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03-07-24 18:26 #65968
Posts: 5446Originally Posted by IamLookin [View Original Post]
Some guys are bringing $1000 worth of gifts to give to chicas. Some guys are staying in $12 per night rooms and bargaining for 40 k fucks. Some guys are renting $1000 per night penthouses. Some guys are spending their time partying on coke and tussi, or getting drunk every night.
If you're spending your time trying to make sense of the things people do, you're too busy to be doing anything else.
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03-07-24 18:14 #65967
Posts: 5446Originally Posted by AmorPorFavor [View Original Post]
I've taken a few short trips to Bogota from Medellin, no luggage, just my backpack. In Bogota, I hopped on the bus to Portal Dorado, got on the Transmilenio and rode to within 3 blocks of my hotel. I think it was 1600 pesos at the time and probably saved 45 minutes. When I returned, I got on the bus to San Diego, walked 1 block and hopped on a bus which dropped me right in front of my apartment. 9500 for the airport bus, 1800 for the other and took maybe 10 minutes longer. Bus was more comfortable than any taxi.
At the time exchange rate was about 2500 to 1. Savings were more than $10, but it wasn't about the savings. Midday traffic in both cities can be terrible. Being stuck in traffic in a bus is, to me, slightly better than being stuck in a taxi.
Everyone who visits is going to have different priorities, different interests and different comfort levels. The biggest mistake I've seen people make is to let someone else determine what will be best for them.
Nounce is absolutely right. Put the information out there and allow others to make the decisions which best fit their style.
For the record, I've taken white taxis, yellow taxis, Uber, been picked up by a chica who gave me a hand job all the way to Medellin and who spent 4 hours trying to fuck me senseless, all to get from the airport to Medellin. I've also had friends pick me up and I've rented cars.
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03-07-24 17:02 #65966
Posts: 2Wrong
Originally Posted by CK465 [View Original Post]
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03-07-24 16:31 #65965
Posts: 1211Originally Posted by IamLookin [View Original Post]
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03-07-24 16:18 #65964
Posts: 413To each their own. But I find it a hassle. After spending the better part of the day getting to Medellin, the last thing on my mind is saving $20 some dollars. You mentioned the bus but didn't mention the cost of the cab after getting dropped off. Why hassle with your luggage. Where else can you get door to door service at $20 or $24 ?
Makes no sense to me. Unless your budget is extremely tight and living on paycheck to paycheck in the states.
Originally Posted by Gabacho [View Original Post]
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03-07-24 15:53 #65963
Posts: 4015I remember once taking a shared taxi (colectivo) for only slightly more than the cost of the bus.
Originally Posted by IamLookin [View Original Post]
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03-07-24 15:52 #65962
Posts: 4015Yes, it is situational. Anytime I get off a flight here and the bus line is long, I immediately default to uber or didi.
Originally Posted by Nounce [View Original Post]
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03-07-24 15:49 #65961
Posts: 4015You captured the various driving scenarios very well. It breaks my heart when I see handicapped and very old people having to deal with the way the city bus drivers run their routes.
Originally Posted by JohnnieCash [View Original Post]
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03-07-24 13:58 #65960
Posts: 1211Originally Posted by MrEnternational [View Original Post]
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03-07-24 13:13 #65959
Posts: 559No disrespect for bus riders
It can be fun to use public transportation in the city and a sense of accomplishment when you were able to do so to go to a location that you want to visit. I always use the Metro to go to El Centro or some sightseeing places. If you go to Parque Arvi, the cable cars to get up there give you a good experience and there is a sense of accomplishment that you were able to get there by public transportation.
My point is that from the airport I am tired especially after that our long line for immigration that you may experience. I just want to get to the hotel as quickly as possible. That white cab for 110 mil set fee is a no hassle experience that will get you to your hotel safely without any issues. From point A to point and no worries about the tax driver trying to rip you off.
I am in Medellin now and everything seems fine. I have not been drugged or robbed yet but my trip is not finished so there is still time for an incident.
The usual precautions mentioned here will make your trip a little safer. Stay in a place with security and not an Airbnb with no security. Don't drink with the girls and be careful about threesomes with two girls that you do not know. It is just harder to keep an eye on two girls at the same time.
Now I have read a lot of stories about guys on motorcycles robbing people. That has not happened to me but I am aware of my circumstances. I am cautious about when I take out my phone and do not carry my wallet in a place that is easy to be pickpocketed.
I think if you just take these types of common sense precautions, there is a lower probability of bad things happening. Yeah the same time as I mentioned, Colombia is a more dangerous country than some other mongering countries such as Thailand, Costa Rica or the Philippines. I have friends who say I am not risking death for pussy and they will never come to Colombia. I don't think that is a bad decision at all because you definitely can go to safer countries than Colombia.
But if you take extra precautions, Colombia can be a fun place.
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03-07-24 06:52 #65958
Posts: 134Originally Posted by AmorPorFavor [View Original Post]
Originally Posted by AmorPorFavor [View Original Post]
As for bus vs taxi, so many pointless comments, bus cost X, taxi Z, the OP can make his own decision, everybody knows taxi is the most convenient, I don't get why some posters feel obliged to chip in with their name calling.
And it's not only about the money, bus can be more interesting ride and the city buses can be like rollercoaster -- mixing with locals, massive celling poster / paint of Jesus Christ / Holy Mary over your head, blasting reaggeaton, roaring engine smoking up, holding on to your seat while the driver is putting pedal to the metal taking corners and then braking sharply. Ariport bus is usually a more smooth ride though. Airport taxi the most boring ride. But to be fair, many city taxistas do drive like maniacs, barely passing obstacles and people at high speed, which, when sitting in front can be fun too. The moto taxi can be fun as well, but I value my skin too much, it will be taken off like butter in no time after the contact with the ground, even at the relatively low speed (I do like my bones and brain too (I use it on occasion)).
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03-07-24 06:49 #65957
Posts: 15908Originally Posted by AmorPorFavor [View Original Post]
Originally Posted by Kbdb2488 [View Original Post]
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03-07-24 05:54 #65956
Posts: 2922Originally Posted by Knowledge [View Original Post]
It's better for people just to provide information and let the person make the informed decision, instead of making decision for other people that one knows nothing about and proceed to start a debate.
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03-07-24 05:22 #65955
Posts: 558I agree with you
Originally Posted by IamLookin [View Original Post]
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03-07-24 04:57 #65954
Posts: 50Great english speaking driver
I have a very reliable, trustworthy driver who I have used for airport pickup and dropoff on all of my 3 recent trips. He will also do tours and general rides around the city but because Uber is so dirt cheap I only hire him for airport transfers. English fluent, he lived in Miami for years, always takes me to exchange money away from the airport close to my airbnbs in Laureles. Much better rate, don't ever exchange money at the airport. 120 mil but I usually give him 140 mil for the convenience and helpfulness. He can help with entertainment options like women or extra curricular activities if you need. Message me for his number if you like. I don't get any cut haha just trying to help a good guy. Always reliable, understands and waits if immigration is taking a long time.