Medellin Reports

**Kbdb2488** · 07-28-23 16:03

Long time reader and researcher, finally checked out Medellin. Stayed in a great airbnb in Laureles, only $35 ish a night. No on-site security but has security doors that alarm if left open too long plus cameras. Felt safe, place was quiet and affordable. Good restaurants near and the Exito super-walmart like complex had everything I needed 2 minute walk away.

Built a FB roster a few months prior to going and it was very successful for me. Got a handful of Whatsapp #'s. All turned out very good to great. No complaints, never needed to go out in the wild and pick from the street. Good attitudes and willingness from the ones I chose. One turned out to be a complete non pro who didn't want anything from me except taxi money and a good time.

During the daytime I checked out parlors including Ellas erotic, energy, and of course Loutron. Loutron, while expensive for Medellin, is a really cool experience. I will return.

Went to parque lleras only once during the day, just checked out the area and had some drinks. With all my FB options and staying 30 minutes away in Laureles, I didn't have the need or desire to get tipsy in lleras looking for talent on this trip. I will party in this area on my second trip.

I am already planning a return as soon as I can, going to take the non pro I lucked into out to Guatape for a day, and party more in lleras for that experience. Medellin is a great time but without prior research it would be overwhelming for some.

**SubCmdr** · 07-26-23 23:22

Originally Posted by SubCmdr [View Original Post]

MDE: It took me 73 minutes to clear the immigration line to leave the country. I saw three people using the BioMag. There went through in 20 seconds. I am going to look into how to get that shit!

It would not be a stretch to think the majority of people leaving the country are citizens. That being the case as I reported before it I only saw three people use BioMag. But if it is available to me the loss of privacy is worth getting back 72 minutes and 40 seconds back of my life, by not having to stand in line for the process. Interesting observation. The immigration agent I was called to was closest to the BioMag kiosks. He paused my process to go monitor the three people who arrive to leave through BioMag. And it still only took 20 seconds.

Seems we have a personal choice issue. Like my personal choice not to use Uber, ride the bus or pay 800000 COP for pussy. LOL!

**Knowledge** · 07-26-23 22:07

If I understood portafolio.com well enough, there are 5 kiosks available in Bogota since June and there are plans to make available in Medellin and other airports during "the coming years. " Did I get that right?

Originally Posted by MrEnternational [View Original Post]

You do not do anything to get it. You just walk over and use it.

El ciudadano colombiano o extranjero podr registrar LOS puestos de control migratorio de LOS siguientes aeropuertos internacionales why puesto de control terrestre: The Colombian citizen or foreigner can register. The immigration posts at the following international airports and ground border crossings:

Aeropuerto El Dorado (Bogot).

Aeropuerto Jos Mara Crdova (Rionegro-Antioquia).

Aeropuerto Rafael andez (Cartagena-Bolvar).

Aeropuerto Ernesto Cortissoz (Barranquilla-Atlntico).

Aeropuerto Alfonso Bonilla Aragand (Cali-Valle del Cauca)..

**Knowledge** · 07-26-23 22:03

Two quick things to consider, 1) portafolio.com whatever it is, is not an official source of government information. That may or may not matter but 2) if it is accurate I don't plan to route my travel via Bogota to use it. I will be happy to jump on board if and when it's available to me:

Migración Colombia lanza biometría facial para salida de extranjeros.

Inicialmente funcionará en el Aeropuerto Internacional El Dorado. LE contamos cómo funciona why a see youántos pasajeros beneficiará en temporadas altas.

Originally Posted by MrEnternational [View Original Post]

Did you read farther down in the article you posted? It says foreigners. But as with most things the government posts, it is as clear as mud. That is why I said to use it entering is only available to Colombians, but to use it exiting is available to everyone.

Junio 2 DE 2023 12:14 pm.

Este viernes 2 de junio, Migraciand Colombia why Opain lanzaron Biomig para extranjeros. Se trata de una tecnologa de reconocimiento facial que ya era usada para la salida de pasajeros nacionales, pero que desde ahora podr ser usada por usuarios de otros pases.

Jun 2, 2023. This Friday June 2 Colombian Immigration will launch Biomig for foreigners. It uses facial recognition technology that was already used for the exit of Colombian passengers, but from now on may be used by people from other countries.

https://www.portafolio.co/amp/innova...el-pais-583786

**Knowledge** · 07-26-23 21:58

Thank you both Mr. E and Mr Sub. With all due respect to whatever second hand reports say, I'm going to carry on with going through passport control until I receive information from Colombia Migration that there is a better way. I will say the failure rate of the facial recognition I've observed is very low so I am keen to use it if and when it's available to me. I look forward to someone with first hand experience coming forward.

Originally Posted by SubCmdr [View Original Post]

I am writing this to help others to learn and to promote a spirit of helping each other in the community. When information that is being provided is incomplete or flat out wrong, especially information I am interested in, I appreciate it when someone provides more complete information.

Mr E. has provided complete information. I am making this post to thank him for providing complete, accurate and useful information. I plan to follow up on my next trip and post about it. I hope others will learn to show their appreciation as I have done. And just a reminder to for people check their facts before providing incomplete information in the future.

**SubCmdr** · 07-26-23 20:57

I am writing this to help others to learn and to promote a spirit of helping each other in the community. When information that is being provided is incomplete or flat out wrong, especially information I am interested in, I appreciate it when someone provides more complete information.

Originally Posted by MrEnternational [View Original Post]

Junio 2 DE 2023 12:14 pm.

Este viernes 2 de junio, Migraciand Colombia why Opain lanzaron Biomig para extranjeros. Se trata de una tecnologa de reconocimiento facial que ya era usada para la salida de pasajeros nacionales, pero que desde ahora podr ser usada por usuarios de otros pases.

Jun 2, 2023. This Friday June 2 Colombian Immigration will launch Biomig for foreigners. It uses facial recognition technology that was already used for the exit of Colombian passengers, but from now on may be used by people from other countries.

https://www.portafolio.co/amp/innova...el-pais-583786

Mr E. has provided complete information. I am making this post to thank him for providing complete, accurate and useful information. I plan to follow up on my next trip and post about it. I hope others will learn to show their appreciation as I have done. And just a reminder to for people check their facts before providing incomplete information in the future.

Originally Posted by Knowledge [View Original Post]

I am responding to help myself learn to be more patient and to promote a spirit of helping each other in this community. Incomplete knowledge is useless only for those who don't feel they have anything to learn.

**Zeos1** · 07-26-23 18:43

Originally Posted by Mtndew704 [View Original Post]

I would like to know as well, that would come in clutch.

I have no idea what any of this is about. When I leave I go through normal security to get on the plane, and yes, someone looks at my passport at some point, but it's not like coming into the country through "migracion". Perhaps what you are all talking about is something to do with flights to the USA? I certainly did not need any bio mig or check mig or anything.

**Mr Enternational** · 07-26-23 17:18

Originally Posted by DiscoverFL [View Original Post]

https://www.migracioncolombia.gov.co...ratorio/biomig

According to this government link, it is only citizens. Do you have a source for that (that exit is available to everyone)?

Did you read farther down in the article you posted? It says foreigners. But as with most things the government posts, it is as clear as mud. That is why I said to use it entering is only available to Colombians, but to use it exiting is available to everyone.

Junio 2 DE 2023 12:14 pm.

Este viernes 2 de junio, Migracióand Colombia why Opain lanzaron Biomig para extranjeros. Se trata de una tecnología de reconocimiento facial que ya era usada para la salida de pasajeros nacionales, pero que desde ahora podrá ser usada por usuarios de otros países.

Jun 2, 2023. This Friday June 2 Colombian Immigration will launch Biomig for foreigners. It uses facial recognition technology that was already used for the exit of Colombian passengers, but from now on may be used by people from other countries.

https://www.portafolio.co/amp/innova...el-pais-583786

**Mr Enternational** · 07-26-23 17:01

Originally Posted by SubCmdr [View Original Post]

MDE: It took me 73 minutes to clear the immigration line to leave the country. I saw three people using the BioMag. There went through in 20 seconds. I am going to look into how to get that shit!.

You do not do anything to get it. You just walk over and use it.

El ciudadano colombiano o extranjero podrá registrar LOS puestos de control migratorio de LOS siguientes aeropuertos internacionales why puesto de control terrestre: The Colombian citizen or foreigner can register. The immigration posts at the following international airports and ground border crossings:

Aeropuerto El Dorado (Bogotá).

Aeropuerto José María Córdova (Rionegro-Antioquia).

Aeropuerto Rafael andúñez (Cartagena-Bolívar).

Aeropuerto Ernesto Cortissoz (Barranquilla-Atlántico).

Aeropuerto Alfonso Bonilla Aragóand (Cali-Valle del Cauca).

Aeropuerto Matecaña (Pereira-Matecaña).

Puesto de control Migratorio Terrestre Rumichaca (Ipiales-Nariño).

https://www.migracioncolombia.gov.co...ratorio/biomig

P.S. Admin please do not give me infractions for copying something in Spanish as you did before. I have written what it says in English right next to it.

**Mtndew704** · 07-26-23 15:20

Originally Posted by DiscoverFL [View Original Post]

https://www.migracioncolombia.gov.co...ratorio/biomig

According to this government link, it is only citizens. Do you have a source for that (that exit is available to everyone)?

I would like to know as well, that would come in clutch.

**Knowledge** · 07-26-23 15:19

You are correct. I can understand how it can be confusing for Americans because the Global Entry program is open to or being opened to citizens of several countries, including Colombia and Dominican Republic. I was very interested in BioMig when it was introduced a year or two ago. I did not pursue it because a sign near the BioMig turnstiles in Medellin lists the requirements, of which one is "ser Colombiano."

Originally Posted by DiscoverFL [View Original Post]

https://www.migracioncolombia.gov.co...ratorio/biomig

According to this government link, it is only citizens. Do you have a source for that (that exit is available to everyone)?

**Knowledge** · 07-26-23 15:10

I am responding to help myself learn to be more patient and to promote a spirit of helping each other in this community. This is an explanation of what I wrote. It applies to Colombia territory entries and exits ("ingresos why salidas" The source is the website of the Colombia government agency known as "Migracion Colombia" (https://www.migracioncolombia.gov.co...ratorio/biomig). I hope this helps. Incomplete knowledge is useless only for those who don't feel they have anything to learn:

¿Qué es Biomig?

Es un servicio que permite el ingreso why salida del territorio Colombiano en menor tiempo gracias al enrolamiento (registro) del iris del ojo why de su información personal en las bases de datos de Migración Colombia.

¿Quiénes pueden hacer uso de este servicio?

El servicio Biomig está habilitado únicamente para colombianos mayores de 12 años que se hayan registrado previamente, por una única vez, en LOS puntos habilitados para este fin.

¿Qué documentos se deben presentar?

Cédula de ciudadanía.

Tarjeta de identidad (adolescentes de 12 a 18 años).

Pasaporte válido y vigente.

Originally Posted by SubCmdr [View Original Post]

MDE: It took me 73 minutes to clear the immigration line to leave the country. I saw three people using the BioMag. There went through in 20 seconds. I am going to look into how to get that shit!.

**DiscoverFL** · 07-26-23 15:04

Originally Posted by MrEnternational [View Original Post]

Biomig to enter is only available to citizens. Biomig to exit is available to everyone.

https://www.migracioncolombia.gov.co...ratorio/biomig

According to this government link, it is only citizens. Do you have a source for that (that exit is available to everyone)?

**SubCmdr** · 07-26-23 03:58

Originally Posted by MrEnternational [View Original Post]

Biomig to enter is only available to citizens.

Originally Posted by MrEnternational [View Original Post]

Biomig to exit is available to everyone.

MDE: It took me 73 minutes to clear the immigration line to leave the country. I saw three people using the BioMag. There went through in 20 seconds. I am going to look into how to get that shit!.

**Oterri** · 07-25-23 22:07

Originally Posted by GreenBud [View Original Post]

Then get a room in San Peter that faces away from LA 70. Each floor in that building has the same design. 3 units on each floor. 2 face LA 70. 1 unit faces the other side. I was told it isn't as noisy as the other 2 rooms. But it is slightly more expensive.

Its always nice to have Plan be and see.

Energy and San Peter are good but I thought there must be lots of other airbnbs in Medellin that are located on higher floors with fantastic views.

So far I have found just one more in laureles but it does not have AC and is noisy as well.

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