. I've made the excuses at home and with work. I've found the right logistics and I've interacted with a TON of SA girls. I can get a PCR test before I fly. But man, I worry that things will get stricter and I either won't be able to see the girls or (worst case) Colombia tries to shut down the airport again. I can't afford to be stuck there when I'm on a covert trip. I really don't want to face reality. Maybe I should take a first shot at the scene in CDMX. But it looks like they are imposing curfews there too.

If I have to cancel Bogota? Are there any other destinations for a 1 week getaway that I should look into?

My girls Father lives in Suba and the lock down is serious. Soldiers everywhere and not playing. Lopez is back and the hospitals are full. I bagged my trip to Colombia. Too many negatives, more lockdowns to come, maybe the entire country, possibly getting stuck in Colombia and worse, getting covid and needing treatment in Colombia in a ICU full to max, I could go on but I think it's time to stop letting the little head do the thinking. Trust me, I know how you feel, after traveling for many many years at this hobby I was always trying to talk myself into it. LOL.