eldorado has written 11 posts

Great Restaurant in Bogota - Chapinero 43 st bet 7-8 Ave NR Javeria U

I found a great restaurant in Chapinero area named¨CASA TAMAYO Calle 43 Numero 7-38 Tel 687-8304 Great food Great service too Cosy, well designed makes me feel at home I went there few times and always felt as if I am in a bistro gourmet place They deserved to me mentioned here Its own by a local family who give attention to every detail One advice- call before you go....they open mainly during lunch hours weekdays - noon to 3pm Hope you will enjoy this place as I do ...

By eldorado on 2007-10-14 18:49:27. 7 comments.

Anyone in Chapinero/Centro/Teusaquillo areas?

Most of the posting indicate reference mainly to North Bogota adderesses....calle 100 and above And most meeting places are way out north I am located in the Javeriana University area.....Avenida 7 between 40 and 45 streets Anyone in Chapinero/Centro/Teusaquillo areas? ...

By eldorado on 2007-08-16 14:37:41. 2 comments.

Bringing American Express travelers checks to Colombia ? DON’T

I was looking to cash American Express Travelers Checks Almost all banks in Bogota refused to cash them All money exchange offices (casa de cambios) refuse to cash them too Only Banco de Colombia accepted them I even called the AX phone number in Bogota and got wrong address info from them :-) ....could never find where they are I would advice you to use your ATM card at Banco de Colombia machines...they are all over You can withdraw up to 800,000 pesos (about 400 dollars) daily but ...

By eldorado on 2007-08-16 13:59:39. 15 comments.

Best budget eateries in Bogota? Love empanadas :-) Tamales :-)

I had a great Pizza at "1969 Gourmet Pizza"....45 st and Septima...starting 13,000 for medium size (8 portions pizza) Had good lunch for about 5,000 pesos at "Patna" Parilla Bar at Carrera 16 #76 Great service and modern place ...

By eldorado on 2007-08-16 08:11:42. 27 comments.

BEST PIZZA IN BOGOTA - in my opinion :-)

I had a great PIZZA in a huge new place name "1969" Calle 45 corner of Avenida Septima, 2nd floor Great service too! Anyone has other recommedations?

By eldorado on 2007-08-16 08:06:33. 10 comments.

Any place where expats/"extarnjeros meets?

Would be intresting to meet and share ideas

By eldorado on 2007-08-16 07:59:06. 4 comments.

How to obtain a Student Visa?

Hi all I am looking for the option to take a technical course Would that qualifies for a student visa? Do I have a minimum hours a week that I need to study? Thanks El Dorado

By eldorado on 2007-08-16 07:56:58. 0 comments.

How to obtain a Student Visa?

Hi all I am looking for the option to take a technical course Would that qualifies for a student visa? Do I have a minimum hours a week that I need to study? Thanks El Dorado

By eldorado on 2007-08-16 07:56:55. 2 comments.

How to register form #4 when depositing payments into constructor account

Hi all When buying a new construction you deposit payments directly into fiduciary account How can I register these payment as a foriegn investment (using form #4) Any clues? Thanks El Dorado

By eldorado on 2007-08-16 07:54:40. 7 comments.

Weekend travel from Bogota to the "Country"

Hi all, Any recommedation for a weekend trip outside Bogota I was in Villa de Leyva and was amazed by the beautiful scenery, and was told that there are many more places around to see Any colonial towns? Thanks ...

By eldorado on 2007-08-16 07:51:58. 4 comments.

Visa options - Business route....and how can I open a bank account

Hi all. Looking for clarifications regarding Visa options Reading valuable info here yet am still very confused It seems that everyone had its own rout or pure luck When going to the MRE I receive different info each time I go Can someone advise how to stay in Colombia and via the Negociante/Investor route? MRE requires me to open a bank account in order to apply for Negociante visa and then get a Cedula de Estranjero, but no bank allows me to open account without a Cedula. Can so ...

By eldorado on 2007-08-16 07:47:42. 18 comments.