Malito71 has written 9 posts

Santa Cruz

I went to Santa Cruz four years ago. Nice town but not that interesting. Very Very cheap, I could not believe how little everything costs. Taxis to just about any where less then a buck. Lunch or dinner at a very nice place less then $10 (total with drinks and tip)for 2 people. If you go to Santa Cruz make sure you go to play Bingo. It seems to be the thing to do down there. Another popular place is the Irish Pub in the middle of the city. It is amazing how busy the Irish Pubs are no matter wher ...

By Malito71 on 2007-07-29 09:24:27. 3 comments.

Great Bogota tour guide

I was in Bogota a few weeks ago and had the pleasure of meeting Felipe. He started his own tour company and I highly recommend him. He has a nice comfortable Van, speaking prefect engish, knows his sites, and is a fun young smart guy to hang out with. Because it is his business and the kind of guy he is you will feel like he is your buddy showing you around town; not some stuffy tour guide just trying to make a couple of bucks. He took my wife and I along with another couple to the Botero Museum ...

By Malito71 on 2007-06-26 14:30:39. 4 comments.

Dentists in Medellin...cost of veneers

Anybody now how much it costs to get teeth veneered in Colombia. My dentist wants $6000

By Malito71 on 2007-01-05 14:04:41. 11 comments.

I am interested in setting up a business in Medellin....any Suggestions????

I am interested in setting up a business in Medellin. My wife is from Medellin and most of her family is still there. I have an instant trustworthy intelligent work force.

Anybody have any suggestions?

I want a business that will generate enough pesos to cover living expenses for my wife and I and employ a few of her relative that are not working.

We live in Miami so going down is never a problem and once the business is off the ground I want to buy ...

By Malito71 on 2007-01-05 10:52:33. 32 comments.

Cartagena business climate

I am interested to know what the business climate is like in Cartagena. Would/Could a luxury retail business work there? I understand that this is a very general/vague question but I would appreciate any opinions.

Thanks
Matt ...

By Malito71 on 2005-05-23 12:03:07. 1 comments.

Good reading...

I just finished "The Fruit Palace" and "The Cloud Garden". Pretty good books. Has anybody else read them? What were your toughts? Any other books out there I should check out?

Thanks
Matt ...

By Malito71 on 2005-04-26 10:37:55. 13 comments.

What to do in Medellin?

I have never been to Medellin, or Colombia for that matter, and my wife (Paisa) has not been back in 20 years and I was wondering; What is there to do in Medellin? For example: New York- Empire State Building, Broadway show, world class shopping, world class dining, Helicopter tour over the city, etc. Los Angeles- Universal Studios, Rodeo Drive, Hollywood, Santa Monica Pier, Etc. Paris- Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Napoleons tomb, history, Etc.

I asked my wife but she left 20 years ago a ...

By Malito71 on 2005-04-26 08:44:45. 29 comments.

Botero

I am looking for any prints or posters of Boteros new series of paintings depicting the troubles in Colombia. Do any of you know where they can be found? Thanks

By Malito71 on 2005-04-11 06:28:58. 3 comments.

Is anyone familiar with the Boston neighborhood of Medellin?

Hi,

My wife is from Boston but it has been years since she has been there, has anybody been there recently? What is it like? Is it a safe area? any info or pistures would be great, thanks

Matt
mwnewton71 at yahoo.com ...

By Malito71 on 2005-03-17 07:24:31. 9 comments.

Online sources for apartments for sale in Medellin?

My wife and I want to buy an apartment in Medellin. Are there any web sites that list apartments for sale?

Thanks
Matt

By Malito71 on 2005-03-12 15:41:20. 4 comments.