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[QUOTE=MrEnternational;2932470]So today when I went through the immigration line, I asked the officer if Checkmig was no longer needed. He said that everyone still needs to complete it. Funny thing is that I do not remember the last time I did it. Definitely did not do it today.[/QUOTE]I flew out of Colombia yesterday and it was the first time that I was not asked for it. I will continue to do it just because it takes five minutes to complete and I don't want to end up doing it on the fly using my phone on the chance that they do ask for it.

[QUOTE=Aaragon2022;2930131]Apologies if I should be posting this somewhere else. I tried finding the information and couldn't.

1) Are they still checking phones in immigration?

2) has anyone used an eSIM? I am thinking of getting a SIM from the airport. Is there a waiting period for the SIM to be active?

3) I am going to stay in a hotel in Poblado. The plan is to get 2 girls to the room everyday. We are there for 3 days. When I booked the room, I booked it for 2 guests. Will the hotel create a stink if I am getting multiple people? The hotel is Hampton inn in Poblado.

4) At this point I have lined up a bunch of dates with girls I have met on seeking. I don't fuck SW's or escorts. Just my thing.[/QUOTE]Checking phones? For what?

[QUOTE=Manizales911;2932606]I flew out of Colombia yesterday and it was the first time that I was not asked for it. I will continue to do it just because it takes five minutes to complete and I don't want to end up doing it on the fly using my phone on the chance that they do ask for it.[/QUOTE]I've still been doing it as someone said to avoid scrambling to do it last minute. On my outbound flight from the states it seems to depend on the airline. Latam, never mentioned it, Delta just asked off and on if I did it and Spirit was adamant that I show them a completed Check mig. In.

My 6 trips this year no one in Bogota has even mentioned it.

This is really so simple. People keep saying that when at the airport in route to Colombia sometimes they ask for it and sometimes they don't. The truth is it does not matter what they say at the airport. You need the form completed and that is all you need to know. Because in Colombia if you did not do the form than you have a big problem.

[QUOTE=JohnGault;2936993]This is really so simple. People keep saying that when at the airport in route to Colombia sometimes they ask for it and sometimes they don't. The truth is it does not matter what they say at the airport. You need the form completed and that is all you need to know. [b]Because in Colombia if you did not do the form than you have a big problem[/b].[/QUOTE]No you don't. They will just tell you to go to the side and fill it out. It is an immigration form. And like I said, I have not done it in a few visits and nobody has said anything. After not filling it out I even asked immigration if it was required. He said yes then stamped my passport and said see you next time.

Hi guys,

I have been to Medellin many times but this is the first time I do not have a ride from the airport to my hotel. Is there a recommended service to call for a airport pick up or should I just take one of the guys who hound you when you come out of customs. Generally when I have a ride I pay them 30-35 usd. Does anyone know the going rate for a airport taxi. I will be going to downtown Poblado to a Airbnb next to Santa Fe mall. Thanks in advance.

[QUOTE=Skeif;2938765]Hi guys,

I have been to Medellin many times but this is the first time I do not have a ride from the airport to my hotel. Is there a recommended service to call for a airport pick up or should I just take one of the guys who hound you when you come out of customs. Generally when I have a ride I pay them 30-35 usd. Does anyone know the going rate for a airport taxi. I will be going to downtown Poblado to a Airbnb next to Santa Fe mall. Thanks in advance.[/QUOTE]110 K. Go to the ATM at the airport, and get pesos for the cab.

[QUOTE=Skeif;2938765]Hi guys,

I have been to Medellin many times but this is the first time I do not have a ride from the airport to my hotel. Is there a recommended service to call for a airport pick up or should I just take one of the guys who hound you when you come out of customs. Generally when I have a ride I pay them 30-35 usd. Does anyone know the going rate for a airport taxi. I will be going to downtown Poblado to a Airbnb next to Santa Fe mall. Thanks in advance.[/QUOTE]I take the bus to San Diego mall and then a cab. Just make sure to take the San Diego minibus and not the one that goes to downtown by Nutibara. Even at night there are always cabs at San Diego mall, up to 9 PM / 21:00 or so.

For anyone in Colombia who uses dollars to get money from an ATM, today and tomorrow are good days to withdraw. The ATM rate today is 4285. It will be about the same tomorrow, then it will drop to about 4200 on the weekend and Monday.

Get it while it is hot!

Bogota, Sept 16 (Reuters) - Colombian startup Rappi, which is backed by Japan's SoftBank (9984. T), opens new tab, could be ready to launch an initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange within 12 months, cofounder Simon Borrero said on Monday.

[URL]https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/colombias-rappi-could-be-ready-ipo-12-months-cofounder-says-2024-09-16/[/URL]

[QUOTE=MrEnternational;2945646]Get it while it is hot!

Bogota, Sept 16 (Reuters) - Colombian startup Rappi, which is backed by Japan's SoftBank (9984. T), opens new tab, could be ready to launch an initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange within 12 months, cofounder Simon Borrero said on Monday.

[URL]https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/colombias-rappi-could-be-ready-ipo-12-months-cofounder-says-2024-09-16/[/URL][/QUOTE]I gave up on Rappi as did my gal. We started using Didi for rides over Uber, and it was way faster. Then I tried Didi Food, and it too was way better than Rappi.

[QUOTE=Elvis2008;2946046]I gave up on Rappi as did my gal. We started using Didi for rides over Uber, and it was way faster. Then I tried Didi Food, and it too was way better than Rappi.[/QUOTE]Well hell, I have not been able to get my Rappi account to work for years and the help people are no help at all.

In two weeks four associates will travel into CTG airport and stay at an AirBnB within the walled city. Arrival time should be between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM on Sunday. Any information from seasoned travelers to CTG will be appreciated.

1. It appears CTG airport is about four miles from the walled city, so does one take an Uber, Taxi, etc? (While in other countries, we have used a variety of services).

2. What is the cost for transportation from the airport to the walled city? Are there any hidden fees such as luggage fees like they try to charge in Thailand?

3. Where is a good money exchange located in the inner walls? Some members highly recommend exchanging some money in the airport to pay for the taxi, but in past experiences the airport vendors do NOT offer good exchange rates.

4. What would you recommend for daytime activities in the walled city? We are only there for a few days and can't go too far away.

Thanks for any information you provide.

[QUOTE=WanderingMan;2952574]It appears CTG airport is about four miles from the walled city, so does one take an Uber, Taxi, etc? (While in other countries, we have used a variety of services).

2. What is the cost for transportation from the airport to the walled city?[/QUOTE]Use the Indrive app. It should not be more than 10,000 pesos. It only cost me 12,000 to go to Laguito from the airport. But cars in Colombia are small, so it may be better to get 2 cars for 4 people with luggage.

[QUOTE=WanderingMan;2952574]Where is a good money exchange located in the inner walls? [/QUOTE]Why not use the ATM? Don't think I have ever exchanged money in Colombia in the last 20 years when there have been perfectly good ATMs around (besides BanColombia-don't use that one!

[QUOTE=WanderingMan;2952574]In two weeks four associates will travel into CTG airport and stay at an AirBnB within the walled city. Arrival time should be between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM on Sunday. Any information from seasoned travelers to CTG will be appreciated.

1. It appears CTG airport is about four miles from the walled city, so does one take an Uber, Taxi, etc? (While in other countries, we have used a variety of services).

2. What is the cost for transportation from the airport to the walled city? Are there any hidden fees such as luggage fees like they try to charge in Thailand?

3. Where is a good money exchange located in the inner walls? Some members highly recommend exchanging some money in the airport to pay for the taxi, but in past experiences the airport vendors do NOT offer good exchange rates.[/QUOTE]It would have been best to ask this in the CTG thread instead of the General thread since its CTG specific.

But to answer your questions:

1. Uber works just make sure the credit card on the account does not have foreign transaction fees. Apple Card does not work with Uber in CTG.

2. Cost of transportation will depend on size of vehicle. If all 4 of your associates and their luggage can fit into one of those small Taxis then its normal charge. I believe its 30 mil but I have not taken a taxi in a long time. I use Uber to avoid the nonsense of them not having change for 50 mil or 20 mil when its a 8 mil ride.

3. Never exchange at the Airport. Best place I've found to exchange money is in Getsemani. Here are 3 locations [URL]https://maps.app.goo.gl/Fn59duK4NaFR4T169[/URL] . All places in Centro will give you less and there are many. Never exchange your money on the street, they will give you fake money.

4. There are little to no daytime activates inside the wall city unless you want to walk around and look at buildings or eat food. There is the castle right outside the walls for sightseeing, but I would suggest day trips to an island the trips are from 8 am - 4 pm. You can also visit the mud volcano. The beaches on the mainland at BocaGrande, El Laguito and Marbella are there but I would not recommend them unless you like constantly being harassed to buy things. Getsemani is there if you like street food or art but again you will be harassed.

The first day will be wasted so I would not even try to plan anything for the daytime because by the time your associates arrive to the AirBB and check in it will be about 4 or 5 pm and everyone will be hungry, tired or want to shower. Plan for night time activities on the first day. On the second day I would suggest a day tour of the wall city, they have segway, bile, scooter, and walking. Pick the best one that will show you everything including Getsemani and the Castle San Felepie. Then you can return to those areas on your own free time to explore more in the daytime.

Also looks like your associates are going to be there during or close to Halloween. I not going to bore you with the usual stuff of asking the price before ordering, take pictures of menus before ordering, keep track of what you ordered, etc.

Don't let them become another story of getting robbed or scoped. Have a safe trip, No dar Papaya.