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Hostal Tamarindo comments on APARTA-HOTELS IN MEDELLIN You don't have much to worry about. Andrew has been renting apartments for a while here in Medellin. I haven't heard about any problems.
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Hostal Tamarindo comments on After spending LONG amounts of time visiting in Colombia what do you miss the most about HOME? My dad Christmas Thanksgiving dinner Lobster Pizza Food in general Snow Concerts Ice skating Skiing Fourth of July fireworks Amusement parks Fall scenery Organized traffic Root Beer US Postal Service - cheap and efficient
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Hostal Tamarindo comments on Are there any Colombians that homeschool Kids, bilingual schools here are a disaster! If you go for homeschooling, contact SecretarÃa de Educación, they will give you the curriculum for the different grade levels. If you need a tutor, contact me and I'll give you the information for a great Spanish teacher. I've been teaching here for 15 years and I understand your situation.
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Hostal Tamarindo comments on Medellin METRO! Taxi Tips: Make sure the meter is turned on at the beginning of your ride. Pay only what the meter says. There is no extra charge for bus terminal taxis. Drivers are not allowed more than 4 passengers. Do not pay for tolls. There is no additional charge in the evening. It is common for male passengers to ride in the front. The minimum fare is $3.500COP. Seatbelts are required for those sitting in the front. José MarÃa Córdova Airport taxis do no run by the meter. Tipping the driver is not mandatory.
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Hostal Tamarindo comments on Medellin METRO! Check out my post dated Oct. 21 - "MedellÃn, station stop by station stop. Especially for those who think that MedellÃn is only about bars and babes." Your also welcome to stay at Hostal Tamarindo. www.hostaltamarindo.com
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Hostal Tamarindo comments on Medellin METRO! Check out my post dated Oct. 21 - "MedellÃn, station stop by station stop. Especially for those who think that MedellÃn is only about bars and babes." Your also welcome to stay at Hostal Tamarindo. www.hostaltamarindo.com
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Hostal Tamarindo comments on Is Santa Marta the most beautiful bay in America? My favorite is Sapzurro in the Gulf of Urabá, close to Panama.
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Hostal Tamarindo comments on We are 14 female cousins and fit into one of the following categories: Hungry 3 - Fat 2 - Liposuction 3 - Normal / Average 6 Overeating, greasy food and sedentary lives will make the weight go on.
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Hostal Tamarindo comments on Looking for lodging fit for Single guy (guest friendly, close to night life, fare pricing) www.hostaltamarindo.com
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Hostal Tamarindo comments on Hair growth Colombia vs. Hair Growth U.S I think it's the soap and shampoo you are using in combination with the water here. Try "jabón de coco"; it's the rectangular white bar of soap used to wash delicate clothes. It has a neutral ph. I use this soap to avoid allergies on my skin and my mom used it to stop hair loss when we moved to Colombia. She still uses it and has beautiful, thick hair. Good luck.
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Hostal Tamarindo comments on MedellÃn, station stop by station stop. Especially for those who think that MedellÃn is only about bars and babes. Try J & C Delicias in El Tesroro. The Arepas, sandwiches, fruit juices and milkshakes are great. It's not the traditional Colombian stuff but they have awesome arepas; the marinera with tuna, ham, shrimp and tomato is my favorite. Sushi Lite is 2 for 1 on Tuesdays and the view is beautiful.
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Hostal Tamarindo comments on Is today (Sat) Ley Seca in Medellin Nope. Dry is dry. It won't apply to Envigado if they don't have elections. Envigado is not in MedellÃn county.
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Hostal Tamarindo comments on Laundry Service in Medellin No, not just for guests. We also do line dry for $7.000COP. The line dry also depends on the weather, if it's cold and damp, it takes forever for things to dry. In my opinion, clothes feel a lot more comfortable if they are dried in the dryer, it's worth the extra $3.000COP.
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Hostal Tamarindo comments on MedellÃn, station stop by station stop. Especially for those who think that MedellÃn is only about bars and babes. Try the Mayorca Outlet Mall at the Itagüi station stop, prices are fare. El Tesoro is beautiful, has a spectacular view of the city, but it is very over priced.
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Hostal Tamarindo comments on MedellÃn, station stop by station stop. Especially for those who think that MedellÃn is only about bars and babes. I'm not very familiar with the Floresta area. What places should we visit there?
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Hostal Tamarindo comments on Laundry Service or Maids in Medellin We offer wash, dry and fold for $10.000COP per load.
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Hostal Tamarindo comments on Laundry Service in Medellin Some hostels offer this service. We charge $10.000COP for wash, dry and fold service.
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Hostal Tamarindo comments on Late night MDE arrival Play it safe, use a taxi service you know. You can call James Arango and schedule your pick up at 300 601 9503. He'll be waiting for you at the arrivals section with a sign with your name on it. The fee is $48.000. He doesn't speak english so if you need help, just PM with your arrival info and I can help you out.
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Hostal Tamarindo comments on Anyone know of a cheap Spanish Conversation Tutor (per hour) in Medellin? I know of a few Colombian teachers who are willing to swapSpanish lessons for English lessons. PM if you are interested.
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Hostal Tamarindo comments on Como prefieren Chicas Paisas que se les dirija ? Usted or Tu "Usted" is best when you don't know the person very well. If you are friends, "Tu" is just fine. "Vos" is the safe way to go.
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Hostal Tamarindo comments on My mother had the same problem when we moved from the US to Colombia, 15 years ago, apparently it was the change of water. Someone told her to wash her hair with "Jabón de Coco", the kind used to wash clothes. My mother has been using this soap ever since. Her hair stopped falling out and her grey hair looks fabulous. This soap is also a great body soap, especially if you have sensitive skin and or skin allergies. My dog's vet even recommended it to bathe the dog, apparently it has a nuetral ph and therefore it is non irritating. One more thing, this soap is dirt cheap!
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Hostal Tamarindo comments on If you had a choice what location would you live in in Medellin Envigado!!!!!!
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Hostal Tamarindo comments on I would love to travel to Colombia to get Breast Enlargement & Tummy Tuck. Know a Great Doctor! One of the best in MedellÃn is Dr.Oscar Tirado Tel. (4) 266-4237. He is board certified.
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Hostal Tamarindo comments on where to go in medellin pa rumbiar NOT la zona rosa o palmas Go to el El Eslabón Prendido on Maracaibo, downtown, one block up from el Guanabano (Parque del Periodista), very colse to the Colombo Americano.
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Hostal Tamarindo comments on Plastic Surgeons Dr. Oscar Tirado is one of the best in MedellÃn. Tel. 266 4237 He is also board certified.
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Hostal Tamarindo comments on Do you know D&E Tents and Hammocks in Playa Blanca-Isal de Baru in Cartagena? They are new. The owners are nice and one of them is fluent is English.
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Hostal Tamarindo comments on WIN a free weeks stay-Hostel Name Contest Thanks, Sam Solomon. I like it.
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Hostal Tamarindo comments on DO FIVE YEAR OLDS IN COLOMBIA START SCHOO AT 5 OR 6? Your child will be evaluated and placed according to his abilities and skills. Try to enroll him in Preprimaria not first grade. You want your child to be socially adapted. If your child is 5 and his first grade classmates are 7 he may have a much more difficult time adapting. If you want to send him to El San Carlos, ask them what preschool they work with so that your child will be well prepared to start school there the following year.
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Hostal Tamarindo comments on DO FIVE YEAR OLDS IN COLOMBIA START SCHOO AT 5 OR 6? Preprimaria is the first official school year for a child in Colombia. The children in Preprimaria are 6 years old. Many schools offer many other levels before this grade but they are not official. If your child is accepted in Preprimaria at age 5 and then you transfer to another school, he can not be demoted because of his age if he has passed the Preprimaria grade level.
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Hostal Tamarindo comments on WIN a free weeks stay-Hostel Name Contest Casa En El Aire Hostel - goes with the vallenato song Samario Hostel - Samario meaning from Santa Marta
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Hostal Tamarindo comments on Planning to move to Colombia 1. You'll be fine with that kind of money. 2. The only school in MedellÃn offering an International High School diploma is the Columbus School. 3. Slim. 4. As a native English speaker you should be able to get a job at a language school like Berlitz or the Colombo Americano. If you have a degree, any degree, it will be easier than if you don't. 5. Experience is the most important thing. 6. If you want to be an Englsih teacher, the less Spanish you know the better. 7. Yes, I did. 8. I moved 15 years ago and I'm still loving it. PM me if you want to know more about my moving experience. Good luck.
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Hostal Tamarindo comments on Grand (Bus) Tour of Colombia Estación Itagüi: ï?» Mayorca Outlet Mall Estación Poblado: ï?» Hostal Tamarindo ï?» Almacén ÉXITO ï?» Centro Comercial Monterrey ï?» Centro Comercial Oviedo ï?» Parque Comercial El Tesoro ï?» Centro Comercial Vizcaya ï?» Terminal Sur Estación Industriales: ï?» Centro Comercial Punto Clave (outlet) ï?» Centro Comercial Premium Plaza ï?» Cerro Nutibara -Pueblito Paisa Cross bridge over MedellÃn River. Make first right and then the first left. (Calle 30A) Cerro will be on the right. Estación San Antonio: ï?» El Hueco (The Hole – Shopping) ï?» Parque San Antonio (Botero Doves) ï?» Transfer station to B line. -Estación Estadio -Estación Suramericana - Museo de Arte Moderno de MedellÃn (MAMM) -Estación San Javier - Metrocable to La Aurora Estación Parque BerrÃo: ï?» Museo de Antioquia ï?» Plaza Botero ï?» Palacio de la Cultura ï?» Iglesia La Veracruz ï?» Iglesia La Candelaria ï?» Catedral Metropolitana ï?» Paseo JunÃn – El Astor (pastry shop, mandarina juice) CafeterÃa Versalles (Argentine empanadas) Arts and Crafts Bazar ï?» Parque Bolivar -San Alejo (Arts and crafts Bazar on 1st Saturday of the month) Estación Hospital: ï?» Cementerio San Pedro Estación Universidad: ï?» Parque de los Deseos ï?» JardÃn Botánico ï?» Planetario ï?» Parque Explora ï?» Parque Norte Estación Acevedo: ï?» Metro Cable to Santo Domingo Estación Caribe: ï?» Terminal Norte -Parapente – Booth #17 (Expreso Belmira) Estadero El Voladero – Ricardo (100mts. Before toll) -Santa Fe de Antioquia – Booth #25 or 26 -Pierda del Peñol – Booth #15 Guatapé Parque de la Culebra
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Hostal Tamarindo comments on Fincas in Fredonia ( 65Km south of medellin) Contact me for info on Fredonia farms. My cousins have a farm there and I visit quite regularly.
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Hostal Tamarindo comments on Coffee Zone Don't miss Salento. They have coffee growing farms you can check out and the Valle del Cocora with the wax palms is a fantastic site to see.
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Hostal Tamarindo comments on best time to find a job Schools in MedellÃn do their firing in November, this would be a good month to look for a teaching job.
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Hostal Tamarindo comments on Any info on Quibdo to Bahia Solano/Nuqui by bus? I don't recommend you bus it there, it can be done, but that area is not that safe, yet. I have great info on where to stay. Contact me.
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Hostal Tamarindo comments on Cranky Croc Hostel Bogota I send a lot of people to Candelaria. They like the calm, low key atmosphere.
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Hostal Tamarindo comments on Orthodontist in Medellin The fee will vary depending on what you need done and the length of your treatment. My treatment is $2.000.000 and I'm paying $100.000 a month. The Orthodontist's name is Adolfo Aranzazu and he is located in Laureles.
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Hostal Tamarindo comments on inexpensive lodging - medellin If you want something on the quiet side, Tamarindo is small and feels like home to most travelers, it is also very clean. We're only three blocks from Parque Lleras, surrounded by many hostels...Casa Kiwi. Tiger Paw, Casa Maydé, Provenza, Portón de Provenza, Global and Hostal 34. Feel free to stay here while you hunt around for an apartment.
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Hostal Tamarindo comments on Do you need a Cedula to open a business/company in Colombia?? With your cédula you get the RUT (Registro Único Tributario). You need the RUT to register your business.
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Hostal Tamarindo comments on Colombians do not eat pretzels? Nothing like a NY pretzel with mustard! Yummy!
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Hostal Tamarindo comments on 1.5 meter spun aluminum KU dish Pardon my ignorance; What's this thing used for?
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Hostal Tamarindo comments on There is a sector called Las Americas. It is close to Las Americas Clinic on La 80. There is another neighborhood called La America and the estrato goes from 3-5 as tomtom33 mentioned. This is a traditional middle class neighborhood.
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Hostal Tamarindo comments on Do you know about Playa Blanca in Baru Island-Cartagena Yes, I recommend it! There is a place called D and E where you can stay. They have tents and hammocks and perhaps even rooms. It is owned by two brothers, Diego and Edgar. Edgar speaks fluent English. Give them a call 311 592 6246, 300 300 5483. Playa Blanca is in Barú. Be careful, it is not to be confused with the Playa Blanca in El Rodadero in Santa Marta.
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Hostal Tamarindo comments on Cost of cremation in Medellin Colombia It is customary to bury the dead and then after five years the body is exhumed and placed in a mausoleum if the burial plot is rented. If the plot is owned then the body may remain in the ground. All those dying as a result of violence must be buried, anyone else may be cremated. In recent times, in Colombia, many families opt for cremation.
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Hostal Tamarindo comments on Anyone interested in starting up a business in Medellin? ByronKostner1969; As far as low high season, from my 13 month experience as a hostel owner, July, August, December, January and February were great. September 07, October and November were ok. The remaining 4 months were terrible. My advantage was that I didn't need to do any remodeling to the house and the rent is not that bad for this sector. I guess I was lucky about the rent because when I got the house Calle 10 was all ripped up and the owners were pretty desperate with an empty house for over two years. I don't really think that taxis are a good business. Car insurance is super high, not to mention gas and maintenance. The drivers here drive on the nutty side and this is an added inconvenience to all of us on the road includining taxis. Don't forget "pico y placa"!
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Hostal Tamarindo comments on The Colombian Bruja(witch) do they exist??? They exist if you believe they do.
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