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Good advice. Don’t walk around with your cellphone in your hand and be mindful of handling cash. Cartagena is a great city though and if you’re not looking for trouble, you won’t find it. Cheers mate!!

Most of the ATMs accept foreign cards and have an English option. Always decline the exchange rate at the ATM because it is marked up. It will still dispense your money. Bogota is a great city and I’m sure you will have a great adventure! Safe travels!!

Thank you so much!! I’m not living in Colombia anymore. I was using a Canon Mark IV Camera. Had some issues with the stabilizer though. It was a little jerky sometimes. Cheers to you and thanks for the complement mate!!

Great tip Nadim!!! It’s true. You get a better rate by declining the banks first offer. I learned this the hard way. Thank you!! Cheers!!!

Thank you!!! Keep up the good work!! Cheers!!

Thank you Davidmarks5920!! Villavo is a great place to get off the tourist trail. I hope you get to visit soon!! Cheers!!

Yes sir. There are change offices in certain malls in Medellin. Not all of them. I hope this helps. Cheers!!

I don’t know the exact street. But most of the fabric shops are located on the same street. So if you find one, you will have found most of them. Good luck out there!! Cheers!!

The prices are very good in Colombia. And the dentists are too notch. Great experience!! Cheers!!

Thanks EclecticMusicFilm!!! I have a video of me getting braces with contact info for a dentist that also works in Bogota. I just recently got my braces removed and my teeth look great! Wish you the best!! Cheers!!

Thank you for the detailed history of that war. Certainly an important mark on the history of Cartagena. Cheers!!

Hi Marianne. Cartagena has a great international airport inside of the city. I do know someone who offers vacation packages in Cartagena. They have a catalog of experiences and are available to book through WhatsApp. Very helpful for international phone numbers. Here is their advertisement for Bora Bora. th-cam.com/video/3mRl9KpMO3I/w-d-xo.html Here is their catalog of vacation packages. wa.me/c/573188887300 I am not affiliated with this company. But, I have met the owner and he is a great person. I hope this helps.

@@imaginetravel7906 hi, thank you so much for your help. I appreciate you!

@@imaginetravel7906 I am now exchangin messages to him. Thank you so much! God bless you and your channel!

The answer to your question is in the video. Thanks for stopping by!! Cheers!

Villavo is a wonderful energetic city. Off the beaten tourist track of Colombia. It’s a great place to have a true Colombian experience. I hope you can visit soon! Cheers!!

This pizza is in Villavicencio. South of Bogotá. I hope you get to try it! Cheers!!

Thanks for watching! I hope your travel to Colombia will be amazing! This is a fantastic country for adventure!!

All true! Thanks for the comments. They will be very helpful to people visiting for the first time. The ATM conversion rates are terrible. If you trust your bank to give you a better conversion rate, always decline the one from the ATM. Never count on credit cards to work, so always have a little back up cash for your purchases. But try not to carry more than necessary. Right now $1 USD goes a looong way. So HAVE FUN!! And don’t forget to be smart and bring your manners. The people here are wonderful!

@@imaginetravel7906 Bringing manners is very good advice. I've seen too many other Americans show up in a foreign country and act very arrogant and demanding. As far as carrying no more money than necessary, I saw one other video where the person said they carried just enough to satisfy a potential robber. 😀

😂 That’s a good way to put it. $50,000 Pesos or so should take care of that. But, if you’re smart you should easily be able to avoid that situation.

100,000 pesos is how much in USD? Because i googled it, and it said $5,845.00 is this correct???

It should be very easy. Just go to the Migracion Colombia website. There you can find the information about a tourist visa from your country. Cheers!

To each their own bro. Thanks for watching 😎

Indeed. A terrible chapter in history. Thanks for the comment. Cheers mate!

Yes. Indeed. The world order of the time. Thanks for comment. Cheers!

Thanks Nils Raymond. I don’t have any idea. Thanks for watching! Cheers!

Colombia has a very low cost of living for expats. Every city is different but the costs are significantly cheaper than most countries. Local food in a restaurant is the cheapest, around $5-7 USD, for a full meal and a drink. Beer is usually less than $1 USD. Rents for apartments vary a lot but a good median number is about $350-400 USD per month for a slightly more upscale living arrangement than the typical Colombian citizen. However, some things such as clothing and electronics are more expensive than normal.

If you are married to a Colombian citizen you have the opportunity for a long-term migrant visa. After 5 years (this changes often so check the government website) you can be eligible for permanent residency. If you have a child with a Colombian citizen you are also eligible for residency.

Hello Faisal Abdul Rahman! God bless you as well! Thank you for the kind words!

Hi James Wood! That is great! Cartagena is a beautiful city. I’m sure you’ll enjoy it. Cheers!

Hello Khadar Sheikh. I believe Kenyan citizens need to apply for a visa to enter Colombia. The tourist visa is usually valid for 90 days upon entry. You can apply online with Migracion Colombia, or in person at the Colombian Embassy in Kenya. Submit the required documents, pay the fee, receive your visa, and then have fun traveling this beautiful country! I hope this helps a little. Cheers!

Thank you Kenneth Bretell. Colombia always has something amazing around every corner. Thanks for watching! Cheers 🍻

Villavo is a great city to visit not on the tourist map. Easy to access, cheap accommodation, and good food. Very fun city. Thanks for stopping by Louis VargaSs.

Hello R Henderson. I know there are expat insurance policies that are available. However, I have an. “M” migrant visa and I have Colombian government medical coverage. I have used it several times and it usually costs me less than $1 USD per office visit. I was not required to prove medical coverage when I applied for my visa. But, because I am a “migrant” I have legal rights and medical coverage provided by the government. I hope this gives you another avenue to look down when researching your situation. Maybe you will be qualified for the government healthcare if you become a “migrant” citizen.

Hi Sam Mapalo! I am glad the videos have good information! Bogotá is a wonderful city. I’m sure you will enjoy it! Cheers!

Hello Ryan Mac! If you have a passport from the U.K. you do not need a visa to enter Colombia as a tourist for up to 90 days. I hope this helps and to see you here in 2022! Cheers!

@@imaginetravel7906 I don't speak any Spanish but do want to try am going to cartagena

Hola Patrick Green. This particular restaurant does not make toston pizza. But, I’m sure if you looked in Bogotá you could find just about anything you want to try. Thanks so much for stopping by. Cheers!

Thank you mostmost1! Cartagena is amazing. A beautiful city with lots of history. I love it! Thanks for coming by the channel. Cheers!

Hi Ivan Kerguelen. I’m taking a break from making new videos because TH-cam made me very angry with censorship issues. I have a lot of videos ready to edit and post and I will post them shortly. Thank you for the excellent question and the support. Cheers!

@@imaginetravel7906 Oh, so sorry about your "issues" with TH-cam. However, I can't wait for the new videos...I like your style. Are you still in Colombia? Are you Colombian?

Hi George Gil! Thanks a lot for your sub. You are correct! The person said it was great for your skin and to prevent wrinkles! Thank you for watching! Cheers!

Hello El Albert! Yes! It is very easy to exchange the Mexican Peso for Colombian Pesos in Bogota it any big city! Also, the ATM’s (cajeros) should accept your bank card. I sincerely hope you come to Colombia and make some videos! Cheers!

Hello Abigayle Chesca Bolado! Bogota is a wonderful city! There are a lot of independent money exchanging business in Bogotá. If you have the time to explore and ask around at different locations you can find the best company. I personally use the ATM at Davivienda Bank, when it asks you if you “accept” the conversion rate, I always push “decline”. This gives me a much better conversion rate because my bank in the U.S. gives me better rates. Also, if you or a friend has a Colombian bank account it may be possible to utilize “Effecty”, “Western Union”, or some of the smaller international money transfer companies. If you are staying on a resident visa and have a Cedula Extranjero you should be able to open a bank account in Colombia. I hope this helps. Let me know if you have any questions. I am always happy to help a fellow traveler! Cheers!

Thank you Ali Ahmed! This means a lot to me! Thank you very much. Cheers!