Medellin Reports

**Turgid** · 09-19-20 15:13

Originally Posted by Knowledge [View Original Post]

He is referring to the place on calle 54.

I knew it as simply Paradiso. I was hoping against hope. You could have a drink at the bar and chill. They had the hottest chicas. I met a 9 there in one of my last trips of which I reported. Many other top notch which I didn't report. Very bad news for me that they're closed.

**IamLookin** · 09-19-20 13:37

Does anyone know which tests are acceptable? PCR, RT-PCR, RAPID PCR?

Originally Posted by Flak3 [View Original Post]

The 15 minute test is an antigen test. The antigen test is NOT the same as a PCR test.

https://time.com/5880255/covid-19-tests-types/

**SJobs** · 09-19-20 13:14

Originally Posted by Elvis2008 [View Original Post]

That is really good to hear. I have a flight on Viva too. Now I may have to decide if I want to go to Bogota earlier on Spirit or go right to MDE with Viva later that night. I probably will go earlier. I would rather pass the time in Colombia than Florida.

Thanks, SJobs, and hey when you fill out that form here that is required to be filled out before you go, https://apps.migracioncolombia.gov.c...reregistro.jsf, can you let us all know if there are any surprises? I doubt there is, but I would just like to know..

Just filled out the form, it automatically detected my flight, I guess that's a good sign about my Medellin flight. You will have a chance to upload your Covid test result. A bunch of standard questions about whether you are feeling sick or have been quarantined before. I got my negative Covid PCR test result, downloaded the corona app, getting ready to board my flight in the afternoon. Tussi ordered and 18-year-olds lined up. Will report back after I land.

**Voyajer1** · 09-19-20 10:21

Scotiabank. It's a Canadian bank that took over Citibank's ATM's in Colombia. They have never, ever failed to deliver funds anywhere in Colombia: Medellin, Cartagena, Perreira, Bogota; their ATM's always work.

Originally Posted by JohnGault [View Original Post]

I am here living on and off for many years, always using two ATM cards from the same US bank in order to get cash. Usually hitting Davivienda and Bancolombia. Every month I take out about USD $500-$700. Every year during Sep-Oct I take out an additional $500 every other week since I am paying my rent for the year all in one shot.

Starting this past June my two ATM cards (same bank) no longer work. I get Error Formato Red or transaccion anulado. My bank tells me there is no attempt on their side for an ATM withdrawal.

So I opened a new account with Cap1 360 and received a new ATM card (a different bank), letting them know that I travel all the time and will be using the ATM here in Colombia starting last week.

Same error.

Is anyone having issues with their US based ATM cards in Colombia?

**Flak3** · 09-19-20 10:20

Originally Posted by Elvis2008 [View Original Post]

Call stand alone ERs and urgent care clinics in the area she is staying. In my area, it is $200 to get a test done, and you get results in 15 minutes.

The 15 minute test is an antigen test. The antigen test is NOT the same as a PCR test.

https://time.com/5880255/covid-19-tests-types/

**LatinaLover#1** · 09-19-20 06:08

Originally Posted by Elvis2008 [View Original Post]

Call stand alone ERs and urgent care clinics in the area she is staying. In my area, it is $200 to get a test done, and you get results in 15 minutes.

Thanks to all you guys!

**Elvis 2008** · 09-19-20 04:47

Originally Posted by LatinaLover#1 [View Original Post]

My novia, A Colombian National, will fly to Miami on Sept 25th and return to Colombia on Oct 1. I have been searching the internet on where we can get a PCR test and get the results within 4 days of her return flight without much success. Can anyone tell me if she returns to Colombia without that test will they turn her away and refuse entry?

Thanks for any info provided!

Call stand alone ERs and urgent care clinics in the area she is staying. In my area, it is $200 to get a test done, and you get results in 15 minutes.

**Tricksta** · 09-19-20 04:37

Originally Posted by LatinaLover#1 [View Original Post]

My novia, A Colombian National, will fly to Miami on Sept 25th and return to Colombia on Oct 1. I have been searching the internet on where we can get a PCR test and get the results within 4 days of her return flight without much success. Can anyone tell me if she returns to Colombia without that test will they turn her away and refuse entry?

Thanks for any info provided!

My research turned up a very helpful website: www.rapidtesttravel.com. After you type in your US state and select PCR as the test, crowd-sourced data from travelers then gives you a list of places that can give you a test result in 48 or 24 hours.

As for Florida in the Ft Lauderdale. Miami area, the consensus from another travel forum where they are discussing this PCR test issue at length is to get your test at the Lab Doctor, which is very close to the Ft Lauderdale airport. The clinic give you a result within 24 hours at a cost of $179. Here are their contact details:

http://www.labdoctor.org

1425-A SE 17th Street.

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316.

Office: 954-530-4447.

**John Gault** · 09-19-20 03:40

I am here living on and off for many years, always using two ATM cards from the same US bank in order to get cash. Usually hitting Davivienda and Bancolombia. Every month I take out about USD $500-$700. Every year during Sep-Oct I take out an additional $500 every other week since I am paying my rent for the year all in one shot.

Starting this past June my two ATM cards (same bank) no longer work. I get Error Formato Red or transaccion anulado. My bank tells me there is no attempt on their side for an ATM withdrawal.

So I opened a new account with Cap1 360 and received a new ATM card (a different bank), letting them know that I travel all the time and will be using the ATM here in Colombia starting last week.

Same error.

Is anyone having issues with their US based ATM cards in Colombia?

**LatinaLover#1** · 09-19-20 03:00

Originally Posted by Questner [View Original Post]

As a Colombian National she should not be refused entry; and this malady has nothing to do with it, - this is my understanding. Likely, there are private providers who can do the test promptly at a fee. I don't know if you should consider a situation of 'denied boarding', but you can verify it with the airline.

"private providers who can do the test promptly at a fee" in Colombia on arrival or in Miami?

**Knowledge** · 09-19-20 02:59

If you don't mind me asking, how much is the traveler's policy? What you described sounds better than the EPS inclusions.

Originally Posted by Surfer500 [View Original Post]

As invincible as you think you are, you are not, and there are other mongers like myself that have concerns about being exposed to COVID, and for me personally being an El Centro street rat I believe my exposure level will be much higher because of the way I roll.

Regardless, and damn the torpedos, I'm thinking of returning next month, albeit I'm going to curtail / change how I roll and just shack up with a few girls versus shooting fish in a barrel every day in El Centro.

Another thing for those who will be returning, it would be good to make sure you have health insurance. Just in case, I'm looking at a travellers policy thru Blue Cross / Blue Shield which is associated with nine Hospitals in Medellin, including Tobon which is the best in town.

**IamLookin** · 09-19-20 02:31

The app has your incoming flight recorded. If anyone gets the virus that was on board with you they know you were on the same flight and subsequently have you go on quarantine. Has far as people complaining about having to go on the app then just don't go to Colombia.

Originally Posted by Nounce [View Original Post]

Thank you for the explanation. I guess they really want tourists to come.

I think you use it to report your health condition for 14 days after arrival. Other countries do it by SMS or have someone come to your place to take your temperature a couple of times a day.

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**Questner** · 09-19-20 02:25

Originally Posted by LatinaLover#1 [View Original Post]

My novia, A Colombian National, will fly to Miami on Sept 25th and return to Colombia on Oct 1. I have been searching the internet on where we can get a PCR test and get the results within 4 days of her return flight without much success. Can anyone tell me if she returns to Colombia without that test will they turn her away and refuse entry?

Thanks for any info provided!

As a Colombian National she should not be refused entry; and this malady has nothing to do with it, - this is my understanding. Likely, there are private providers who can do the test promptly at a fee. I don't know if you should consider a situation of 'denied boarding', but you can verify it with the airline.

**LatinaLover#1** · 09-19-20 02:05

My novia, A Colombian National, will fly to Miami on Sept 25th and return to Colombia on Oct 1. I have been searching the internet on where we can get a PCR test and get the results within 4 days of her return flight without much success. Can anyone tell me if she returns to Colombia without that test will they turn her away and refuse entry?

Thanks for any info provided!

**Knowledge** · 09-19-20 01:56

Neither the link nor the screenshot of it that you attached make any mention of a 14 day quarantine. It does mention that is recommended that passengers download the Coronapp and use it to report their health status "before" (it does not specify for what period before) their flight and for 14 days after their flight. It is very misleading to suggest the government has announced visitors will be subject to a quarantine. That may yet happen but it has not happened so far.

Originally Posted by MrEnternational [View Original Post]

Well that is exactly what the link he posted says. If you arrive on a humanitarian flight or your trip is before Sep 30 then you must arrive with the negative test or do a 14 day quarantine that is supervised by the health authorities.