Bogota Reports

[Woodman09]

I just left santa fe for a quick 2 day work trip and it's completely normal there. Jesus is probably watching govt news and getting scared, like a lot of colombians do when the marches happen, they stay inside. Bogota is completely fine, just a bunch of leftists and college kids marching down carr 9 and la 7 every once in a while. Jesus is cool but he almost made me cancel my Cali trip with his updates, I ended up going and had the time of my life, even during the first paro, i posted a report in that thread

Every body has a diff risk tolerance I suppose, but for mongers it's totally live and normal. nobody follows the curfew or really gives a shit about the happenings in centro, life goes on

Civil UnRest Dang-er Danger-- LOL, who knew? I have not noticed a thing.

On another note, I showed guys around SF Monday and Friday last week. Good Times-- I have to write more later. Went last night Off the Hook.

[JohnnyWalker55]

Jesus Reports:

Bogot is on high alert, I mean the police and the army.

The authorities are in the congress including the "most excellent" president as

Helicopters fly over the main cities.

The Congress is the place of the transmission of an annual summary of what was done by this "magnificent" government.

I just left santa fe for a quick 2 day work trip and it's completely normal there. Jesus is probably watching govt news and getting scared, like a lot of colombians do when the marches happen, they stay inside. Bogota is completely fine, just a bunch of leftists and college kids marching down carr 9 and la 7 every once in a while. Jesus is cool but he almost made me cancel my Cali trip with his updates, I ended up going and had the time of my life, even during the first paro, i posted a report in that thread

Every body has a diff risk tolerance I suppose, but for mongers it's totally live and normal. nobody follows the curfew or really gives a shit about the happenings in centro, life goes on

[Igor54]

Hi guys.

Like the title says, have any of you Canadians gents traveled from Toronto Pearson Intl via Air Canada direct to Bogota? I see Colombia has no restrictions for entry other than filling out the CheckMig form and installing the CoronApp. Returning to Canada, it looks like I need a PCR test taken less than 72 hours before my departure and to use the ArriveCan app to upload my information. I've got both my vaccinations and shot #2 will be in me almost 1 month before I leave, so I am fully mRNA vaccinated. I've got my paper receipts and also backed up digitally in various places, including my phone. Already installed the CoronApp for Colombia and the ArriveCan app for my return to Canada. I've not had Covid to my knowledge and I have never been tested.

My big question is are there any requirements to get on the Air Canada plane in Toronto? I'm a frequent traveler normally, but this is my 1st Covid trip, so I am nervous about what I don't know. I don't want some obscure thing screwing up my trip. My online research has produced mixed results, but nothing specific to Colombia.

I appreciate anyone sharing their experience so far. I plan on sitting on hold tomorrow while I wait to talk to Air Canada and get the rule (s) from them. Their website and chat bots were not helpful. I did search for "Canada" in the Bogota forum and the most recent post was February. A lot has changed since then.

If you go to Bogota from Toronto, please make a post on your return. Thanks.

[Trim1]

The curfew I read about was for like tanker trucks and shit. It is in the article that Trim posted.

There is a mobility restriction (restriction de movilidad) for certain kinds of vehicles in Cundinamarca, but if you read a bit further in the article, you'll see that there are also curfews (toques de queda) in Popayan and el Valle del Cauca. The mobility restriction for vehicles and the curfews are scheduled to end tomorrow, July 21, according to the article.

[Mr Enternational]

There is no curfew whatsoever here at this time.

The curfew I read about was for like tanker trucks and shit. It is in the article that Trim posted.

En el departamento de Cundinamarca se expidió un decreto que regirá desde el 19 de julio a las 6 am hasta el 21 de julio de 2021.

Restricción de movilidad a vehículos que distribuyen gas propano.
Restricción de movilidad a vehículos que movilizan escombros y materiales de construcción.
Restricción de motocicletas con "parrilleros" (o acompañante)
Ley seca en establecimientos abiertos y en espacios públicos.

[World Travel 69]

Jesus Reports:

Bogot is on high alert, I mean the police and the army.

The authorities are in the congress including the "most excellent" president as

Helicopters fly over the main cities.

The Congress is the place of the transmission of an annual summary of what was done by this "magnificent" government.

[Bango Cheito]

I'm sure you and Jesus are a very reliable source of information however, screening the official usual website of government and various media, I have not find any echo to a curfew starting soon or even today. My contacts living in Bogota are not aware of such situation. Would you have a formal source of information to which people can refer and deep dive?

There is no curfew whatsoever here at this time.

[MarquisdeSade1]

I have sweet chica that has a bday soon and I wanted to do something, but she lacks a govt ID most decent hotels will accept.

I was thinking of just renting a hotel room with a pool for a few days (4-5) for us? Either indoor or outdoor? And I suggested inviting a few friends and family over for a small gathering at the pool.

Is this possible in Bog?

I'm guessing its possible in CTG or MDE, but I looked on booking.com for BOG and don't see sheet.

BTW I'm not looking for any crazy expensive resorts.

[Trim1]

I heard that all of Colombia will have Curfew starting tonight..

I think the curfew and alcohol prohibition are just for el Valle del Cauca (the department whose capital is Cali) and Popayan rather than all of Colombia. See https://cnnespanol.cnn.com/2021/07/1...ue-queda-orix/.

[Prelude141]

Curfew.

I heard that all of Colombia will have Curfew starting tonight.

The latest this morning from Jesus: "Hello, good morning, today.

Monday everything is normal, there are many police in the streets.

Many cities on alert, tomorrow there will be marches and protests.

There is a curfew and alcohol consumption is prohibited. ".

Contact Jesus, he will let you know what's going on, our man in the streets.

I'm sure you and Jesus are a very reliable source of information however, screening the official usual website of government and various media, I have not find any echo to a curfew starting soon or even today. My contacts living in Bogota are not aware of such situation. Would you have a formal source of information to which people can refer and deep dive?

[World Travel 69]

Curfew.

I heard that all of Colombia will have Curfew starting tonight.

The latest this morning from Jesus: "Hello, good morning, today.

Monday everything is normal, there are many police in the streets.

Many cities on alert, tomorrow there will be marches and protests.

There is a curfew and alcohol consumption is prohibited. ".

Contact Jesus, he will let you know what's going on, our man in the streets.

He is in Cali, WhatsApp: 57-323-586-6627.

[World Travel 69]

You did not say anything about sex, so The North has nice beer places.

But, you can find sex in the area also.

So try this area. Zona Rosa (Zona T) El Retiro.

https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?h...404999997&z=13

What are some nice places with good looking women that serves beers?
Not looking for Gringo taxation on the drinks or the women.

[Traveling Dom]

Hello friends,

I am new to this forum thread but have been posting in the Rio thread for a while as I have spent the last seven weeks there and just arrived in Bogota a few days ago. Anyone making the trip directly to Colombia to Brazil should be aware that you need proof of a current yellow fever vaccination. Since I did not have this, I had to get vaccinated in Rio, and then go to Anvisa in the GIG airport to receive the official document required by airlines.

I had visited Bogota immediately before the pandemic started, albeit briefly, so was curious to see how things have changed. The first night after I get some sleep, I started in Chapinero, where I checked out Las Divas, Pussy House, and Club Fortynine. Pussy House and Las Divas have really gone down hill- at this point its just basically a bunch of local dudes watching soccer games with a few tired working girls lounging around. The girls were average and below average- and at Pussy House especially, the vibe was really strange with obnoxious music, aggressive crew, and was just overall uncomfortable. Beers were 10 mil I believe. I had remembered a club that was more enticing and seductive. Over at Club Fortynine things seemed to be in partial disrepair and the club was generally shabby compared to the photos on the internet. However, the ratio was much better with perhaps 10-12 SW lounging around. I grabbed an overpriced beer (20 mil) and approached the most attractive girl, a little 20 year old spinner w braces and big tits-there who quoted me 150 mil, but said that BBBJ was not allowed- not even if I met her outside of the club..

Every woman I have met in Bogota has allowed BBBJ except those on the streets in SF. And if I'm not mistaken, every woman I've met here would have also allowed BBFS not even for anything extra. I guess its all on their perception of you. I did go to Zona T once on was taken to I believe it was Blue room which does look kind of nice and was full of women. All of them were hawk eying me. But after seeing the drink prices, I decided to grab one as a courtesy and get the fuck out of there. I don't mind many chicks but I can imagine how hungry everyone is with so many bodies, and you're probably the only or of the few men who has come in all day. This was a Friday or Saturday night and although some looked to me as genuine interest I just seen big dollar. No GBP signs everywhere I looked so figured it was best to just go after a short time.

I still have yet to go to mezzanine and would like to take the trip one day soon.

[Traveling Dom]

What are some nice places with good looking women that serves beers? Not looking for Gringo taxation on the drinks or the women.

[JjBee62]

I wanted to check out Montserrat so one day I look out my hotel window and it looked like a nice day for it, I jump into a taxi, and he doesn't speak a word of English of course.

There are protests everywhere so what should be a short ride turns into a 30 minute detour, no problem, we have a set price.

We pull up and he's pointing to some stairs? I'm like WTF I read about people using the taxi for this visit, I just assumed the taxi drove to the top.

Nope he's pointing to the stairs and wouldn't you know it starts raining, well at least I brought my umbrella.

So I start heading up, I'm a stubborn monger, so I'm like no problem, about 30 mins in, I ask some 20 something chico and 4 chicas coming down the stairs how much further, and good news they speak English.

Bad news, hes a preacher (I'm guessing banging all 4 of the chicas).

They tell me its quite a ways ahead, but God will help me make it. They ask if they can pray for me, and pray for over 30 minutes non stop.

I wanted to tell them I'm a life long atheist, but I was concerned that would delay me even further, we exchanged whatsapp, but...

I shouldn't laugh, but this is some funny stuff.

The trail to the top of Monserrat is considered a pilgrimage. It's for the devout to prove their faith and purify themselves. For the godless heathens there's the funicular or the team, although the tram wasn't running when I visited. I think it cost 12 k, but that was 6 years ago.

Having just driven Bogota to Medellin and back I can sympathize with anyone who takes the bus. Yes the road is steep and winding and there's a lot of passing on blind corners.

I mostly enjoyed the drive, but I'd hate to take the trip as a passenger.