How much money is enough to travel to Colombia (Medellin) for about a weekend or 4 days.

LA_MONA says on Jun 29, 2007, 08:41:

That's fine, especially if you have accomodation sorted? If not you can still find somewhere reasonable and while you are there that will be more than enough, I have spent £4000 but that was in 6 weeks and travelling about and buying things etc.

Para volar, es preciso tener resistencia. -M.Lin

kalder says on Jun 29, 2007, 08:44:

COL$4.000.000 for a weekend is a fortune.

"kalder- have you ever had a woman?"--Sam Salmon

tomtom33 says on Jun 29, 2007, 08:46:

That depends upon the number of prepagos you want. You should be able to get by on 4 million.

However, don't bring US cash. Bring your ATM card. The exchange rate is much better.

dwmte7 says on Jun 29, 2007, 08:58:

amen on the use of the atm. it's like walking into your own bank. i've used atm's in the way outback in eastern antioquia where the banks are real funky. don't want to hall around more than a couple hundred thousand pesos, if that. 4 million is way more than enough, unless you're buying the room you're sleeping in.
dw

dwmte

LA_MONA says on Jun 29, 2007, 09:01:

tomtom have you been watching that novela "Sin tetas no hay paraiso"? It's just that you said prepagos

Para volar, es preciso tener resistencia. -M.Lin

panthdave says on Jun 29, 2007, 09:14:

Damn 4 million pesos for four days..You have the life???? I get pissed spending 100,000 Pesos in one night..

Your are set...4 million pesos Where are you going to be in Medellin I want to be around..

Comfortable:300,000 Pesos a Day...Vacation type living...
Going nuts: 500,000 Pesos a day Going out of your mind partying Vacation...

But 1 million per day Damn please tell me where your going to be I would like to join that party...

Bring your ATM and feel out your spending habits in one day..Don't carry alot of cash..

I use my mastercard alot now in Medellin for many things...

panthdave Miami

Robert Jorge says on Jun 29, 2007, 10:25:

I was going to say basically what panthdave said (and others) That is way more than necessary. Executive lunches - 5.000-10.000 pesos. An entire bottle of rum at the nicest clubs, 80.000 -100.000. An Aguila at a typical bar, sidewalk cafe, 1.000 -1.500 pesos. And you are taking 4.000.000!

--"I believe in making the world safe for our children. But not for our children's children, because I don't think that children should be having sex." - Jack Handy

Mike19 says on Jun 29, 2007, 11:18:

ok - thanks for the info. That's just in case I run into shakira or Sophia Vegara :)))))))))

expatriate says on Jun 29, 2007, 11:39:

For $2000, get the biggest suite you can, then call the local bordello and tell them to close down for the night and to send over ALL of the chicas.

durito says on Jun 29, 2007, 13:10:

I don´t think I could spend that much in 4 days if I tried. I have spent 3 months in colombia before for less.

Mike19 says on Jun 29, 2007, 13:19:

I heard don't be too generous with tipping because that can lead to getting robbed. I was told don't flash you dinero around alot. Opinions?????????????

seabass says on Jun 29, 2007, 13:28:

Damn tomtom those look like abs of steel. You could bounce quarters off those bellies! Or maybe something else!

griffbos says on Jun 29, 2007, 13:47:

ok keep the cash at home bring your ATM card and maybe a credit card if your staying in a nice hotel. I go for two weeks at a time an dthe most I have spent is just over 1 million pesos, but I stay with a friends family so other then paying for the food for two weeks and gas or taxis and th ecost to get into places it is less then 500 USD for 2 weeks there

Peter (Moderator) says on Jun 29, 2007, 15:00:

I remember partying on about 8000 pesos a night. 500 for half a bottle of rum, the rest for drinks and a taxi home. Yes, that was about 4 US$. Poorbuthappy!

Poor but snappy

kalder says on Jun 29, 2007, 15:18:

Which part of Colombia did you do most of your partying in Peter?

"kalder- have you ever had a woman?"--Sam Salmon

Peter (Moderator) says on Jun 29, 2007, 16:17:

Medellin. Almost 10 years ago, that.

Poor but snappy

tomtom33 says on Jun 29, 2007, 16:44:

LA MONA - I never saw "sin tetas," but I have heard of it. I used prepago so it would be more universally understood. The term used in Medellin is grilla.

Seabass - nice pair, eh? the one on the right is a gym rat. The other one is young with great genes. I'll bet that I have more than 500 photos of them. Me encanta Colombia.

GregYohn says on Jun 29, 2007, 17:50:

Hola!

Bring your Credit Card! If you are clueless, then you get to go to expensive hotels! You can pay with your credit card there. Think $50 a day is fine!

How much beer that costs $.50 a bottle can you drink in 4 days?

12VOIP.com gives free calls to Colombia.Greg

Robert Jorge says on Jun 29, 2007, 21:53:

My advice to you Mike19, do NOT tip. Of course do NOT flash your money. But only have the necessary amount for the event, plus an extra 20.000 "in case". Generally speaking, tipping is considered stupid, arrogant, giving papaya, unnecessary in Colombia. There are lots of exceptions, but normally, you do not even have to think of tipping. If you go around throwing money at everybody, it will make you a target, you'll look like an ass, and you ruin it for those of us who don't like "gringo tax".

--"I believe in making the world safe for our children. But not for our children's children, because I don't think that children should be having sex." - Jack Handy

Mike19 says on Jun 29, 2007, 22:23:

I greatly appreciated the information Robert Jorge....but doesn't anyone tip anyone in colombia - as a nice gesture for someone working hard for them? I guess i'm thinking like im in th U.S.

goin_south says on Jun 29, 2007, 22:32:

Hey Mike19.
May I inject my 2 cents:
If you're not on a budget, and you like to spend and not have to count your pesos, ...
I think I usually end up spending about $100 USD per day for two people. Now, you can 'get by' on a whole lot less, for sure. But, I'm talking taxi rides everywhere, three and four times a day, and having some real nice meals at the best of places. buying coffee for everyone back home... and tipping IF.... it was not already included, which many places it already is, AND, AND.... IF your host did a SPECTACULAR JOB. Otherwise.... I took the advice of many here on PBH, on my recent trip and didn't really pay attention to tipping all and not even most of the time.

I think many here are correct: it's not expected in most cases, but if you are use to tipping and SOMEONE DID A SPECTACULAR JOB for you and a tip was not included, then.... why not. Go ahead. Make them and yourself feel a little better.

and, thank you.

miamimike says on Jun 29, 2007, 22:37:

$4000 for a week end !! --that was more then I spent on a 3 week trip to Bogota including the Major Dental Work(14 teeth including 9 Gold crowns), lodging, food, Booze, taxis, buses, meals plus my round trip air fair.

"Wait a minute. What did you just say? You're predicting $4-a-gallon gas? ... That's interesting. I hadn't heard that." -- Feb. 28, 2008 --George W. Bush, Washington, D.C.,

goin_south says on Jun 29, 2007, 22:42:

$500 a day, dude.... you better have chicas swarming all over you all through the day and all through the night, and all the time in between.

and, thank you.

Mike19 says on Jun 29, 2007, 22:50:

i appreciate the info - I was just throwing a number out.....I would conisder much less.

goin_south says on Jun 29, 2007, 23:35:

Mike19, how about a 4-day weekend?

and, thank you.

scotty says on Jun 30, 2007, 05:07:

has everyone on the board but me been to Medillin? I got to get over there and check it out. as far as cash for 4 or 5 days, well it depends on your life style but i think you can have a good time on half what you are talking about taking with you.

Get Rhythm, when you got the blues. Johnny Cash

panthdave says on Jun 30, 2007, 06:20:

Surprised Scotty you need to check out Paisa Land at least once...Nice City..and great weather becoming modern quickly but you need to check it out...Friendly people still but probably will change as the city grows..The only problem I see with Medellin Damn airport is in Rio Negro and what a nasty trip espically in the early morning with a hangover which I don't do anymore take all afternoon flights out. You need to climb out of the valley in winding roads for about 45 minutes and going to Medellin the opposite going down into the valley for about 45 minutes. You can fly into the local airport with Santena Airlines via major cities in Colombia only which that is a good airport in the valley but too pricey from MIA-Bogota then a separate ticket with Santena.

Scotty you need to get your ass Medellin..at least once..

panthdave Miami

robi666 says on Jun 30, 2007, 06:59:

Ok, back from Lleras at 3,30 last night! Wife and me: 4 Cocktail in mr. Cocktail = 40mil. Ron in a disco 23mil (we were four and we shared a media of Medellin). Perro caliente 5mil. Taxi go and back 10mil. Amusing sightseeing... for free!

"I am a citizen of the most beautiful nation on earth. A nation whose laws are harsh yet simple, a nation that never cheats, which is immense and without borders, where life is lived in the present."

Mike19 says on Jun 30, 2007, 08:04:

sounds very nice robi666....I have to go one day!

goin_south says on Jun 30, 2007, 10:02:

ask your cabi to take you to Sabeneta to an outdoor restaurant called 'Alma LLeneras'.... I think. I do get confused, sometimes. It could be Salma LLeras, or .....

Get there early enough, and they have live music. outdoor barbecue, Col style! It will take you back in time, probably about 100 years. Maybe someone else can help clarify.

and, thank you.

robi666 says on Jun 30, 2007, 10:40:

It is "Alma Llaneras".

"I am a citizen of the most beautiful nation on earth. A nation whose laws are harsh yet simple, a nation that never cheats, which is immense and without borders, where life is lived in the present."

bueno_pues says on Jun 30, 2007, 16:32:

Senor Mike, con $2000 puedes comprar un pueblito. Hay pueblitos afuera de Monteria en donde vive la gente tan pobre ellos no tienen los zapatos. Los cerdos pelean con los perros y bebecitos para la comida. Ellos tienen una iglesia pequena pero no plata para un padre para hacer una misa.

morphus says on Jul 1, 2007, 05:54:

$2000 bucks for 4 days in Medellin. I spent $2000 in 2 months. Thats with out of control partying every night and macking with mad ho's.

akuma250 says on Jul 1, 2007, 13:53:

gringoinbogota

hey man where do you get your 900 peso beer? i'm in salitre right now and their robbing me with 1400 peso per beer.

goin_south says on Jul 1, 2007, 13:56:

hey, peter... it was also nice, I think... to be able to see 'for how much TIME' a poster had been a member of pbh.

someone's complaining about 70 cent beers? OMG.

and, thank you.

vicshere says on Jul 1, 2007, 14:06:

south ...just slide your mouse pointer over the person's name the join date will show up

listo

goin_south says on Jul 1, 2007, 14:09:

I C.

and, thank you.

panthdave says on Jul 1, 2007, 16:43:

900 Pesos or 1500 Pesos not complaining. I buy my Bravas I think for 1120 at Exito..for each one..

Get my liquor in Centro..too expensive in the supermarkets..

Sorry Medellin Centro..

panthdave Miami

kalder says on Jul 2, 2007, 08:23:

Bravas! A friend of mine can drink them by the carload, but just the smell of the stuff has me running for the Poker.

"kalder- have you ever had a woman?"--Sam Salmon

vicshere says on Jul 2, 2007, 08:27:

I buy my agullias by the box of 30 bottles and pay 23,000 that's 770 per beer

listo

kalder says on Jul 2, 2007, 09:12:

vic- are those beers 275mls?

"kalder- have you ever had a woman?"--Sam Salmon

vicshere says on Jul 2, 2007, 09:25:

nope 300 mls .....i dont buy cans if i can help it ...bottels have the best beer in any country

listo

kalder says on Jul 3, 2007, 00:43:

Amen to that. Beer out of a can just doesn't taste right.

"kalder- have you ever had a woman?"--Sam Salmon

Robert Jorge says on Jul 3, 2007, 02:17:

I found a source in Villavo that would sell me beers by the 30 count case. When my girl found out what my plans were, I never pursued it. They were charging 22.000 for Aguila, Aguila Light, and Costena. At the time, the exchange rate was $1 usd to 2500 cop. That is cheap beer! Of course I would have had to pay a deposit on the bottles and container. They would have even delivered the crates -o- brew for a nominal fee, by bicycle. I would love to get Aguilas by the case here. Those little, fat, 275 or so ml returnable bottles. I have drank 20 of those many times in one sitting, playing tejo or at family festivos.

--"I believe in making the world safe for our children. But not for our children's children, because I don't think that children should be having sex." - Jack Handy

kalder says on Jul 3, 2007, 11:42:

Using rough and ready arithmetic, your Aguilas worked out about £5 British a crate Robert. That IS cheap beer.

"kalder- have you ever had a woman?"--Sam Salmon