Bogota Reports

[Mr Enternational]

If I got fully vaccinated, do I still need to produce these tests, or if I show my vaccination proof, I'm all good?

I do not know anywhere in the world that proof of vaccination means anything. That is just a souvenir for you to keep. You get no special privileges.

[Mr Enternational]

How was it there? OK for a single guy or best with a companion? Have a feeling mostly families and couples but maybe I'm wrong.

Correct. Families and couples. Do not go alone. Great place and not as expensive as I thought it would be. You will think it is more Jamaica and not Colombia. If it was not for the license plates on the cars, you would not know it is Colombia. Pretty much everybody is Black speaks English.

[HelloIm]

If I got fully vaccinated, do I still need to produce these tests, or if I show my vaccination proof, I'm all good?

[ChuchoLoco]

I am coming from San Andres

How was it there? OK for a single guy or best with a companion? Have a feeling mostly families and couples but maybe I'm wrong.

[Showdown]

Guys I am getting confused and perhaps you can help me.

What is required (from a COVID perspective) to come in and out of Colombia? A COVID test before you leave (app, piece of paper etc) and another COVID test (app, piece of paper) someplace in Bogota in order to return?

Showdown.

[LatinaLover#1]

Calle 23 and Cr 15 to CR 16 and Calle 24 and CR 15 are the Cutie Corners!

Hey Woodman it would hep if you could post better pics of the women and their boyfriends, I'm sure. Better pics, if you have them could help guys stay of of trouble. Thanks.

[GrownMan1]

Only sent me an antigen test and I know I needed a PCR but I was careless and didn't look it over close enough before I got to the airport and in the last minute I was trying to reach someone who could help me in the lab here in the USA and she useless. So I boarded the flight knowing I would need to self quarantine in Colombia until I got the test. It all worked out ok. When I got back the owner of the lab here in South Carolina was very apologetic. In fact he gave me Carte Blanche in his optical store next to his pharmacy, eye exam, lenses, frames and a free PCR test in 2 weeks before I leave again for Bogota.

That's a common mistake. The last time I was in Columbia I met several people at the airport that made that mistake. On one occasion a man took the antigen test however Columbia wouldn't except it so he had to quarantine. He decided after five days he did not want to continue the quarantine. He went to take an antigen test to go back to the US. However, because he was still under quarantine; he had to produce a negative PCR test to leave Cartagena or Finish out his quarantine.

He missed his flight Because he could not get the PCR Within the time of his flight departure.

[LatinaLover#1]

Why wasn't your PCR test accepted? They only look for 4 things: name, date, PCR, negative.

Only sent me an antigen test and I know I needed a PCR but I was careless and didn't look it over close enough before I got to the airport and in the last minute I was trying to reach someone who could help me in the lab here in the USA and she useless. So I boarded the flight knowing I would need to self quarantine in Colombia until I got the test. It all worked out ok. When I got back the owner of the lab here in South Carolina was very apologetic. In fact he gave me Carte Blanche in his optical store next to his pharmacy, eye exam, lenses, frames and a free PCR test in 2 weeks before I leave again for Bogota.

[Mr Enternational]

My PCR test I got in the states was not accepted in Bogota so I got a pcr test here in Bogota and I was able to avoid self quarantine .

Why wasn't your PCR test accepted? They only look for 4 things: name, date, PCR, negative.

[Trim1]

My PCR test I got in the states was not accepted in Bogota so I got a pcr test here in Bogota and I was able to avoid self quarantine and continue on the Parque Tyrona and when I returned to Bogota I got the antigen test.

Why wasn't your PCR test accepted? Do you have any advice for those of us who will be taking a PCR test in the USA for a trip to Colombia?

[LatinaLover#1]

I see you mentioned the airport for a covid test. I am coming from San Andres and I don't know if there is a testing sight on the island. If there is not then I would need a test at the airport as I have a 3 hour layover which would make it tough to leave the airport for a test in town.

If there is a test spot on the Island then no problem.

In Bogota I recommend https://vitalea.com/#/ home.

They are located on Cra 11 and Calle 93 a stones throw from Parque 93.

I had good luck here. My PCR test I got in the states was not accepted in Bogota so I got a pcr test here in Bogota and I was able to avoid self quarantine and continue on the Parque Tyrona and when I returned to Bogota I got the antigen test. I think it was $40 dollars or many be a few bucks less. The manager of the lab, Steve was excellent, he even gave me his cell phone number so I could contact him during the Semana Santa holiday when they were closed.

[John Gault]

I spent time online yesterday looking for a place to take the covid test. Everywhere was closed on Sunday (except for the airport which was full), but I managed to make reservations at 2 different Synlabs because I did not know if I would leave Chapinero and go stay downtown or not. Most places were wither 140,000 or 150,000. I had found one place for 100,000 but whenever I tried to pay online for that place it would give me an error message.

My ex-girlfriend from Cali flew back home last night so I had my nurse come over. I told her that I had to find a place to get a covid test. She told me that Cendiatra was good. No appointment needed. Takes 1 hour. And best of all 80,000 pesos.

This morning at 10:30 she left to go to a meeting. I booked a hotel near Atlantis Mall and called Cabify to take me to the clinic. We passed one and I shouted out. He said chill, you are in good hands. He dropped me off at the address. I went in and told the ladies I needed an antigen test. They said they did not do covid tests there, but gave me a slip of paper with another address. I asked if that was the one I had just passed and she said yes.

It was raining a little, but I walked the few blocks with my suitcase back to the other location. I arrived at 12:15. There was one person being served at the counter and the line was outside. There was one guy in front of me. Other people lined up behind me. When the guy in front of me went some moron pulled up and went inside and got behind him ignoring the line. I did not say anything to him although I usually would.

I told the lady I was there for an antigen test. She asked if it was for some company or if I was doing it on my own. I gave her my passport and email and 80,000 pesos. She gave me a sheet to fill out about symptoms and if I had been anywhere that has covid or around anyone with covid. I was to fill that out and hand it to the lab tech that was going to call me.

The lab tech called and I went into the back room and sat in the chair. She had me lower my mask below my nose. She stuck the swab in each nostril and told me they would call me back to the desk with the results in 15 minutes. I went back out to wait and in 14 minutes they called me with the results. I was out of there at 12:59. So no appointment, 80,000 pesos, and 44 minutes arrival until departure.

Now I am at my hotel. I am going to catch a Cabify down to Santa Fe to see what is going on. Bogota is pretty much a ghost town. Some restaurants are open, but they are take away only. Everything else besides health centers and I guess supermarkets and convenience stores is closed.

I see you mentioned the airport for a covid test. I am coming from San Andres and I don't know if there is a testing sight on the island. If there is not then I would need a test at the airport as I have a 3 hour layover which would make it tough to leave the airport for a test in town.

If there is a test spot on the Island then no problem.

[TopoChico571]

Do any Bogota labs offer the Saliva sample PCR test, where all you do is spit in a cup? If not, how long do they stick the cotton swab down / up your nose?

[Silver Turtle]

I went to another place for antigen test last week. A guy stuck, and almost hit, the stick in each nostril too harsh, and it hurt a lot. If it didn't happen to you, or other members, I would like to visit the clinic you visited next time.

I spent time online yesterday looking for a place to take the covid test. Everywhere was closed on Sunday (except for the airport which was full), but I managed to make reservations at 2 different Synlabs because I did not know if I would leave Chapinero and go stay downtown or not. Most places were wither 140,000 or 150,000. I had found one place for 100,000 but whenever I tried to pay online for that place it would give me an error message.

My ex-girlfriend from Cali flew back home last night so I had my nurse come over. I told her that I had to find a place to get a covid test. She told me that Cendiatra was good. No appointment needed. Takes 1 hour. And best of all 80,000 pesos.

This morning at 10:30 she left to go to a meeting. I booked a hotel near Atlantis Mall and called Cabify to take me to the clinic. We passed one and I shouted out. He said chill, you are in good hands. He dropped me off at the address. I went in and told the ladies I needed an antigen test. They said they did not do covid tests there, but gave me a slip of paper with another address. I asked if that was the one I had just passed and she said yes..

[Woodman09]

At least in santafe / centro. no mask/mask on chin usually. police are there and dont care. Been smashing 4 vennies a day, I like them a lot more than rolas. Warmup the first one and second one I bust. Make sure you ask the 20 min room and not the 15 min room. They are charging 30-35 k including room. i can vouch for woodmans' intel, though quite unnecessary as his reputation precedes him

Calle 23 and Cr 15 to CR 16 and Calle 24 and CR 15 are the Cutie Corners!