Thededalus has written 8 posts

Hotel Chile Inn

I've read a few positive references here to the Hotel Chile Inn, but I can't for the life of me find a phone number...anyone in the PBH community have it?

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks. ...

By Thededalus on 2006-08-17 16:49:37. 3 comments.

Bogota Hotel/Hostel with WiFi

Can anyone recommend an affordable hotel or hostel in Bogota with free Wifi access?

By affordable I'm thinking in the range of $25/night and less.

By Thededalus on 2006-05-23 12:20:37. 1 comments.

US Customs: How long?

How long does it typically take for a Colombian non-US resident with the proper documentation (turist visa, etc) to get through customs and passport control once de-boarding the plane?

Any help would be appreciated. ...

By Thededalus on 2005-04-05 10:43:58. 7 comments.

Colombia's Dark Side

Like some members here, I am sometimes put off by the overly romantic perception that some have of Colombia. I was an exchange student from June '98 to July'99 and in that one year, I saw or heard more bad stories than I had in my entire life up until then. I'll admit my experience was skewed since I grew up in suburbia. Nevertheless, I thought I would put together a list of the bad shit:

Me: Backpack stolen from under my nose while sitting at "el bus" in front of the Colombo. ...

By Thededalus on 2005-02-07 10:06:10. 43 comments.

Hotels in North Bogota

Anyone have any recommendations for a reasonably priced mid-range hotel in the north of Bogota?

I'm currently at the Platypus, which is fine, but I'm on vacation and don't necessarily feel like doing the hosteling thing...

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. ...

By Thededalus on 2004-08-02 13:28:42. 21 comments.

Futbol en Bogota

Does anyone know of a website with schedule and ticket information for soccer games in Bogota, be it inter-league play or la Seleccion?

By Thededalus on 2004-06-22 16:23:29. 0 comments.

Bogotano Nightlife

Hi there. I was an exchange student in Colomba 5 years ago and I coming for a couple weeks in August with some friends who have never been there. Anyways, I didn't know the night scene well before and I am certainly clueless now.

Any recommendations? I am interested in the all types of places, be it Salsa, Rock, Sit-down restaurants, whatever. Basically, I just want a good crowd. I'm especially interested to know what places are good on week nights.

Is Treffen in ...

By Thededalus on 2004-06-19 11:29:40. 9 comments.

American Express ATM

Hi there. Does anyone know if ATM's in Bogota commonly bear the American Express logo? I know PLUS & CIRRUS are common. I lived there in 98/99 but had no need for American Express at the time...

Anyways, if someone could help me out with this I would appreciate it. Basically, I am planning a trip in August and I will be bringing a Cirrus Debit card that I know will work, but I want to bring an American Express TravelFund card for emergencies. If I can't use it, I'll probably g ...

By Thededalus on 2004-06-17 09:57:31. 3 comments.