Medellin Reports

[Kazeu]

Just goes to show, how deeply you believe in something has no bearing on its correctness.

Also. Don't believe everything you read on the internet! Especially some random skanky hoe board! HAHA.

SlapShot10 is correct. This is what Blakman posted on Sep 8 :"If theres humanotarian flights scheduled for later this month there will not be international flights. But if there isn't then there will be international flights. Its this simple guys.".

[Fun Luvr]

I am not sure. I don't remember how he phrased it. At the time the flight was scheduled, there was no commercial flight. That is different from both flights can exist at the same time.

SlapShot10 is correct. This is what Blakman posted on Sep 8 :"If theres humanotarian flights scheduled for later this month there will not be international flights. But if there isn't then there will be international flights. Its this simple guys.".

[Incrociatore]

If you pvt. msg to me I can help you. But, don't want to jam up this forum with these standard questions. However, they are valid questions for a new arrival and worthy of response.

I don't think I can do that sir, it requires a membership I guess, but as for now I do not intend to subscribe, since I just joined. Can't you answer here, please?

[SpiderRider]

First of all, thank you everyone took his time to answer my questions before. I appreciate it.

I valuated a few alternatives, especially Uganda, but then I decided for Medellin. I bought the tickets. I should fly in October, if they do not cancel the flights. I will stay for a couple of weeks.

- Which are the best places to stay? I mean, which zones of the city I should consider for my accommodation?

- Can I use Uber in Medellin?

- Can I buy a local SIM card?

- Prices on prepagos are the same you get when you go in a brothel or you negotiate with a girl you meet on Tinder?

- Is it possible negotiate the prices I see on prepagos? I want to get the most of what I pay for.

- Do all the girls usually do GFE, FK (deep) and OWO?

- I have seen many prepagos girls do incall, which is the additional cost for outcall? Should I go to their place or should I take them to my place?

- How much is usually Uber for a 20 minutes trip?

- Which are the zones I should completely avoid or I should avoid just during the night?

- Where I can find the most beautiful girls?

- Is it a good practice pass by a girl on a street and speak to her? Which approach should I use in this case? Should I go straight to the point and offer her money?

- Which are the best places for nightlife?

- I have seen the temperature can drop till 17see in September. Should I take some jeans with me, or can I stay in Bermuda all the time? Would I need a jumper? I want to travel light.

If you pvt. msg to me I can help you. But, don't want to jam up this forum with these standard questions. However, they are valid questions for a new arrival and worthy of response.

[Nounce]

I can have them come by and check my temperature while I'm in El Centro between sessions.

You would think after a negative COVID test that would be it, hopefully there's no silly monitoring requirements and it's no more than just being able to contact you.

I am referring to other countries. I guess it will just be a multiple choice or yes / no question on the CORONAPP.

[Nounce]

Fine.

I'll say it.

BLAKMAN WAS WRONG!

Humanitarian flights (US) were scheduled through Sep 23, at least. Now, the first commercial flight will be Sep 19.

I am not sure. I don't remember how he phrased it. At the time the flight was scheduled, there was no commercial flight. That is different from both flights can exist at the same time.

[Nounce]

Does anyone know which tests are acceptable? PCR, RT-PCR, RAPID PCR?

I think you want the type of test that takes sample from your nose or throat. It should contain word PCR on the report. The other words like "nucleic acid" should also help.

[SlapShot10]

Fine.

I'll say it.

BLAKMAN WAS WRONG!

Humanitarian flights (US) were scheduled through Sep 23, at least. Now, the first commercial flight will be Sep 19.

Today is a good day. Suck it, Blakman! .

La 70 has been buzzing, the last couple days. I went out for some drinks, and there is a good energy. It's going to be one hell of a trip for those of you arriving soon!

[Surfer500]

I am here living on and off for many years, always using two ATM cards from the same US bank in order to get cash. Usually hitting Davivienda and Bancolombia. Every month I take out about USD $500-$700. Every year during Sep-Oct I take out an additional $500 every other week since I am paying my rent for the year all in one shot.

Starting this past June my two ATM cards (same bank) no longer work. I get Error Formato Red or transaccion anulado. My bank tells me there is no attempt on their side for an ATM withdrawal.

So I opened a new account with Cap1 360 and received a new ATM card (a different bank), letting them know that I travel all the time and will be using the ATM here in Colombia starting last week.

Same error.

Is anyone having issues with their US based ATM cards in Colombia?

This is really odd what you are reporting. I would suggest the following based on my personal experience withdrawing monies from ATM's over the past four years in Colombia up until March of this year.

1. I don't know which banks ATM cards you were having problems with, but I have two ATM cards from different banks, those being Bank of America and Wells Fargo. I had problems from time to time with the be of A card, but it was typically resolved via text message and related to security and had very few problems with the WF card. The takeway here is it's best to have two different banks cards in case there's a problem with one of the cards.

2. As far as which banks to withdraw from, the best versus the ones your using are Scotiabank.

Hopefully you will get your issues resolved.

[Nounce]

Neither the link nor the screenshot of it that you attached make any mention of a 14 day quarantine.

It appears you only read to #4. It's item #5 on the lower left corner.

[Surfer500]

If you don't mind me asking, how much is the traveler's policy? What you described sounds better than the EPS inclusions.

I had a GeoBlue Trekker policy which was good for stays of up to 60 days in any Country but not an expat policy which expired in April and cost under $ 300 a year. With the Pandemic, I don't know what the current policy fees are / or the new limitations.

I don't know what the EPS (Colombian) insurance covers, but this plan had like $ 500,000 medical evacuation and basically like a $ 50 deductible if you go to one of their associated Hospitals such as Pablo Tobon Uribe, Clinica Las Vegas, etc. And the best part is you don't pay out of pocket and the coverages are not going to be an issue as they were quite high.

For those looking for insurance in the USA that includes overseas coverage, Blue Cross Blue Shield has policy's that will cover you in Colombia and most other parts of the world. They have a network of Hospitals in Medellin that include nine Hospitals which have direct billing arrangements just as though you were in the USA including the ones I mentioned.

Starting in January I will be obtaining this coverage and will no longer have the Trekker policy as basically it offers the same, and COVID is covered.

I think anyone travelling these days out of Country should have insurance, imagine getting in an accident, or whatever, and showing up at a Hospital. It could be a mess, at least with the coverage I'm looking at it should be easier, and hopefully I will never have to use it.

[Turgid]

He is referring to the place on calle 54.

I knew it as simply Paradiso. I was hoping against hope. You could have a drink at the bar and chill. They had the hottest chicas. I met a 9 there in one of my last trips of which I reported. Many other top notch which I didn't report. Very bad news for me that they're closed.

[IamLookin]

Does anyone know which tests are acceptable? PCR, RT-PCR, RAPID PCR?

The 15 minute test is an antigen test. The antigen test is NOT the same as a PCR test.

https://time.com/5880255/covid-19-tests-types/

[SJobs]

That is really good to hear. I have a flight on Viva too. Now I may have to decide if I want to go to Bogota earlier on Spirit or go right to MDE with Viva later that night. I probably will go earlier. I would rather pass the time in Colombia than Florida.

Thanks, SJobs, and hey when you fill out that form here that is required to be filled out before you go, https://apps.migracioncolombia.gov.c...reregistro.jsf, can you let us all know if there are any surprises? I doubt there is, but I would just like to know..

Just filled out the form, it automatically detected my flight, I guess that's a good sign about my Medellin flight. You will have a chance to upload your Covid test result. A bunch of standard questions about whether you are feeling sick or have been quarantined before. I got my negative Covid PCR test result, downloaded the corona app, getting ready to board my flight in the afternoon. Tussi ordered and 18-year-olds lined up. Will report back after I land.

[Voyajer1]

Scotiabank. It's a Canadian bank that took over Citibank's ATM's in Colombia. They have never, ever failed to deliver funds anywhere in Colombia: Medellin, Cartagena, Perreira, Bogota; their ATM's always work.

I am here living on and off for many years, always using two ATM cards from the same US bank in order to get cash. Usually hitting Davivienda and Bancolombia. Every month I take out about USD $500-$700. Every year during Sep-Oct I take out an additional $500 every other week since I am paying my rent for the year all in one shot.

Starting this past June my two ATM cards (same bank) no longer work. I get Error Formato Red or transaccion anulado. My bank tells me there is no attempt on their side for an ATM withdrawal.

So I opened a new account with Cap1 360 and received a new ATM card (a different bank), letting them know that I travel all the time and will be using the ATM here in Colombia starting last week.

Same error.

Is anyone having issues with their US based ATM cards in Colombia?