Bogota Reports

[Kazeu]

Since we're on the topic of PCR testing. Here's an interesting scenario. I will be going to the USA for 1 night and returning to Colombia the following day so I get an extra 90 days visa free in Colombia. Assuming that Colombia will still require a PCR test to enter, I will be getting a PCR test in Colombia 2 days before my flight to the US. I plan to use the results of the test to enter the US as well as return to Colombia. Whats the probability that Colombian Migration gives me shit for using a test that is technically within the 96 hrs but was taken in Colombia?

[World Travel 69]

What are they saying if you had shots and the card that the nurse gives you that proves it?

They are still requiring PCR test to get on flight to Colombia. No change. It sucks.

[ReignSupreme01]

Going up to a group of sketchy drunk dudes in a foreign country where you don't speak the language and stabbing them in the eyes with a box cutter because one of them threw something at you. If I'm a beta for thinking that's bad advice then someone get me soy latte and fuck my wife for me please.

Hahaha. Almost choked on my chia pudding reading this!

[Elvis 2008]

Here in LA to get results quick like 12 hours it is costing me $175. Going tomorrow.

CVS is $139,1-2 days no guarantee on that tho-.

They are still requiring PCR test to get on flight to Colombia. No change. It sucks.

[Woodman09]

Woodman, I do not know what your time frame is, but I will be headed to Bogota tomorrow. I am not sure I will need a PCR even though I got one. If you have time, I will post tomorrow if I needed it. I think Mr. E posted an article that the PCR requirement may not be needed anymore given a judge's ruling.

What sucked for me is that my fucking PCR test was more expensive than my ticket. I got a killer deal on Spirit.

Here in LA to get results quick like 12 hours it is costing me $175. Going tomorrow.

CVS is $139,1-2 days no guarantee on that tho-.

[Jbj64]

Not sure your time frame but Costco now sells saliva PCR tests kit for home and the results are returned in 72 hrs. The kit costs $115. Costco.com has the info. It is a little complicated with a video call to view your test sample, then into overnight box to the lab.

Looking for a PCR test in LA area, for return to Colombia, anyone have a recommendation?

[DramaFree11]

Woodman, I do not know what your time frame is, but I will be headed to Bogota tomorrow. I am not sure I will need a PCR even though I got one. If you have time, I will post tomorrow if I needed it. I think Mr. E posted an article that the PCR requirement may not be needed anymore given a judge's ruling.

What sucked for me is that my fucking PCR test was more expensive than my ticket. I got a killer deal on Spirit.

Elvis have fun. I am eager to here you report and comparison to MTY. As you know I have been in MTY for the last few days, so good.

You almost have me convinced about going to Bogota after work slows down a little. MDE is not for me, but I do think I would like Bog. Have fun.

[Elvis 2008]

Looking for a PCR test in LA area, for return to Colombia, anyone have a recommendation?

Woodman, I do not know what your time frame is, but I will be headed to Bogota tomorrow. I am not sure I will need a PCR even though I got one. If you have time, I will post tomorrow if I needed it. I think Mr. E posted an article that the PCR requirement may not be needed anymore given a judge's ruling.

What sucked for me is that my fucking PCR test was more expensive than my ticket. I got a killer deal on Spirit.

[Traveling Dom]

My first trip to Bogota was quite interesting.

One nice thing about this area during the day. If you are walking back to IBIS go up to Carrera 7. The street is closed and there are many stores to go to including stores where you can get a SIM. Woodman09 took me to a phone store here and I quickly got a SIM with 2 GB. Walking back to IBIS (which is a straight shot from IBIS) I got a great burger and bought some souvenirs.

Good writeup. I'll be heading to Medellin soon and will likely stop in Bogota for a few day-week to check it out first. I will need a local sim and am curious, the place that you purchased your sim what company was it with? If its something that I can work with my entire trip, I'll just grab the sim there and keep it for my entire time in Colombia as long as its a new sim that lasts and not one of the stolen ones that get disconnected that I hear about.

[Marglo]

The hotel telephoned some testing site. The site sent a technician to my suite and I had the results emailed to me a few hours later. It was easy.

[Mr Enternational]

Looking for a PCR test in LA area, for return to Colombia, anyone have a recommendation?

CVS. Get on their website and make an appointment.

[Berliner2021]

Just wanted to mention:

At the Synlab test center at the airport you can get your rapid antigen test without appointment. Opposite to what the website says.

Results came by email within 90 minutes.

This was required for me to get home.

Went to santa fe at the beginning of the week; not as many girls but cheaper overall. You can get a decent Venezolana for only 30000 room included ($10).

I had my covid test antigen test done at Colcan lab. $30. Result delivered within 4 hours. No need for an appointment.

[Woodman09]

Looking for a PCR test in LA area, for return to Colombia, anyone have a recommendation?

[Xpartan]

Are you suggesting robbery is a petty crime? If my life is being threatened in Latin America or anywhere else I don't consider that a petty situation, you're welcome to.

But don't go telling others to consider it "no big deal", I like his advice, slash them across the eyes with a razor blade, lets see how soon they retire from their (according to you) noble profession.

Posts like this surface in Colombia topics quite often. I wonder what it is about this country that makes people so worked-up.

Kazeu was the one who posted about the incident. Someone from a group of street punks threw something at him. Rather than escalate and risk his life, he walked away and I applaud him for it.

Then another member posted his box-cutter tip. Well, that would be a hell of an overreaction to. Yes - a "petty" act in my book.

Now, when your life is threatened, it's a totally different matter, and no one would blame you. But that incident wasn't about saving one's life, just a bruised ego.

[ProneToBone]

Check out my report from last year on my trip. It should help you.

Showdown.

Done. Very good. Thanks.