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10-05-20 04:16 #39985
Posts: 3801Originally Posted by Blakman [View Original Post]
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10-05-20 04:08 #39984
Posts: 3801Originally Posted by MrEnternational [View Original Post]
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10-05-20 03:59 #39983
Posts: 3801COVID 19 Test To Leave Colombia Going To USA
Someone posted that a COVID test would be necessary to leave Colombia, I believe it was Pollo Negro. Can someone clarify this? I understand that Panama is requiring this for entry into their Country, along with other Countries, but wasn't aware that this might be a requirement to fly back to the USA, at least right now. I asked COPA about this and they told me to transit thru Panama at the airport no COVID test was necessary.
So the question is, do you need a COVID test to take a departing flight from Colombia to the USA.
Yes or no, and if yes, where did you get this information.
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10-05-20 03:57 #39982
Posts: 1792Originally Posted by Balboa [View Original Post]
Now a reverse question for you, I visited Rio twice but this was exactly 20 years ago (HELP days) and my two wingmen here in Medellin frequent Brazil often and so over lunch this past week we got onto the subject of making a visit in December, one week in Rio and then one week in SP.
Questions: 1. Where are you at in Brazil? 2. A quick update on the P4 P scene there? 3. The current virus conditions? 4. Any serious safety concerns? 5. Cost of pussy there?
Thanks in advance!
The Tall Man.
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10-05-20 03:51 #39981
Posts: 3801Originally Posted by GringoTrooper [View Original Post]
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10-05-20 03:45 #39980
Posts: 1792Originally Posted by Osteoknot [View Original Post]
The original poster also needs to consider that the Hotel Botero has been shuttered closed for many months and so at night that street (Cr 53 a) is now even worse off as there are no lights coming from the hotel or people / hotel staff that are around.
The other consideration is that although buses do use the rear street of the Nutibara hotel (where the Hotel Botero / Cr 50 a dead ends into CL 53) but because of the reduced bus transports there have been much less activity especially at night so this area is dead albeit for the drugged out glue sniffing homeless drug addicts, whom you need to watch out for.
I was last driving my car on this exact street about one week ago at about 11 pm to 12 am and there were no buses parked hence no bus drivers and no activity. I would not even stop my car nor roll down the windows it is that sketchy of a place at night.
Be safe all!
The Tall Man.
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10-05-20 03:41 #39979
Posts: 917I remember the story very well
All the feedbacks, reviews have been positive. But will keep the robbery and your oppinion active in my mind. I will have to figure it out. I felt so safe in laureles but wanted be in the poblado area to be exposed to something new. Maybe more taxi less walking in that area. Gringo trooper. I love off brand/generic prescripts. Its perfect for a cheapy charlie like myself lol.
Originally Posted by GringoTrooper [View Original Post]
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10-05-20 02:49 #39978
Posts: 1069Originally Posted by TheTallMan [View Original Post]
Not!!
Thanks for the update TM.
Think I'll maintain myself in Brazil for the time being.
I love cruising Centro.
Been doing it since New Life was a 1 room brothel! LOL.
I was on full alert pre Covid, now with this report on gang attacks, no tourist police, etc, I'll give Medellin time to simmer down a bit and enjoy the garotas in Rio / SP.
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10-05-20 02:36 #39977
Posts: 4026It's true the robberies and petty crimes are way up since the pandemic started. One incident from a few months back that really stands out was when the tourist police confiscated a knife from one of the street hustlers in Botero Plaza. The guy was unusually tall, close to 2 meters, but the kitchen knife the police took from the guy was so long I could not understand how he could carry it around hidden without cutting himself. Most of the girls carry personal protection (razor blades and small knives mostly). We've all read the accounts of guys getting robbed in and around the plaza. So you have to stay alert or stay away.
Originally Posted by PolloNegro [View Original Post]
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10-05-20 02:19 #39976
Posts: 469I have been here nearly 8 months
My greatest advice to anyone who comes here during these times, make sure you have an exit plan or some way to earn money while you are here. I would hate to have been here for an extended time and couldn't leave other than on a humanitarian flight. I would hate to come here and accidently contract covid and have to wait it out. I have adjusted well and I plan on leaving next month after my last dental appointment. I really had a great plan when I came this time and fortunately everything worked in my favor and I actually made a ton of money by working from Medellin. One perk from renting my apartment for a year is this, next year when I attempt to rent another apartment, I now have a rental history and I will be able to rent another apartment at the Colombian rate, the same guy who rented me this apartment will vouch for my lights, water, gas on my new apartment. So even with the pandemic, I found a way to make the best of the situation.
Centro, the place I love and know like the back of my hand. If any of you want a stern warning, take notice to the post from Tall Man. I absolutely love centro, but I rarely travel to centro anymore. The robberies are at an all time high, Tall Man is not lying. But everyone has to take their own risks. I am able to handle myself with the best of the grimy people, grew up in the slums, but truth is, I do not want to be injured or killed in Centro over $30-20,000 pesos maximum. I have stated many times that crime rate is at an all time high in Centro, but its your life your risk, have at it. I will drop a link to a fight that occurred on Sept 30th in the park with the infamous Mimi. Like Tall Man said, the tourist police are no longer front and center like they used to be and there is no longer a green tent to locate them that was once in front of the Museum De Antioquia. My honest opinion is this, there are not many gringos here and that is less opportunity for the tourist police to rip off gringos, so they just allow the Colombians and Vennies to go at each other like wild savages. The smart gringos are staying away from Centro, so most of the robberies are occurring amongst the locals.
I have friends who are coming down this week, and I can tell you this, they had to set up a PCR covid exam to come to Medellin, I then helped them to setup PCR Exam for them to take before they leave to go back to the airport in Rio Negro, so even on a 7 day trip, they had to have there schedules set to have exams taken to coincide with their flight schedule. I have also set up a date to have my covid exam taken before I leave the country to head back home. So I really don't see how it would be possible to do the 3 day weekends that I was so famous for anymore unless the same day that you arrive you are tested again and have your results in hand on the next two days to board the plane back to the US. I can tell you this, the exam here is about $310,000 pesos and they deliver the results in a 24-48 hour turn around time. The girls are still here, the risks are just a little bit higher, I mostly go out for food and stay in my own lane. You can definitely learn a lot when you are stuck anywhere for 8 months. Check out the video below and it will show 2 girls fighting and not one tourist police in sight for over 3-5 minutes. Everyone be safe! Pollo Negro is out!!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=...&v=Rxxw6jASqO8
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10-05-20 01:56 #39975
Posts: 2513Originally Posted by Incrociatore [View Original Post]
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10-05-20 01:49 #39974
Posts: 112Originally Posted by Surfer500 [View Original Post]
Just a heads up, this is where a forum member recently got robbed (see his previous posts for reference).
Personally, I don't like this area because I felt it was poorer and it felt shady, in my opinion.
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10-05-20 01:39 #39973
Posts: 221Originally Posted by Surfer500 [View Original Post]
Arrive safely, minimal hassle, and satisfied. Pinch pesos the next day.
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10-05-20 01:32 #39972
Posts: 15925Originally Posted by Kazeu [View Original Post]
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10-05-20 01:26 #39971
Posts: 1089Originally Posted by Combo [View Original Post]