coomar has written 2 posts

THANK YOU to PBH!

Hola PBH-- I've just returned from Medellin and I wanted to say THANK YOU to the PBH community here. Many of the tips in PETER's Medellin travel guide were fantastic. Although I couldn't get through much of the list during my short visit there (only 4 days), I did want to highlight two: 1) If you're looking for a driver-- I can't imagine doing any better than Alvaro Torres (316-252-2882). He speaks English, is GREAT fun, and knows Medellin inside and out. He's something of a local "fix ...

By coomar on 2008-02-27 07:17:12. 18 comments.

Medellin Hotel (Not Hostal) Recomendations

Hola to the Hive Mind of PBH-- I've trolled through several (excellent) posts here about places to stay in Medellin. I'm not sure I've found the right one just yet. Can you recommend a nice hotel -between $30-$60 (US) per night in the heart of the Poblado area? Preferably a hotel with a website so I can check out the rooms... Many thanks for this excellent resource for Colombia travelers! Marco... ...

By coomar on 2008-02-02 09:11:56. 11 comments.