Came here to add Colombia to the list though I would suggest Medellin.
Stayed there for six months. Inexpensive, friendly people, generally safe if you stay near the Poblado area and not flaunt your wealth.
Use apps for just about everything and if you’re inclined, cook at home.
Here’s a cost breakdown:
Rent: staying at a 4.5/5 star hotel near Poblado runs you $400-500 USD, check with some of the newer hotels and avoid Booking.com (at least after your two week stay). Hotels will work with you If you try to negotiate long term pricing, some even have bigger and dedicated rooms.
Check out properties with Caracol and AirBnB. The idea is if you negotiate pricing outside the platform, it’s often cheaper for longer term stays.
Food: use Rappi to order your meals, it’s similar to Uber Eats (since discontinued in the country); half the cost of what you’ll usually pay in the US.
Transportation: Uber, DiDi, Cabify.
Loved the country and looking to return next year. Haven’t been able to obtain a visa yet.
i-848181-neev|4 years ago
Stayed there for six months. Inexpensive, friendly people, generally safe if you stay near the Poblado area and not flaunt your wealth.
Use apps for just about everything and if you’re inclined, cook at home.
Here’s a cost breakdown:
Rent: staying at a 4.5/5 star hotel near Poblado runs you $400-500 USD, check with some of the newer hotels and avoid Booking.com (at least after your two week stay). Hotels will work with you If you try to negotiate long term pricing, some even have bigger and dedicated rooms.
Check out properties with Caracol and AirBnB. The idea is if you negotiate pricing outside the platform, it’s often cheaper for longer term stays.
Food: use Rappi to order your meals, it’s similar to Uber Eats (since discontinued in the country); half the cost of what you’ll usually pay in the US.
Transportation: Uber, DiDi, Cabify.
Loved the country and looking to return next year. Haven’t been able to obtain a visa yet.