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gbeckler comments on Is Ecuador a better dollar deal over Colombia?

I have visited both Colombia and Ecuador. Referring to bickerss comment on the cost of property in Ecuador: I looked at property in Quito, the Cumbaya Valley and Cotacachi. I found a 450-sq-ft apartment for sale in the Gonzalez-Suarez neighborhood (one of the top five neighborhoods in Quito) for $42K. I also found a 1250-sq-ft condo for sale for $42K in Cotacachi and an 1100-sq-ft home for sale for $60K in the same town. All three properties are new. Bickerss, where can you purchase property in the best neighborhoods for $500-600 USD per sq meter? Just curious. By the way, I enjoyed both Colombia and Ecuador equally.

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We were in Ecuador in March and visited both Quit and Guayaquil. I enjoyed the Malecon, Iguana park and nightlife in Guayaquil but the heat and humidity was oppressive. I enjoyed Quito because the climate was more comfortable.

gbeckler comments on Bolivia by a Bolivian

Thank you Iris for the posting, I am planning to vacation in Bolivia and will contact you directly.

gbeckler comments on Fotos de Bolivia

Wow, these pictures are stunning! I'm ready to go to Bolivia now!

gbeckler comments on Rikito

Could you send photos of the home you purchased in Armenia? gbeckler at comcast.net Thanks!

gbeckler comments on Samper Mendoza neighborhood in Bogota

Thank you. What is Paloquemao localidad de los Mártires?

gbeckler comments on Where are some good places to hang out in Medellin besides Poblado?

We visited Medellin in July and stayed in El Poblado. We met a local from the U.S. who ended up being our tour guide. We had a great time. If you would like to get in touch with him you can email me directly at gbeckler at comcast.net. I didn't sense that people were arrogant and unfriendly but we were there only three days. Gary Thanks for the map Tom.

gbeckler comments on new construction in Sabatena

Thanks Paisa29, this is the project I am interested in.

gbeckler comments on new construction in Sabatena

Correction: Avis Maria

gbeckler comments on Hello i'm new to this forum and Going to Bogota For the 1st Time.

I would add these comments: use a moneybelt, put your wallet in your front pocket (you might want to carry a fake wallet with a few dollars), only carry enough cash for your immediate needs, don´t flaunt wealth, be aware of your surroundings, avoid risky neighborhoods. Don´t show a large amount of cash when making purchases. Watch for pickpockets on the Trans Milenio when it is packed (a local advised me to empty my pockets before riding the Trans Mileno during busy times), I was in Bogota all last week on vacation and had a great time with no problems. I believe tips are included in the restaurant bills so you should not tip...maybe another reader could confirm this.

gbeckler comments on Brief travel guide to Manizales

speccy What do you mean by "the women are speccy"?

Gary

gbeckler comments on Christian churches in Bogota

Casa de la Roca I heard Casa de La Roca is a good church so I'll visit there when in town. Thanks jaramillo for your reply.

gbeckler comments on How do I find out if someone owns property in Colombia?

Property in foreclosure How is property in foreclosure handled? Do lenders foreclose and are there public sales? What is the process? Just curious.

gbeckler comments on Great story about americans determined to visit colombia.

Great story Thanks for posting this.

gbeckler comments on Travel guide to Bogota

Waiting Period for PassPort? Does the country of Colombia have a waiting period after your passport is issued before you are allowed to enter the country? I heard Peru has such a regulation.

Thanks.

gbeckler comments on Travel Itinerary

Prolly? Thank you for your reply. What do you mean by "prolly"? Is the bus service you refer to between Cartagena and Bogota? Is it safe to travel by bus or should we fly? So are Calle 83 and Calle 92 in Zone Rosa?

gbeckler comments on Different Neighborhoods in Bogota

La Candelaria So is La Candelaria in the bad part of town? How safe is this area? I noticed it was near the south part of town in the PBH Travel Guide map.

I really appreciate all the great info on this site.

gbeckler comments on Loving Medellin? Why?

Real Estate in Medellin Hi Lisa,

I will be in Medellin in July and plan to check out real estate. Do you know what the avg price per square foot is for residential properties in Medellin? Do you have any info on the current property appreciation rate?

Thanks,
Gary

gbeckler comments on Brief travel guide to Parque Tayrona

Nightlife in Medellin the first full week of April I am thinking of vacationing in Medellin the first full week of April but am wondering if it is the best time to go. I’d like to sample the nightlife but have heard that some of the clubs may shut down and many people will go to Cartagena that week to party. Is this correct? How is the nightlife the first full week of April?

Gary

gbeckler comments on Download our travel guide, first edition!

Excellent Guide! Thanks Peter for putting this together, it will help me when I visit Colombia later this year.

Gary

gbeckler comments on Brief travel guide to Bucaramanga

Air Pollution in Medellin So does Medellin have an air pollution and traffic problem? I am planning to visit there next year.

Gary