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Planning a trip in late September
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Author:  J Castle [ Sun Sep 02, 2018 1:13 am ]
Post subject:  Planning a trip in late September
I'm planning on coming back sometime around 9/20. I noticed the SL is heavily booked, this is to bad because I was looking forward to trying one of the rooms in back of the mansion wing. Anyhow, I want to take a little jump over to Colombia Cartignia And Medellin. I no zero about where to stay in these places In Cartignia im just gonna stay near Clock Tower and on the beach, in Medellin I'm gonna do a helicopter tour and Paint Ball at Pablo Esccobar's house.

What I really need is suggestions on where to stay for two nights in each one of these cities, preferably something similar to SL.
Author:  Jfoot [ Sun Sep 02, 2018 10:30 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Planning a trip in late September
No advice on Colombia but try Castillo penthouses instead of SL mansion wings. You can pull from anywhere and bring to Castillo. Interesting jump to go from SL to Colombia due to one hotel. I will be at Castillo 20-23 sept
Author:  Ilv4play [ Sun Sep 02, 2018 11:47 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Planning a trip in late September
Just a heads up if you plan on entering Costa Rica and you are leaving Colombia you are going to need a Yellow Fever shot with documentation that it was administered longer than 10 days prior to arrival in Costa Rica. For whatever reason this only applies to US travelers and not to Costa Rican nationals (someone was brilliant for that exclusion).
Author:  MM3 [ Mon Sep 03, 2018 7:01 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Planning a trip in late September
Ilv4play wrote:
Just a heads up if you plan on entering Costa Rica and you are leaving Colombia you are going to need a Yellow Fever shot with documentation that it was administered longer than 10 days prior to arrival in Costa Rica. For whatever reason this only applies to US travelers and not to Costa Rican nationals (someone was brilliant for that exclusion).


Probably because gringos don't routinely get yellow fever immunizations and Ticos do.

It's actually very difficult to get a US doctor or agency to vaccinate for yellow fever.
Author:  Ilv4play [ Mon Sep 03, 2018 12:04 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Planning a trip in late September
MM3 wrote:
Probably because gringos don't routinely get yellow fever immunizations and Ticos do.

It's actually very difficult to get a US doctor or agency to vaccinate for yellow fever.


The Colombiana that I know is a naturalized Tica and she has never had a yellow fever vaccination, yet travels back and forth somewhat frequently. She told me she has never been asked about it and was surprised when I told her I needed to make sure I had my card with my passport when we left Colombia. I was asked to provide my vaccination card though which I had put in my back pocket just to see if they would ask about it.

I live in a smaller sized city and was able to get my yellow fever shot at a local clinic with no problem. I did call ahead though to make sure they had it and I was told they usually keep 10 shots on hand. It did cost me $98.00 for the vaccination though. I also did the Hep A & B along with TDAP as well which were all covered under my insurance at the time. The Hep A&B was a 2 visit injection and my insurance was billed 210.00 for those and 15.00 for the TDAP.
Author:  J Castle [ Wed Sep 05, 2018 12:11 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Planning a trip in late September
I'm not going to Colombia because of SL. I'm going to Colombia because I sold my house and a boat load of money and I'm bored and I think playing paintball at Escobar's house will be awesome, and I love girls with long black hair and brown eyes. I just don't want to stay somewhere that doesn't allow guests.

I was going to go to CR then Colombia. The Navy made sure that I got my Yellow fever vaccination every time I went to PI or Japan. but I don't know if that counts. And trust me you that shot sucks. I was sick for e week every time.

I really liked SL when i stayed there. but they appear very booked. whats the deal with Castillo?
Author:  MM3 [ Wed Sep 05, 2018 7:07 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Planning a trip in late September
Not sure by what you mean by "what's the deal at the Castillo?"

Great place, good food, good bar. Chica friendly. All-inclusive includes food (order from menu), well drinks, beer and soda (premium 50% off), plus free laundry - and if you stay 4 days, free ride to Jaco.
Author:  MM3 [ Wed Sep 05, 2018 7:33 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Planning a trip in late September
And if you are staying at the Castillo you can also eat and drink at La Amistad.

The all-inclusive is worth it if you eat one lunch or dinner a day and have one drink.

Pregame your drink on!
Author:  True Sportsman [ Fri Sep 07, 2018 4:11 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Planning a trip in late September
J Castle wrote:
I'm planning on coming back sometime around 9/20. I noticed the SL is heavily booked, this is to bad because I was looking forward to trying one of the rooms in back of the mansion wing. Anyhow, I want to take a little jump over to Colombia Cartignia And Medellin. I no zero about where to stay in these places In Cartignia im just gonna stay near Clock Tower and on the beach, in Medellin I'm gonna do a helicopter tour and Paint Ball at Pablo Esccobar's house.

What I really need is suggestions on where to stay for two nights in each one of these cities, preferably something similar to SL.



Hello J Castle,

Please check your PM`s on this site.

Thanks,Bill
Author:  TresRios [ Fri Sep 07, 2018 10:09 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Planning a trip in late September
Getting a yellow fever shot in the US was easy for me, but I live in a major city.

Travelled between CR and Colombia three times this year, returning twice from MDE and once from CTG. Immigration at SJO has never even looked at it, even though it was tucked into the back of my passport.

TR

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Author:  J Castle [ Wed Sep 12, 2018 12:44 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Planning a trip in late September
Sorry guys I've been incredibly busy with Escrow, moving 600 miles and my business. But the good news is I'm back to trip planning. I think I'm gonna try and work something out at SL. Ive stayed there before and Had a great experience and I think that's worth something.

Bill, Thanks for reaching out. I sent you a PM. I should have my dates worked out in a few days and Then were off to the races. I hope to see you all in a couple of weeks or sooner.
Author:  Isra123 [ Wed Sep 12, 2018 12:42 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Planning a trip in late September
I think if you start your trip in Costa Rica and then go straight back to the US from Colombia you will not need to get a yellow fever shot. The US does not require you to have had a shot when coming back from Colombia.
Author:  J Castle [ Fri Sep 14, 2018 1:36 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Planning a trip in late September
Booked my room 9/27-9/30. I wanted the El Leon but it wasn't available so I booked the El Mono. Se you guys in two weeks.
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