Barranquilla Reports

But it was interesting. Quarantines are being implemented in Colombia based on ICU capacity and what % of the beds in ICUs are being used.

[URL]https://medellinguru.com/coronavirus-hospitalization/[/URL]

Bogota was at 81% (but I have read more recent reports of 93%.

Medellin was 87%.

Cali was 90%.

And Barranquilla was 60%.

So as you long as you dodge grenades, Barranquilla is the safest big city to go to in Colombia.

This is the best page for Colombian data and Covid:

[URL]http://www.ins.gov.co/Noticias/Paginas/Coronavirus.aspx[/URL]

BAQ only has 18 people in the ICU (though it had only 11 yesterday) compared to 1231 in Bogota and 410 in Medellin.

So unless those numbers get much worse, BAQ is probably not going to go into quarantine.

I may be able to head to Barranquilla for a few nights. Are casas operating? Anyone know what the scene is like there these days? Or should I just jump a local small plane to Medellin once I get to Barranquilla? I may only have 3-4-5 nights.

Thanks.

All casas are open in Barranquilla. So are shops and restaurants.

Here's a new place:

Calle 64 #34-112 upstairs, 5 chicas, 30 min 70 k, 60 min 100 k.

This place has a new address. I haven't been so I cannot confirm the exact address:

Cra 42 f con 79 (formerly Cra 29 #72-36), 3 chicas, 30 min 100 k, 60 min 150 k.

This place is closed. It's a hairdresser shop now.

[blue][Deleted by Admin][/blue] La J2 Spa, calle 79 a #38-129 corner 41 d.

Use the numbers with whatsapp to call for info. Use the numbers with co. [URL]mileroticos.com[/URL] to see pictures.

To get around, use Indriver app.

[QUOTE=Arcangel;2527360]All casas are open in Barranquilla. So are shops and restaurants.

Here's a new place:.[/QUOTE]Thanks!

In order to go, I need an antigen test within 4 hours of flying--any info on getting that and the PCR test in Barranquilla?

These places do all kinds of medical lab tests. You should be able to get what you need there. Walk in, get samples taken and wait for your results online. I don't know if their turnaround time is fast enough for you, though. Recommended to call ahead and make an appointment.

Laboratorio CLínico Continental, CL. 80 #49 c-32, [URL]www.labcontinental.com[/URL]

Laboratorio Pasteur Elite, Calle 80 #50-38, [URL]pasteurlab.com[/URL]

Falab, Cra. 47 #79-100, [URL]laboratoriosfalab.com[/URL]

Stay healthy and eat lunch at these vegetarian restaurants:

Govindas, Cra. 43 #41-10.

Casa Jharikanda, Cra. 47 #79-178.

The Vegan House, CL. 70 #60-37.

Restaurante El Huerto, Cra. 52 #70-139.

El Huerto Centro, CL. 36 #45-10.

Freshii, Cra. 53 #79-01.

Best authentic Italian pizza:

Pizzeria The Meeting Point, Cra. 61 #68-98.

And try the Lebanese food at a number of Arab restaurants in the north of the city.

[QUOTE=Arcangel;2527678]These places do all kinds of medical lab tests. You should be able to get what you need there. Walk in, get samples taken and wait for your results online. I don't know if their turnaround time is fast enough for you, though. Recommended to call ahead and make an appointment.

Laboratorio CLnico Continental, CL. 80 #49 c-32, [URL]www.labcontinental.com[/URL].

Laboratorio Pasteur Elite, Calle 80 #50-38, [URL]pasteurlab.com[/URL].

Falab, Cra. 47 #79-100, [URL]laboratoriosfalab.com[/URL].

Stay healthy and eat lunch at these vegetarian restaurants:.[/QUOTE]How'd ya know I'd be into the veggie places? Great info!

I will need a rapid test-antigen test within 4 hours of flying out of Barranquilla. That's the real trick for me to make this happen (and I need the PCR).

[QUOTE=MojoBandit;2521324]I see there is a chica in my FB contacts who actually lives in Cartagena marking herself "safe" in the "Barranquilla Bombing"? I googled for news of a bombing in Barranquilla and found nothing recent. Anyone on the ground down there heard anything about this?[/QUOTE]I met a girl in Bogota and she went back home to Barranquilla to stay with her mom during the height of the Pandemic and border closures. She told me back in September that Barranquilla got so dangerous that she would not go outside anywhere in Barranquilla after dark. This coming from a girl who lived in the south of Bogota, so you know she's seen a lot of dangerous neighborhoods. Be careful.

[QUOTE=Arcangel;2527678]These places do all kinds of medical lab tests. You should be able to get what you need there. Walk in, get samples taken and wait for your results online. I don't know if their turnaround time is fast enough for you, though. Recommended to call ahead and make an appointment.

Laboratorio CLnico Continental, CL. 80 #49 c-32, [URL]www.labcontinental.com[/URL].

Laboratorio Pasteur Elite, Calle 80 #50-38, [URL]pasteurlab.com[/URL].

Falab, Cra. 47 #79-100, [URL]laboratoriosfalab.com[/URL].

Stay healthy and eat lunch at these vegetarian restaurants:

Govindas, Cra. 43 #41-10.

Casa Jharikanda, Cra. 47 #79-178.

The Vegan House, CL. 70 #60-37.

Restaurante El Huerto, Cra. 52 #70-139.

El Huerto Centro, CL. 36 #45-10.

Freshii, Cra. 53 #79-01.

Best authentic Italian pizza:

Pizzeria The Meeting Point, Cra. 61 #68-98.

And try the Lebanese food at a number of Arab restaurants in the north of the city.[/QUOTE]I just go this message:

Laboratorio CLínico Continental <[EMAIL]labcontbarranquilla@gmail.com[/EMAIL] wrote:

- Antígeno directo para COVID-19 Valor: $140.000 Muestra: hisopado nasofaríngeo Resultados: el mismo theía.

Laboratorio CLínico Continental Calle 80 No. 49 C - 32 Tel. (+57) (5) 3091949 [URL]www.labcontinental.com[/URL] Fb.

Ig.

LK: at labclinicocontinental.

Also: Pasteur Laboratorio Clinico.

200 kcop for the antigen test. They open at 630 am Mon.-sat and 8 am on Sunday.

CRA 50 no. 79-172.

They do not do the PCR test.

So far, 2 places have told me they do antigen tests, but neither has said they do PCR. Pateur Laboratorio Clinico said they do NOT do PCR, only antigen.

SO, still working on the PCR testing site. The anitgen test seems easier in Barranquilla so far. But I need to have both set up before I book the flight.

Also, Massage Zero Stress whatsapped me: They are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Cra 46 #74-70.

30 minutes 70 kcop.

1 hour 110 kcop.

Trios: 150 kcop.

Domicilio: 130 kcop.

I had a few great sessions at Zero Stress when I was last in Barranquilla about 1.5 years ago. Assuming its the same there now: Highly recommend. They had some cuties with great service.

[QUOTE=Arcangel;2527360]All casas are open in Barranquilla. So are shops and restaurants.

Here's a new place:.[/QUOTE]This is great intel ArcAngel. Thanks for doing this. I will check out those places next time I'm in town.

La J2 Spa didn't close, they moved.

3041085685 La J2 Spa, Carrera 36 #80-29, (formerly calle 79a #38-129 corner 41d), 60min 80k, 30min 50k, 20min 30k.

[QUOTE=JustIncognito;2527709]How'd ya know I'd be into the veggie places? Great info![/QUOTE]You'd be surprised what I know about you from your previous posts.

[QUOTE=Arcangel;2527360]All casas are open in Barranquilla. So are shops and restaurants.

Here's a new place:.[/QUOTE]Thanks for the info, AA. I am kind of curious. AA, why do you do BAQ so much? I have had an amazing run of women from there. Is that the main reason you go? Or is there something to do there besides chasing women that you know of?

Hello all,

I am debating where to spend the last 2 weeks of February. Barranquilla seems very interesting!

Is it possible to have some fun there without good Spanish knowledge?

Greets.

Their Facebook page has not changed in years.

Instagram I don't know much about.

[URL]https://www.facebook.com/lajdos.menspa[/URL],

[URL]https://www.instagram.com/laj2spa/.[/URL]

[QUOTE=Arcangel;2527966]La J2 Spa didn't close, they moved.

3041085685 La J2 Spa, Carrera 36 #80-29, (formerly calle 79a #38-129 corner 41d), 60min 80k, 30min 50k, 20min 30k.

You'd be surprised what I know about you from your previous posts.[/QUOTE]

I just spent an evening in downtown Barraquilla.

Elite Spa was open and a decent experience. Though of course they did not stick to the price claims they sent by WA. And the lady I explicitly had inquired for and made an appointment with was busy. Spent my time with a Venezuelan called "Valery" who is a very good kisser I think there was some sympathy between us.

A long further walk was pretty disappointing.

Cheaters and Siglo XXL were both closed. I hope this is temporarily. At least they still have their signs up.

A couple of ugly street walkers.

I was in one smaller place on Calle 45, maybe it was "Mi Discoteca". The only girl even worth considering was already occupied.

I could not find any of the places on and around Carrera 38. Either they are shut down altogether or they just had their lights out for today and are hard to see. Maybe Tuesday night is not the ebst night.

If there is anybody currently in Bar who wants to catch up, let us get in touch!

Hello and what about the Zero Stress Spa? Any luck?