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Colombia: Yellow Fever Vaccines revisited...:

The U.S. Embassy advises U.S. citizens in Colombia to carry evidence of yellow fever vaccination. Although there has not been a single case of yellow fever diagnosed in Colombia this year, neighboring Brazil continues to experience a large outbreak. The Colombian Ministry of Health and Social Protection has initiated a campaign to ensure all residents have been vaccinated against yellow fever. Airlines and the media have reported confusion over which travelers need yellow fever vaccination. The embassy recommends that all travelers between the ages of 1 – 60 years receive the yellow fever vaccine at least 10 days before traveling to areas in Colombia (see map) determined to be at high risk of yellow fever transmission. Bogota, Cartagena, and Medellin are not high risk areas. National parks located in high risks areas may deny entry to travelers who do not have proof of yellow fever vaccination. Airlines may request vaccination cards for passengers traveling to high risk areas, and may screen passengers for symptoms of yellow fever. One dose of the vaccine provides life-long immunity, so boosters are not usually recommended or required. U.S. citizens should travel with their yellow International Certificate of Vaccination. The following individuals should not receive the yellow fever vaccine: children under the age of nine months, pregnant women, adults over the age of 60, people with a life-threatening condition, an immune deficiency, a thymus disorder or allergic to eggs. For further information: · See the Centers for Disease Control page on yellow fever. · See the State Department's travel website for the Worldwide Caution, Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, and ColombiaCountry Specific Information. · Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)to receive security messages and make it easier to locate you in an emergency. · Contact the U.S. Embassy in Colombia, located at Carrera 45, # 24B-27, Bogotá, D.C., by email at acsbogota@state.gov or by telephone at +571-1 275-2000, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Non-emergency services are offered by appointment. After-hours emergency number for U.S. citizens is +571-1 275-4021. · The Embassy operates a Consular Agency in Barranquilla, Colombia which also provides assistance to U.S. citizens. The Barranquilla Consular Agency is located at Calle 77B No. 57-141, suite 511, tel. (575) 353-2001. Hours are 8:00 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday. You can schedule a non-emergency service by calling the Consular Agency.

Colombia: International Trip Cancelation / Interuption insurance for Colombian Expats:

I've used TravelEx m.travelexinsurance.com/default.aspx?gclid=Cj0KEQjw5YfHBRDzjNnioYq3_swBEiQArj4pdNaIp_HoMstdp6_wwRq6FFwM9dAndkUR0dUooY2JxGgaAkhR8P8HAQ

Colombia: Half and half:

You have a 50/50 chance of being correct.... :0

Colombia: Elderly patents & adult children:

When I grew up in NewYork and stayed in my parents house once I hit 18 and worked I gave 1/3 to me parents, 1/3 to the back and 1/3 to my pocket. In Colombia, what I have seen on many occasions the young adult is told to pay one of the utility bills or asked for an x amount. As for the elderly I've always experienced that care givers are the family members, generally daughters/grand daughters. Usually are plentiful. One gives showers, one cooks, one takes to doctor etc..

Colombia: Can you drink the water in Colombia:

I would never drink an ounce un filtered...

Colombia: TP7 Pension Visa:

They are usually very fair..

Colombia: Shipping costs:

Pack it well. I would use Fedex.. I would note on customs form it is a gift or as repaired item. I've dine it in the past but you can run into a customs issue. FedEx is generally safer imo on a shipment like this.

Colombia: Expats who returned to US or Canada:

I moved to Colombia in March of 2012. Spent alot of time in Barranquilla, and settled in Monteria. I returned to the States in September of 2016. I loved Colombia and still do. It's a great culture overall and is a break from the humdrum of NYC. On the other hand, you can get just about anything at any time. Its a heavier toll financially though. What I don't like in the states is the way the government tries to protect us from ourselves and govern the taxpayers into submission. For us older ish gringos I think Colombia is better, at least four me with occasional trips back to the state to fill something I'm missing. On the other hand I now have younger schoolage kids and I think the US have way more availability on energy level. Bi lingual, dual citizens have a high success rate IMO.

Colombia: Bus Luggage Limitations?:

What bus company?

Colombia: Taking a car to medellin:

I believe it would be cheaper to buy it there, and if necessary. take it with you out of Colombia.. I've never done it myself but have been told it cost you about 25% over what you pay. You can only bring a brand new vehicle, as in no km, into Colombia.

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