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I too was scheduled to go with some friends the end of this month. I could not do a 10 pm curfew and dry law or deal with bar or nightclub closures. I am fine with a a 12 midnight curfew which has been the normal, but anything else I may reconsider. Thanks guys for monitoring the situation.
I originally planned to spend April 9-19 in Medellin. Due to lockdown that has changed. I was able to get a full refund for my flight and full refund for my Airbnb. Punted and booked a flight to Cartagena and will arrive Friday until the 19th. Thankfully I've got at least 5 great girls in Cartagena that I've spent time with that are excited for my arrival. Island tours already planned (by one of the girls who is on it) and overnights with a couple others. I'm trudging forward and will hope for the best but either way I'm going to make a trip of it no matter what! I'll report along the way, Colombia ahoy!
There's a good chance you're going to see some of that at least during the week. They're expecting the peak to be at the end of this month.
[QUOTE=StudBucket;2549007]I too was scheduled to go with some friends the end of this month. I could not do a 10 pm curfew and dry law or deal with bar or nightclub closures. I am fine with a a 12 midnight curfew which has been the normal, but anything else I may reconsider. Thanks guys for monitoring the situation.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=GoodTimes4444;2549019]I originally planned to spend April 9-19 in Medellin. Due to lockdown that has changed. I was able to get a full refund for my flight and full refund for my Airbnb. Punted and booked a flight to Cartagena and will arrive Friday until the 19th. Thankfully I've got at least 5 great girls in Cartagena that I've spent time with that are excited for my arrival. Island tours already planned (by one of the girls who is on it) and overnights with a couple others. I'm trudging forward and will hope for the best but either way I'm going to make a trip of it no matter what! I'll report along the way, Colombia ahoy![/QUOTE]I like your spirit! I'm only on the hook for my first airbnb for two days. I canceled the five day because of the last minute visitor changes. I have a few options for my other 5 night stay. I follow the mayor of Cartagena and local news source on Twitter. I haven't seen any update so changes can't possibly be implemented for the weekend this late in the game. My hope is that if there are any changes they won't start for at least another week. I love hot weather and hot chicas. I need this! LOL.
The longer they wait to make the changes the less the possibility of anything drastic. I've been checking the newspaper also and this story has disappeared. I'm not going back till early June so I'm not really sweating out. But I hate to see people have the trip ruined like what's going on in Medellin.
[QUOTE=AlwaysHorny2;2549145]I like your spirit! I'm only on the hook for my first airbnb for two days. I canceled the five day because of the last minute visitor changes. I have a few options for my other 5 night stay. I follow the mayor of Cartagena and local news source on Twitter. I haven't seen any update so changes can't possibly be implemented for the weekend this late in the game. My hope is that if there are any changes they won't start for at least another week. I love hot weather and hot chicas. I need this! LOL.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=Kafka;2549156]The longer they wait to make the changes the less the possibility of anything drastic. I've been checking the newspaper also and this story has disappeared. I'm not going back till early June so I'm not really sweating out. But I hate to see people have the trip ruined like what's going on in Medellin.[/QUOTE]I am booked for April 24th. Watching this closely.
Curfews are moved up two hours. To 10 pm weekdays and 12 am Weekends. Restrictions on the use of beaches and requirements for reservations and also I believe limited hours. All of this for two weeks.
[QUOTE=Delray;2549184]I am booked for April 24th. Watching this closely.[/QUOTE]New restrictions are going to expire April 21st.
[QUOTE=Kafka;2549236]New restrictions are going to expire April 21st.
I have a ticket to for the 30th of May. I would think that the new numbers are post a Easter spike, and may drop in a few weeks but who knows?[/QUOTE]Just to follow up on Kafka's earlier post and show a reference for people who want to see further validation.
[URL]https://caracol.com.co/emisora/2021/04/09/cartagena/1617922290_662452.html[/URL]
" . Now the schedule will be as follows:
From Sunday to Thursday from 10 pm, every day, until 5:00 am. The next day.
Friday and Saturday from 12:00 am, each day, until 5 am the next day. ".
Here is the government website: Some of this I do not understand like I think it says (maybe I am wrong, I am running this through a translator and this is how my translation looks.).
[URL]https://www.cartagena.gov.co/component/content/article/93-acciones-comunicacionales/2569-alcalde-dau-decreta-nuevas-medidas-para-contener-la-covid-19?Itemid=515[/URL]
Does this mean that they are shutting down Alcohol sales or just public consumption all day period for the entire time these new curfews are in effect? Can you still buy it and take it home to drink? I guess.
"Prohibition of alcohol consumption and shows.
"During the validity of decree 0406, the consumption of intoxicating beverages is also prohibited in stores, refreshments, terraces, billiards, galleries, clubs and social corporations, tobacconists and / or liquor stores.
Likewise, it is prohibited throughout the District, especially in the North and Insular Zone, the realization of any type of public spectacle and / or electronic party events and of any other type, on beaches and public spaces; Likewise, the use of Pick-up, or any other kind of sound amplification device that generates alterations to the tranquility and citizen coexistence is prohibited. ".
"The beach restrictions are as follows:
Regarding the use of the beaches, it was determined that it will only be allowed in one day, which will be from 8 in the morning until 2 in the afternoon. Previously, the use of the beach was enabled in two days, one that ran from 8 am to 12 pm and another from 2 to 6 in the afternoon.
It is noteworthy that the enabled biosecure beaches are located in the tourist sector of Bocagrande, which has 5 sections. In the sector of El Laguito, Castillogrande, and El Cabrero, each one has a section, and in Marbella there are 4 enabled sections.
In the town of La Boquilla there is a section, called Playa Azul, and another in Playa Blanca. The latter, with the capacity to house up to 1,000 people.
People who want to go to the beach and bathe in the sea are reminded that they must enter the website [URL]http://reservadeplayas.cartagena.gov.co[/URL], to make a reservation for a biosecure module. ".
The last section of this announcement states that if people do not cooperate with these restrictions than they are considering the option to go into lockdown and "pico why seeédula".
It is considered peak and cedula.
It is important to note that the Mayor has stated that these measures are subject to change and the implementation of the peak and ID is not ruled out, which will depend on the behavior and responsibility of citizens in the coming days.
Visitors and locals are reminded that at this stage that is coming, their guard cannot be lowered and biosecurity measures must be maintained, especially the use of a mask on a mandatory basis, avoiding crowds and constant hand washing.
Tony says the beach is open. Normal hours no problem. He says smoke and mirrors.
Just go to Playa Hollywood and talk to him.
[QUOTE=MojoBandit;2549240]Just to follow up on Kafka's earlier post and show a reference for people who want to see further validation.
[URL]https://caracol.com.co/emisora/2021/04/09/cartagena/1617922290_662452.html[/URL]
" . Now the schedule will be as follows:
From Sunday to Thursday from 10 pm, every day, until 5:00 am. The next day.
Friday and Saturday from 12:00 am, each day, until 5 am the next day. ".
Here is the government website: Some of this I do not understand like I think it says (maybe I am wrong, I am running this through a translator and this is how my translation looks.).
[URL]https://www.cartagena.gov.co/component/content/article/93-acciones-comunicacionales/2569-alcalde-dau-decreta-nuevas-medidas-para-contener-la-covid-19?Itemid=515[/URL]
Does this mean that they are shutting down Alcohol sales or just public consumption all day period for the entire time these new curfews are in effect? Can you still buy it and take it home to drink? I guess.
"Prohibition of alcohol consumption and shows.
"During the validity of decree 0406, the consumption of intoxicating beverages is also prohibited in stores, refreshments, terraces, billiards, galleries, clubs and social corporations, tobacconists and / or liquor stores.
Likewise, it is prohibited throughout the District, especially in the North and Insular Zone, the realization of any type of public spectacle and / or electronic party events and of any other type, on beaches and public spaces; Likewise, the use of Pick-up, or any other kind of sound amplification device that generates alterations to the tranquility and citizen coexistence is prohibited. ".
"The beach restrictions are as follows:
Regarding the use of the beaches, it was determined that it will only be allowed in one day, which will be from 8 in the morning until 2 in the afternoon. Previously, the use of the beach was enabled in two days, one that ran from 8 am to 12 pm and another from 2 to 6 in the afternoon.
It is noteworthy that the enabled biosecure beaches are located in the tourist sector of Bocagrande, which has 5 sections. In the sector of El Laguito, Castillogrande, and El Cabrero, each one has a section, and in Marbella there are 4 enabled sections.
In the town of La Boquilla there is a section, called Playa Azul, and another in Playa Blanca. The latter, with the capacity to house up to 1,000 people.
People who want to go to the beach and bathe in the sea are reminded that they must enter the website [URL]http://reservadeplayas.cartagena.gov.co[/URL], to make a reservation for a biosecure module. ".
The last section of this announcement states that if people do not cooperate with these restrictions than they are considering the option to go into lockdown and "pico why seedula".
It is considered peak and cedula.
It is important to note that the Mayor has stated that these measures are subject to change and the implementation of the peak and ID is not ruled out, which will depend on the behavior and responsibility of citizens in the coming days.
Visitors and locals are reminded that at this stage that is coming, their guard cannot be lowered and biosecurity measures must be maintained, especially the use of a mask on a mandatory basis, avoiding crowds and constant hand washing.[/QUOTE]
On second reading it's mostly window dressing. All the tourist beaches are open. The biosecure zones are some ropes on the beach. Wear a mask and all the rest. Kafka has been vaccinated for months.
[QUOTE=MojoBandit;2549240]Just to follow up on Kafka's earlier post and show a reference for people who want to see further validation.
[URL]https://caracol.com.co/emisora/2021/04/09/cartagena/1617922290_662452.html[/URL]
" . Now the schedule will be as follows:
From Sunday to Thursday from 10 pm, every day, until 5:00 am. The next day.
Friday and Saturday from 12:00 am, each day, until 5 am the next day. ".
Here is the government website: Some of this I do not understand like I think it says (maybe I am wrong, I am running this through a translator and this is how my translation looks.).
[URL]https://www.cartagena.gov.co/component/content/article/93-acciones-comunicacionales/2569-alcalde-dau-decreta-nuevas-medidas-para-contener-la-covid-19?Itemid=515[/URL]
Does this mean that they are shutting down Alcohol sales or just public consumption all day period for the entire time these new curfews are in effect? Can you still buy it and take it home to drink? I guess.
"Prohibition of alcohol consumption and shows.
"During the validity of decree 0406, the consumption of intoxicating beverages is also prohibited in stores, refreshments, terraces, billiards, galleries, clubs and social corporations, tobacconists and / or liquor stores.
Likewise, it is prohibited throughout the District, especially in the North and Insular Zone, the realization of any type of public spectacle and / or electronic party events and of any other type, on beaches and public spaces; Likewise, the use of Pick-up, or any other kind of sound amplification device that generates alterations to the tranquility and citizen coexistence is prohibited. ".
"The beach restrictions are as follows:
Regarding the use of the beaches, it was determined that it will only be allowed in one day, which will be from 8 in the morning until 2 in the afternoon. Previously, the use of the beach was enabled in two days, one that ran from 8 am to 12 pm and another from 2 to 6 in the afternoon.
It is noteworthy that the enabled biosecure beaches are located in the tourist sector of Bocagrande, which has 5 sections. In the sector of El Laguito, Castillogrande, and El Cabrero, each one has a section, and in Marbella there are 4 enabled sections.
In the town of La Boquilla there is a section, called Playa Azul, and another in Playa Blanca. The latter, with the capacity to house up to 1,000 people.
People who want to go to the beach and bathe in the sea are reminded that they must enter the website [URL]http://reservadeplayas.cartagena.gov.co[/URL], to make a reservation for a biosecure module. ".
The last section of this announcement states that if people do not cooperate with these restrictions than they are considering the option to go into lockdown and "pico why seedula".
It is considered peak and cedula.
It is important to note that the Mayor has stated that these measures are subject to change and the implementation of the peak and ID is not ruled out, which will depend on the behavior and responsibility of citizens in the coming days.
Visitors and locals are reminded that at this stage that is coming, their guard cannot be lowered and biosecurity measures must be maintained, especially the use of a mask on a mandatory basis, avoiding crowds and constant hand washing.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=Kafka;2549257]Tony says the beach is open. Normal hours no problem. He says smoke and mirrors.
Just go to Playa Hollywood and talk to him.[/QUOTE]Tony just told me beach close's at 2 pm every day!
[QUOTE=Kafka;2549236]New restrictions are going to expire the 21 st. Wow, what is the likelihood of extending them as this happened in Medellin ?
Also, is the alcohol ban all day or only during curfew hours?
Las normas establecidas aplicaráand desde este viernes 9 de abril hasta el próximo 22 de abril. Se extiende el toque de queda why hay restricciones para el uso de las playas.
[QUOTE=StudBucket;2549286]Hi Kafka,
Where did you confirm this? Just curious as it does not say in the articles posted here. I am affected here, we were going on the 23 Road. Wow.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=Kafka;2549287]Las normas establecidas aplicarand desde este viernes 9 de abril hasta el prximo 22 de abril. Se extiende el toque de queda why hay restricciones para el uso de las playas.[/QUOTE]Got it, thanks. Do you know if the alchohol ban means no alcohol sales at all anytime? If so, we may be postponing our trip. Darn. I wonder if the girls will start working earlier ?? My understanding the action barely got going at 9 pm or so in the city.