Manolo58 has written 16 posts

Tunnell in Medellin via San Geronimo

Looking for info on this tunnell ....was this tunnell closed today to all traffic and what time does pico y placa start and end in medellin.....I need this info to confirm what I was told as to why it took my girlfriend over 8 hours to make the round trip from Medellin to San Geronimo as she said the tunnell was closed and had to detour....any help would be appreciated.....by the way when I called her cell a man answered and when I asked for her ,,,promplty hung up....called back again on redial ...

By Manolo58 on 2008-09-03 15:06:33. 6 comments.

In Medellin Hotel Las Lomas

Hi everyone,,,saludos ha todos en Colombia....I will be travelling from Philadelphia to Medellin September 10,....anyone have any comments or knows of Hotel Las Lomas in Medellin....Website looks good seems to ber safe and secure any comments would be appreciated.......Thanks to all I would like to meet some PBH'rs in Medellin for una cervecita o un tintitco con mucho gusto if there are any special items needed from The USA I have some room in my maleta for you contact me through this websit ...

By Manolo58 on 2008-08-23 10:37:50. 3 comments.

1st time Gringo Visiting Medellin

Met a paisa in USA she was a family guest at a wedding where I was the photographer. We hit it off very well and have kept in constant contactand has returned to Medellin .She is divorced after a 25 year marriage.no children and I am single. I am planning to move to Cartagena as soon as my building is finished. meanwhile I will be in Bogota this September for a visit with my family and she has invited me to come and stay with her at her finca outside of the main city of Medellin. I am an ame ...

By Manolo58 on 2008-08-06 09:19:41. 22 comments.

Visiting Niagra falls from Medellin

With a Colombian passport and visa is possible....Right....anybody know for sure ... Canadian Tourism webiste says this but not sure if any new regs in effect.... Thanks

By Manolo58 on 2008-07-14 11:48:51. 3 comments.

Visiting Niagra falls

Does anyone know if a Colombian in USA on a tourist visa can visit Niagra Falls or is anything additional required.....thanks for any info...

By Manolo58 on 2008-07-14 08:00:10. 4 comments.

Investors Alert

For Sale in Bogota....barrio Siete de Agosto calle 66 con 23. 280 m2, currently owned by myself and my aunt 50-50. Currently rented to a Supermercado owner with a business in place with rent at 4 milones de pesos monthl of which my half comes to 2 milones de pesos monthly. I want to sell my half of interest in this 3 story building or possibly all for the right price. Interested parties can email me at irstudios at yahoo.com and I can send photos and more information. I currently live in the US ...

By Manolo58 on 2008-04-21 10:57:11. 2 comments.

Pago de EPS por internet

Does anybody know how to pay EPS health insurance in Colombia over the internet.... I am a loss here and any help would be greatly appreciated.. Muchas Gracias

By Manolo58 on 2008-03-25 09:46:23. 3 comments.

Web site disappeared

Does any one know what happenned to the cartagena realty website and also the cartagena info website...I am getting page not found messages when trying to access...been happening for over a month now....any news ...anybody ??? Thanks ...

By Manolo58 on 2008-03-17 08:28:01. 5 comments.

cnn direct TV channel 202 NOW REPORTING

Live reporting right now

By Manolo58 on 2008-03-07 10:10:29. 2 comments.

Construction Accident in Cartagena

Does anyone have any news on this....seems to be a building under construction collapsed and some workers were hurt....anyone have any info....where ? which building...update tells me it was a fire actually in a building located in Bocagrande....any further news would be greatly appreciated....Thanks ...

By Manolo58 on 2008-03-07 09:49:24. 0 comments.

No Mas FARC...photos de Marcha Feb 4 en Cartagena

Some photos from Marcha de Feb 4 in Cartagena Torre de Reloj [IMG]http://i29.tinypic.com/1ql66p.jpg[/IMG] http://i29.tinypic.com/1ql66p.jpg[/IMG] ...

By Manolo58 on 2008-02-05 20:28:32. 7 comments.

Finally in Colombia Again.....

After almost a year of missing Colombia, friends, family and food. Has anyone ever heard of the phenomenon which attracts many foreigners. I wll be in Bogota for a week then to Cartagena for 10 days....anyone out there gonna be around wanna meetup and talk about anything, anywhere.....I could use a buddy as I travel alone....TomTom ...where are you.... ...

By Manolo58 on 2008-01-21 09:49:07. 5 comments.

Barranquilla Hotel info needed for Jan 30 to Feb 6th.....

Hi All...Happy New Years.... Looking for some recommendations on hotels in Barranquilla Jan 30th thru Feb 6th.....Hotel Dann Carleton seems nice but I think overpriced,,,,is the Majestic as good as the previous posts stated....its been awhile....anybody been in Barranquilla lately at a good value hotel. this is my first time in Barranquilla for the Carnavale although I have visited various cities in Colombia. I will be travelling alone and any other PBH's out there gonna be at Carnavale let me ...

By Manolo58 on 2008-01-02 18:39:25. 7 comments.

U.S. tourist kills mugger with bare hands

Could this happen in Colombia,does anyone know if this has happened in Bogota or Cartagena ?

Link to Article on MSN

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17284416/

By Manolo58 on 2007-03-06 19:43:30. 4 comments.

In Cartagena for a week !!!!

I am a Pro photographer from Phila/NYC and will be in Cartagena for a week just getting to know as much about this beautiful city and its people. Anyone out there from anywhere interested in meeting up and exploring Cartagena, send me an e-mail. I will be in Bocagrande at the Capilla del Mar...Then I'm off to Bogota for another week to explore some more....finally to Miami for some fun in da' sun....looking to meet buena gente...
Saludos....Manolo 58.... ...

By Manolo58 on 2007-02-04 20:39:54. 0 comments.

Hotel with Balcony in Cartagena, Bocagrande

Hola ha todos,

Hi everyone, Looking for hotel near Capilla del Mar with Balcony facing Bocagrande beach as CDM is booked. Hilton is not acceptable as the view is not what I am looking for. Capilla del Mar is located at Carrera No.#1 and 8th St. Excellent hotel, great location...amazing beach views...I will be in Cartagena Feb 7th until ????, anyone wanna meet up..I am a pro photog on el plan de relax in da sun y la playa with some great food y cold cervezas...& good people.. ...

By Manolo58 on 2007-01-23 08:13:33. 3 comments.

Only 17 months left....Cartagena here I come

Hello fellow Colombianos and PBH'ers as well. I am happy to announce I have only 17 months left until my condo in Cartagena is done being built and ready for closing in Nov '07. I am very excited and also nervous about living in Colombia. I am more excited than nervous though...I am trying to prepare for the final move and to figure out what I should and shouldn't take with me. I will be in Bogota and Cartagena at least two or three times before I make my final trip to do some research and m ...

By Manolo58 on 2006-06-25 21:49:05. 10 comments.