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[Mr Enternational]

And I wouldn't visit Buenaventura

I thought that, but when I was in Cali last month 2 of my chicks tried to take me there to see the whales. They said it was perfectly fine. They also had the pamphlet about the whales in the hotel lobby.

[Combo]

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-49508411

How concerning should I be for my visit early Nov. Due to this new development?

Without further adverse developments, I wouldn't worry too much. FARC was in a war with the government until three years ago. But for 10 years before the peace agreement, parts of the country (the parts you're likely visiting) were mostly safe from violence. Now if you're traveling into the jungle, that's a different story. And I wouldn't visit Buenaventura or north of there in the Choco region. But if you're hanging in a decent neighborhood of Bogota, Medellin, Cali, etc and you exercise common sense precaution, you should be OK.

[Bleble]

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-49508411

How concerning should I be for my visit early Nov. Due to this new development?

[Madra Bid Dog]

Best way to move around in Bogota. You don't need cash-is all app based and safer. Even though I've never had problems with yellow cabs and speak Spanish there is the rare time when they might overcharge a foreigner. But most of the time is fine so don't be afraid to use them either.

[BayBoy]

The Colombian Peso is now at 3,400 to the US Dollar. Could make things a little cheaper in Colombia. Like in the bars and casas with the chicas, you can save a few a few bucks.

[Oil Stain]

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-u...-idUSKCN1V21RO

[World Travel 69]

Egan Bernal the Winner lives close to Bogota.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/cycling/49145747

There should be lots of parties tonight.

Their should a lot of Parties tonight.

For the first time in history a Colombian is about to win the Tour.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/cycling/...est-standings/

[The Tall Man]

Their should a lot of Parties tonight.

For the first time in history a Colombian is about to win the Tour.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/cycling/...est-standings/

It is official, he won! Really a big achievement and makes the country proud.

The Tall Man.

[Mr Enternational]

Well yesterday there were a lot of marches and protests in various cities because of the murders of a shit ton of human rights leaders.

https://elpais.com/internacional/201...65_977885.html

Their should a lot of Parties tonight.

For the first time in history a Colombian is about to win the Tour.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/cycling/...est-standings/

[World Travel 69]

Their should a lot of Parties tonight.

For the first time in history a Colombian is about to win the Tour.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/cycling/...est-standings/

[World Travel 69]

2019.
This article is about a 2016 change.

http://www.bbc.com/travel/story/2019...-comeback-city

http://www.bbc.com/travel/story/2019...comeback-cityk

I saw this on my news feed and it makes for an interesting read on Cali.

[Septimius]

http://www.bbc.com/travel/story/2019...comeback-cityk

I saw this on my news feed and it makes for an interesting read on Cali.

The link appears to be down.

[Jingo10]

Yes and no on expats paying more.

Most expats stick within their comfort zone. That means shopping at Carulla or Exito. It means staying in estrato 5 or 6 neighborhoods. It means air conditioning and clothes dryers. Because of these things, they pay more. Many also look at it as an opportunity to upgrade. They can get a 3 bedroom place for cheaper than the 2 bedroom they had. It's still cheaper, but they don't get to the best level.

All those stores don't have 2 sets of prices. But you can often go down the street to another store and buy groceries for 20-50% less.

Thanks for the info, sorry I didn't mean gringo prices I meant the price on the website for was living like a local whereas an expat would, as you say, want a higher standard of living.

[Villainy]

http://www.bbc.com/travel/story/2019...comeback-cityk

I saw this on my news feed and it makes for an interesting read on Cali.

[JjBee62]

I use this and expatitan but when I dig into forums they say these costs are for locals and expats pay considerably more? I am looking to retire somewhere this year so would be good to know expat views.

Yes and no on expats paying more.

Most expats stick within their comfort zone. That means shopping at Carulla or Exito. It means staying in estrato 5 or 6 neighborhoods. It means air conditioning and clothes dryers. Because of these things, they pay more. Many also look at it as an opportunity to upgrade. They can get a 3 bedroom place for cheaper than the 2 bedroom they had. It's still cheaper, but they don't get to the best level.

All those stores don't have 2 sets of prices. But you can often go down the street to another store and buy groceries for 20-50% less.