Colombia Club

[PattyS_Husband 0]

I have a quick question for all of you...especially those who know Bogota well.

Since I haven't spent much time in Bogota and Andres lives in El Valle....does anyone know a really good restaurant to celebrate in after the interview? Andres and I were talking and we really have no idea as to where to go.

Any hint on clubs, bars, restaurants that would be great....we are already thinking of doing the basic tour while on our days off while im there...(museo de oro, maloca, monserate...touristy stuff) but if you have any recommendations that would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance...

Diana

I recommend La Fragata on top of the World Trade Center in Bogota. I was there 2 times in February, and I plan to visit again when I go there to pick up my fiancée after her visa approval.

Note that this restaurant is expensive, but you can see whole Bogota from it since it rotates round and round. I liked it a lot. Btw, it has great FOOD!!!!

Cheers!!!

Edited April 2, 2008 by PattyS_boyfriend

[Mononoke28 135]

What kind of food do they serve? I'd love to go.

Diana

[Scott n Yenifer 0]

Yenifer and I was treated by Bob and his wife from colombian services and the food was GREAT...the restaurant has an ocean decor and specialize in fish but eveything was very good!!!

Edited April 2, 2008 by Scott n Yenifer

[Yazz 1]

What kind of food do they serve? I'd love to go.

Diana

Seafood Diana, it´s a very nice place with a wonderful sight!!!

Yazz

[PattyS_Husband 0]

What kind of food do they serve? I'd love to go.

Diana

Seafood Diana, it´s a very nice place with a wonderful sight!!!

Yazz

Yes, it is seafood, Diana, and I plan to go there when Pat gets her visa (hopefully), and I have time to go there to pick her up possibly in September with God's help.

Btw, even though the tip is included in the bill, I left 10% of whatever I paid on the table, for it was great service and the food was the best seafood I have had in a long time. Just to mention, the first time we asked for paella, just one serving for both of us. This serving was enough for two people. The second time, we both asked for different diishes, and we shared each other diish.

Also, if you stay there long enough, you will have a great view of Bogotá all around and even the mountains.

Bye

[Andres and Diana 0]

That place sounds great...do you need a reservation?

[PattyS_Husband 0]

That place sounds great...do you need a reservation?

No reservation was need.

Bye.

[PattyS_Husband 0]

I am in Bogota and I go to Miami with Bella and the kids tomorrow. Much to my surprise we need to leave the apartment a day earlier than expected and I need to find accomodations for tonight large enough for 4 adults, 2 kids and a ton of suitcases at a reasonable price. I already sent an email to Bogota Colombia Lodging (colombianservices@yahoo.com) but they have not responded yet. Does anyone have any other suggestions?

Thanks!

Does anyone know or have reference to Bogota Colombia Lodging? Last time I was in Colombia, I was planning to go there, but I was not sure if the place was any good so I stuck with Real Suites 85, which cost me about $100 USD a night.

[CamyCar 0]

I am in Bogota and I go to Miami with Bella and the kids tomorrow. Much to my surprise we need to leave the apartment a day earlier than expected and I need to find accomodations for tonight large enough for 4 adults, 2 kids and a ton of suitcases at a reasonable price. I already sent an email to Bogota Colombia Lodging (colombianservices@yahoo.com) but they have not responded yet. Does anyone have any other suggestions?

Thanks!

Does anyone know or have reference to Bogota Colombia Lodging? Last time I was in Colombia, I was planning to go there, but I was not sure if the place was any good so I stuck with Real Suites 85, which cost me about $100 USD a night.

We are staying at Bogota Colombia Lodging now. You should be able to reach them at: www.BogotaColombiaLodging.com. It is under new ownership now and Tommy and his wife Christina own it as of the first of March. Jennifer runs the office. Truthfully, they are experincing a few difficulties while they iron out the bugs. They were very warm and responsive to all our requests and did what they could to make our stay pleasant. The accomodations are simple but comfortable. We are in a two bedroom apartment with kitchen and place settings, towles, TV and a hot shower. A beautiful girl named Esperanza comes in and cleans and changes the linens every 2nd day. All this for only $60 per night. It is not the Sheraton, but I feel we are getting our money's worth. You can also go to the office to use the internet or call back to the states free of charge. I thought this was an outstanding service and it allowed me to stay in contact with my office while I am away.

Good Luck,

Cameron & Carina

[Mononoke28 135]

We stayed here We Love Bogotá and for 10 days we paid $280, maybe less for the master bedroom. The apartment also has a kitchen and it's about 2 blocks from the embassy. I highly recommend it.

Diana

[ColombianoGringo 0]

WOOOHOOOOO!!!!

Sorry, but I just got off the phone with NVC. They have verified that USCIS forwarded our K-3 and that it should be in Bogota in two weeks. A few people that were approved last month had their K-3 closed and were forced to go with the CR-1. We did not want that and are very happy to not have to spend a few months at NVC.

Is is true that there is a specific cutoff date by which Packet 3 must be sent to the embassy in order to get an interview for the next month? We would love to get one in May, but are being realistic and hoping for June. We have Packet 3 ready and waiting to Fax and send.

Thanks,

CG

Edited April 4, 2008 by ColombianoGringo

[Mononoke28 135]

Congratulations CG!

So your case should be in Bogotá by Wednesday of next week. You need to call and verify this info. If you want to have a May interview your wife needs to fax and mail packet three before the 15th of April which is the cut off date. If they receive it after this date, they will give you a June interview.

Diana

[ColombianoGringo 0]

Thanks Diana. I wasn't sure since when I searched this topic, some said the 16th-20th, but those were from 2006. It's going to be really tight to get the May interview, but that would be awesome. For one thing, our first anniversary is on June 10. Also, we've been invited to a family wedding in late May and it would be great to get an interview around that time. Still, we would be happy to get it sometime in June as well.

[Juan Carlos 0]

Hello, Colombia Club! I have a question for you. On the embassy web page, it says I should bring: "her birth certificate. The copy of the Folio is required. The date/place of birth and the names of the parents must be shown on the certificate"

What I have in my hands is a Registro de Nacimiento. (Republica de Colombia, Registro Civil, Superintendencia de Notariado y Registro). The certificate dates back from November 2006. On the upper left corner it has a number (7 digits). I hope that is the folio. It clearly states her parent's names... but not their date/place of birth. What do you think? Is this the document we need, or is there another certificate with date/place of birth from her parents?

Thanks!

Juan Carlos.

[ColombianoGringo 0]

Juanca,

That is what you need. However, I don't think it would hurt to have your wife get a more recent copy. Have her get it now and make sure that it is not an abbreviated(abreviado) version. Make sure it is a certified copy from the notaria. I don't see a requirement in the packet 3 instructions that it has to be a recent copy, but why risk a hassle? We have one from early last year, but my wife is getting a new one anyway.