Bogota Reports

[QUOTE=AddictedToWomen;3064518]Wow. I've never experienced anything remotely like that apart from in The Land Of The Free. What did you do to piss them off?[/QUOTE]You don't have to do anything wrong, it could be random, it could be they don't like the look on your face or something in your past that looks unusual to them. When attempting to enter a foreign country or return to your home country you are subject to scrutiny no matter the country, it happens everywhere. If you are squeaky clean or at least have prepared yourself by clearing out shit on your phone etc. Before traveling then why make a big deal out of being pulled into secondary. Boo hoo they looked at my phone hahahaha.

[QUOTE=Manizales911;3064533]Boo hoo they looked at my phone hahahaha.[/QUOTE]The right to privacy (and freedom from unreasonable search and seizure) is no laughing matter in the developed western world. But people, and especially Americans, frequently need to be reminded that you don't enjoy all of the same rights you have back home when you go to someone else's country.

[QUOTE=Exoticspirit;3062689]Been to Medellin twice but never spent any time in Bogota yet. From reading and checking locations on Google Maps, please correct me if I'm wrong or not. Just seems that the casas and main strip clubs in Bogota are all in nasty looking areas whereas at least in Medellin, some of the venues there are at least in okay areas. Makes me not want to come to Bogota and just stick to Medellin for future Colombia trips.[/QUOTE]I totally agree. Medellin is far better than Bogota in terms of city, venue, quality even though it's bit pricier. You can get to meet real Paisa girls in Medellin, the most gorgeous ones from Colombia. The only downside is the Airport immigration / custom queues like many other travelers had described, it took 3 full hours for me to exit from landing. Also had to be extra careful whenever, wherever I went out in Medellin cause of notorious stories about people getting robbed and scoped, so my next planned visit is to Barranquilla, which is quiet, low profile unruined setting even though it's hot and humid.

[QUOTE=Manizales911;3064532]If you were brought into secondary you will most likely get the same treatment again no matter which airport you fly into because your trip to secondary is in your "file" now, Migracion is Migracion no matter where you fly into. I know this from experience of going into secondary at least a couple dozen times. Thankfully I have a visa now and I breeze right through immigration, not a single question is asked.[/QUOTE]I have entered Colombia thru 4 or 5 airports. Dozen and dozens of trips over the last 18+ plus years, all my stays were for as little as 4 days and as much as 10 days. Every entry was the same, standard questions, how long was you stay, what did you do, the response was always the same "Welcome Home" Seems like this Mayor 'Fico' elected for the first time backi and 2016 and now his current term began harassing foreigners for sex tourism. I remember Medellin being popular for a cleansing of Medellin of gringo sex tourists. So much as to ban 2 male Motos because of robbery's and attacking gringos. This didn't come down by accident, the higher ups instructed immigration to hammer gringos coming in. In an effort to make Gringos think twice before entering Medellin. Just like your doing now! So I guess their efforts are paying off. In any case with the current prices for a ticket to Bogota going thru the roof and the piss poor exchange rate many gringos will look for a different country to play. Hopefully I hope you Medellin guys don't come, most pay too much, can't speak the language and have been corrupting the status quo.

The only time I was sent to secondary was in the 90's returning back from CR. I admitted bring in Coffee to the USA and was sent to Xray for infestation. Suffice to say I never bring anything back from any Central / South American country again.

For my past two trips to Medellin, immigration directed me to a special line on the far left that I think were created just for Canadian passport holders. Both times I had to pay $100 on the spot as this line had a credit card terminal right there with the agent. The agent really didn't ask me any questions. Just stamped my passport after paying the $100 fee and I was sent through. Does anyone know if this is the same in Bogota? In any case, I probably would rather enter Colombia via Bogota in the future even if I stiil have to pay this entry fee as a Canadian passport holder, stay for a few days then fly to Medellin where hopefully it will be a domestic arrivals without having to go through any immigration there.

[QUOTE=Exoticspirit;3064602]For my past two trips to Medellin, immigration directed me to a special line on the far left that I think were created just for Canadian passport holders.[/QUOTE]Not sure your age, but if you are over 65, or look old, they let you go in the line with diplomats, or put you at the beginning without any wait.

[QUOTE=JuneFly;3064569]I totally agree. Medellin is far better than Bogota in terms of city, venue, quality even though it's bit pricier. You can get to meet real Paisa girls in Medellin, the most gorgeous ones from Colombia. The only downside is the Airport immigration / custom queues like many other travelers had described, it took 3 full hours for me to exit from landing. Also had to be extra careful whenever, wherever I went out in Medellin cause of notorious stories about people getting robbed and scoped, so my next planned visit is to Barranquilla, which is quiet, low profile unruined setting even though it's hot and humid.[/QUOTE]Barranquilla is nothing like it once was, murders are up 25% in the last year, seems like lots of narco traffickers and gangs at war, Not the quite scene your in visioning. Better take a closer look.

[QUOTE=HumbleHal;3064611]Not sure your age, but if you are over 65, or look old, they let you go in the line with diplomats, or put you at the beginning without any wait.[/QUOTE]I am 65 this year and therefore in a future trip to Colombia I will be 65+. Is there a sign indicating this expedited line for seniors or do I just request it?

[QUOTE=LatinaLover#1;3064635]Barranquilla is nothing like it once was, murders are up 25% in the last year, seems like lots of narco traffickers and gangs at war, Not the quite scene your in visioning. Better take a closer look.[/QUOTE]Are you saying this because you have been there and witnessed this, or because you saw it on the internet? I have been going to Barranquilla for about 18 years and go there more than any other place in a Colombia. What JuneFly said is spot on and the place is the same as it has been since I have been going. Murders going up would more than likely be exactly as you said, amongst a certain group. It would not be because folks are out killing random people.

[QUOTE=Exoticspirit;3064687]I am 65 this year and therefore in a future trip to Colombia I will be 65+. Is there a sign indicating this expedited line for seniors or do I just request it?[/QUOTE]It is the same line for handicap and people with small kids. You can see this from the sign.

[QUOTE=LatinaLover#1;3064635]Barranquilla is nothing like it once was, murders are up 25% in the last year, seems like lots of narco traffickers and gangs at war, Not the quite scene your in visioning. Better take a closer look.[/QUOTE]Would this still be the case if I stay at a hotel in safe location and take Ubers to the restaurants / casas / clubs, rather than walking alone around the streets? I heard people in Barranquilla are generally friendly and safer compared to Bogota and Medellin.

[QUOTE=Exoticspirit;3064687]I am 65 this year and therefore in a future trip to Colombia I will be 65+. Is there a sign indicating this expedited line for seniors or do I just request it?[/QUOTE]No sign. I was simply told by one of the immigration officers I could / should go in the line with the diplomats because I was a senior. Actually I am 70+ so maybe I look young, like 65.

[QUOTE=MrEnternational;3064699]Are you saying this because you have been there and witnessed this, or because you saw it on the internet? I have been going to Barranquilla for about 18 years and go there more than any other place in a Colombia. What JuneFly said is spot on and the place is the same as it has been since I have been going. Murders going up would more than likely be exactly as you said, amongst a certain group. It would not be because folks are out killing random people.[/QUOTE]Ill bet you any amount I have been going to Colombia more than you ever have. And yes I was dating a girl in Barranquilla 10 years ago and its not the same now Because of the gangs and narcos LIKE I SAID! I never said random people are killing each other. I usually avoid reading any of you posts because of posts like this putting words in peoples mouth. No need to respond I won't read it, I don't let people with dirty shoes walk thru my mind!

[QUOTE=LatinaLover#1;3064785]Ill bet you any amount I have been going to Colombia more than you ever have. And yes I was dating a girl in Barranquilla 10 years ago and its not the same now Because of the gangs and narcos LIKE I SAID! I never said random people are killing each other. I usually avoid reading any of you posts because of posts like this putting words in peoples mouth.[/QUOTE]I did not put words in your mouth. I literally [B]asked[/B] are you saying this because! If gang members are being killed and not random people, then what does he have to worry about? But like you said, you were dating someone there 10 years ago. I have been going there for 18 years and the last time I was there was January and before that October. And [B]I witness it with my own eyes[/B] as it being exactly the same in the areas that he would more than likely be in.

I have been going to many new restaurants in Bogotá. There is a new restaurant district in La Macarena in the hills behind the Ibis hotel-.

From ChatGPT.

The restaurant district in La Macarena is one of Bogotá's most interesting food neighborhoods — more artsy, historic, and bohemian than the upscale nightlife areas like Zona T or Parque 93.

People in Bogotá often call it "Zona M." It sits just below Monserrate and near the bullring, museums, and downtown cultural district. The area became famous because artists, writers, journalists, and university crowds started gathering there decades ago, and restaurants followed. Today it mixes:

Old Bogotá atmosphere.

Independent restaurants.

Cafés and wine bars.

Galleries and bookstores.

Late-night cultural vibe.

The streets are walkable, hilly, and full of older houses converted into restaurants.

A lot of visitors prefer it over the more polished northern districts because it feels more authentic and less corporate. It has everything from Colombian comfort food to Spanish tapas, Italian, fusion, steak, and experimental chef-driven spots.

Some well-known places there include:

Gaudí — huge Spanish-style restaurant known for tapas and groups.

Tapas Macarena — one of the neighborhood staples.

La Monferrina — classic Italian place locals have gone to for years.

La Tapería — cozy Spanish / tapas atmosphere.

LOBO NEGRO — more modern / trendy dining.

Blues Kitchen — American southern-style food and blues vibe.

El Guapo — popular newer casual spot.

Prices for the restaurants I went to are Great -- Big steaks for $20.

I went to La Taperia and it's so great.

Also in La Candelaria is a Great Restaurant called Madre.

Here are 4 links [URL]https://www.tripadvisor.co/Restaurant_Review-g294074-d7375768-Reviews-Restaurante_Madre-Bogota.html[/URL]

Classic Italian.

[URL]https://es.restaurantguru.com/El-Patio-Bogota[/URL]

[URL]http://lataperia.co/[/URL]

Not on the list but Great is Republik [URL]https://duckduckgo.com/?t=ffab&q=republic[/URL]+restaurant+&atb=v327-1&iaxm=maps&source=places&iai=8335351.

Get to Bogotá get some pussy and Eat Good! Hit me up if you want a Santa Fe Tour or need other guidance.