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I will visit Mde Bogota and CTG maybe Cali? Maybe Barranquilla? Santa M? Bucaramanga? The coffee triangle?(anyone want to go to Isla Margarita with me LOL?

Yes I was referring to Sudamerica sorry for any confusion caused on my part, and yes I heard he has wiped out all the casas in BA (at least most of them).

I did not know I need a visa for SP or RDJ, how fast can they process? Can I do it in person at the consulate in CTG?

As far as flights I found a non stop to Rio approx 6 hrs, or a non stop to BA approx 6 hrs from Bogota about the same price.

These are (back up plans of last resort) in the event I don't like what's on offer in Columbia.

I love the chicas in Tijuana, so if I can find the same types I'll be OK.

Looks like it can be done online? And its cheap.

[URL]https://thepointsguy.com/2018/01/brail-e-visas-available-today/[/URL]

[QUOTE=CzarNicholas;2410206]I have a maiden journey scheduled for Columbia, if for whatever reason its not to my liking, I always like to be prepared like a Boy Scout and have plan be lined up.

So if I need to take a side trip to salvage my trip where should I fly, Brazil? If yes, SP or RDJ? Panama?

Many thanks.

Somebody please say Buenos Aires? LOL.[/QUOTE]In all likelihood, you'll enjoy Colombia. Brasil is fantastic as well, but Rio and Sao Paulo are a long ass trip from Colombia. If you're in Colombia for a month, I could see a "side trip" to Brasil, but otherwise, save it for another trip.

Buenos Aires hasn't been good for well over a decade.

Also, I think Brasil no longer requires a visa for US citizens.

[QUOTE=Combo;2410731]
Also, I think Brasil no longer requires a visa for US citizens.[/QUOTE]You are right. That is great news, Combo!

Marquais, seeing as how you meant South America not seeking arrangement, and there is no visa requirement for Brazil, then Sao Paulo is the place to be. There were more 10's there than in any other city in South America I visited, and every woman I was with was amazing behind closed doors.

Thing is if you are looking for quantity of sex, Bogota is the place to be because it is so damned cheap. If you are looking for tip top quality, then you have to go with SP.

With BA, the government has cracked down on the strip clubs / brothels, and it is way down from where it was. I wouldn't even bother with a trip if your primary focus is women. SP and Rio have always been better than BA was at its best.

The Argentine vets would tell you the best performing women in BA were from Paraguay. Before the Venezuelan invasion of Colombians, Paraguay had the distinction of being the cheapest place in South America. I was with many fine women there, and most I paid was $20. But there is no reason to go as Paraguay is hard to get to, they have an easy to obtain visa but it is $160, and Asuncion is crazy boring.

For strict P4 P and short term encounters, I wouldn't even bother with anywhere else in South America outside of Colombia and Brazil. Anywhere else is a waste of time.

[QUOTE=JjBee62;2408870]The rates vary from office to office. If you're bringing dollars to exchange, it's best to shop around.

Typically, the best exchange rate is through the ATM. However, the fees charged by the ATM owner and by your bank can change that. Many banks charge a foreign currency fee, along with a fee for using an out of network ATM.[/QUOTE]To avoid ATM Fees and Foreign Currency fee get a Charles Schwab Visa or Fidelity Visa debit card. They reimburse ATM Fees. I have Charles Schwab Visa Debit Card and all fees incurred are reimbursed. Also the Charles Schwab allows up to $1000 USD daily withdrawal limit (the ATM you use may have a lower limit). Compare and see what is best for your ATM withdrawal needs.

[QUOTE=Elvis2008;2410617]You will need a visa to go to Brazil. [/QUOTE][B]No visa is required for Brazil[/B]

[URL]https://www.forbes.com/sites/micheleherrmann/2019/03/21/brazil-waives-entry-visa-requirements/[/URL]#757 a496 a3347.

[URL]https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Brazil.html[/URL]

[QUOTE=UniversalX;2410834]To avoid ATM Fees and Foreign Currency fee get a Charles Schwab Visa or Fidelity Visa debit card. They reimburse ATM Fees. I have Charles Schwab Visa Debit Card and all fees incurred are reimbursed. Also the Charles Schwab allows up to $1000 USD daily withdrawal limit (the ATM you use may have a lower limit). Compare and see what is best for your ATM withdrawal needs.[/QUOTE]I second that advice. Charles Schwab even reimburses the ridiculous ATM fees in Argentina. And the daily withdrawal limit can be changed *live over the phone with them* to pretty much anything you want. Once I needed some cash so I increased the limit with them to something like $3 k, took the money out, and brought the limit back down.

[QUOTE=Elvis2008;2410825]
Thing is if you are looking for quantity of sex, Bogota is the place to be because it is so damned cheap.

With BA, the government has cracked down on the strip clubs / brothels, and it is way down from where it was. I wouldn't even bother with a trip if your primary focus is women. SP and Rio have always been better than BA was at its best.
[/QUOTE]From reading the Bogota forum, seems to me the prices are comparable to the SP's clinicas? $50-60 for short time?

With BA, there's a good selection available on [URL]bairesgirls.net[/URL] - though of course nowhere near SP's selection. It's an interesting city to visit and see too. But as a side trip, not primary destination.

[QUOTE=FRobertson;2411584]From reading the Bogota forum, seems to me the prices are comparable to the SP's clinicas? $50-60 for short time?[/QUOTE]I think you misunderstood. It is more like $9-$25.

I use Movistar at home and avantel for my cell. Can report ISG is now blocked on both those providers. VPN sites will be required to access the site.

[QUOTE=Gimmedub;2412141]I use Movistar at home and avantel for my cell. Can report ISG is now blocked on both those providers. VPN sites will be required to access the site.[/QUOTE]FYI I'm in the US and I couldn't login for 4-5 day last week, but last night it started to work again.

Try access using another browser, like Tor. It works in many cases, also with many media websites that ask to register or block content.

[QUOTE=MillerTime55;2412702]FYI I'm in the US and I couldn't login for 4-5 day last week, but last night it started to work again.[/QUOTE]I experienced the same outage. I assumed that the site was down for maintenance or something. Was there an outage last week?

[QUOTE=JohnClayton;2412940]I experienced the same outage. I assumed that the site was down for maintenance or something. Was there an outage last week?[/QUOTE]Same for me. Glad things are working again. My browser and internet provider are different so that doesn't appear to have been the problem.

Does anyone know if a casa de cambio will issue a check instead of cash? I will need to exchange a somewhat large amount of dollars, and I don't want to be carrying a bag full of cash. If they don't issue checks, do you know the maximum they will exchange?