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Should i go to Cali colombia?????

Hey All

I am planning my trip to colombia and one of my good friends who is latino and can speak spanish cannot make it to his trip because of money issues.

I been to Medellin and Bogota twice. I want to check out CALI.

but everyone tell me its dirty and lil dangerous as well.

I only speak minimal spanish and my other buddy who is coming with me does not speak any spanish.

We will hire a translator to helps us out...

Should i even go?????

What are some cool things to do in cali? besides the zoo, soccer game and salsa clubs???

thank you all and cheers!

By guapochino007 on Jul 3, 2009, 02:01 in Friendly Talkzone.


El Expatriado says on Jul 3, 2009, 03:22:

Pretty prententious handle.

I don't know, if your such a "Guapo Chino" you might have to worry about the female battalion of the FARC capturing you and abusing you in their prison.

All Extranejeros are Guapo in Colombia, even the old, fat ,ugly ones.

Rio Panse ids cool (spelling)aswellas Lago Colima.

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tasco66 says on Jul 3, 2009, 06:18:

"your GUAPONESS is an advantage in EVERY country in the world EXCEPT colombia"

Yep, Colombianitas are more interested in the inside than the outside, as they say in Colombia, “never judge a book by its cover”.

If you are not comfortable with Cali, why not go to Cartagena?

The trouble with free elections is, you never know who is going to win (Leonid Brezhnev)

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ratbag says on Jul 3, 2009, 07:42:

colombianas are interested in your wallet not what you look like or what's on the inside only whats on the inside of your wallet.

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CakeDesigner-wannabe says on Jul 3, 2009, 08:52:

Ignore Ratbag'as quote ........

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tasco66 says on Jul 3, 2009, 08:55:

"colombianas are interested in your wallet not what you look like or what's on the inside only whats on the inside of your wallet."

that's only the case with gringos who have "BIG TIME SUCKER" written on their forehead...

The trouble with free elections is, you never know who is going to win (Leonid Brezhnev)

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theflatline says on Jul 3, 2009, 08:59:

just avoid the girls who come up to you and shriek"NORTEAMERICANO ME ECANTA!"

Legaleez for Complete Morons - A book for gringos in Colombia for who think they understand the nature of the law in a country where they cannot speak the language.

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Paisa/Calena/Luver says on Jul 3, 2009, 09:06:

Cali is the most "unstable" of the cities you have been too.. still very much rough around the edges and with the economy the way it is and the unemployment very high in Cali you need good street smarts and to be vigilant. Even the once thought "high end" areas such as granada are subject to muggings these days because the crooks NO where the money is.. and la sexta has really really gone down hill and kinda reminds me of a strip in Tijuana these days... lol Do a search on Cali you will get some other opinions..

"PAY ATTENTION! I wonder if that person knows that when we push the FUNNY button, its because we are reading something outrageous, trying to be cynical, derogatory, sarcastic and/or obnoxious!"

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sanandressi says on Jul 3, 2009, 09:16:

Since you have been to Bogota and Medellin, then yes you should go to Cali. If you were going for the first time to Colombia I would say skip Cali. If you have the time and dinero then why not go to Cartagena and Cali on this trip? Cartagena offers the tourist more but like Bill Turley says....if you wanna see tight clothing then maybe Cali is for you?

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ratbag says on Jul 3, 2009, 12:11:

'that's only the case with gringos who have "BIG TIME SUCKER" written on their forehead...'

no shit sherlock, like 90 per cent of American men that land he for the first time

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sanandressi says on Jul 3, 2009, 12:11:

Eat at Seviche Guapi for seafood. Maybe it is spelled Ceviche Guapi? www.caliescali.com Lots of pretty models at this site too!

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Paisa/Calena/Luver says on Jul 3, 2009, 13:24:

Another gringo with the "Brad Gates" syndrome.. lol

"PAY ATTENTION! I wonder if that person knows that when we push the FUNNY button, its because we are reading something outrageous, trying to be cynical, derogatory, sarcastic and/or obnoxious!"

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adela says on Jul 3, 2009, 14:25:

The north part in Cali (avenida 6th, west, north center) is dangerous in many places...but the south part(Jardin Plaza Center, Unicentro Commercial Center, Holguines Trade Center, Aventura Plaza Cañas Gordas, la 14 Valle del Lili- ) is different,undestanding that no one place is 100% secure. If you are looking just happy girls, please, don't come Cali. Please.

Màs fe, màs abrazos, màs besos, màs disculpas, màs visitas a nuestros amigos antiguos nos haràn màs plenos cada vez. (Wishing to practice my listening in English virtually)

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ratbag says on Jul 3, 2009, 15:48:

'Another gringo with the "Brad Gates" syndrome.. lol'

lmao...p/c/l that never gets old

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guapochino007 says on Jul 3, 2009, 17:21:

LOL..... i find it funny how people just change the subject... im not talking about my looks or anything... just want to get peoples opinion if i should visit cali.... LOL

its just a name my ex girlfriend made up for me.. so is stuck with it.... lol

----Ok, call me conceited or whatever you like... lets not talk about my PBH account name... LOL---

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Paisa/Calena/Luver says on Jul 3, 2009, 17:55:

"its just a name my ex girlfriend made up for me.. so is stuck with it.... lol"



"Guapochino Gringo con el grande cartera.. jajajajajaj

"PAY ATTENTION! I wonder if that person knows that when we push the FUNNY button, its because we are reading something outrageous, trying to be cynical, derogatory, sarcastic and/or obnoxious!"

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billyb says on Jul 3, 2009, 18:00:

"sorry to burst your bubble but in the country of colombia EVERYBODY from overseas is GUAPO, '

Sorry to cerrect you elmster, but they are not thought of as guapo, only LED to believe that they are..................................

"All I want to know is where I'm going to die, so I never go there" Unkown (at least to me) wise man.

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billyb says on Jul 3, 2009, 18:05:

Cali is a bit shadier than meds or bogs, but rest assured that if you keep your wits about you, Cali won't be any more dangerous than meds or bogs, and if you give papaya, meds and bogs will not be any safer than Cali.

"All I want to know is where I'm going to die, so I never go there" Unkown (at least to me) wise man.

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MitchAlvarez says on Jul 3, 2009, 18:26:

i agree. however i prefer med over cali

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billyb says on Jul 3, 2009, 18:35:

jaja, I wouldn't have expected any less from you Mitch. Although I love Cali, I do recognize that Medellin has left it behind infrastructure wise. But those Caleñitas do make up for a whole lot of shortcomings.

"All I want to know is where I'm going to die, so I never go there" Unkown (at least to me) wise man.

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davidyamiga says on Jul 4, 2009, 10:00:

I am a gringo living in Cali. I live near Jardin Plaza. I have a colombianita living with me. I travel all over Latin America and the USA. I love it here and would not change anything. Yes, you have to be careful where you go, but tell me where in this world, you do not have to?

Otra vez en casa...Cali!

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Paisa/Calena/Luver says on Jul 4, 2009, 10:20:

With all de respect David, even though you may have been born in the US of immigrant parents or have your citizenship, you definitely DO NOT look caucasian American.. but Central American.. so there for you blend in much more than a caucasian or asian..

"PAY ATTENTION! I wonder if that person knows that when we push the FUNNY button, its because we are reading something outrageous, trying to be cynical, derogatory, sarcastic and/or obnoxious!"

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MitchAlvarez says on Jul 4, 2009, 10:42:

pcl jajaja

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geoff71 says on Jul 4, 2009, 19:50:

lol paisa. i wood skip cali. go to medellin instead. or maybe quilla

one day at a time

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goin_south says on Jul 5, 2009, 01:57:

Hey FeoChino.....
.... ... go to Cali.... .but... get a pair of those sunglasses that have mirrors on the sides....
...
.............so you can see who's comin from behind .

... .... (it could be a.b. and his entourage of well-endowed and professional ladies! jaj)

nothin I say is to be takn for my words, but rather for the words of Sailor Jerry.

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El Expatriado says on Jul 5, 2009, 02:06:

You guys are making Cali sound way too bad. It's actually a cool fun city.

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goin_south says on Jul 5, 2009, 02:26:

"it's actually a cool, fun city".... and it smells and is dirty,...like Tijuana... maybe worse.
And, has some of the most aggressive women in the world... ....jaj... a good reason to go!

Hey Modefoque.... maybe you should check it out!

nothin I say is to be takn for my words, but rather for the words of Sailor Jerry.

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calipro says on Jul 5, 2009, 10:44:

guapochino

I don't know what your motivation for going to Colombia is....but if it is women.... you'll be well served to give Cali a long and hard look. The women here are beautiful and very easy to meet and date.

I don't know when you are planing on going to Cali but if you want to hang out with guys that know the city well then give me a call at 480-612-2264.

Calipro

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guapochino007 says on Jul 6, 2009, 15:08:

hey going south

you said .."it could be a.b. and his entourage of well-endowed and professional ladies! "

who is A.B????????????

----Ok, call me conceited or whatever you like... lets not talk about my PBH account name... LOL---

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