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I just got one for Labor Day weekend on Spirit Air for $239 USD. Not including 10 bucks per checked bag. Sale ends tomorrow.

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While I really like that song (as I do Alex Gaudino's version), it's not the one that I have in mind. The one I'm thinking of has no vocals, and more electronic/technoish but uses an actual merengue sample as a hook.

STEVENYCER comments on Comprando Ropas en Cali(Buying Clothes in Cali)

Tennis is an excellent store for relatively inexpensive domestic clothing. Think of it as a Colombian Gap/American Eagle.

www.tennis.com.co

CALI
UNICENTRO C.C UNICENTRO LOCAL 231
TEL: 3394808
CHIPICHAPE C.C CHIPICHAPE LOCAL 201-202
TEL: 6592131
CALI NORTE: Av 5N #24 N 52
TEL: 6616026
ÚNICO C.C ÚNICO LOCAL 64
TEL: 6810997
COSMOCENTRO Calle 5 No. 50-103, C.Cial Cosmocentro
TEL:551 93 94
JARDÍN PLAZA C. Cial Jardín Plaza, Local 183
TEL:324 73 44

STEVENYCER comments on Bomb in Cali. (again)

I never travel alone... ...and for this trip I'm going with 2 other male friends and looking to enjoy our time there.

STEVENYCER comments on Bomb in Cali. (again)

Is Juanchito and Cali Nightlife safe? Reply with your thoughts...

STEVENYCER comments on Bomb in Cali. (again)

Thanks for the input... ...I wasn't worried at all when I visited last year, And there were elections going on as well (ley seca). I just wanna make sure nothing goes wrong, as my main reason for traveling there is to party and have a good time. I simply take the normal precautions (no jewelry, no english, no dar papaya). I definitely will not go to Siloe, Aguasblancas, or Marroquines, I know better than that. My only concern really is heading out to Juanchito regularly.

STEVENYCER comments on Bomb in Cali. (again)

Based on developing events, I need some reassurances So I went to Cali for two weeks last year and about to go back for 3 weeks next month, but now I'm a little nervous. These recent bombings have me a little concerned about my well being in Cali.

I blend in very well and speak Colombian spanish fluently, however I go out partying every single night I am in town. For those of you living in Cali, what concerns should I have and what recommendations can you give so I come back home in one piece? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

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Rebelion - Joe Arroyo

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Charanga Campesina - Fruko Y Sus Tesos

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Basto Una Mirada - Los Titanes

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Oiga Mire Vea - Orquesta Guayacan

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Sin Sentimiento - Grupo Niche

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Micaela - Sonora Carruseles

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Las Caleñas Son Como Las Flores - Latin Brothers

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Cali Pachanguero (Live) - Grupo Niche

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Amaneciendo....

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Propaganda!!! And I'm not talking advertisements.... You really need to take the good with the bad and heed the common sense advice you should follow in any large American city. There are parts of Miami I would not want to be on the streets after dark, and the same goes for even the safest cities in Colombia. Granted that while I am a US citizen, I look Colombian and always went out with my local friend.

Last year, I spent over two weeks in Cali with a few days in Pereira. Believe it or not, the closest call me and my friends had was one late night in Downtown Pereira, and even then it was because we were being careless with the company we were keeping that night.

Having said that, we went out nearly every single night in Cali. We were pulled over almost daily by the police doing random searches for weapons and drugs. The first time that happened i was pretty freaked out, but subsequently felt reassured that police were making an effort to protect citizens and tourists.

DO NOT TAKE MINE OR ANYONE ELSES WORD FOR IT!

Make sound judgement calls based on who you spend time with, make sure you are not alone, and the odds will be better that you will have a wonderful time in Cali, or anywhere else for that matter.

He dicho.

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Cali Airfares It all makes sense now, as this has got to be the reason fares are so much higher this year than last. Round trip Orlando Panama Cali on COPA (Subsidiary of Continental) was $455 USD in March 2006. So far for May/June 2007, I can't get below $680 USD in said cattle class. The rest of the difference is likely due to it being peak high season. I'll keep my fingers crossed!

STEVENYCER comments on Election Time... Everything Closed?

Just got some additional bad news... http://www.presidencia.gov.co/sne/2006/marzo/03/19032006.htm

Ley seca, restricción a porte de armas y toque de queda donde sea necesario

GOBIERNO TOMA MEDIDAS PARA GARANTIZAR NORMALIDAD EN ELECCIONES

Bogotá, 3 mar. (SNE).- Con el propósito de evitar alteraciones de orden público que puedan perjudicar el libre desarrollo de las elecciones al Congreso, el Gobierno Nacional expidió este viernes el decreto 654 por medio del cual dicta normas para la conservación del mismo.

LEY SECA Y PORTE DE ARMAS

En el decreto se prohíbe la venta y el consumo de bebidas embriagantes desde las 6:00 de la tarde del viernes 10 de marzo, hasta las 6:00 de la mañana del lunes 13 de marzo de 2006. Los Gobernadores podrán ampliar los términos para prevenir posibles alteraciones de orden público.

Igualmente, se suspenden los permisos para el porte de armas en todo el territorio nacional, desde el 10 de marzo hasta el 15 de marzo de 2006. Sin perjuicio de las autorizaciones especiales, que durante estas fechas expidan las autoridades militares.

TRANSPORTE

Los Gobernadores y Alcaldes podrán restringir la circulación de vehículos, embarcaciones y motocicletas, durante el periodo que estimen conveniente. Asimismo, podrán decretar el toque de queda con el objeto de prevenir alteraciones de orden público.

Además, las empresas de transporte que tengan rutas y frecuencias autorizadas en áreas urbanas, veredales e intermunicipales, están obligadas a prestar servicio público de transporte con el mínimo de 70 por ciento de su parte automotor el día de las elecciones, durante las horas de votación.

Gobernadores y Alcaldes podrán, de ser necesario, fijar rutas de carácter intermunicipal, urbano y veredal, que garanticen el traslado y movilización de los ciudadanos a los centros de votación.

Bummer. I was hoping to get at least that Friday in.

STEVENYCER comments on Election Time... Everything Closed?

Let's iron down these "ley seca" dates: For the first time in 14 years, I will be going to Cali and to Pereira starting Friday, March 10th til Sunday March 26th. Since I am single and going strictly for pleasure and visiting family and friends, this ley seca revelation during my first weekend there really has me in low spirits (pun intended). However, upon reviewing some info in regards to the electoral process at the following link reads as follows:

http://www.colombia.com/especiales/elecciones_2006/calendario.asp

SABADO 11 DE MARZO 2006
Art. 206 Código Electoral Inicia la Ley Seca 6 de la tarde del día anterior a la elección
DOMINGO 12 DE MARZO 2006
Art. 127 Código Electoral Inmunidad de las Comisiones Escrutadoras 48 horas antes de iniciarse el escrutinio
DOMINGO 12 DE MARZO 2006
Art. 207 Código Electoral. Día de la elección Segundo domingo de marzo
LUNES 13 DE MARZO 2006
Art. 161 Código Electoral Los miembros de la Comisión Escrutadora deben asistir a la sede de la Registraduria. Lunes siguiente a la elección
LUNES 13 DE MARZO 2006
Art. 206 del Código Electoral. Finaliza la Ley Seca 6 a.m. del Lunes siguiente a la elección

Am I correct in assuming that ley seca begins Saturday at sunset (6pm)and ends Monday at sunrise (6am)? Also, is this a nationally observed blue law or is it specific to certain municipalities? What do you think?

This is the closest I've come to finding specific information on The EXACT start and end times for ley seca. Since I am going on vacation and spending THAT weekend in Cali, I need to scrutinize the exact times and dates. This way I know when liquor will be served, purchased, and or publicly consumed without fear of legal reprisal. Hopefully this info can be of use to anyone else out there travelling during this time, and if anyone else can add any additional thoughts, comments, or recommendations on this specific topic, please let me know.

By the way, since this is my first post, I just wanted to thank all for welcoming me into this great discussion site.