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Puerto Berrio

Does anyone have recent experience with Puerto Berrio? Is it safe now for a gringo accompanied with a local? Is the road between Medellin and Puerto Berrio normally safe? What's Puerto Berrio like? Any info would be appreciated.

By zorro on Jun 20, 2006, 16:51 in Friendly Talkzone.

YTO SAN says on Jun 20, 2006, 22:08:

Not really safe for a Gringo Puerto Berrio is not a pretty town, Medellin is much safer and better than Puerto Berrio, in Puerto Berrio you will not find it very secure for a Gringo even if accompanied by a local.

just my advise with all due respect to everybody.
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bartolo_colon says on Jun 21, 2006, 00:28:

i was through there recently, you will probably be allright with a local, but do not be complacant, and i agree it is not pretty.

Hey, careful, man, there's a beverage here!

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ColombiaBoard says on Jun 21, 2006, 21:19:

Puerto Berrio It's a small river town, VERY HOT, humid, not much to do there. It's safe for foreigners in general, don't go far from the town though.

If you're with a local that you trust you'll be fine.

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