Bogota Reports

[LatinaLover#1]

ATM with 900 k limit is per transaction, just withdraw 900 k remove card & repeat, did it at airport when I landed no problem at all.

Why are you annoyed with the airline when you tried to break the rules bringing a water bottle through?

But AFTER you pass security you can buy water inside, the near the gate and bring it onto the plan with no problem EXCEPT Bogota, it's not just Jetblue but Delta too, see my post below. Save your money and don't buy drinks to take on the plane with you in El Dorado, They have been doing it for my last half dozen trips this year.

[LatinaLover#1]

Your anger is misdirected. You have a beef with the US government, not the US airlines. The US govt makes the rules for all flights going to the USA.

Although a small problem but one that is one of my favorite pet peeves is that you can buy a drink after you pass security and buy your drink directly across from gate 34 they still take your drink away from you in the jet way before you board. It only happens in Colombia to my knowledge. Part of my diet is to hydrate constantly, giving the fact most airline, Jetblue, Delta all stopped the water bottles and now only give you a small plastic cup of water is a pain in the ass.

[Elvis 2008]

Flew back on Jetblue and they were very annoying and searched my bag and found my water bottle that I had filled up at a water fountain in the airport and followed me onto the plane to make sure I poured it out. This reminded me on why I never use you. S carriers to fly internationally but I had some credit from a cancelled flight last year so I got the tickets for cheap.

JJ,

It is not Jet Blue. I do not know why the fuck some airlines take the liquids from you before you get on the flight. I have no fucking clue. I have flown United once and had them take away liquids and another time did not. Spirit did the same thing. I do not recall American searching for liquids though, but it is so hit or miss, I cannot swear they do not.

Yeah, we all know to not bring liquids through security but when you buy it in the airport? I do not get taking that away. It is a five, six hour flight and you are restricting people from bringing on liquids? That seems like a health hazard and really stupid to me. It would be one thing if the flights provided free beverages, but most do not now.

[Mr Enternational]

Flew back on Jetblue and they were very annoying and searched my bag and found my water bottle that I had filled up at a water fountain in the airport and followed me onto the plane to make sure I poured it out. This reminded me on why I never use you. S carriers to fly internationally

Your anger is misdirected. You have a beef with the US government, not the US airlines. The US govt makes the rules for all flights going to the USA.

[Blade2001]

The Tequendama Suites is a much better and GF.

This is good to know. I accidentally had the uber drop me off at Tequendama Suites but then had to have staff help me walk to Tequendama Hotel, which is about a half block away. The two hotels are connected by a long hallway. I'll likely try Tequendama Suites next time.

[Dasisextra]

I'm back in the you. S now. Loved Bogota but was surprised about the lack of foreigners. In 9 days I only heard 1 person speaking English. Met the Venezuelan from my earlier post again the day before I left. The return process was much easier than expected got my COVID Test at some hospital in Zona T for 110 K pesos. Flew back on Jetblue and they were very annoying and searched my bag and found my water bottle that I had filled up at a water fountain in the airport and followed me onto the plane to make sure I poured it out. This reminded me on why I never use you. S carriers to fly internationally but I had some credit from a cancelled flight last year so I got the tickets for cheap I also found an ATM inside the building where my AIRBNB was that let you take out 1. 9 mil. Wish I would have found it earlier in my trip (all the other ones let me take 900 k max) I would have stayed longer but the apartment I was staying at is booked up until the end of the month and I didn't want to change places. Already thinking about returning at the end of the month as airfare is cheap from up here.'

ATM with 900 k limit is per transaction, just withdraw 900 k remove card & repeat, did it at airport when I landed no problem at all.

Why are you annoyed with the airline when you tried to break the rules bringing a water bottle through?

[JJ1265]

I'm back in the you. S now. Loved Bogota but was surprised about the lack of foreigners. In 9 days I only heard 1 person speaking English. Met the Venezuelan from my earlier post again the day before I left. The return process was much easier than expected got my COVID Test at some hospital in Zona T for 110 K pesos. Flew back on Jetblue and they were very annoying and searched my bag and found my water bottle that I had filled up at a water fountain in the airport and followed me onto the plane to make sure I poured it out. This reminded me on why I never use you. S carriers to fly internationally but I had some credit from a cancelled flight last year so I got the tickets for cheap I also found an ATM inside the building where my AIRBNB was that let you take out 1. 9 mil. Wish I would have found it earlier in my trip (all the other ones let me take 900 k max) I would have stayed longer but the apartment I was staying at is booked up until the end of the month and I didn't want to change places. Already thinking about returning at the end of the month as airfare is cheap from up here.'

[Kerty9]

I do not have any debit card, and will not use my US credit card. I do not have bank account that I can use in Colombia.

I have Bluebird Amex Prepaid card but I am not sure Moneypass network works on Colombian ATM. Anybody has used moneypass network with any ATM?

I will have to rely on converting American dollar bills to COP. Need help how best to do it at better exchange rate and at which locations.

I will get some currency at airport, but do they offer good exchange rate at airport?

[Kk989]

As far as ATMs go, I'm not sure why no one mentions it but I use Banco Caja Social, with my Capital One debit card I can withdraw money there without paying any fees whatsoever

For whatever reason, none of my debit cards worked at their ATMs. BBVA, Colpatria, and Davidienda apparently all have no fees on their side, I've used the first two so far, and had the same issue I did w/ Caja Social. This is a good comparison: https://asocialnomad.com/colombia/at...s-in-colombia/.

I'm in country at the moment and will put together my thoughts once I get home as I have a bit more to do, but very positive impressions so far.

[Gabacho]

Hotel Oceana Bogot (I am asking about this one).

I haven't stayed there personally, but I have walked past it many times. 54 k to bring a girl up to your room sounds pricey tho. At Hotel Europa I believe it's 25 k extra and the rooms are nice. If your on a super tight budget and want to save money check out Hotel Bogotá and Hotel de Lujo.

[Gabacho]

I have one very near my hotel, did you notice how far off they are from the official exchange rate?

Always decline the exchange rate that the ATM offers you, then by default it will charge you in COP and your bank does the conversion rate (which for me is always pretty close to the official exchange rate). This is true at any bank ATM that you go to in any country. Never be afraid to hit decline when it offers you a conversion rate.

[Gabacho]

Do you think this is the right hotel for a nice journey in.

Santa Fe? Or would you prefer another one and why?

You probably wouldn't like the hotel I stay at, it's cheap but it's lacking of hot water and the TV is a small crt type TV from the 90's. If your trying to stay close to Santa Fe I would recommend Hotel Europa on cra 13 and calle 23.

[LatinaLover#1]

Do you think this is the right hotel for a nice journey in.

Santa Fe? Or would you prefer another one and why?

I have one very near my hotel, did you notice how far off they are from the official exchange rate?

[Mr Enternational]

Hotel Oceana Bogot (I am asking about this one).

Yes. I stay there sometimes when I am with a chick that is not a hooker, but for each additional person besides, you have to pay 54,000 in advance.

[Djosten]

Hotel Oceanía Bogotá (I am asking about this one).